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Mar Vista CA Real Estate
Mar Vista, California is part of the city of Los Angeles, and is an economically diverse area which consists of modestly priced apartments and single-family homes, as well as very expensive properties located on Mar Vista Hill. Centrally located on LA's West Side, Mar Vista is a mere 10 minutes from gorgeous Santa Monica to the northwest, and is also bordered by Culver City to the east, beaches to the west, Marina Del Rey to the southeast, Palms to the northeast and Venice to the southwest.
Mar Vista enjoys a community atmosphere and is less densely populated than much of the rest of West Los Angeles because of zoning regulations. There are, however, many rental opportunities in Mar Vista, especially south of Venice Boulevard. Over half of the area's residents live in rental housing, mainly concentrated on a few main thoroughfares.
Once called the "Lima Bean Belt of the Nation," Mar Vista is mainly known for its family-friendly attitude, and no-frills, modest real estate built post-war, though in recent years there have been a number of lavish, revival-inspired properties built in the hilly area near Santa Monica. These homes boast some of the most spectacular ocean views in the West Los Angeles area.
In 1949, the Beethoven Market was built on the corner of Beethoven Street and Palms Boulevard, where it still stands today as one of the areas local landmarks. Mar Vista also hosts a wonderful farmer's market, as well as a fine educational system and a terrific public library. Although fancy restaurants and shops are not the norm in cozy Mar Vista, residents are just a hop, skip and a jump from trendy Venice and swanky Santa Monica. Situated extremely close to Los Angeles International Airport, Mar Vista is especially convenient for those who travel frequently.
Residents cite the convenient location and ocean breezes (the community name derives from Spanish for "view of the sea") as other desirable facets of Mar Vista living. Nearby UCLA is also a draw, and there are several large graduate school housing complexes located here.
The real estate agents at the Ralls Group await the opportunity to locate the perfect Mar Vista home for you, whether you are searching for a modest, entry-level home, or a spectacular mansion on the hill. Please contact us today at 310-482-2250 or online at info@mikeralls.com.
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