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

 

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

NOV
12
2008
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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.
6:32pm • #1
NOV
13
2008
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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.
12:21am • #2
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I am sure the show will help the real estate market in the area. Do you have any pictures.? Sounds beautiful.
6:04am • #3
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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:)))
12:27pm • #4
NOV
15
2008

Endre - It sound great to me what's happening in your area! I would like to see some pictures too. It does sound awesome!
10:33am • #5
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Well that secret was kept a LONG time!! I lived in the LA area for 18 years, and did not know of Baldwin Hills!
10:57pm • #6
Outside Blog

Endre,

Sounds beautiful, yes, Since the secret is out - I would also like to see pictures. 
11:19pm • #7
NOV
16
2008
706,294 Points 47 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

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.
1:14am • #8
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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?
1:16am • #9
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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.
1:18am • #10


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