Mura, built in 2007 by Pulte Homes, is a 2008 JD Power Award winner for quality construction. With a coveted location in Downtown L.A.’s Arts District and Little Tokyo, Mura offers stylish condominium living in a setting that can’t be beat. Now, you can lose yourself in the city with lush landscaping and serene fountains. Private outdoor recreation areas provide places to swim, relax, and enjoy summer barbecues. Well-planned amenities include a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. And indoors, dramatic interiors and the finest appointments await.
An oasis of recreational and cultural opportunities exists beyond Mura’s front step. Walk one block in any direction and enjoy your choice of restaurants, a coffeehouse, sandwich shops, a brewery and the DASH stop, putting all of Downtown Los Angeles within easy reach. In minutes, you’ll find yourself near an assortment of shopping venues, including Macy’s Plaza, Olvera Street, and Santee Alley. Nearby recreational outlets include Gold’s Gym, Yoga Circle Downtown, and Staples Center. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Mark Taper Forum, and Walt Disney Hall and Music Center are among the many local cultural outlets. Union Station is also easily accessible and the Los Angeles County Metro Rail will build a future Gold Line station within one block of Mura, ensuring an easy commute between Los Angeles and Pasadena.
Mura, which means "little village" in Japanese, is an urban community of 190 townhome units just a few blocks from the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. With both one- and two-level floor plans arranged throughout a five story building, Mura is an exciting addition to LA's trendy and burgeoning Arts District, adjacent to Little Tokyo.
Living at Mura means being close to everything: great shopping, world-class dining, and entertainment, and top-notch sporting venues. But you don't always have to venture outside your building to find exciting things to do. Mura offers something for everyone. Public areas in the complex include a state-of-the-art fitness center with plasma TVs, a lushly landscaped courtyard with built-in barbecues and a fireplace for social gatherings plus a resort-style swimming pool and spa. Mura's building includes two levels of secured resident parking, so getting home and into your unit is quick and easy.
Mura was recently selected as a local Business Improvement District (BID) to be able to provide its residents with a host of services, including street sweeping, graffiti abatement, 24-hour street security patrol, and economic redevelopment. An eclectic population, a thriving downtown scene and a secure, innovative, state-of-the-art building make Mura a quality choice for an urban lifestyle.
Mura is situated on Traction Avenue, one block south of Alameda between 2nd and 3rd streets-only blocks away from the bustling finance and business district, and just a short ride away from renowned cultural attractions like the Disney Concert Hall, Staples Center, Ahmanson Theater, the Red Cat Theatre, celebrity-chef owned restaurants, museums, the Los Angeles Library, and more.
Close to Mura you'll find the Farmer's Market, Macy's Plaza, Little Tokyo, Grand Central Market, Olvera Street, and Santee Alley. The rest of LA is at your fingertips.
Recreation
In addition to all the recreation options that exist in the greater Los Angeles area, some of the local recreation options near Mura include Bally's Gym, Gold's Gym, Grand Hope Park, L.A. Athletic Club, Pershing Square, Staples Center, Venice Hope Park, Whole Body Gallery, and Yoga Circle Downtown. The options are endless! Too many to list comprehensively, but we'll start with the Staples Center, Ahmanson Theater, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Laemmle's Grande 4-Plex, Los Angeles Opera, Mark Taper Forum, Redcat Theater, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Music Center.
Mura is conveniently located within minutes of local transit hubs, including Metro, DASH, Metrolink and Amtrak.
Building Features
- Lush Courtyard
- Serene Fountains
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Pool and Spa with Views of Downtown
- Private Outdoor Recrational Center
- Built-in Barbecues
- State of the Art Fitness Center with Plasma TV's
- Secured Parking
Residence Features
- 13" Porcelain Tile Flooring
- Granite Kitchens
- European-Style Cabinetry
- GE Stainless Steel Appliances
- Private Balconies and Decks (select units)
- Full-size Stackable Washer and Dryer
- Central AC and Heat