Mar Vista is a relaxed, walkable Westside neighborhood known for its mid-century homes, Venice Boulevard shops and Sunday farmers market, a few minutes from Culver City, Venice and Marina del Rey.
Situated just inland from the shoreline community of Playa del Rey, the Westchester neighborhood was not developed until the late ’20s, when then-Loyola University built there in 1928. This created a housing demand that began to transform the agricultural area. In 1932, the location served as an Olympic equestrian site.
Westchester is where you will find relatively affordable homes in the Westside.
Valuation
Westchester’s home values have gone up 9.3% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 6.5% within the next year. The median list price per square foot in Westchester is $925.
Market figures based on Zillow data at time of writing.
Homes for sale in Mar Vista
See what is on the market in Mar Vista today, or tell us what you are looking for and a Terranova agent will send matching homes, including some that have not hit the portals yet.
Housing in Mar Vista
Mar Vista is known for its mid-century homes, including well-known tracts of modernist design, as well as bungalows, traditional houses, duplexes and condos. Lots are often larger than in nearby beach cities, and many homes have been updated or expanded with ADUs.
Lifestyle and getting around
Venice Boulevard and Centinela Avenue have local shops, cafes and restaurants, and the Mar Vista Farmers Market runs on Sundays. Culver City, Venice, Marina del Rey and Santa Monica are all a short drive, and the 405 and 90 freeways connect you to the rest of Los Angeles.
Westchester and Playa del Rey
Just south, Westchester and Playa del Rey offer relatively affordable Westside housing near LAX, Loyola Marymount University and the beach, with a mix of single-family homes and condos.
Questions about Mar Vista real estate
What is Mar Vista known for?
Mid-century modern homes, a walkable Venice Boulevard corridor, a Sunday farmers market and a central location between Culver City and the beach.
Is Mar Vista close to Culver City?
Yes. Mar Vista borders Culver City, and Terranova’s Culver City office is only a few minutes away.
Do you help buy and sell in Mar Vista?
Yes. Our agents and our in-house mortgage brokerage handle Mar Vista purchases, sales and financing, including investor and ADU projects.