Westwood, a district in Western Los Angeles, is best known as home to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Originally carved from the old Wolfskilll Farm, a 3,000+ acre estate belonging to wealthy retailer Arthur Letts, his son in law, Harold Janss, developed the real estate in the area and began selling new homes in 1922. View some of the current Westwood real estate listings or customize your own home search.

Many of the permanent residents in Westwood are generally affluent and live in high rise apartment buildings. In nearby Holmby Hills, there are a number of upscale single family homes. There are also a number of single family homes east and southeast of UCLA. Low rise and medium rise apartment buildings that cater to upscale young professionals in addition to some UCLA students can be found in the area bounded by Sepulveda, Santa Monica, Westwood and Wilshire Boulevard. Most UCLA students who live in Westwood reside in the low rise apartments between the western boundary of the college campus and Veteran Avenue.

Westwood is located in a typical Mediterranean climate which means winters that are mild with some rain. Summers are warm to hot with mild humidity. The weather is usually dry most of the year. Breezes blowing from the Pacific Ocean provides a pleasant coolness in the summer. Overall, the city's weather is ideal for outdoor activities most of the year.

Some of the attractions in Westwood include several vintage movie theaters, which include the Art Deco Crest, the Mann Bruin and Mann Village which was once known as the Fox Theatre. The Playboy Mansion, home of Hugh Hefner who founded this magazine, is also located in Westwood.

Demographics:

• Population 47,975
• Median age 27.75
• Median Household Income $54,240
• Average Household Income $110,939
• Per Capita Income $49,581
• Average Home Sales Price $666,000
• Schools: 25+ public elementary schools; 14 public middle schools, 19 public high schools, 19 religious schools, 25+ private schools, 5 public adult schools
• White collar jobs 86.08%, blue collar jobs 13.92%
• Average January high temperature 66.3%
• Average January low temperature 49.4%
• Average July high temperature 76.9%
• Average July low temperature 62.1%
• Annual precipitation 18.68

Examples of Westwood real estate:

• Charming 5 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath single family home, 2,300 square feet, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, updated kitchen has new appliances and granite counter tops, ceiling fans, interior freshly painted, hardwood floors, walk to schools and shopping, quiet area…..asking price $1,575,000
• Elegant 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath single family home, 3,940 square feet, master bathroom with dual sinks, large walk in closet, fireplace in master bedroom and in family room, kitchen has breakfast nook, central island, granite counter tops, fenced back yard with mature trees and waterfall…..asking price $3,345,000

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