Beverly Hills Flats (commonly called "The Flats") is bordered by Santa Monica Boulevard to the south, Sunset Boulevard to the north, Doheny Drive to the east (forming the border with West Hollywood), and Whittier Drive to the west. This is the flat, tree-lined residential heart of Beverly Hills, and it is one of the most expensive and exclusive neighborhoods in the United States. The Flats has become the visual shorthand for elite California living; countless television commercials and films have been shot on its palm-lined streets.

​​​​​​​The area was developed primarily during the 1920s and 1930s, when it began attracting studio executives, silent film stars, and East Coast titans of industry. That pedigree has only deepened over the decades. Today, The Flats remains the address of choice for buyers who value permanence, discretion, and world-class proximity.

What to Love About Beverly Hills Flats

• One of the most prestigious residential addresses in the country

• Flat, walkable streets with mature tree canopy and manicured landscaping

• Oversized lots (averaging 11,000 to 15,000 square feet), many with pools and tennis courts

• Walking distance to Rodeo Drive, the Golden Triangle, and world-class dining

• Beverly Hills police and fire services, widely regarded as among the best in the country

• Top-rated Beverly Hills Unified School District

• Beverly Gardens Park and Will Rogers Memorial Park within the neighborhood

• A purely residential feel with no commercial intrusion

Real Estate and Homes

The Flats is defined by generous lots, set-back homes, and a remarkable range of architectural styles living in harmony on the same block. You will find Spanish Colonial Revival estates from the 1920s with stucco walls, red-tile roofs, and wrought-iron balconies. English Country-style homes with steep gabled roofs and Tudor detailing. Cape Cod designs. French Provincial properties. Tuscan-inspired villas. And, increasingly, striking modern and transitional new construction.

What unites them is scale and upkeep. Regardless of style, every home on The Flats is meticulously maintained. The City of Beverly Hills does an exceptional job with street maintenance and city services, and there is a sense of civic pride in the neighborhood that keeps standards high.

Buyer Insight: Many new owners on The Flats extensively renovate or fully rebuild. Even so, the architectural variety is protected by the neighborhood's character. This is not a community of cookie-cutter estates. Each home has its own identity, and that is part of the appeal.

Gated entries and long driveways are standard. Backyard pools are commonplace, and the largest properties have both pools and tennis courts. The flat terrain means no hillside access challenges, no winding roads, and no compromises on lot usability. Every square foot of a Flats lot is functional. New builds integrate full-home automation, energy-efficient systems, and drought-conscious landscaping. Homes here convey a sense of quiet authority through scale, craftsmanship, and presentation.

Famous architects Harold Levitt, Rex Lotery, and Wallace Neff have all built homes in The Flats. Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, a multiple-time AIA award winner, has also designed residences here. The neighborhood continues to attract the finest architectural talent in the country.

Lifestyle and Local Highlights

The Flats is purely residential, but some of the best shopping and dining in the world are minutes away on foot. The Golden Triangle, anchored by Rodeo Drive, draws visitors from every corner of the globe. Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton, and hundreds of designer boutiques are within walking distance. For dining, the area is home to Spago, Maude, and dozens of other world-class restaurants ranging from Michelin-starred fine dining to upscale casual.

Beverly Gardens Park runs parallel to Santa Monica Boulevard and was completely overhauled in 2014. This 2-mile linear park is a popular spot for jogging, cycling, and relaxation. It features public art, fountains, specialty gardens, and the famous Beverly Hills sign. Will Rogers Memorial Park at the northern border of The Flats offers a serene setting with shaded pathways and a picturesque pond.

Every October, the annual Beverly Hills Art Show transforms two blocks of Beverly Gardens Park into an outdoor fine art market with gourmet food trucks. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market, held on Civic Drive just south of The Flats, runs year-round and showcases California's growing season at its best.

Local Tip: Residents of The Flats can often be seen jogging, cycling, or walking their dogs through the neighborhood, enjoying the California sunshine as it filters through the tree canopy. This is a neighborhood that supports a polished, comfortable rhythm of daily life without drawing attention to itself.

Parks, Nature & Outdoor Attractions

• Beverly-Canon Gardens
• Beverly Garden Parks
• Will Rogers Memorial Park
• The Los Angeles Country Club
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Hotels

• The Beverly Hills Hotel (5-star hotel)
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Schools

The Beverly Hills school system is topnotch and an exceptional district for families.

• Hawthorne Elementary School (Public, grades K-8)
• El Rodeo Elementary (Public, K-8)
• Kabbala Children’s Acadamey (Private, K-8)
• Page School (Private, K-6)
• Good Shepherd Catholic School (Private, Pre-K-6)
• Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy (Private, K-8)
• Beverly Hills High School (Public, Grades 9-12)
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Jade's Recent Transactions

• 614 N. Foothill Road                            $3,995,000
• 717 n. Rexford Drive                            $4,195,000
• 617/619 N. Arden Drive                       $17,995,000
• 813 N. Alpine Drive                             $12,995,000
• 829 N. Whittier Drive                           $11,995,000
• 805 N. Crescent Drive                           $10,995,000
• 617 N. Camden Drive                           $9,995,000
• 704 N. Alpine Drive                              $7,995,000
• 713 N. Arden Drive                               $6,650,000
• 527 N. Arden Drive                               $2,295,000
• 514 N. Roxbury Drive                            $2,130,000
• 521 N. Elm Drive                                   $2,099,000
• 519 N. Maple Drive                                $1,999,000
• 723 N. Doheny Drive                             $1,995,000
• 523 N. Bedford Drive                             $1,995,000
• 513 N. Arden Drive                                $1,949,000
• 512 Walden Drive                                   $3,495,000
• 512 Walden Drive                                   $3,450,000
• 607 N. Roxbury Drive                            $3,400,000
• 801 N. Linden Drive                               $3,395,000
• 511 N. Sierra Drive                                 $3,295,000
• 616 N. Arden Drive                                $3,295,000
• 613 N. Hillcrest Road                             $2,995,000
• 614 N. Maple Drive                                $2,995,000
• 824 N. Whittier Drive                             $2,899,000
• 703 N. Alpine Drive                               $2,895,000
• 614 N. Rodeo Drive                                $2,795,000
• 700 N. Linden Drive                               $2,795,000
• 509 N. Camden Drive                             $2,795,000
• 607 N. Elm Drive                                    $2,595,000
• 610 N. Linden Drive                               $2,499,000
• 606 N. Palm Drive                                  $2,495,000
• 828 N. Whittier Drive                             $2,425,000
• 621 N. Palm Drive                                  $2,395,000
• 511 N. Sierra Drive                                 $2,395,000
• 625 N. Arden Drive                                $6,465,000
• 812 N. Linden Drive                               $6,395,000
• 721 N. Rexford Drive                             $6,195,000
• 706 N. Hillcrest Road                             $6,000,000
• 621 N. Palm Drive                                  $5,895,000
• 718 N. Rodeo Drive                                $5,795,000
• 700 N. Linden Drive                               $5,500,000
• 617 N. Beverly Drive                              $4,995,000
• 616 N. Arden Drive                                 $4,995,000
• N. Rodeo Drive                                       $4,995,000
• 601 N. Crescent Drive                            $4,800,000
• 603 N. Alpine Drive                               $4,800,000
• 617 N. Camden Drive                             $4,795,000
• 608 N. Rodeo Drive                                $4,500,000
• 610 N. Alta Drive                                   $4,500,000
• 607 N. Roxbury Drive                            $4,495,000
• 710 N. Crescent Drive                            $4,450,000
• 613 N. Hillcrest Road                             $4,395,000
• 629 N. Oakhurst Drive                           $4,395,000
• 603 N. Alpine Drive                               $4,295,000
• 514 N. maple Drive                                $4,295,000
• 617 N. Elm Drive                                   $4,295,000
• 701 N. Bedford Drive                             $3,975,000

Interested in owning one of these stunning luxury properties? Contact Jade Mills Estates agents & realtors to find mansions, houses & luxury homes for sale in Beverly Hills Flats, CA.​​​​​​​