How Much Does it Cost to Buy a House in Los Angeles?

I think some people arriving in our fair city are shocked at how much it costs to buy a house in Los Angeles.

The old adage, “if you have to ask you can’t afford it”, doesn’t really ring true in the case of Los Angeles real estate, because there are so many price points.  And since generally the shock factor hits in the condo market around $500K and the single family home market under $700K, I will address homes up to these limits, currently active on the market on the Westside of Los Angeles.

Santa Monica

Single family – 1
Condos – 23

Beverly Hills

Single family – 0
Condos -0

West Hollywood

Single family – 5
Condos – 35

Culver City

Single family – 17
Condos – 16

Brentwood

Single Family – 0
Condos – 11

Palms – Mar Vista

Single Family – 17
Condos – 15

Venice

Single Family – 2
Condos – 2

Westwood

Single Family – 1
Condos – 25

West L.A.

Single Family – 1
Condos – 16

Cheviot Hills – Rancho Park

Single Family – 1
Condos – 0

Wilshire Corridor Condos – 16

Century City Condos – 4

There are pockets of lower-priced homes in the above areas, but these homes are probably not going to be in top condition.

Selection of homes for sale under $700,000