Communities
Baldwin Hills & Leimert Park
$1,346,600
Avg. Sale Price
$1,435,650
Avg. Asking Price
28
Properties for Sale
Baldwin Hills
Baldwin Hills is an affluent hillside neighborhood with a tight-knit community. Many of its homeowners have lived there for decades. Known as “The Dons,” this hillside neighborhood offers voguish views, charming cul-de-sacs, pristine pathways against traffic, and sheltered streets with secrets for the adventurous souls. The neighborhood has a wide variety of properties, from the majestic mansions to the blissfully modest bungalows. It also comes with a hillside perch, giving you access to an eye-opening view of the Los Angeles Area. Median home prices in 2020 were $1.1M.
Many homeowners flock to Baldwin Hills, drawn to its multitude of Mid-Century ranch-style homes and splendid scenery. Unlike similar neighborhoods, the residents enjoy a balance of hillside privacy and accessibility.
If you want to have fun outdoors, then you can head over to the nearby Kenneth Hahn State Recreational Area. There, you can enjoy a Japanese garden, hiking trails, playgrounds, sports fields and courts, and a lake full of catfish and trout. Baldwin Hills is bordered on the north by Mid-City, on the east by Crenshaw, on the south by View Park-Windsor Hills, and on the west by Culver City.
Leimert Park
Developed in the 1920s, Leimert Park is a residential gem that features Spanish Colonial Revival homes amongst the lush, tree-canopied streets. At its heart lies a vibrant commercial hub and eponymous park, a timeless cornerstone for its residents. It has become the center of both historical and contemporary African-American art, music, and culture in Los Angeles.
The park is named after its developer, Walter H. Leimert, who began the project in 1928. His design plan was masterminded by the Olmsted Brothers firm, managed by the sons of Frederick Law Olmsted (1822–1903), the renowned designer of New York City’s Central Park and other major projects.[2] Initially designed for upper and middle-income families, Leimert Park stands as a pioneering blueprint for urban planning; minimized traffic near schools and churches, hidden or buried utility wires, and densely planted trees lining its streets. Walter Leimert envisioned a self-sufficient commercial district community with a town square, movie theater, transportation, and retail shopping. Today, Leimert Park boasts homes ranging in price from $800,000 – $1,300,000 and above. Its core area, known as “The Village”, is still the heart of this famed neighborhood, defined by its walkable streets, community vibe, and stunning architecture from the 1920s and 1930s. It’s also home to multiple well-preserved and quaint Spanish houses in urban Los Angeles, complete with tree-lined avenues and easy access to major traffic arteries.