Brentwood Real Estate
Breathtaking luxury homes situated within gated communities rising high into the Santa Monica Mountains.
About Brentwood
Are you interested in real estate in Brentwood? Brentwood is an iconic neighborhood situated within West Los Angeles. It occupies a refined and varied section of the city that contains exclusive country clubs, gated communities, and excellent schools. These attributes have made Brentwood an enduringly popular choice among families and film stars.
Brentwood's real estate options allow for an ideally-situated lifestyle and access to the areas at the heart of Los Angeles’ entertainment industry all while being comprised of relaxed residential sub-districts offering suburban charm.
Traveling in each direction from Brentwood transports you to uniquely different areas of town. Brentwood is nestled at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains and is bounded to the west by the quintessentially Californian 16-mile stretch of Wilshire Boulevard, which offers a cornucopia of hip fashion boutiques and alluring international restaurants. Further west lies the idyllic beach community of Pacific Palisades and the expansive natural preserve of Topanga State Park.
Santa Monica lies to Brentwood’s southwest, with glorious beaches and a wide-range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Bustling Westwood lies to Brentwood’s east, with a diverse range of cultural attractions including museums and playhouses, along with the UCLA campus.
Mulholland Drive runs along the Santa Monica Mountains ridgeline to Brentwood’s north and the iconic and highly-exclusive gated community of Bel Air borders Brentwood on the north-east.
Brentwood, Los Angeles Real Estate Trends
The median house price in Brentwood is $880,000. The median amount of time in days on the real estate market sits at around 13 days, while number of houses sold each year is around 90 as of 2022. Additionally, the average Brentwood home price has gone up substantially each year since 2020.
Is Brentwood, Los Angeles a Good Place to Live?
According to Niche, Brentwood is the 3rd best place to raise a family in Los Angeles, and the 8th best place to live in LA. It's the 34th best place for young professionals in Los Angeles. Brentwood ranks highly for family life, night life, crime and safety, public schools, and diversity.
Is Brentwood, Los Angeles Expensive?
Brentwood is the most expensive place to live in Los Angeles and ranks in the top 50 most expensive places to live in America. Housing expenses are nearly 100% higher than the national average, while transportation is 40% more expensive. Brentwood's cost of living is so high because of the housing costs. The sales price combined with HOA fees make it quite expensive, but it's low crime, luxury amenities, and great schools make it worth the price to live there.
Eclectic and Sophisticated
Brentwood is almost as varied as the districts that border it, containing a range of sub-districts with their own distinct character.
Brentwood Circle and Brentwood Country Estates are refined and prestigious gated communities, while Sullivan Canyon is an equestrian community comprised of ranch houses with horse stables. Brentwood Park is a historic wooded refuge with a homeowner’s association that has been dedicated to preserving its rural character since 1915. There are also numerous neighborhoods with a more urban character that are conveniently situated for accessing the extensive cosmopolitan amenities within the surrounding areas.
Brentwood’s subdivisions range in size from a few blocks to several acres, while the architecture throughout Brentwood offers a similarly eclectic range of options. Homes in Brentwood include those exhibiting the traditional Cape Cod architectural style, as well as elegant Tudor and Spanish Revival homes. There are also a range of refined properties designed by some of the United States’ most noteworthy mid-century masters.
Choice and Quality
The residents of this varied community enjoy access to a wonderful range of amenities.
Along with the outstanding facilities of Brentwood Country Club, the famous and exclusive Riviera Country Club is adjacent to Brentwood. Brentwood Country Mart offers delicious fresh produce, while a recently-developed commercial district along San Vincente Boulevard provides trendy shops and restaurants.
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