West Hollywood real estate is a walkable, high-energy market packed into 1.9 square miles between Beverly Hills and Hollywood, where the median home sells for roughly $1 million and single-family houses in the flats routinely clear $2.5 million to $4 million. Condos and small-lot homes dominate, so the price of entry is lower than Beverly Hills next door, but per square foot this is some of the most expensive dirt in Los Angeles County. It attracts entertainment and design professionals, second-home buyers who want a lock-and-leave base near the Sunset Strip, and long-time renters finally buying into a city with a serious dining scene. What makes it distinct is the mix: 1920s Spanish bungalows on the Norma Triangle, glass towers on the Strip and showrooms around the Pacific Design Center. James Malcom works West Hollywood out of his Hollywood office, representing buyers and sellers across the city’s condos, bungalows and hillside homes.
West Hollywood Real Estate Market Overview
The West Hollywood real estate market has cooled from the frenzy of 2021 and 2022 into something more balanced, and condo-heavy inventory means it moves slower than the neighborhoods around it. Per Redfin, June 2026, the median sale price in West Hollywood was $1,039,434, up 0.8% year over year, at a median of $786 per square foot, down 3.7%. Homes took a median of 82 days to sell, 28 days longer than the prior June, and closed at about 97.5% of list price. Zillow’s July 2026 data lines up: a typical home value of $997,070, down 1.1% over the year, homes going pending in around 75 days, and 242 active listings.
Direction of the market: flat prices, longer marketing times and rising condo inventory, with well-priced houses still drawing multiple offers. The property mix is roughly three quarters condos and townhomes, with houses concentrated in West Hollywood West and the Norma Triangle. Price bands: entry, $500,000 to $800,000 for one-bedroom and older two-bedroom condos on Kings Road and the Eastside; mid-market, $900,000 to $1.8 million for renovated condos, townhomes and small bungalows; top, $2.5 million to $6 million for houses in the Norma Triangle and West Hollywood West, and up to $15 million for Sunset Strip penthouses. Market data last reviewed August 2026.
Homes for Sale in West Hollywood
Homes for sale in West Hollywood look nothing like a Valley tract, and West Hollywood real estate rewards buyers who know the building eras. The city was built out between the 1910s and the 1970s, so most of the housing stock is original: 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival and Craftsman bungalows on 5,000 to 7,000 square foot lots, 1930s courtyard apartments (many now condos), 1950s and 1960s mid-century buildings, and 1970s and 1980s stucco condo blocks along Kings Road and Doheny. New construction shows up as boutique condo buildings of 10 to 40 units, small-lot townhomes, and teardown rebuilds on the Norma Triangle where a 1,200 square foot bungalow becomes a 3,500 square foot modern behind a hedge.
There are no gated communities inside the city limits; privacy comes from walls, hedges and doormen. HOAs are the norm, with dues from about $400 a month in older walk-ups to $2,000 plus in the Sunset towers. View lots sit along Sunset Boulevard and the hillside streets just above it. Notable streets include Norma Place and Lloyd Place in the Norma Triangle; Westbourne, Westmount and Huntley in West Hollywood West; Harper Avenue for landmark courtyard buildings; and Kings Road for the deepest condo inventory in the city.
West Hollywood Neighborhoods and Enclaves
Norma Triangle
The wedge between Santa Monica Boulevard, Doheny Drive and Sunset is the most coveted single-family pocket in the city. Norma Place, Lloyd Place and Dicks Street hold 1920s bungalows, many rebuilt as walled modern compounds. Prices run from about $2.2 million for an original cottage to $5 million plus for a new build.
West Hollywood West
South of Santa Monica Boulevard and west of La Cienega, this quiet grid of Spanish, Craftsman and traditional homes on Westbourne, Westmount and Huntley is the family-friendliest corner of WeHo. Houses trade from $2 million to $4.5 million, with West Hollywood Park and the Melrose shops a short walk away.
Sunset Strip and the Bird Streets
The Strip, from Doheny east to Crescent Heights, is condo and hotel territory. Sierra Towers, the Shoreham Towers and the Empire West deliver full-service, view-driven living from $1 million to past $10 million. The Bird Streets above the Strip are technically Los Angeles, but Strip buyers shop them together.
Melrose District and the Design District
Around the Pacific Design Center, Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard, housing is a mix of upscale condos, townhomes and a few bungalows behind showrooms. It is the most design-forward part of the city, priced from about $800,000 for a condo to $3 million plus for a house.
Eastside WeHo
East of Fairfax to the La Brea border, the Eastside is the city’s value zone and its fastest-changing area. Older condo buildings and the occasional house sell from the mid $500,000s to about $1.5 million, and new mixed-use projects near La Brea are reshaping it.
Harper Avenue Historic District
One block of Harper Avenue north of Fountain holds some of the finest 1920s courtyard apartments in Southern California, including work by Leland Bryant and the Zwebells. Most are rentals or small condo conversions, and units typically trade between $700,000 and $1.5 million.
Kings Road Condos
Kings Road between Santa Monica Boulevard and Fountain is the deepest condo corridor in the city. Buildings from the 1960s through the 2010s offer everything from $550,000 one-bedrooms to $2 million new three-bedrooms, and the walk to Kings Road Park makes it the default choice for first-time buyers.
Schools in West Hollywood
West Hollywood is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District. West Hollywood Elementary on Huntley Drive and Rosewood Avenue Elementary both draw neighborhood families and are well regarded on GreatSchools, with active parent groups that fund enrichment. Laurel Span School just across the city line at Hayworth and Fountain covers kindergarten through eighth grade, and most of the city feeds into Fairfax High School, home of the Fairfax Academy of Media, Arts and Technology magnet; some eastern addresses are zoned to Hollywood High. Private options nearby include the Center for Early Education, Page Academy, Temple Israel of Hollywood Day School, Harvard-Westlake and Marlborough. Confirm boundaries with LAUSD before writing an offer.
Lifestyle: Parks, Dining and Things to Do
Living in West Hollywood means walking to almost everything. West Hollywood Park on San Vicente was rebuilt with a rooftop pool, recreation center, dog parks and sports courts, and Plummer Park on the Eastside hosts the Helen Albert Certified Farmers’ Market every Monday. Runyon Canyon is a five-minute drive to a three-mile loop with basin views.
Dining runs the length of Santa Monica Boulevard, Melrose Avenue and Sunset: Craig’s, Catch LA, Dan Tana’s, Cecconi’s, the Abbey and Il Piccolino are the standbys, and Sunset Plaza and Melrose Place hold the cafe and boutique scene. The Strip still delivers live music at the Roxy, the Whisky a Go Go and the Troubadour, and the Chateau Marmont and the Sunset Tower anchor the hotel bars. Annual events include WeHo Pride in June and the Halloween Carnaval on Santa Monica Boulevard.
Commute and Location
West Hollywood has no freeway inside its borders, which is part of the appeal. The 101 is about ten minutes away via Highland or Cahuenga, and the 10 is about ten minutes south down La Cienega or Fairfax. Drive times without traffic run roughly 20 to 25 minutes to Downtown LA, 20 minutes to Santa Monica, 20 to 25 minutes over Laurel Canyon to the Burbank studios, 30 to 40 minutes to LAX, and 30 to 35 minutes to Warner Center. Rush hour can double those. Metro Lines 4 and 2 run along Santa Monica and Sunset, and the free Cityline shuttle loops the main corridors.
Who Buys in West Hollywood and Why
The typical West Hollywood buyer is a single professional or a couple in entertainment, fashion, tech or design who wants to walk to dinner and be ten minutes from a studio lot. Second-home buyers from New York and abroad favor the Sunset Strip towers. Families gravitate to West Hollywood West and the Norma Triangle for houses near West Hollywood Elementary, and investors like the Eastside for rental demand, though the city’s rent stabilization ordinance limits increases on pre-1979 buildings.
Compared to neighbors, Beverly Hills offers bigger lots, its own school district and a more formal feel at a higher price, while WeHo delivers energy and walkability. Hollywood to the east is cheaper per square foot with more single-family inventory in the hills, but lacks WeHo’s compact city services and consistent street-level retail. Hancock Park suits buyers who want an estate-style home and will trade nightlife for wide lawns. Browse our featured communities or the property search to compare inventory.
Selling a Home in West Hollywood
Single-family homes in West Hollywood West and the Norma Triangle sell fastest, especially renovated properties with outdoor space and a pool. Condos are tougher right now: with more than 240 units on the market, buyers compare finishes, HOA dues, parking and reserves closely, and an overpriced condo can sit for months. A condo priced 3% to 5% under the last comparable sale draws showings and often multiple offers within two weeks; one priced at the top of the range chases the market down. Seasonality is mild, with the busiest traffic from February through June and a second push in the fall.
Prep that pays in WeHo: fresh paint in warm neutrals, refinished floors, updated lighting and a staged balcony or patio. For condos, gather the HOA documents, reserve study and any litigation history before listing, because buyers and lenders ask on day one. James markets every West Hollywood listing with professional photography, video and a dedicated property page, plus targeted digital campaigns aimed at Westside and out-of-state buyers. He guides staging and prices to draw multiple offers. Start with a free home valuation, then read our testimonials.
Why Work With James Malcom in West Hollywood
James Malcom has spent years selling in and around West Hollywood, from Kings Road condos to Norma Triangle rebuilds and Sunset Strip tower units. He knows which buildings have healthy reserves, which streets sit in the West Hollywood Elementary boundary, and how to position a listing so it stands out against 240 competing condos. As a West Hollywood realtor and real estate agent working with both buyers and sellers, he brings a full marketing team, honest pricing advice and negotiation experience across all three of his offices. His nearest office is the Hollywood office at 6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 90028, about ten minutes east of the city. Contact James to talk through a purchase or sale, or read more about The Malcom Group.
West Hollywood Real Estate FAQ
Is West Hollywood a good place to live?
Yes, if you want walkability, nightlife, restaurants and a central location between Beverly Hills and Hollywood. It is an incorporated city with its own parks and services and ranks among the most walkable places in California. The trade-offs are density, noise on the main corridors, tight parking and smaller homes than the same money buys in the Valley.
How much does a house cost in West Hollywood?
Per Redfin, June 2026, the median sale price across all property types was about $1.04 million, but condos drive that figure. A house in West Hollywood West or the Norma Triangle typically costs $2.2 million to $4.5 million, and new rebuilds can exceed $5 million. One-bedroom condos start in the mid $500,000s.
Is West Hollywood expensive?
By square foot, yes. Redfin reported a median of $786 per square foot in June 2026, higher than Hollywood and most of the Valley, though below the Beverly Hills flats. Because most sales are condos, the entry price is lower than nearby single-family areas, but HOA dues of $400 to $2,000 a month belong in any budget.
What are property taxes like in West Hollywood?
Under Proposition 13, taxes start at 1% of the purchase price plus voter-approved bonds and local assessments, roughly 1.1% to 1.2% effective. There is no Mello-Roos in the city. Sellers pay the Los Angeles County documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000, and unlike the City of Los Angeles, West Hollywood has no separate city transfer tax or Measure ULA mansion tax.
What are the best neighborhoods in West Hollywood?
For single-family homes, the Norma Triangle and West Hollywood West are the top choices, with quiet streets steps from Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose. For full-service condo living with views, the Sunset Strip towers lead. Kings Road is the best hunting ground for first-time condo buyers, and the Eastside delivers the best value as new development arrives.
Is West Hollywood a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?
As of August 2026, West Hollywood leans toward a buyer’s market for condos and a balanced market for houses. Redfin’s June 2026 data shows 82 median days on market and sales at about 97.5% of asking, while Zillow counted 242 active listings in July. Well-priced houses still draw multiple offers, but condo sellers need sharp pricing.
How do I find a realtor in West Hollywood?
Look for a West Hollywood real estate agent who has closed recent sales in your building type and neighborhood, can explain HOA health and rent stabilization rules, and shows you a real marketing plan. James Malcom offers a no-obligation consultation; call (310) 595-0915 or visit our buyer resources and seller resources to get started.
Thinking about buying or selling in West Hollywood? Call James Malcom at (310) 595-0915 or request a free home valuation.
More West Hollywood seller questions
What do I need to do before selling a home in West Hollywood?
West Hollywood is its own city, so there is no LADBS 9A report, but you still complete the California transfer disclosures, bring smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and water heater strapping into compliance, and handle fresh paint in warm neutrals, refinished floors, updated lighting and a staged balcony or patio. Condo sellers should gather the HOA documents, reserve study and any litigation history before listing, because buyers and lenders ask on day one. James Malcom runs this list from the Hollywood office, (310) 595-0915.
Does Measure ULA apply to home sales in West Hollywood?
No. West Hollywood is an incorporated city separate from the City of Los Angeles, so Measure ULA does not apply and there is no separate city transfer tax; sellers pay only the Los Angeles County documentary transfer tax. The Bird Streets above the Sunset Strip are technically Los Angeles, so a sale there does fall under ULA. Confirm which side of the city line your parcel sits on before pricing.
How long does it take to sell a house or condo in West Hollywood?
Renovated single-family homes in West Hollywood West and the Norma Triangle, especially with outdoor space and a pool, draw multiple offers within two weeks when priced near the last comparable sale, then close after a 30 to 45 day escrow. Condos take longer: with well over 200 units on the market, the citywide median has stretched past 80 days, and an overpriced condo can sit for months. A condo priced 3 to 5 percent under the last comparable sale usually finds offers within two weeks.
What is the best month to list a home in West Hollywood?
February through June is the busiest window, with a second push in the fall. Seasonality is milder here than in family-driven neighborhoods because most buyers are single professionals and couples without a school calendar, so a sharp-priced condo can sell in any month. Out-of-state and second-home buyers are most active in late winter and spring.
Should I renovate before selling in West Hollywood?
Refresh, do not remodel, unless the unit is badly dated against its building's recent sales. Condo buyers compare finishes, HOA dues, parking and reserves across a dozen similar units, so paint, floors, lighting and a staged outdoor space change the result, while a full kitchen rarely returns its cost. A 1920s bungalow on the Norma Triangle often sells to a builder for a walled modern rebuild, so finishes do not move that price. James will tell you which case applies.
Can I sell a property with tenants in West Hollywood?
Yes, with care. West Hollywood's rent stabilization ordinance covers most pre-1979 rental buildings and carries just-cause and relocation requirements, and tenants' rights transfer with the sale. Condos and single-family homes generally fall under California statewide rules instead. Occupied units sell to investors on income; vacant units reach the owner-users who pay the higher prices, so decide which pool you want before listing.
What disclosures are required when selling in West Hollywood?
California requires the Transfer Disclosure Statement, Seller Property Questionnaire, Natural Hazard Disclosure report, lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 homes, which covers most of the city, and smoke and carbon monoxide detector and water heater strapping compliance. Condo sellers deliver the full HOA package, including reserves, dues history, pending special assessments and litigation. Owners of rent-stabilized buildings disclose tenancy terms, and Harper Avenue Historic District sellers should disclose any preservation restrictions.
How do HOA dues and reserves affect selling a condo in West Hollywood?
They are often the deciding factor. Dues run from a few hundred dollars a month in older walk-ups to several thousand in the Sunset Strip towers, and buyers and lenders scrutinize the reserve study, pending assessments and litigation before writing. A building with healthy reserves supports a higher price; one facing a special assessment needs a price that absorbs it. Order the HOA package before listing so nothing surfaces mid-escrow.
What schools serve West Hollywood homes?
West Hollywood is served by LAUSD, with West Hollywood Elementary on Huntley Drive and Rosewood Avenue Elementary both well regarded, Laurel Span School just across the city line covering kindergarten through eighth grade, and most of the city feeding Fairfax High School and its media arts magnet, with some eastern addresses zoned to Hollywood High. Private options nearby include the Center for Early Education, Page Academy, Temple Israel of Hollywood Day School, Harvard-Westlake and Marlborough. Confirm boundaries with LAUSD before writing an offer.
How long is the commute from West Hollywood to the studios or Downtown?
There is no freeway inside the city, which is part of the appeal. Without traffic, Downtown Los Angeles is 20 to 25 minutes, Santa Monica 20 minutes, the Burbank studios 20 to 25 minutes over Laurel Canyon, LAX 30 to 40 minutes and Warner Center 30 to 35 minutes, and rush hour can double those. The 101 is about ten minutes via Highland or Cahuenga, the 10 about ten minutes down La Cienega or Fairfax, and Metro Lines 4 and 2 run Santa Monica and Sunset.
West Hollywood vs Hollywood: which is better for buying or selling?
West Hollywood delivers compact city services, consistent street-level retail, walkability and no Measure ULA, at a higher price per square foot and with condos making up most of the inventory. Hollywood, across La Brea, is cheaper per square foot with far more single-family inventory in the hills and the HPOZ squares, but it is City of Los Angeles with ULA on high-value sales. Sellers in West Hollywood reach design and second-home buyers; sellers in Hollywood reach a broader entertainment and first-time pool.
Who is the best listing agent in West Hollywood?
James Malcom of The Malcom Group lists homes across West Hollywood, from Kings Road condos to Norma Triangle rebuilds and Sunset Strip tower units, from the Hollywood office at 6200 Hollywood Blvd, about ten minutes east of the city. Judge any agent on recent closed sales in your building type and neighborhood, knowledge of which buildings have healthy reserves and which streets sit in the West Hollywood Elementary boundary, and a marketing plan built to stand out against hundreds of competing condos. Call (310) 595-0915.