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Peaceful living with proximity to Venice Beach
Bordering the iconic Venice community and located within minutes of the beach, Mar Vista, which means ocean views in Spanish, is a residential enclave in westside Los Angeles. Embracing a small-town atmosphere and a laidback lifestyle, Mar Vista residents enjoy shopping and dining options along Venice Boulevard and eclectic homes that range from 1920s bungalows to contemporary two-stories and highly rated schools. Reflecting the city’s Great Streets Initiative, Mar Vista is now more bikeable and pedestrian-friendly with newly added bike lanes and sidewalks. “Mar Vista has become a draw for the tech community as it’s close to Silicon Beach and the big tech companies,” says David Fein, a Realtor who is part of The Real Estate Dads Team at Exp Realty with 19 years of experience. “People love that it’s only a five or seven-minute drive to the coast, so it’s very close to the waters but you don’t have to pay for the beach prices.”
Mar Vista residents grab their surfboards and head down to Venice Beach to catch some waves.
Mar Vista has several main thoroughfares to take you through town.
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Homes in Mar Vista
From midcentury modern and ranch-style cottages to Spanish-influenced New Traditionals and contemporary two-story properties with steel frames, Mar Vista homes dot the landscape with mature trees, well-kept lawns and sidewalks. Built from the 1920s to the present day, single-family houses start at $1 million and go up to $2 million for 1,000-square-foot to 2,000-square-foot cottages and ranch styles. "It is also common to see developers taking down older homes, reconstructing and adding square footage to new builds," Fein says. Larger homes around 3,000 and 4,000 square feet may list between $3 million and over $4 million. Condos and townhouses range from $700,000 to more than $1 million.
Find quaint Spanish style homes lining the streets of Mar Vista.
Unique home styles are found on the streets on Mar Vista.
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Shopping and dining along Venice Boulevard
Chic storefronts and restaurants line Venice Boulevard, which is the major thoroughfare of the neighborhood. Locals are often spotted shopping at Tortoise General Store and Whimsy and Row. Café Laurent is a popular brunch spot serving casual French fare. A finalist for “Best of the Southland Regionals” by the Los Angeles Times, Taverna at the Mar Vista serves tapas-style Greek dishes while offering house cocktails. Area grocery store options include Trader Joe’s, Ralphs and Whole Foods Market. Located in the Mar Vista Center, Mitsuwa is a popular Japanese grocery chain that carries a large selection of specialty snacks and prepped food while also having several Japanese fast-food restaurants inside the store space. On Sundays, people can select locally grown produce at the farmers market.
Buy groceries or sit and eat a fresh lunch at Mitsuwa Marketplace in Mar Vista.
Mar Vista has a few thrift stores, one of the most popular being The Council Shop.
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Los Angeles Unified School District
Prospective schools include Mar Vista Elementary School, which is rated an A-minus by Niche, and Mark Twain Middle School has a B score. Venice High School, which has an A rating, offers academies for fields of art, dual language and law. Santa Monica College has a campus in Mar Vista and provides coursework in approximately 100 fields of academic disciplines.
Savor the process of learning at
Mar Vista Elementary.
Venice High School has lots of outdoor green space.
Mark Twain Middle School Front of school
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Sports and programs at the Mar Vista Recreation Center
Comprised of a turf field for soccer and lacrosse, basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor hockey rink and a baseball diamond, the Mar Vista Recreation Center is a comprehensive recreational venue enjoyed by locals. The center also offers various fitness, recreation and sports programs, including basketball, baseball, music and camp. “There are lots of activities at the recreation center. I used it when I was growing up and later coached there. It’s the place that brings the community together,” Fein says. Clover Park and Penmar Park offer additional sports facilities, playgrounds and picnic areas, and golfers can book tee times at Penmar Golf Course. Residents are often spotted exercising at the Mar Vista Stairs or taking their pets to Airport Park’s dog park, and those who enjoy water activities can head to Venice Beach.
Play in a pickup soccer game at Mar Vista Rec Center in Mar Vista.
Practice putting before playing the course at Penmar Golf Course in Mar Vista.
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Events in Venice
With over 100,000 annual attendees, carnival rides, immersive performances and local artist and food vendors, the Abbot Kinney Festival is one of the most popular events in Westside Los Angeles. Many locals also shop and social at The Venice Beach Festival, featuring various designers and artisan vendors. For entertainment, residents can also head to Bowlero, go on art walks and spot murals around the neighborhood or visit the Museum of Flying.
Mar Vista proudly displays the neighborhood murals.
Bowlero is the Mar Vista bowling alley, with multiple lanes and a bar area.
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Navigating into Los Angeles and Burbank
The Santa Monica Airport, which mostly operates private flights, sits adjacent to the neighborhood and is tentatively scheduled to cease operations by 2028. However, current residences bordering the airport are often affected by the noise level. Los Angeles International Airport is about 7 miles south, with Venice, Santa Monica, Century City and Culver City all located within 5 miles of the neighborhood. Downtown Los Angeles is approximately 15 miles east via Interstate 10, while Burbank is a 23-mile drive through Interstate 405. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), which is short for Metro, provides bus and rail connections to downtown Los Angeles and surrounding areas, while the Big Blue Bus offers bus routes throughout Southern California.
Mar Vista is highly walkable and bike friendly, as well as close to Interstate 10 and 405.
Venice Blvd runs through Mar Vista, connecting it directly to the beach via a convenient bus.
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Parks in this Area
Airport Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Clover Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Penmar Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Culver West Alexander Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Grills
Mar Vista Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Tellefson Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Los Angeles International
14 min drive
Bus
Sawtelle Nb & Palms Fs
Bus
Walgrove Nb & Morningside Fs
Bus
Bundy Sb & Airport Fs
Bus
Centinela Nb & Barbara Fs
Bus
Centinela Nb & Venice Ns
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Walgrove Nb & Lucille Ns
Bus
Wade Sb & Venice Fs
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.426 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
8/30/2019Niche Review
I moved from East Coast to Mar Vista, it's been almost 5 years. I hope that the gentrification doesn't push good people out, it's a decent area and still affordable part of Los Angeles, 'for now'. Why did people voted against their best interest for Proposition 10 (they voted to NOT expand rent control in California, seriously NUTS). On one hand we complain about rent prices here, gentrification, homelessness, but we could have done something about it... Mar Vista is rent controlled.
4.0Current Resident
1/23/2019Niche Review
Other than the rapid gentrification of the Mar Vista area, it isn't so bad. You are in close proximity to everything: the airport, Santa Monica, Venice, grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. The neighborhoods are mostly quiet. Not a lot of crime.
5.0Current Resident
7/21/2017Niche Review
Family friendly community, great walkability, major bus routes go through Mar Vista, either through Washington Blvd/Place or Venice Blvd. Nightlife is on the rise, although the neighborhood is still asleep by 10:00. Very safe, while most stores are closed at night, Venice Blvd is still bustling with people.
5.0Current Resident
6/27/2017Niche Review
Mar Vista is a wonderful neighborhood filled with great art, music, food, and family fun. Above all, Mar Vista is a cultural hub in the community, where people of all backgrounds thrive.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mar Vista
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mar Vista Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mar Vista, Los Angeles sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mar Vista, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $2,139,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to one of Mar Vista's most refined new offerings, an architectural home that exemplifies California modern living with elevated design, premium finishes and effortless flow. Behind a crisp white fence and sculptural facade, this warm modern residence offers the perfect balance of privacy. Beyond the grand pivot door, a sun-drenched open floor plan unfolds. It is anchored by wide-plank
Location location! starting Bid $1.1M but market price is $1.4M. An incredible opportunity for a big family or for income 2 detached homes on a huge corner lot. This property totally remolded inside and out, the front unit boast 3 bedrooms and 3 bath with an open concept for entertaining family or friends. Newly constructed ADU 1,200 sq ft with 3 big bedrooms and 3 bath with 2 car garage also
INCREDIBLE 3.2% ASSUMABLE loan fixed until 2029! 12756 Venice Blvd is a 27-unit multifamily community in the heart of Mar Vista, in Prime West Los Angeles. This is a generational offering built by the original owner in 1972 as a long-term family hold and now available for the first time in over 50 years! Designed with durability and stability in mind, the property features a central courtyard
Hidden on a quiet tree-lined street in Mar Vista Hill, this home has been fully ground-up renovated with exceptional attention to detail, almost like a new construction. Crafted with high-quality finishes, it features quartz countertops, white oak wood cabinetry, and modern design elements throughout. The spacious layout includes a living room that opens seamlessly to the formal dining area, and
The Charlie Mar Vista Apartments in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA, is where you want to call home. Like any good story, ours seeks to reveal the aspects of our life that are always interesting and sensationally unexpected. Our approach starts with two striking buildings set against a lively, spirited neighborhood. On to the next chapter… Located on trendy Venice Blvd. between I-405 and US-1, we
Welcome to this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner unit in the highly desirable Mar Vista neighborhood. Set in a charming Spanish-style building, this home offers an inviting open-concept living and dining area, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining guests. The updated kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
34,869
Median Age
40
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,234
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,861
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.4%
College Graduates
62.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
70°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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