New BH Condo Listing ~ 131 N. Gale Drive 2+2 $509K

Chic Beverly Hills Mid-Century Modern 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is located in the landmark building designed by Ray Kappe. This quiet 3rd floor unit features rich, dark hardwood floors, and kitchen with granite counter tops. Includes a large balcony with western exposure, floor to ceiling sliding glass doors in living room and dining area and an open floor plan with loads of natural light. There is no unit above which makes it extremely desirable. Do not miss out on this opportunity to live in this sophisticated and hip building. Also includes two secured subterranean tandem parking spaces. Walking distance to The Beverly Center, Trader Joe's and trendy restaurants and retail establishments. Located in the coveted Beverly Hills school district. Free laundry in basement and basic cable included.

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Beverly Hills is a city in the Westside region of Los Angeles County. The neighboring communities are Beverly Crest, Beverly Grove, Beverlywood, Carthay, Century City, Cheviot Hills, Hollywood Hills West, Pico-Robertson, West Hollywood and Westwood.

Prop. 13 loophole gives edge to big players Change of ownership, key to reassessment, is cut-and-dried for homeowners but not businesses. It means a loss of tens of millions of dollars a year in tax revenue.

2 New Condominium Listings!

132 S. Maple Drive 3bd/3ba, 1208 sf YB: 2002 Newer single level unit with fabulous outdoor gardens and entertainment areas. Ideal for buyers looking to downsize from single family homes. Open floor plan with formal dining. Kichen/Family room combo. High ceilings, indoor/outdoor flow. Updated and well kept. Third bedroom is an office, however good size room. $1,499,000. 433 N. Doheny Drive 2bd/3ba 1496 sf YB: 1994 Gorgeous tri-lvl Front Facing PH w/ dreamy eastern views of WH and HW Hills. Unit is drenched with natural light, 14ft celings, + den. Beautiful kichen with granite counters, stainless steal appliances & eat-in breakfast area. Crown moldings throughout, fireplace, wet bar & charming patio. Washer/Dryer inside, 3 parking spaces (sidexside). Fully secured parking & building. Walking distance to fine grocery stores, shoops & cafes. $1,050,000. CONTACT ME FOR SHOWINGS!

Hey, the High-End Westside Real Estate Market is Doing Great!!

Beverly Hills, Century City, and Westwood lead the Condominium Market above $500,000. with the highest average asking prices at $1,730,000. respectively. The Sunset Strip leads with the highest average asking price per square foot. (Sierra Towers claims 4 of the 10 available listed condominiums north of $500,000. averaging $1,015. p/sf!!)

Westside Subway Extension

Mayor Villaraigosa says he has not made a final subway decision until he has an opportunity to do a full analysis; ie enviornmental documents and recommendations. As you may know there is a proposed subway extension under BH High School. Lets stay tuned and I will update you as soon as there is more information.

BH High School - Tired of our kids not eatting at at school??

Beverly Hills Unified School voted to allow Chartwell School Dining Services to provide a food services program for the BHUSD.

The BHUSD food program budget for year one will include $650,000 in labor costs, $10,000 for the Lunchbox Software System and $45,000 for Vendsight vending machines.

Prices of meals will be no less that current prices in district. Set up to start in Fall.

Very excited. Here's to a healthy start!