Category: Neighborhood Guides

Step back in time at 1083 N Hillcrest Rd, a legendary Trousdale estate widely attributed to Wallace Neff, originally built in 1956 and commonly documented as the former home of Groucho Marx. Groucho lived here from the late 1950’s until his death in 1977. He was known for entertaining  and hosting lively soirées with music…

Welcome to 1042 Loma Vista Drive – the celebrated Kert Family Residence (also referenced as the Kert/Kranzler Residence) – a serene, architecture-forward 1957 mid-century modern in Trousdale Estates, designed by Thomas A. Carter. From the street, the home’s arrival is intentionally discreet and dramatic: beyond the circular drive, a double-door entry cuts through towering granite…

“The Skouras Residence” – a rare, impeccably preserved 1956 Trousdale Estates masterpiece designed by noted architect Harold (Hal) Levitt. Tucked behind gates with an expansive motor court. The home makes a dramatic first impression, then opens up to beautiful views and a classic mid-century layout that still feels incredibly modern today. Built for the Skouras…

Step into the past at 1715 Loma Vista Drive. A Trousdale Estates residence with a design lineage that spans decades of Beverly Hills modernism. Originally built in 1963, the home’s first major transformation was led by the renowned Hal Levitt, who executed a significant expansion and redesign in 1972, helping shape the home into the…

An “old California” city with real neighborhood variety – Old Town energy, landmark architecture, and leafy residential districts Pasadena is one of the few places in L.A. County that reads like a complete city: a historic downtown, multiple walkable commercial districts, major cultural institutions, and residential neighborhoods that range from Craftsman bungalow streets to hillside…

1007 Loma Vista Dr, a quintessential Trousdale Estates Mid-Century Modern that’s been fully restored and remodeled to a near “perfectly dialed” level, blending timeless architecture with today’s best-in-class finishes and indoor/outdoor living. Tucked behind gates on prime lower Loma Vista, just minutes from Downtown Beverly Hills, the home makes an immediate statement with a huge…

Storybook hillside living beneath the Hollywood Sign. A canyon that feels tucked away, but sits minutes from the city Beachwood Canyon is a residential pocket within the Hollywood Hills, rising from the Franklin Village edge up into winding hillside streets below Mt. Lee. It’s best known for its close-up views of the Hollywood Sign (which…

A true L.A. “company town” turned Westside lifestyle hub with studios, design, walkability, and surprisingly varied residential pockets Culver City is one of the few places in Los Angeles where the identity is instantly clear: it’s a film-and-television powerhouse with a real downtown core, a strong civic footprint, and neighborhoods that range from classic 1920s–40s…

Classic Westside prestige – village charm below Sunset, canyon serenity above it Brentwood is one of those rare Los Angeles neighborhoods that feels both established and effortlessly livable. Set at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, it offers a polished, residential atmosphere with multiple “sub-neighborhoods” that each live a little differently, ranging from flat,…

A quietly elegant Mid-City pocket of 1920s character homes, hidden architectural gems, and surprisingly central access to everything on the Westside. Wilshire Vista is one of those Los Angeles neighborhoods that feels like a residential “island” calm streets, consistent scale, and a strong sense of community, yet it sits right in the middle of the…