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Where it would be the best place to buy contemporary 1-2BD in LA? Goal is no more than 400K.

Sat May 12 2007, 08:43 - Los Angeles - Home Buying - 15 answers
 
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Alex
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Alex, Home Buyer in Los Angeles in Los Angeles
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You can get a contemporary..one bedroom in that price range in Torrance and West Los Angeles.
I've working with a few Condo buyers in that price range right now.

Fri Jun 20 2008, 13:08
 
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Hello Alex,
Would you consider Long Beach - perfect place, just on the boarder of LA & OC county. There are loads of really nice "loft style" condo's, from historical landmarks (ie. LaFayette & Cooper Arms) to newer communities on the Promanade at the Pike and on Ocean & Pine. Very trendy places with shopping and elegant dining to very causal pubs and theatres. All walking distance to each other. Let me know if I may be of any service. I would be happy to assist you. Lesley Harris, Realtor (562) 673-0943 cell

Mon Jun 16 2008, 14:20
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You can search the entire so cal. MLS for free at my website

Fri Jun 6 2008, 22:40
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If you'd like a 980 square foot loft for $400,000, check out 420 S. San Pedro St., #519. Open House this Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can find more info here on trulia.com.

Thu Jun 5 2008, 17:50
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Los Angeles is a huge area. It depends, but if you want to be close to downtown, I absolutely love the areas of Silver Lake, Echo Park and Mt. Washington. There are also pockets of Highland Park that are up and coming. It's a great community with art walks, street festivals and rapidly improving schools. I'd love to help, just call me or do a free search at my website (www.robinpagehomes.com)

Wed May 28 2008, 18:04
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Get the help of a Realtor! You will be in good hands if you are working with a real estate professional that can find what you need. This is a general forum, where anyone can give you general answers, you must strive for the best and hired one of the many realtors in Los Angeles.

Sat May 24 2008, 10:27
 
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Hi Alex,
There are several great condos/lofts in the LA area. The Hollywood/Vine lofts offer a lot of appeal to a more contemporary crowd and a good place to start negotiating. You can also search the MLS through our website athttp:// www.myLARealEstateGroup.com. If you email us with your criteria, we would be happy to send you several properties to view in different areas.
Good Luck to you
Lou and Alex
LA Real Estate Group
info@myLARealEstateGroup.com
www.myLARealEstateGroup.com

Fri May 9 2008, 17:19
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If you're what the Community Redevelopment Agency calls a "Moderate Income Buyer," you may qualify for a one-bedroom condo at the Vista Montoya Condominiums just west of Downtown, five minute walk to under-construction LA Live! It's 650 square feet and the asking price is $290,000. The address is 1119 S. Albany St., #327, LA 90015. You can find more info at realtor.com or at themls.com.

Fri Jul 13 2007, 10:19
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The new lofts in San Pedro are very contemporary and you can get in on the "ground" floor. It's close to the 110 so getting downtown or to the Westside aren't an issue.

Sun Jul 1 2007, 07:54
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Hi Alex,

If you'd like to be close to Pasadena, there's a great area called Monterey Hills. It's a community of condos and townhomes and you can still get a nice 2 bedroom condo for under $400K.
The area is also close to downtown LA, Old Town Pasadena, South Pasadena.
Hope this helps,
Irina

Mon Jun 4 2007, 21:41
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I second Long Beach, if you're not afraid of the commute. Belmont Heights and the East Side are lovely areas with relatively affordable houses and condos. If you stay south of 7th street and east of Cherry avenue, you can get a condo less than 1 mile from the beach for under $400K. In addition to the fine agents posting here, I recommend Lesley Harris, who was my agent when we bought our Long Beach condo in 2000 and again when we sold it earlier this year.

Sun May 13 2007, 11:14
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In Long Beach or in Downtown Long Beach you could find a very nice condo for under $400 with reasonable HOA fees and amenities.

Sat May 12 2007, 23:56
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If you'd consider a condo, there are some great ones on Barham in the Hollywood Hills and a brand new condo development in Burbank, too.

Sat May 12 2007, 11:12
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If you want to be close to downtown L.A., there are a number of communities north of downtown, especially the Monterey Hills area. No problem getting a two bedroom in that price range!

Sat May 12 2007, 10:10
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A lot depends on where you need to be..there are places in your price range but they maybe farther away then you would like from your job. In the South Bay the best place is San Pedro. There are some very nice places under $400,000 and there are a few in Brookside in South Redondo. Long Beach has some terrific places under $400,000.

Sat May 12 2007, 09:05
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