Welcome to Bel Air

Experience utmost privacy and spectacular estates on large lots in one of America's most prominent and coveted neighborhoods.

Bel Air is located North of Beverly Hills, with Holmby Hills to the East, and UCLA to the South on Sunset Boulevard. Bel Air is conveniently located minutes away from Interstate 405 to the West and a twisty stretch of Mulholland Drive on the North. Bel Air was founded in the 1920s by one of Los Angeles’ primary real estate developers, Alphonzo Bell, who also founded the Bel Air Bay Club (an exclusive beachfront club in Pacific Palisades), and the Bel Air Country Club, which is a George Thomas designed golf course (premier private courses of his design include Los Angeles Country Club and Riviera Country Club). As legend has it, Bell’s wife named the streets in Bel Air after Italian themes (such as Bellagio, Copa de Oro, Cascada, St. Cloud, St. Pierre) when the neighborhood was annexed and sold in the 1930s.

Bel Air is nestled along the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains and is considered Los Angeles proper. Beyond Bel Air to the North is the San Fernando Valley, which includes lofty neighborhoods, like Mulholland Estates. Bel Air local services are provided by The City of Los Angeles, including the Los Angeles Fire Department 71 and the Los Angeles Police Departments. In addition, there are ample resources for private security, including ATD/Bel Air Patrol and ACS Security, which makes Bel Air real estate a premier location for optimal privacy.

Because Bel Air is a very private neighborhood, many famous television and movie productions have been set in Bel Air. The television sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” starring now A-list movie star Will Smith (18 on Forbes Highest-Paid Actors List in 2015) was set in Bel Air. The Beverly Hillbillies mansion is also located in Bel Air. Countless shots have been done along Sunset Boulevard, including those from movies like Get Shorty and Sunset Boulevard. Even so, it is not very common to have film crews in Bel Air, which is overall a very private and protected community; it is most likely to see shootings occur in neighborhoods such as Hollywood. As an expert in Bel Air Real Estate, realtor Jade Mills has helped clients buy and sell numerous houses in the market and is well equipped to help you find your dream home too.

Few neighborhoods in the United States can compare to the grandeur and prestige of the Bel Air community. Bel Air real estate includes a vast array of large, gated properties providing ultimate privacy to immaculately designed residences and has been home to industry leaders such as Elon Musk and prominent American figures such as President Ronald Reagan. While there are some remaining ranch-style homes, most properties have been vastly upgraded. Many Bel Air estates include dramatic views into the Los Angeles basin, views of airplanes on approach to LAX (only 15 miles away), and views of Catalina Island off the Pacific Ocean coast. Bel Air homes are ideal for couples or bachelors looking for a home that offers exceptional privacy and luxury real estate. Bel Air is home to the largest single-family home development project in Los Angeles County, which began construction in 2014.

Bel Air Real Estate Insights

Bel Air homes are in high demand, due to the reduced inventory, meaning there are more potential buyers than sellers. The median sales price for homes in Bel Air is currently $1,800,000; which is a decrease of 18.2% compared to the market prices in the first quarter of 2015 when median sales price was at $2,200,00, making now an ideal time to purchase luxury real estate in Bel Air. The average price per square footage of homes in the neighborhood of Bel Air is $803, in comparison to properties in the greater Los Angeles area this price per square foot is 55.9% higher, with an average price per square foot for homes in Los Angeles at $515.

The People & Lifestyle

In the neighborhood of Bel Air, 87% of residents are married couples. In addition, many residents are professionals, as a majority are college graduates and most residents are homeowners rather than renters. A majority of the Bel Air property owners are between the ages of 50 and 59. This neighborhood is ideal for families or individuals looking for seclusion and privacy from the busy city in Los Angeles, but accessible to be within a few minute's drive to city amenities. Keep in mind, commuting along the I-405 may not be ideal as this is a heavily trafficked route; however, Mulholland Drive, Sunset Boulevard, and Beverly Glen Boulevard are all easily accessible to the neighborhood of Bel Air and provide a scenic and convenient commuting alternative.

Buyers can expect secluded, private estates with breathtaking views nestled at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Short commute to fine dining, high-end shopping, and cultural attractions along I-405 to the west, Beverly Glen Boulevard to the east, Mulholland to the north and Sunset Boulevard to the south, culminates in the ideal location to live in Los Angeles.

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Jade’s Most Notable Home Sales in Bel Air

• 10425 Revuelta Way, Bel Air                                    $25,000,000
•   901 Airole Way, BelAir                                            $24,900,000
•   364 St. Cloud, Bel Air                                              $23,500,000
•   10701 Bellagio Road (LAND SALE), Bel Air        $20,000,000
•   11004 Bellagio Place, Bel Air                                  $19,995,000
•   525 Perugia Way, Bel Air                                        $19,975,000
•   Bel Air Confidential Address                                  $16,500,000
•   10550 Rocca Place, Bel Air                                    $11,995,000
•   965 Somera Road, Bel Air                                      $11,900,000
•   2180 Stratford Circle, Bel Air                                 $9,500,000

*For more information on these, and more than 30 additional real estate sales in Bel Air please send inquiries to [email protected]

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