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    Holmby Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles, California – real estate
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    Residential for sale at 13710 Bayliss Road, Los Angeles CA featuring 5 beds and 4 baths
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    13710 Bayliss Road

    Los Angeles
    $4,250,000.00
    listing price
    Built 1964
    Beautifully remodeled with breathtaking canyon and mountain views, this 5BD/4BA canyon retreat blends timeless design with modern living. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and walls of glass fill the home with natural light and showcase sweeping vistas. The chef's kitchen features a center island, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, opening to a spacious family room ideal for entertaining. The dining area flows seamlessly to a resort-style backyard featuring a pool with built-in spa, custom outdoor kitchen with wood-fired pizza oven, built-in BBQ, and beverage refrigerators. Designed for both entertaining and play, the yard also includes a children's play structure with swings, monkey bars, slide, and a sportscourt. A covered outdoor patio with heaters features a full dining table, fire pit, and lounge seating. The upstairs primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a beautifully updated bath and dual closets. Additional bedrooms on the main level provide flexibility for family, guests or office use. 3000 sq ft of living space set on approximately 10,000 sq ft lot in the tranquil hills of Brentwood. Also available for lease $22,500 per month.
    5 beds
    4 baths
    2,900 sqft
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    61 Days on Market
    Residential for sale at 5115 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles CA featuring 4 beds and 5 baths
    Residential

    5115 Los Feliz Boulevard

    Los Angeles
    $4,250,000.00
    listing price
    Built 1977
    Home is also available for rent; please inquire if interested. Private, secure, and tastefully designed Spanish residence featured on the cover of Luxe Interiors + Design (Los Angeles Jan/Feb 2024 issue) - available fully furnished. This spacious 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home features plenty of natural light and contemporary elegance with modern, comfortable upgrades. The 3,900+ square feet of living space was recently refreshed with high-end furniture, art, and other furnishings to complement the home’s free-flowing layout. The main floor features a generous family room, living room, dining room, powder room, and dedicated office. The kitchen is fully equipped with luxury appliances, German hinge cabinetry, and a custom-built breakfast nook. A butler’s pantry with its own separate dishwasher and wine room/display were just installed to accommodate any hosting and entertaining needs as well. Upstairs are four en-suite bedrooms with a spacious primary suite. The outdoor entertaining area offers a pool and spa, brand new outdoor kitchen with built-in bbq, fire pit, and plenty of seating, all enclosed with large privacy hedges. A home gym space in the garage (equipped with free weights, a Peloton bike, a Peloton tread, and Tonal system), Tesla charger, Lutron smart home lights, and upgraded full-security system complete the home to make it a sanctuary in a fantastic Los Feliz location.
    4 beds
    5 baths
    3,912 sqft
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    Residential for sale at 12148 Travis Street, Los Angeles CA featuring 6 beds and 8 baths
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    12148 Travis Street

    Los Angeles
    $4,950,000.00
    listing price
    Built 2011
    Located on a quiet Brentwood cul-de-sac just north of Sunset, this gated modern residence offers privacy, scale, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The home features 7 bedrooms, with 5 capturing canyon and Getty Center views.Light-filled open-concept living spaces include formal living and dining areas and a chef's kitchen with center island, professional-grade appliances, walk-in pantry, and wine display.The primary suite offers a private balcony and spa-like bath with soaking tub, oversized shower, dual vanities, and walk-in closet. Additional ensuite bedrooms and a flexible media room complete the layout.Outdoor spaces feature multiple patios, a saltwater pool and spa, and lush landscaping. 2-car garage and motor court. Close to Brentwood Village, top schools, dining, and hiking trails.
    6 beds
    8 baths
    5,056 sqft
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    Residential for sale at 932 N Crescent Heights Boulevard, Los Angeles CA featuring 4 beds and 5 baths
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    932 N Crescent Heights Boulevard

    Los Angeles
    $3,495,000.00
    listing price
    Built 2017
    Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, this sleek contemporary residence offers refined luxury just moments from Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and Melrose Avenue. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, the home showcases soaring ceilings, expansive sliding glass doors, and sun-filled interiors throughout. The open-concept design includes a gourmet kitchen with premium Miele appliances, a spacious great room, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a private backyard with a heated pool, spa, and lush landscaping. Upstairs, three en-suite bedrooms open to a shared rooftop deck, while an additional en-suite bedroom on the main level provides added flexibility. Complete with a rooftop terrace, an 800-square-foot pavilion ideal for a studio, office, or gym, smart-home technology including SONOS and Nest, automated shades, and a gated four-car garage, this home effortlessly blends modern sophistication with everyday comfort.
    4 beds
    5 baths
    3,837 sqft
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    Residential Income for sale at 366 N Sycamore Avenue, Los Angeles CA featuring 9 beds and 7 baths
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    366 N Sycamore Avenue

    Los Angeles
    $3,395,000.00
    listing price
    Built 1928
    The Sycamore Portfolio is now available for the first time in over 50 years. This exclusive and rare opportunity presents the acquisition of five architecturally distinctive multifamily properties thoughtfully positioned throughout Hancock Park, each offering strong upside potential and timeless character within one of Los Angeles' most consistently desirable residential neighborhoods. 366 N Sycamore presents a charming Mediterranean-influenced architectural property comprised of five well-maintained units totaling 8,940 SF, set on a generous 9,570 SF corner lot. Offering strong upside potential, the property also features detached garages with ADU potential, creating additional long-term value and flexibility for an investor. Framed by mature sycamore trees and lush landscaping, the property exudes quiet elegance from the street. Steep rooflines, arched windows, and subtle decorative detailing give the building a distinctly residential feel, while the facade balances warmth and symmetry. A manicured front lawn and mature greenery create a strong sense of arrival, and the overall composition feels intentional and enduring, with curb appeal that stands apart from more utilitarian income properties. Inside, the scale and proportions suggest spacious layouts designed for comfortable everyday living, appealing to tenants drawn to homes with architectural integrity and charm. The property offers a rare opportunity to own an asset that feels established and timeless rather than transient or overly renovated, a quality increasingly valued within the Hancock Park rental market. Located just moments from Melrose Avenue and some of the neighborhood's most popular dining and retail destinations, the setting continues to drive consistent, long-term demand. Central yet residential, 366 N Sycamore blends classic architecture, strong street presence, and enduring neighborhood appeal within one of Los Angeles' most desirable and consistently sought-after pockets. As part of the broader Sycamore Collection portfolio offering, the property represents a unique opportunity to acquire one of five distinctive architectural multifamily assets within one of Los Angeles' most consistently desirable residential neighborhoods.
    9 beds
    7 baths
    8,940 sqft
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    116 Days on Market
    Residential for sale at 16560 Park Lane Circle, Los Angeles CA featuring 4 beds and 4 baths
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    16560 Park Lane Circle

    Los Angeles
    $3,250,000.00
    listing price
    Built 1962
    HOA $150.0/mo
    INCREDIBLE NEW PRICE! Set on an expansive over 14,000 sq ft view lot. This long term owner single-level over 4,400 sqft showcase home is in the coveted Bel Air Knolls area of upper Brentwood, just off world famous Mulholland Drive, and provides the ultimate in sophisticated living. A classic center hall plan offers a primary suite with abundant closets and a separate Media/game room in addition to a gracious formal living/dining and family rooms. Wine collectors refrigerated cellar and a chef's kitchen with a sunny breakfast room overlooking the sparkling pool. A staircase accesses the unique parkland owned by the city behind the house ideal for jogging or dog walks. Pastoral treetop views and the ultimate in privacy awaits the next lucky buyer. Custom upgrades throughout, including recirculating hot water to all faucets. This unique area provides sidewalks, streetlights and easy access to both The Westside and The Valley as well as local hiking and biking trails and some of the best private schools in the City. Move right in or reimagine your own dream decor in this ideal floor plan at your own entertainer's hilltop lair. Minutes from all, 16560 Park Lane is the spot to enjoy your new well deserved lifestyle.
    4 beds
    4 baths
    4,409 sqft
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    83 Days on Market
    Residential Income for sale at 695 S Norton Avenue, Los Angeles CA featuring 18 beds and 17 baths
    Residential Income

    695 S Norton Avenue

    Los Angeles
    $3,100,000.00
    listing price
    Built 1965
    Located in the heart of Wilshire Park, 695 S. Norton Avenue is a well maintained 9 unit building offering spacious floor plans and a true neighborhood feel just minutes from the center of Koreatown. The property features six large 2 bedroom, 2 bath units, two 2 bedroom units with dens and one studio, totaling approximately 11,650 square feet of living space. The generous layouts, with two bedroom units averaging over 1,300 square feet, continue to support strong tenant demand in this highly desirable rental pocket. Residents benefit from secured entry, gated parking, elevator access and a shared laundry room, all situated on a quiet residential street lined primarily with single family homes. With stable current income and clear potential for rental growth through thoughtful interior improvements over time, this property offers investors a rare combination of scale, location, and long term upside in one of Los Angeles' consistently strong multifamily markets.
    18 beds
    17 baths
    11,647 sqft
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    61 Days on Market
    Residential for sale at 1000 N Bundy, Los Angeles CA featuring 6 beds and 6 baths
    Residential

    1000 N Bundy

    Los Angeles
    $3,500,000.00
    listing price
    Built 1963
    Luxury Live Auction! Bidding to start from $3,500,000! A Rare Opportunity to Build Something Extraordinary in Brentwood! Welcome to 1000 N Bundy, set within one of Brentwood’s exclusive celebrity enclaves of CUSTOM-homes, this build-ready lot offers something virtually unheard of in the Brentwood market: a large, flat construction pad with utilities already available and stubbed out, ready for immediate development. No entitlement uncertainty, and no prolonged waiting period. What typically takes years has already been done. Privately positioned on 1.17 acres, the property’s elevated location captures majestic views of the Pacific, Palos Verdes, Santa Monica, and Catalina. This opportunity is the epitome of serenity, privacy, and space that defines luxury living in Brentwood surrounded by prominent figures and celebrity homes, further enhancing the unique and prestigious character. This creative, highly functional two-story residence was designed by a fifth-generation, well-known California architect, Amit Apel, to elevate everyday living while supporting elegant entertaining. Five generously sized bedrooms comfortably accommodate king-size beds, 5+ full bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen & laundry space for high-end appliances, with a seamless great-room layout opening to an infinity pool with immaculate views, inviting flow between the living, dining, and entertainment areas. In addition, the plans include a detached three-car garage and ADU with the same world-class views. Permits are authorized to be issued, allowing construction to proceed immediately into the permit issuance process without discretionary delays. The property is accessed through a private drive leading to a large flat area, where there is currently a partially remodeled residence with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Opportunities like this with a combination of privacy, scale, views, and approved permits are increasingly rare and virtually impossible to replicate— they do not come along more than once in a century, making it a truly generational opportunity. A remarkable chapter is ready to be written in one of Brentwood’s most coveted celebrity enclaves. This is more than a property: it is a fully realized vision, thoughtfully designed, meticulously engineered, and now poised for immediate execution.
    6 beds
    6 baths
    6,060 sqft
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    Residential for sale at 758 N Mccadden Place, Los Angeles CA featuring 7 beds and 7 baths
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    758 N Mccadden Place

    Los Angeles
    $4,385,000.00
    listing price
    Built 1922
    THE ULTIMATE 1920s SPANISH GREEK REVIVAL COMPOUND | TWO DETACHED HOMES + GUEST RETREAT! The Only Property of Its Kind in Los Angeles County. Rare doesn't begin to cover it. This extraordinary compound offers two fully detached single-family homes plus a guest retreat offering three bedrooms and two baths all on one undivided corner lot. Each home commands its own private address, gated yard, and distinct identity, yet a shared passage gate connects the two worlds with effortless intimacy. It is the perfect setup for those seeking the closeness of family living without sacrificing a single degree of privacy. Originally built in 1922 and meticulously reimagined, both residences feel practically new while honoring every ounce of their storied character. Original 1920s fireplaces anchor each living room with warmth and history. Stunning original copper finishes gleam throughout both kitchens gourmet chef's kitchens flooded with natural light and outfitted with Wolf ranges and ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Bosch dishwashers. These are not kitchens you cook in they are kitchens you live in. Each home features two en-suite bedrooms. One residence dazzles with rare onyx and marble details , spa inspired bathroom's featuring freestanding soaking tubs. oversized showers and dual vanities plus walk-in closets alongside rich birch hickory hardwood floors. The other stuns with crisp, wide-plank white oak throughout. High-end finishes at every turn blur the line between original character and curated contemporary design. The second home includes a two-car detached garage with attached guest quarters two bedrooms, a loft, and two bathrooms. Outdoor enjoy your private backyard with charming fireplaces & patio areas framed by towering privacy hedges create the ultimate setting for al fresco dining or quiet relaxation. Property offers flexible living for extended family or guests! Owner/Investor, or creating your private retreat /Rental income property. This compound must be seen to be believed. Truly a rare find for the most discerning buyers. Adjacent to Hancock Park, close to fine dining Osteria Mozza and Providence, Larchmont Village and all that Hollywood has to offer.
    7 beds
    7 baths
    3,133 sqft
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    About Holmby Hills

    Ultra-exclusive enclave between Bel Air and Beverly Hills, home to grand estates and storied celebrity residences.

    Holmby Hills is one of Los Angeles' most exclusive and storied residential neighborhoods, forming part of the coveted 'Platinum Triangle' alongside Beverly Hills and Bel Air. The neighborhood is characterized by sweeping gated estates on generously landscaped lots, offering unmatched privacy and prestige. Architectural styles range from English Tudor and French Normandy manors to sleek contemporary compounds, all set along quiet, winding streets lined with mature trees. Holmby Hills is home to legendary addresses and celebrity residences, cementing its reputation as one of the most prestigious zip codes in the world. Residents enjoy proximity to world-class shopping and dining on Rodeo Drive, the cultural amenities of UCLA, and the tranquility of the Los Angeles Country Club. With some of the largest residential lots in Los Angeles and a level of privacy unmatched in the region, Holmby Hills represents the pinnacle of Southern California luxury living.

    Why Holmby Hills?

    Luxury Living
    Holmby Hills is synonymous with prestige, offering some of Los Angeles's most exclusive properties.
    Vibrant Community
    A welcoming mix of families, professionals, and long-time residents gives Holmby Hills its distinctive character.
    Dining & Amenities
    Holmby Hills boasts a curated selection of restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and everyday conveniences.
    Top-Rated Schools
    Highly regarded schools make Holmby Hills a preferred destination for families planning for the future.

    Schools & Education

    Holmby Hills is served by highly regarded schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District, making it a popular choice for families. Many campuses nearby have earned recognition as California Distinguished Schools, offering strong academic programs alongside arts, athletics, and community activities.

    For higher education, residents benefit from proximity to world-class universities and community colleges throughout the greater Los Angeles region, supporting lifelong learning and a highly educated local workforce.

    Neighborhood Highlights

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    Los Angeles
    State
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    Lifestyle & Amenities in Holmby Hills

    Holmby Hills offers residents an exceptional Southern California lifestyle with a carefully curated mix of dining, shopping, parks, and recreational opportunities. From boutique cafés and farm-to-table restaurants to weekend farmers markets and scenic trails, daily life here combines comfort and character in equal measure.

    Whether you're exploring the local arts scene, catching a sunset at a nearby beach, or simply enjoying the mild year-round climate, Holmby Hills delivers the kind of neighborhood experience that keeps residents committed for the long term. Its walkable streets, community events, and distinctive identity make it one of Los Angeles's most sought-after places to call home.

    Investment Insights for Holmby Hills

    Market Growth

    Holmby Hills has shown consistent property value appreciation driven by strong demand and limited inventory.

    +5.2%avg. annual growth

    Rental Demand

    Strong rental market with high occupancy rates and competitive yields for investors in Holmby Hills.

    96%avg. occupancy rate

    Economic Outlook

    Diverse local economy with growing job opportunities in tech, healthcare, and professional services.

    Strongjob market growth

    Investment Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Real estate values can fluctuate. Consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

    Buyer's Guide: Buying a Home in Holmby Hills

    Purchasing in Holmby Hills requires understanding the local market, financing options, and neighborhood dynamics. Our experienced agents provide end-to-end guidance — from your first visit to closing day.

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    Transportation & Connectivity

    Public Transit

    Holmby Hills residents enjoy easy access to Los Angeles's transit network where available, including local bus service, regional rail, and nearby commuter corridors that connect the neighborhood to surrounding communities.

    Major Freeways

    Highway access depends on the exact property location, commute direction, and daily traffic patterns throughout the greater Los Angeles region.

    Airport Access

    Airport access from Holmby Hills depends on the nearest regional or international airport and typical traffic patterns from this part of Los Angeles.

    Downtown Los Angeles10–20 min
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    North County30–50 min

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