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The Hollywood Hills, an unofficial designation of part of the City of Los Angeles, California, are part of the eastern section of the low transverse range of the Santa Monica Mountains, which extends from the Los Feliz District and Hollywood, on the south side of the Valley, to Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
The Hollywood Hills form the north barrier of the Los Angeles Basin. There has been extensive residential development in the Hollywood Hills since the 1920s. The area includes Mulholland Drive, Beachwood Canyon, Laurel Canyon, Nichols Canyon and Mount Olympus and is dotted with the mansions of the rich and famous. Traditionally, the area "Hollywood Hills" was only the hill neighborhoods north of West Hollywood and Hollywood proper and excluding the more westerly neighborhoods. However, more recently the meaning has expanded to include areas such as Benedict and Coldwater Canyons.
Many different people including artists, musicians, movie stars and powerful Hollywood executives choose to call the Hollywood hills home. The spectacular views afforded from the hills, as well as the rich history and architecturally sophisticated estate homes have drawn residents to this area for more than the last 80 years.Those living within the area are also able to enjoy the “freedom of the hills” as the original developer of the land once said. An artist, writer or musician can privately hole up and go to work all the while remaining very close to the rest of Los Angeles as a whole and what Hollywood as we all know has to offer. Most of the Hollywood Hills are just a short walk from Hollywood Boulevard & Sunset Boulevard. Just a short drive to the north puts you in the San Fernando Valley and a few minutes east to Downtown Los Angeles. This location and the beautiful homes in the hills are what have always attracted Hollywood’s young stars, producers, and business elite to the area.
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WHY HOLLYWOOD HILLS REAL ESTATE |
2007 Median Prices (Active Homes)
. Hollywood Hills Homes For Sale- $1,695,000
. Hollywood Hills Condos For Sale- $699,000
2007 Entry Level Prices
. Condos For Sale- $375,000
. Homes For Sale- $599,000 |
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The reason people flock to the Hollywood Hills in search of homes is that it is so close to all of the action going on in vibrant Hollywood and the nearby San Fernando Valley, yet you feel so far away. When you go into the hills you feel a quiet sense of peace and solitude with the dramatic views and wildlife which comes into the hills. Then you take the short ride or walk out of the hills and your right in the middle of everything that Hollywood has to offer!
The Hollywood Hills have a wonderful mix of homes which are truly unique to the city. It seems as though nearly each home in the hills has a history of its own tied to one of the different eras of Hollywood. Real estate in this area has arguably more character than anywhere else in the city. Buyers looking for property will find old architectural homes built in the early 1900’s, modern Mediterranean villas, Spanish charmers, gated luxury estates, and small hillside cottages. Square footage usually comes at a premium in Hollywood Hills homes, because of the limited supply. Modest homes can be had from the mid-six figures, but to get a large home on a large lot, you should expect to pay well over a million. Nearly every kind of home which a buyer could want can be found in the vast Hollywood Hills.
Some people may be familiar with the “bird streets” or the beautiful homes which make up Doheny Estates. This area has been featured in many movies and songs of the past. This western area of the Hollywood Hills continues to be a favorite for those looking to be close to the creative energy of Sunset Strip yet have a quiet retreat with a sense of solitude. Homes for sale in this area in the middle of 2007, start at about $1.8 million going well over $10 million on the high end. In general, homes in the Hollywood Hills range greatly in size due to how the geography played a role when they were originally developed. Some areas will have sprawling estates like Mount Olympus or Doheny Estates, while other canyons may have just a few modest homes dotting the hillside.
Many homes in the Hollywood Hills have beautiful views from the beach to downtown and all are very accessible to the rest of Hollywood and Los Angeles.
For 2007, homes in the Hollywood Hills have had an average listing price of over $1.8 million. The average sales price of homes for the year ending December 2006, was slightly over $1.2 million. For 2007 through April 7, the average days on market (DOM) for homes in this area was 73 days.
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HOLLYWOOD HILLS AMENITIES |
Hollywood has plenty of facilities for families and individuals of all ages. Below are the details of local amenities, please click on any of the links below to get more details on each.
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HOLLYWOOD HILLS Housing and Demographic Statistics derived from U.S. Census data: |
| Housing Characteristics 2005 |
Estimate |
Total housing units
UNITS IN STRUCTURE
1-unit, detached
1-unit, attached
2 units
3 or 4 units
5 to 9 units
10 to 19 units
20 or more units
Mobile home
Boat, RV, van, etc.
YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT
1999 to March 2000
1995 to 1998
1990 to 1994
1980 to 1989
1970 to 1979
1969 or earlier
ROOMS
1 room
2 rooms
3 rooms
4 rooms
5 rooms
6 rooms
7 rooms
8 rooms
9 rooms or more
Median (rooms)
Occupied Housing Units
YEAR HOUSEHOLDER MOVED INTO UNIT
1999 to March 2000
1995 to 1998
1990 to 1994
1980 to 1989
1970 to 1979
1969 or earlier
Specified owner-occupied units
VALUE
Less than $50,000
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 to $299,999
$300,000 to $499,999
$500,000 to $999,999
$1,000,000 or more
Median (dollars)
Specified renter-occupied units
GROSS RENT
Less than $200
$200 to $299
$300 to $499
$500 to $749
$750 to $999
$1,000 to $1,499
$1,500 or more
No cash rent
Median (dollars)
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24110
1,813
682
841
995
4,247
6,243
9,289
0
0
25
123
406
1,504
4,488
17,564
2,648
5,199
6,907
5,127
2,861
915
259
119
75
3.1
23,120
5,226
8,532
4,018
2,955
1,653
736
1168
0
11
56
80
147
582
285
7
406,400
18,132
508
349
1,684
5,817
5,457
3,099
999
219
773
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| Demographic Characteristics 2005 |
Estimate |
Total population
SEX AND AGE
Male
Female
Under 5 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
75 to 84 years
85 years and over
Median age (years)
18 years and over
Male
Female
21 years and over
62 years and over
65 years and over
Male
Female
HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE
Total households
Family households (families)
With own children under 18 years
Married-couple family
With own children under 18 years
Female householder, no husband present
With own children under 18 years
Nonfamily households
Householder living alone
Householder 65 years and over
Households with individuals under 18 years
Households with individuals 65 years and over
Average household size
Average family size
HOUSING OCCUPANCY
Total housing units
Occupied housing units
Vacant housing units
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use
Homeowner vacancy rate (percent)
Rental vacancy rate (percent)
HOUSING TENURE
Occupied housing units
Owner-occupied housing units
Renter-occupied housing units
Average household size of owner-occupied unit
Average household size of renter-occupied unit
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35,716
19,732
15,984
588
550
541
636
1,963
9,444
7,930
4,943
1,476
1,557
2,865
2,308
915
39.4
33,682
18,727
14,955
33,215
6,996
6,088
2,465
3,623
23,120
5,211
1,349
3,798
864
1,011
391
17,909
13,990
2,767
1,479
4,853
1.53
2.5
24,110
23120
99,0
189
1.7
2.4
23,120
4,985
18,135
1.55
1.53
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HOLLYWOOD HILLS AMENITY DIRECTORY |
Restaurants:
Hollywood has over 17 restaurants to choose from with many more just outside its official boundaries. |
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Movie Theatres:
Hollywood has one movie theater to choose from, the world famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre. |
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 464-6266
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Hospitals:
Hollywood has no major hospital within its boundaries, but has 19 hospitals and specialized medical centers nearby. |
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Emergency Services:
The Hollywood Hills are served by Los Angeles emergency services. |
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LAPD- Hollywood Community Station
1358 N. Wilcox Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028
213-972-2971 Voice
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LAFD- Battalion 5 Headquarters
1327 North Cole Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028
(213) 485-6275
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Post Office:
Santa Monica has 6 USPS post offices |
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Major Supermarkets:
No supermarkets are within Hollywood's boundaries. |
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Major Shopping Malls
Hollywood has 1 shopping mall serving it.
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Hollywood & Highland Center
6801 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Schools/Colleges
The Hollywood Hills fall within the Los Angeles Unified School District. |
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Elementary Schools:
5 elementary schools serve Hollywood covering grades K-5. |
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Vine Street Elementary School
955 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0877
Gardner Street Elementary School
7450 Hawthorn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 876-4710
Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School
6017 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-1722
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Ramona Elementary School
1133 North Mariposa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 663-2158
Valley View Elementary School
6921 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-0020
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Middle Schools:
2 middle schools serve Hollywood covering grades 6-8. |
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Bancroft Middle School
929 North Las Palmas, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 993-3400
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Le Conte Junior High School
1316 North Bronson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-4741
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High Schools:
1 high school serves Hollywood covering grades 9-12. |
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Hollywood High School
1521 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028-7001
(323) 461-3891
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Colleges/Unversities:
Hollywood doesn't have any colleges or universities. |
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Banks:
Hollywood has 1 bank serving it. |
Bank Of America
6300 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90027
(323) 730-9140
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