Many people believe that everything here in Toluca Lake is about swans, the staid Golf Club, the Movie Studios and the goodwill that this heady mix creates. What they don't tell you, is, that lurking in the shadows with falsely sincere looks on their faces are the Real Estate Time Vampires. Serious professsional Real Estate Agents like myself must keep a sharp eye out for these denizens of drawn-out deals, surprise emails, late night texts and random phone calls. Focused, prepared buyers and sellers of Toluca Lake properties also should take heed. At any given … (2 comments)
Toluca Lake is such a wonderful, unique area. It has so much to offer that once one moves here, they find it very difficult to ever move out. In the past, "Toluca Lake proper" was described as the part of North Hollywood (City of Los Angeles) bounded on the north by Camarillo St., Pass Ave. to the east, Cahuenga Blvd. to the west and the L.A. River to the south. As time marched on, additional streets found themselves enjoying the cache of being located in Toluca Lake as did a … (2 comments)
Dear Property Seller, I am so pleased to finally meet you in person. As you could probably tell by our email correspondence, I am honest, straight-forward and strive to provide an exceptional client experience to Toluca Lake, Hollywood Hills and San Fernando Valley home sellers and home buyers. You asked for my help after your listing languished on the market for the better part of a year. So when I asked why you believed your property hasn't sold and you gave me every excuse in the book EXCEPT … (3 comments)
On Saturday, June 21st, between noon and 4pm, School of Rock Toluca Lake will hold an Old Fashioned Block Party in front of the school at the cul-de-sac on Mariota Avenue off Riverside Drive in celebration of Make Music L.A. The street will be closed to traffic so bring your beach chairs, picnic baskets, family or good friends and experience musical entertainment by School of Rock students and teachers. The Make Music event started in France in 1982 and has grown exponentially. This Saturday, approximately 800 cities around the World … (0 comments)
There is a special neighborhood located just north of Hollywood through the Cahuenga Pass and nestled next to the L.A. River between Burbank and Studio City. This community is Toluca Lake. It is not a city but a neighborhood in North Hollywood that straddles the border between the Cities of Los Angeles and Burbank. Toluca Lake "proper" is in L.A.; the streets from the east side of Clybourn Ave. to Pass Ave. (loosely) constitute the Burbank side. As you surely are now confused, I will clarify further. The L.A. side of Toluca Lake is in the community of North Hollywood which is … (0 comments)
One of the great things about living in Toluca Lake, aside from the nearby Hollywood Studios, proximity to the sea and mountains, and wonderful celebrity neighbors, is that we actually have a "downtown". This part of the Village is filled with restaurants and unique small businesses. As we move into 2014, there seems to be a flurry of new business activity. On Riverside Drive, from Cahuenga through Toluca Lake Village over to the Burbank side of Toluca Lake, these new businesses are springing up, one by one. Not only is this excellent … (0 comments)
Toluca Lake residents are looking forward to a fun day with a yummy breakfast for a good cause: Preparations are in progress once again for the 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast that will take place on Fire Service Day. The event is hosted by the Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce together with Fire Station 86 and Councilmember La Bonge. It is truly a community affair with many local businesses sponsoring the event, with support from the Toluca Lake Homeowners Association and the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council. The event will be chaired once again by Andrew Mortaza.
This is the time of year that lucky Toluca Lake residents and those who wish they lived in Toluca Lake really appreciate all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Without further ado, here are 10 cool things to do in Toluca Lake:
1. Attend the Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce fundraiser "An Evening On The Lake". 2. Take a walk on our gorgeous tree-lined streets. 3. Go to the Monday night Blues Jam at Lucy's 51. 4. Join the crowds on Halloween viewing our homeowners' wild and scary decorations. 5. … (3 comments)
In just a short while, Toluca Lake area residents (including those on the "Burbank side" of Toluca Lake) have seen two more small businesses close their doors. According to many long-time customers, there was a sense of shock this past weekend when they learned that the owner of Papoo's Hot Dog Show has chosen to throw in the towel. A fixture in the community since 1949, Papoo's was instructed by the City of Burbank to make certain upgrades to their kitchen which were, apparently, far too expensive for the proprietor(s) to bear. The average … (8 comments)
As celebrity watchers know, Toluca Lake is a magnet for the rich and famous. Actors, high-level execs and recording artists alike are attracted to our safe, tree-lined streets which are located a stone's throw from from three major studios. What folks from out of the area may not know, however, is that Toluca Lake has a rich and interesting history and part of that history is currently for sale. The magnificent estate of one of Toluca Lake's forefathers, William Klump, is presently offered for sale at $2,950,000.00. Built in 1926, this prime example of Mission Revival architecture … (0 comments)
On Saturday evening, September 30th, Larry Stickney current owner of the historic Bing Crosby Estate in Toluca Lake, California graciously opened his home and gardens for the Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce's most recent community benefit. "An Evening of Comedy with Fritz Coleman and Friends" exceeded Chamber expectations with well over 200 neighbors and guests in attendance. The event began at sunset with cocktails by the pool and tours of the main house's first floor. This was a wonderful opportunity for those in the area used to solely viewing the outside of … (2 comments)
toluca lake: Pancakes for a Good Cause in Toluca Lake
- 05/04/10 08:13 PM
The 6th annual Old Fashioned Pancake Breakfast to benefit Fire Station #86 and The Widows and Orphans Fund will be held this coming Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at Fire Station #86 at 4305 Vineland Ave. from 8AM - 12PM. They will be offering guided tours, entertainment and a special surprise guest. Hmm, I wonder who it will be? Come on down and support your local firefighters, enjoy a great, tasty hot breakfast and schmooz with your neighbors. This is just the kind of event that strengthens neighborhood bonds, introduces residents to their public servants and each other and reminds us of what … (3 comments)
toluca lake: Toluca Lake - Why We Live Here
- 04/14/10 08:41 PM
Toluca Lake - Why We Live Here In no particular order, I will list 10 reasons so many celebrities and "normal folks" like us love living in the Toluca Lake area: 1. Location, location location - situated near the Hollywood / Burbank / North Hollywood borders. 2. A veritable oasis in the middle of the City; the lake and golf course provide refuge to a wide variety of wildlife. 3. Warner Brothers, Disney and Universal Studios. 4. Proximity to the ocean, mountains and freeways. 5. Beautiful homes with old trees and great neighbors - famous and not-so-famous. 6. Award-winning schools for … (6 comments)
toluca lake: Spring Is In The Air
- 03/17/10 05:50 PM
Yes, spring is in the air here in Toluca Lake. This is especially evident during evenings when the cool breezes are scented with the heady fragrance of honeysuckle and night blooming jasmine. It's a yearly phenomenon that reminds me of when I initially arrived in Los Angeles. It's one of the first things I noticed - the smell of the night air coming off the mountains. Having lived here now for over 15 years, it's something that I not only expect but look forward to.
For those of us who live in the Toluca Lake area, this is just one … (2 comments)
On January 11, 2010, about 75 Toluca Lake area residents and their supporters gathered to attend an open meeting of the Burbank Planning Board. The matter at hand was whether or not the prestigious Lakeside Golf Club would be granted a variance and C.U.P. (conditional use permit) with regard to a proposed surface parking lot. The proposed lot slated for near the intersection of S. Rose St. and Hood Ave. on the Burbank side of Toluca Lake , while on private land, would have been positioned as near as 35 feet to the … (0 comments)
toluca lake: The Good Life - Home Sweet Toluca Lake
- 10/20/09 09:03 PM
If you were to do an Internet search on where many Los Angeles actors and celebrities call home (or have in the past), don't be surprised if Beverly Hills isn't at the top of your query results. With certain searches you will find my little Village of Toluca Lake coming out the big winner. Located between Burbank and Studio City, Toluca Lake is considered a neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley. Back in the day, the boundaries were strictly defined, but now a few streets in Burbank are referred to as "the Burbank side of Toluca Lake" … (4 comments)
toluca lake: Burbank Real Estate News Update - Toluca Lake Street Lighting Part II
- 08/19/08 10:44 PM
Well, it's finally done and it looks amazing! The City of Burbank has finished upgrading the street lights in the Toluca Lake area. As you can see from the photo included, the replacement lamps are lovely. Save for a few injured patches of grass, only do the look great, they are much brighter which adds to the security of the neighborhood.
While driving on Riverside last week, the full impact of the improvements hit home. Glancing down Clybourn Ave., I noticed that the lamps on the Los Angeles side of the street were dim and spaced far apart while the … (0 comments)
toluca lake: Toluca Lake - Burbank Real Estate Neighborhood News: New Restaurant Coming
- 07/28/08 06:28 PM
With the demise of "The River Bottom" bar, many Toluca Lake and Burbank residents have been wondering what type of business, if any, would move into the quaint wooden structure on Olive Avenue directly across from Warner Brothers Studios. As of late, the building has been a beehive of construction activity and preliminary signage reveals that a more upscale pizzeria and bar is taking shape. It appears that the new owners are working to keep much of the original space while taking a section of the back of the building down to the studs. Apparently they have a clear vision of what their … (0 comments)
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