Located east of Beverly Hills and just south of Paramount Studios, Hancock Park offers a unique blend of Hollywood glitz with stately historic charm. Home to many celebrities and historical landmarks, the neighborhood offers one of the most rewarding real estate investments you can make.

Hancock Park is covered by the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, a type of zoning tool that aims to protect and preserve an area’s historic landmarks. In the neighborhood, these include several housing units built in the 1920s, such as the El Royale Apartments and The Ravenswood. You’ll also find palm trees that were first planted in 1928 at the Queen and Washingtonia Robusta Palm Trees and Median Strip.

When the very first houses were built, they were set back at least 50 feet from the street, with no utility lines in sight. These key elements continue to shape Hancock Park’s aesthetics to this day, which is why it is a favored enclave among the rich and famous. Celebrities who have at least once taken up residence in the area include Mindy Kaling, Meghan Markle, and Mae West.

Living in Hancock Park accords one with a sense of chic urbanity nestled in old-world class. With a population of only about 10,000, it’s a private retreat that nevertheless offers a variety of things to do. Here, you can meander your way through its namesake, Hancock Park, where you can chance upon the La Brea Tar Pits, the only urban active excavated fossil site from the Ice Age. Or you can check out the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and pore over more than 150,000 art pieces.

The neighborhood is also top-rated in terms of livability, convenience for young professionals, and range of amenities and quality of life for those with families. The local school district, for instance, includes several A+ rated institutions, including The Science Academy STEM Magnet.

Finally, dining and entertainment is never a dull affair in Hancock Park. If you have time for only one stop, make it The Larchmont Village, a popular destination for restaurants, cafes, boutiques, shops, and more.

With their intimate knowledge of LA’s top communities, Scottman & Rande can help you make a home in this neighborhood. Contact the team today to view your housing options.