Highlighting Historic Neighborhoods in LA
Los Angeles is a city well known for its modern and contemporary architecture. Some of its earliest homes were built between 1880 and 1930 and lie in the city’s historic neighborhoods. Many of them are protected by historic preservation societies that make sure the meaningful craftsmanship of these homes is preserved for future generations. Here are a few of my favorite historic neighborhoods.
Buying and owning a home in one of LA's historic neighborhoods can be a unique experience. As a real estate professional who specializes in historic homes, I'm committed to guiding clients through this more challenging process. Historic homes require buyers to understand more difficult restorative issues. Sellers need agents who understand how to navigate the home’s special needs and market their homes to modern families. When buying or selling a historic home, you need someone who understands them inside and out. I’ve spent years restoring historic homes and all that experience goes to work for you when you hire me to be on your team.
1. Angelino Heights:
Angelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles and borders Echo Park Lake between Echo Park and Chinatown. Founded in 1886, it features several notable architectural styles. The famous Victorians of Carrol Street and the impressive Craftsman homes along Kensington Rd, reflect local building booms from the 1880s and early 1900s. Maintained through a stringent, and LA’s first official, HPOZ, it's a popular tourist attraction, with many movies and music videos filmed at these iconic homes including Fast & Furious, Micheal Jackson’s Thriller video, and Charmed.
2. West Adams:
West Adams was once an enclave for the city’s elite with hilltop mansions with ocean and downtown views. Architectural styles range from Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and Gothic Revival. Home to the largest collection of historic homes West of the Mississippi and some of the most beautiful and unique houses in the Los Angeles area. The property filmed for Six Feet Under is a famous tourist destination.
3. Pasadena:
While technically separate from Los Angeles, Pasadena was once the center of the Arts & Crafts movement. It is home to the iconic Greene & Greene Gamble House, the Historic Highlands landmark district known for its large Spanish & Tudor Revival estates & the Craftsman-lined streets of Bungalow Heaven. Pasadena is a treasure trove of architecture with many notable neighborhoods of different historic styles. The many restored homes make Pasadena a highly sought-after area with savvy buyers.
Craig Ekedahl (Real estate agent)
I became an agent because I saw the potential for real estate to transform people’s lives. It did mine. I have been buying, selling, and restoring homes for 15 years. If you know anyone in the market to buy or sell a home, please give them my number. Your referrals mean a lot to me.
J A M I E H A L L E R (Historic Home Renovations)
We work with clients to provide a vision for their future home. We offer a cohesive process that offers a thoughtful & authentic approach to a home renovation. We collaborate with architects, builders, contractors, and historic craftsmen and women to create a seamless and stress-free experience. We construct inspired design plans for materials, lighting, bespoke cabinetry, and millwork.
Historic homes have special requirements and demand an eye that respects their story. They require an experienced touch and patience. We offer a design-led, timeless approach to renovating and restoring your historic home.