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The Secret is getting out. So do you know where Baldwin Hills CA is?

By Endre Barath, Jr.

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

November 11, 2008 01:02 PM

When I moved to Los Angeles about twelve years ago I got a listing near View Park and Baldwin Hills. I was very excited, one listing came after another. They were nice middle class neighborhood homes one of the sellers was trying to move up in home and we looked in Baldwin Hills. In those days it was the best kept secret. This was an upper middle class to very affluent neighborhood.

Views were and are out of this world. Postcard view of Downtown Los Angeles, views of the Hollywood Sign, views of Griffith Park Observatory and the Hollywood Hills. At night it was magical to see the lights.(price was very reasonable in comparison to the Hollywood Hills homes)

So you ask where is Baldwin Hills? Baldwin Hills is in southwestern Los Angeles, CA. It consists of part of unincorporated Los Angeles County, View Park, Windsor Hills and Ladera Heights. Borders on the West are Culver City and on the South East bordered by Inglewood.

Now the secret is almost out, there is a show on BET called Baldwin Hills. I have mixed emotions about the word getting out. The demographics were African American celebrities, judges, doctors. The locals nicknamed it the "Black Beverly Hills". Some of the famous residence consisted of the late Ray Charles, Nancy Wilson, Tina Turner and the late Mayor of Los Angeles Tom Bradley to name a few. Presently there are celebrities still living there whose names I will not mention. Some have won Oscars others have been nominated.

This neighborhood, just as any other part of Los Angeles consists of whites, Asians and Latino families residing there, just in smaller per cent. The homes are boasting of Views, and great living square feet, with pools and spas.

My clients and I used to laugh, once Starbucks and Barnes & Noble move in, then the word is going to get out and it will not be a secret any more. Well I just noticed that Starbucks in opening near by and the word is getting out.

If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills ,Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 (USA) or email me at EndreBarath@TheMLS.Com or visit one of my websites http://www.endrebarath.com

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Sherry Peckhoon Sim

Sims & Company - Cayucos, CA

Broker/Owner, Covering the Beautiful Central Coast

Hi Endre, I remember where Baldwin Hills is. Used to live in Topanga, before I relocated to Central Coast. I do remember the views. 10-15 years, it was a nice quiet neighborhood for families.

Nov 12, 2008 10:32 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sherry, I did not know you lived in Topanga, did you ever go to that restaurant in the middle of the canyon?The romantic seafood restaurant? Can't think of the name.

Nov 12, 2008 04:21 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I am sure the show will help the real estate market in the area. Do you have any pictures.? Sounds beautiful.

Nov 12, 2008 10:04 PM

Gita, you are right, I should put pictures up. Post card view of Downtown LA, Hollywood Hills, Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory. It is such a great neighborhood and the neighbors actually talk to each other:)))

Nov 13, 2008 04:27 AM

Cheryl Frei - Realtor® & e-Pro Certified Realtor®

Elite Realty - Absarokee, Montana and Billings, Montana - Absarokee, MT

Endre - It sound great to me what's happening in your area! I would like to see some pictures too. It does sound awesome!

Nov 15, 2008 02:33 AM

Mara Hawks

First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL

Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

Well that secret was kept a LONG time!! I lived in the LA area for 18 years, and did not know of Baldwin Hills!

Nov 15, 2008 02:57 PM

Sharon Richards

Kirsten Realty Tampa Florida - Tampa, FL

Endre,

Sounds beautiful, yes, Since the secret is out - I would also like to see pictures.

Nov 15, 2008 03:19 PM

Hi Cheryl, The price of real estate has decreased by about 20-25 % depending on the area. I find it where the schools are great, price decrease is less, then in areas where the schools are not top tier. Sales have decreased as well. Part of it is due to the negative publicity of the Economic News and part of it is due to Lenders tightening the criteria for Lending Money. Now you really need to have good credit. I see a lot of cash buyers and the average Sale takes about 7-8 counter offers. So we are working harder for less money. Since the election I noticed a bit of upward momentum in inquiries as well as sales.

Nov 15, 2008 05:14 PM

Mara, what a suprize, when did you live in LA? Also where did you live? Wow, now in Alabama, quite a switch. What made the relocations? Do you miss the ocean and the climate?

Nov 15, 2008 05:16 PM

Sharon, and all of you that would like pictures I will make it my business to go and get some. Soon:)))You will not be dissapointed.

Nov 15, 2008 05:18 PM

The Secret is getting out. So do you know where Baldwin Hills CA is?

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