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WEST LA

West LA homes and a well-connected Westside base.

West LA is a specific neighborhood and planning area, not shorthand for the whole Westside. It brings together residential streets, commercial corridors, and Sawtelle’s important Japanese American business district.

Daily life

What it's like to live in West LA

It works well for people who want central access with local restaurants, services, and neighborhood life close by.

Interesting Facts

West LA is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA, with a population of more than 14,000. The median home value in the area is $1,067,492, and the median rent is $2,417. The median household income is $86,403. There is a high percentage of Asian people in the area, and it is highly diverse. Also, 49.8% of West LA residents 25 and older have a 4-year degree. 

Community Favorites

The Stoner Recreation Center

The famous center in West LA includes a waterpark, a lighted baseball diamond, barbecue pits, lighted outdoor basketball courts, and a children's play area. You will also find an indoor gymnasium, a lighted football field, picnic tables, lighted tennis courts and soccer fields, and lighted volleyball courts.

Sawtelle Boulevard

Sawtelle Boulevard has gradually become one of the most important and prominent food streets in West LA. It encompasses both sides of the 405 freeway and, along it, offers many options for ramen, sushi, and shaved ice, as well as karaoke and Japan-inspired gifts.

Sawtelle Japantown

Formerly known as “Little Osaka”, Sawtelle Japantown is known for its large Japanese-American population and Japanese food hotspots. Strolling down the boulevard, you’ll be greeted by many sights, smells, and sounds. You’ll see popular restaurants with crowds of hungry patrons inside and flooding the surrounding areas outside, you’ll hear the sounds of karaoke participants, and smell the blend of exotic spices cooking.

Annenberg Community Beach House

The expansive Annenberg Beach House spans five acres and offers year-round tours to guests who want to discover the rich and vibrant history behind this famous Santa Monica community center. Also, there are frequent cultural events, such as art exhibits, vintage fashion lectures, live music, and film screenings.

Zankou Chicken

This is a local chain branch that serves spit-cooked chicken with yummy garlic sauce and other quick Mediterranean eats.

Sushi Tsujita

After having a cup of coffee, you can head to Sushi Tsujita. It is the latest from the innovative team behind the wildly popular and excellent Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle. You can sit at the bar or at a table for an authentic and unmatched sushi experience in a comfy and sleek setting.

Local intelligence

What Pardee watches in West LA

Value in West LA is shaped by more than bed and bath count. We look at the home’s exact setting, condition, lot and outdoor usability, active competition, recent sales, likely buyer, and the small location differences that can change how a property performs. A useful buying or selling strategy begins with that context, not a broad neighborhood average alone.

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Recent comparable sales

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Street-by-street value differences

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Condition and renovation scope

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Lot, privacy, and outdoor usability

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Buyer demand and listing timing

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Private and coming-soon opportunities

For sale now

Homes for sale in West LA

Browse current homes for sale in West LA. When Pardee listings are available, they appear first; otherwise, this section shows active listings in the area through the MLS feed.

Buying & selling here

What to know before you make a move in West LA.

For buyers

Buying in West LA

For buyers, the goal is to compare the features that matter in West LA: exact setting, property condition, access, and the tradeoffs that distinguish one opportunity from another.

For sellers

Selling in West LA

For sellers, the strongest plan starts with a clear reading of the property’s individual story, then aligns preparation, pricing, photography, launch timing, and outreach to the right audience.

Locations are approximate and shown for orientation only.

Location

Connected to the Westside

Where West LA sits in relation to the places people move between most.

Good to know

West Los Angeles schools

School assignment and program information can change and may depend on a specific address. We can help buyers find current official resources and identify the questions to ask while evaluating a home.

Good to know

West LA questions, answered

What is West LA?

West LA is a specific Los Angeles neighborhood and planning area within the wider Westside. It includes varied residential and commercial areas and is closely associated with the Sawtelle district.

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