I have been living and working in Los Angeles since 1990. Here is a guide to the best streets the city has to offer, a compilation of my experiences living and doing real estate here.
Part 1
Venice
While lot sizes on these streets are not huge by Los Angeles standards, many of the lots here are twice as large as lots elsewhere in Venice. Residents on these streets enjoy being a short distance from the hottest shops and dining on Abbot Kinney Blvd (dubbed by GQ Magazine as “the coolest block in America”).
Best Streets:
Superba Ave
Milwood Ave
Palms Blvd
Nowita Pl
Venice Canals
Real Estate Market Snapshot:
Median Sales Prices: $2,500,000
Avg. Price/SqFt: $1,209
Properties for Sale: 102
*Douglas Elliman June 2023 Micro Market Report
Santa Monica
These four wide, tree-lined streets between 1st Ct and 7th St all have large flat lots, with a mix of historic homes and newly built estates.
Best Streets:
La Mesa Dr
Georgina Ave
Palisades Ave
21st Place
Real Estate Market Snapshot:
Median Sales Prices: $3,420,000
Avg. Price/SqFt: $1,623
Properties for Sale: 134
*Douglas Elliman June 2023 Micro Market Report
Brentwood
Best Streets:
Bristol Ave
Chadbourne Ave
Tigertail Rd
Mandeville Canyon Rd
Old Ranch Rd, Old Oak Rd, and Riviera Ranch Rd – for equestrian lovers
Brentwood Park North- Bristol Ave, Cliffwood Ave, Rockingham Ave, Highwood St, Parkyns St, Ashford St, Westboro St
Brentwood Park South – Rockingham Ave, Bristol Ave, Cliffwood Ave, Burlingame Ave, Chadbourne Ave, Avondale Ave, Bentel Ave, Marlboro St, Hanover St, Evanston St
Real Estate Market Snapshot:
Median Sales Prices: $3,075,000
Avg. Price/SqFt: $1,140
Properties for Sale: 122
*Douglas Elliman June 2023 Micro Market Report
Pacific Palisades
Best Streets:
Corona Del Mar: In the Huntington section of the Palisades, Corona Del Mar is the premier street, as its large lots have front row ocean views and overlook Will Rogers State Beach. Some of the most expensive sales in the Palisades and the greater Los Angeles area have been on Corona Del Mar, including some stunning brand new estates that are being built now.
Napoli Dr – Overlooks Riviera Country Club
On the bluffs
Mt Holyoke Ave – Stunning views at The Point at the Bluffs
Viva de Las Olas
Friends St
Kagawa St
Brooktree Rd
Real Estate Market Snapshot:
Median Sales Prices: $3,632,500
Avg. Price/SqFt: $1,355
Properties for Sale: 142
*Douglas Elliman June 2023 Micro Market Report