The district known as West Los Angeles is considered by some to encompass the entire Westside of Los Angeles, which includes Santa Monica, Venice and east to Western Avenue. More precisely, however, West Los Angeles is located within the Greater Los Angeles area, west of Santa Monica, and northwest of Brentwood. Rancho Park lies to the east and southeast, Westwood is to the northeast, Mar Vista to the south, and unincorporated Sawtelle Complex is north. View some of the current West Los Angeles real estate listings or customize your own home search.
Although long ago annexed by the City of Los Angeles, the real estate is classified by its zip code as the City of West Los Angeles according to the United States Postal Service.
For the most part, West Los Angeles is a city of affluence. Serviced by a highly rated school district, West Los Angeles is criss-crossed by several major thoroughfares; Olympic, Santa Monica, Pico, Wilshire, and Sawtelle boulevards. Sawtelle Boulevard in particular is central to a sizable Japanese business and cultural district. Additionally, West Los Angeles is intersected by Barrington and Centinela Avenues, and Bundy Drive
Located central to the City of Los Angeles, West L.A. is a city of high-rise office buildings along Olympic, Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards, and surrounding neighborhoods of single-family homes and low-rise apartment buildings. The area's convenient location allows residents easy access to Los Angeles proper; UCL A, the beaches, business, entertainment and cultural centers, etc. Certainly, another plus is the delightfully mild and sunny Southern California climate, with January lows averaging 40.9 deg F, and July highs averaging 84.90 deg F. Annual precipitation: 18.68 inches.
The West Trousdale area close to National Boulevard and Barrington Avenue, Cheviot Hills and Rancho Park are West L.A. 's most desirable areas for prospective home buyers.
Demographics relevant to the West Los Angeles District:
- Population: 42,108
- Median Age 34.21
- Median Household Income: $53,275
- Average Household Income: $74,735
- Average Home Sale Price: $749,000
- Average Home Listing Price: $938,131
- Median Home Sale Price: $811,418
An example of West Los Angeles homes for sale as recently as early 2007 listed in the MLS:
- Condo/Townhouse 3 bdrm/2 bth 1681 sq ft all appliances included tile/carpet fireplace formal dining room - $980,000
- Condo 3 bdrm/2.5 bth hardwood flrs granite countertops kitchen upgraded stainless steel appliances washer/dryer - $649,000
- Single-Family 2 bdrm/1 bth remodeled granite countertops glass front cabinets tile recessed lighting professionally landscaped yard - $829,000
- Single-Family 3 bdrm/1 bth oversized lot hardwood floors stainless steel appliances maple cabinetry cathedral ceilings - $1,225,000
Buying or selling a home involves a complex process that requires precise planning and thorough research. A first step in the wrong direction is trying to go it alone. There is no better asset to aid in your endeavors than an experienced and knowledgeable realtor, who knows the West Los Angeles real estate market thoroughly and can help in your selling strategy or negotiating a purchase. The first contact you should make is paulieshouse.com - your West Los Angeles realtor of choice.
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