Westwood Real Estate: Vibrant Urban Living
Westwood, Los Angeles, boasts a vibrant and diverse real estate atmosphere, attracting a mix of students, professionals, and families. The area offers a range of housing options, from modern high-rise condos with city views to charming single-family homes on tree-lined streets. Westwood properties are considered a valuable investment due to their proximity to UCLA, world-class medical centers, and upscale shopping and dining destinations on Wilshire Boulevard. Westwood presents a desirable environment for those seeking a vibrant urban lifestyle with a touch of sophistication and convenience.
Westwood Neighborhoods
Explore Westwood’s distinct pockets — from the energy of the Village near UCLA to the quiet estate streets of Little Holmby and the full-service towers of the Wilshire Corridor.
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Westwood Village
UCLA’s front door — 1930s Mediterranean architecture, movie theaters, cafes, and the Hammer Museum.
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Wilshire Corridor
Full-service high-rise condos along Wilshire Boulevard with doormen, valet, and skyline views.
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Little Holmby
Estate streets bordering Holmby Hills — grand homes minutes from UCLA and Warner Avenue Elementary.
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Westwood Hills
Quiet enclave of character homes west of Veteran Avenue, prized for its 1930s architecture.
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Persian Square
Westwood Boulevard’s famed dining and shops — the heart of LA’s Persian community.
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Ocean Avenue
Prestigious stretch along the coast with luxurious beachfront homes and hotels.
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Ocean Park
Blends residential living with proximity to the beach and a slightly edgier vibe.
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Pico Boulevard
Diverse area with a mix of cultures and a range of housing options.
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Sunset Park
More affordable compared to other areas, offering a working-class feel.
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Wilshire Boulevard
Major thoroughfare cutting across the city, with various pockets of residential and commercial areas.
Latest Market Stats
Single Family Homes
Homes Sold
123
Median Sold Price
2.5M
Median Days on Mkt.
25
Condominiums
Homes Sold
411
Median Sold Price
1.175M
Median Days on Mkt.
40
January 2024 – October 1, 2024 statistics.
Westwood Demographics
Westwood skews young, international, and highly educated — UCLA keeps the neighborhood’s median age in the early twenties, and roughly two-thirds of residents rent. Look closer, though, and Westwood is really two markets: a student- and faculty-driven rental core around the Village, and an affluent ownership market in the Wilshire Corridor high-rises, Little Holmby, and Westwood Hills, where established professionals, physicians from the nearby medical centers, and downsizers settle in. The neighborhood is also home to one of the largest Persian communities in the United States, centered on Westwood Boulevard. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau and WalkScore.com.
Population
93,076
Median Age
42
Avg. Income
$170,644
Walk Score
83/100
Bike Score
88/100
Transit Score
60/100
Make Your Westwood Move Easy with Gary Limjap
If you’re looking to buy or sell property in Westwood, consider connecting with realtor Gary Limjap. With 40 years of experience and a proven track record of hundreds of successful transactions in the area, Gary brings deep local knowledge and expertise to the table. He prioritizes client needs and is known for his integrity, clear communication, and effective negotiation skills – all qualities that can make a significant difference in navigating the Westwood real estate market.
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood real estate
What is Westwood Village?
Westwood Village is the historic commercial core of Westwood, immediately south of UCLA. It is a walkable district of restaurants, theaters, shops, and small office buildings, surrounded by residential apartment and condo buildings that serve the UCLA community and the broader Westwood residential population.
What is the median home price in Westwood?
Westwood is condo-dominated, so the median depends heavily on property type. Condo medians are in the $700,000 to $1.4 million range. The few single-family homes in Westwood proper trade in the $2.5 million to $4 million range. Westwood Hills and Holmby Hills single-family homes trade significantly higher, often $5 million to $15 million.
How is Westwood different from Westwood Hills?
Westwood proper is the lower-elevation residential and commercial area south of Wilshire and around Westwood Village, dominated by condos and apartments. Westwood Hills is the residential single-family district immediately north of UCLA, with larger lots and higher price points. Holmby Hills, technically distinct, sits adjacent to Westwood Hills and contains some of Los Angeles's most expensive estate properties.
Are Westwood condos near UCLA a good investment?
For many investors, yes. Westwood condos near UCLA generate strong rental demand from graduate students, post-docs, medical residents at UCLA Health, and faculty. The trade-offs are HOA fees, building-level SB 326 compliance considerations, and a market dependent on UCLA enrollment patterns. Specific buildings vary widely in fundamentals.
What schools serve Westwood?
Westwood is in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Warner Avenue Elementary, Fairburn Avenue Elementary, and Emerson Middle are the most commonly cited public assignments. University High School is the typical high-school assignment. Many Westwood families also use private schools (Harvard-Westlake, Marymount, Curtis School). School assignment is address-based.
How does UCLA proximity affect Westwood property values?
UCLA proximity supports strong, consistent rental demand for Westwood condos and apartments, particularly for one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. It also contributes to traffic, parking pressure, and game-day disruption during football and basketball seasons. Single-family homes in Westwood Hills and Holmby Hills benefit from the UCLA proximity (strong knowledge-economy demand) without the daily campus pressure.
Are there single-family homes in Westwood?
Yes, but they are concentrated in Westwood Hills, Holmby Hills, and a smaller pocket south of Wilshire. The majority of housing inventory in Westwood proper is condo or apartment. Buyers seeking single-family detached homes in the Westwood area generally focus on Westwood Hills or look at adjacent Brentwood or Bel Air.
Who is a good Westwood real estate agent?
Gary Limjap has represented Westwood buyers and sellers for 40 years across more than 2,100 Westside transactions, with particular depth in condo buildings near UCLA, the Westwood Village area, and Westwood Hills single-family homes. Reach him at (310) 430-0818 or garylimjap@gmail.com.