Ladera Heights is an unincorporated community located between southern Los Angeles and the Westside. It has a peaceful, established feel that attracts people looking for a break from city life. Despite its relatively calm atmosphere, you're close to recreation, shopping and employment hubs.
While some locals have long-standing ties to Ladera Heights, the community is also open to newcomers. “People are super friendly and welcoming,” says Obie Nwabuzor, Realtor with Pacific Playa Realty, who has lived near Ladera Heights since 2001. “We have garden tours, community events and homeowner meetings. Neighbors really seem to care about each other.”
Locals usually divide Ladera Heights into three distinct areas: Old Ladera, Lower Ladera and Upper Ladera. Old Ladera, in the southeastern corner, has a large selection of ranch-style homes from the late ‘40s. Midcentury moderns are popular in Lower Ladera, the southwestern part. In Upper Ladera, north of Slauson Avenue, you’ll find more midcentury designs, as well as a small pocket of newer, Spanish-style houses.
Homes generally sell for about $1.2 million to $3.2 million. The median sale price is roughly $1.7 million, which is well above the LA citywide median. Nwabuzor says that its location close to the Westside is a draw for buyers. “Many homes have pools and yard space, and the streets are wide, not very hilly and fairly walkable.”
In addition to backyards and private pools, there are also several public parks close by. Ladera Park is a great spot to take a walk or play tennis, and it has covered seating for picnics. Little League teams practice at the diamonds along Fairfax Avenue. Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is just a few miles up La Cienega Boulevard, and it covers more than 300 acres, with multiuse trails, a Japanese garden and a lake. “It’s a really nice place to connect with nature,” Nwabuzor says.
The neighborhood is served by the Inglewood Unified School District, and some kids go to Frank D. Parent TK-8 School, an elementary and middle school in Lower Ladera. Families often consider private options, like the highly rated Turning Point School in Culver City and Argo Navis School in Playa Vista.
Ladera Heights itself is mostly residential, but there's a small shopping center with a few restaurants and a Ralphs grocery store at the southern end. Other nearby businesses include:
Even though Downtown LA is only a 10-mile drive, people often choose Ladera Heights because it's close to jobs on the Westside. Culver City, Playa Vista and the Los Angeles International Airport are all under 5 miles away, and Venice is just a little farther out. There are Metro bus stops along major thoroughfares, but most residents prefer to drive. "You've got quick access to the 90 and the 405," Nwabuzor says.
Rhonda Scott
Coldwell Banker Realty
(424) 239-2587
18 Total Sales
1 in Ladera Heights
$1,880,000 Price
Melvin Burrell
eXp Realty of California Inc
(424) 732-8132
15 Total Sales
1 in Ladera Heights
$1,364,750 Price
Jonathan Anozie
The Realty Exchange Firm
(424) 373-8957
28 Total Sales
1 in Ladera Heights
$1,925,000 Price
Olivia Ramirez
Coldwell Banker Realty
(424) 365-9343
5 Total Sales
1 in Ladera Heights
$1,280,000 Price
Ernestine Crews
Ernestine Crews
(424) 380-4104
9 Total Sales
3 in Ladera Heights
$710K - $1.9M Price Range
Will Wheaton
Will Wheaton Real Estate
(424) 269-7040
23 Total Sales
1 in Ladera Heights
$1,985,400 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ladera Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Ladera Heights, Los Angeles sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Ladera Heights, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $1,695,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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