There hasn't been a lot of activity of late on the Wilshire Corridor, and since I often get requests from prospective buyers and tenants looking to live there it would be good to check in and see what is available. For Sale on the Wilshire Corridor Under $1 million: 1 bedrooms = 10 from $399,000 t0 $750,000 2 bedrooms = 14 from $438,700 to $975,000 3 bedrooms = 1 $499,000 $1 to $2 million: 2 bedrooms = 13 from $1,100,000 to $1,575,000 3 bedrooms = 4 from $1,249,000 to $1,999,999 $2 … [Read more...]

The Wilshire Corridor is a a two mile section of Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood known for its upscale high rise condo buildings. I am often asked which are the best buildings on the Wilshire Corridor?  Now that is a difficult question to answer objectively.  It ireally depends on what you are looking for in a building.  Most of them are full service, with 24/7 concierge and valet service, but there may be other features which are important to you: Probably the largest pool on the … [Read more...]

The Los Angeles real estate market is heavily favoring sellers.  Prices are rising, days on the market slowly dropping, and inventory extremely low.  So let's see how the Wilshire Corridor condo market is doing so far this year.  The luxury market has started to pick up, but is still slower than the more moderately priced market. Sold:  16 - low price $350,000, high price $2,830,000.  This is 4 down from the same period in 2012. Median price:  $522,400 - down 6.71% over the same … [Read more...]

If you are looking for the best value on the Wilshire Corridor, then I would definitely direct you to the Wilshire Regent, at 10501 Wilshire Blvd.  The prices are very reasonable compared the rest of the Wilshire Corridor and the homeowners dues the lowest for the type of building.  They also include all amenities, including cable. Units in the building do not have a washer and dryer but the 10th floor and above have units on either side and there is a good commercial laundry on the 5th … [Read more...]

The Carlyle on Wilshire is finally releasing its Fendi Casa model unit for sale.  The Carlyle at 10776 Wilshire Blvd., is one of the newest condominium buildings on the famed Wilshire Corridor.  There are 78 units on 23 floors with every amenity imaginable:  24/7 concierge and valet, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, conference room, private dining room with outdoor entertainment areas.  The concierge offers a full concierge service. The common areas are decorated by Fendi Casa and the … [Read more...]

Let's see what the Wilshire Corridor has to offer right now for sale under $1 million. Wilshire Comstock - 3 units The Westholme - 4 units Park Wilshire - 5 units Blair House - 1 unit Wilshire Terrace - 4 units Wilshire Manning - 1 unit Wilshire Regent - 7 units Crown Towers - 3 units Ten Five Sixty - 2 units The Dorchester - 1 unit The Mirabella - 1 unit Wilshire Holmby - 1 unit Wilshire Thayer - 1 unit These are condos for sale on the Wilshire Corridor right now.  But the … [Read more...]

Let's see how the Wilshire Corridor Condo Market for the 1st Third of 2012 compares with the same period last year. Building Sold Over 2011 Low Price High Price Median Price % of 2011 Active Pending Market Beverly West* 1 $5,000,000 Blair House  1 = $3,700,000 N/A 4 1 Crown Towers 1  -1 $375,000 N/A  4 1 La Tour 0  -1 N/A  N/A 5  0 Marie … [Read more...]

There are presently 96 listed condos for sale on the Wilshire Corridor. Three units have been on the market for over two years:  two at La Tour,  and one at the Marie Antoinette. Four units have been on the market for over one year:  one at The Californian,  one at La Tour, one at The Remington, and one at 10560 Wilshire. 12 units have been on the market for over 6 months. 7 units are listed as Short Pay (I am relying on the MLS here):  two at the Marie Antoinette,  one at … [Read more...]