Bel air: The Crème

With Holmby and Beverly Hills, Bel Air forms what is called the Golden or Platinum Triangle. Founded in 1923 by Alphonzo E. Bell, Sr. the exclusive community of Bel Air includes less than 10,000 people who occupy homes within a gated 10 square acres. Most homes are secluded behind landscaped hedges and trees. While the range of Bel Air homes begins from modest ranches, the price tag is rich, about $800K at the bottom end. While there are a few 2 bedroom fixer-uppers up the hill, in a slightly more modest $600K price point, they are few and far between. If you can muster up the scratch to buy West Los Angeles real estate in Bel Air, you’ll be rubbing elbows with celebrities, corporate moguls and other upper echelon company. The general rule is the farther up the hill you go in Bel Air, the smaller the lots are. The smaller the lot, of course, the lower the price. Your West Los Angeles real estate agent can clue you in to properties in your price range. If money is no object, then look for homes closest to the main gate or Bel Air country club entrance.