Why Are People Buying Outside of Downtown Los Angeles? And What Are They Buying?

Buying a Real House – Loft Buyers Who Chose Single Family Homes

As prices in Downtown Los Angeles have already surpassed everyone’s expectations, and still continue to grow quickly, the average buyer can no longer afford the typical price in Downtown LA.  Over the last month, the lowest price loft in the Arts District was a whopping $850,000 (today there is a steal on a Barker Block loft with plenty of light and view for a mere $629,000). No longer a bargain basement of abandoned industrial buildings adopted by starving artists, Downtown is now a luxury neighborhood, a place of upscale urban vibe that offers real lofts, concrete, brick and authentic Downtown dining and entertainment experiences that you cannot find in West L.A.

With the $600,000s being the new floor price for Arts District lofts, more buyers in the $250,000 to $500,000 range are now looking at neighborhoods outside of Downtown for the right price on cool condos in fun neighborhoods.  When a prospective Downtown loft buyer ends up purchasing in a different neighborhood, they often still continue to aspire to eventually buy in Downtown. For those who cannot buy a Downtown dream loft today, buying a nearby condo or house is a stepping stone to allow the amazing dream loft to come true in the future. Buying in another great neighborhood protects the buyer from home price inflation. By owning another great home, the prospective loft buyer benefits from the higher prices, while most renters fall further behind the price curve.

Eager to get a better deal, they purchased homes located in the neighborhoods roughly between Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood. They mostly chose houses with open concept kitchen-dining-living rooms, yet having traditional bedrooms with doors. Here’s what they have been buying instead when they did end up buying a Downtown lofts that they originally looked at:

Pico-Union Neighborhood Adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles

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This newly rebuilt house is a lofty-little 2-bedrom with bonus room. Just 5 minutes to Downtown, the living area is open-concept with high ceilings and real wood beams all for about $100,000 less than comparable Downtown lofts.

Melrose Hill, East Hollywood Neighborhood – Five Minutes to Fun Hollywood Nightspots

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Modern renovated small 2-bedroom single family home in East Hollywood, minutes to unlimited fun and excitement of Hollywood.

Hancock Park Condo

Walk to dining and shopping on Melrose.
This clean. affluent neighborhood is a quick walk to dining and fun shops on Melrose.

Glassell Park 3-Story House with Views of Griffith Park

Unable to find a large enough loft with balcony and view, the buyer opted instead to purchase this Mt. Washington 3-story house with pool, 2-car garage and grand vista of Griffith Park.
Unable to find a large enough loft with balcony and view, the buyer opted instead to purchase this large, Mt. Washington 3-story 3-bedroom house with pool, 2-car garage, entertainment room, grand vista of Griffith Park, and lots of windows and skylights.

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JUST PURCHASED – 315 E 8th St, #605 Textile Building Lofts $385,000

SOLD PROPERTIES DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

STATUS: Sold ADDRESS: 315 E 8TH ST #605, LOS ANGELES ,CA 90014 SP: $385,000

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RESIDENTIAL CONDO / COOP AREA: (42) Downtown L.A. MAP: 634/F5 MLS#: 15-
STYLE: Architectural SUB: PUD: No YB: 1925 BA: 1.00 (1 0 0 0)
APN: 5145-003-051 HOA: HOD: $467.00 STORIES: 0 APX SF: 670/VN
UNIT LOC: N/A VIEW: Yes POOL: Yes #UNITS: 69 EQ INS:
EXP: N/A PETS: Yes FP: FLR#: 6 PKGT:
DIRECTIONS: North of 9th Street, East of Los Angeles Street, West of Maple Street, South of 7th Street. Google Maps
REMARKS: Rare East-Facing Loft in the Textile Building in Santee Village, with Views of the Fashion District and Beyond. High Ceilings, Open Floor Plan, and the Original Industrial Casing Windows. Newly Refinished Concrete Floors, New Stainless Fridge and Gas Range, Freshly Painted, New Blackout Shades. Spacious Bathroom with Washer/Dryer and Over sized Tub. Historic Building (1925) with Reduced Property Taxes through the Mills Act. Low HOAs ($468/mo) with tons of Amenities, including Dedicated Parking Space under Santee Court and Dedicated Storage Unit In Textile Bldg Basement. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Textile Building is a 12-story, 69-unit Gothic Revival Landmark overlooking the Fashion District. As part of the Urban Community of Santee Village, Amenities include Rooftop Pool, Spa, Fitness Center, and Gourmet Market. Blocks to the best Restaurants, Nightlife, and Shopping in Downtown; Short Walk to the Metro, LA Live, and the future Whole Foods. Click here to anonymously report a potential violation. Click here to community information: schools etc. Click here to see the Walk Score
ROOMS: Loft
AMENITIES: Assoc Barbecue,Assoc Maintains Landscape,Assoc Pet Rules,Basketball Court,Controlled Access,Dock,Elevator,Extra Storage,Fire Pit,Fitness Center,Pool
EQUIP: Cable,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
AIR: Air Conditioning HEAT: Central
FLOOR: Cement,Tile LAUNDRY: In Unit
POOL: Association Pool,Community LAND TYPE:
PARK: Assigned TYPE: Condominium,Conversion,High Rise,Loft
VIEW TYPE: City Lights
OCC/SHOW: Appointment w/List. Office,Call LA 1 SALE TYPE: Standard
LP: $399,000 DOM: 45 LD: 01/06/2015 SP: $385,000 SSP: BLOG Y/N: Yes LP/SF: $595.52
OLP: $399,000 CDOM: CD: 01/28/2015 SD: 02/20/2015 WD: AVM Y/N: Yes SP/SF: $574.63

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Copyright © 2015 This free information provided courtesy L.A. Loft Blog and LAcondoInfo.com with information provided by Corey Chambers, Realty Source Inc, BRE#01889449 We are not necessarily associated with the home owner’s association, seller or developer. For more information, contact (213) 478-0499 or visit LAcondoInfo.com  Licensed in California. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental. This is not a solicitation if buyer or seller is already under contract with another broker.