Brentwood is the Westside’s most livable luxury neighborhood — the place where the region’s most affluent professionals, doctors, attorneys, and executives choose to raise families and put down permanent roots. It lacks the celebrity flash of Beverly Hills or the architectural showmanship of Bel Air, but it offers something arguably more valuable: a genuine, functioning neighborhood with outstanding schools, beautiful tree-lined streets, a charming village commercial district, and proximity to everything the Westside offers. San Vicente Boulevard — the wide, divided thoroughfare with a famous jogging path running its median — is the spine of community life in Brentwood, alive with joggers, cyclists, dog walkers, and stroller-pushing parents at all hours. Brentwood feels both exclusive and approachable, which is precisely why it has the loyalty it does.

• Median Home Price: ~$3.5M (single-family)
• Price Range: $1.5M (condos/townhomes) – $25M+ (estates)
• Property Types: Traditional, Cape Cod, Spanish Colonial, Mid-Century Modern, new construction; condos in the flats
• Market Character: Very strong seller’s market; high demand, limited supply; families stay long-term

Brentwood attracts high-earning professionals — doctors (proximity to UCLA Medical Center), attorneys, investment managers, and tech executives — along with their families. It is one of LA’s great family neighborhoods. The community supports excellent schools, active sports leagues, and year-round farmers markets. Residents have access to some of the best dining in LA just steps from their front door.

Top Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas

• Brentwood Village: The commercial heart; dining, specialty retail, walkability
• Brentwood Park: Ultra-exclusive residential enclave north of Sunset; large lots, privacy, estates
• Brentwood Glen: Quiet hillside community; great for families; excellent community association
• Sullivan Canyon / Mandeville Canyon: Equestrian-friendly; canyon living; larger lots
• South Brentwood (26th Street Corridor): More accessible pricing; condos and townhomes

Brentwood School (private K–12) is one of the most sought-after schools in Southern California and is directly adjacent to the community. Public options are among LAUSD’s best.

• Kenter Canyon Elementary – Highly rated public elementary; strong test scores
• Paul Revere Charter Middle School – Top middle school; rigorous academics
• University High School – Public high school
• Brentwood School (Private K–12) – Elite independent school; college prep
• Crossroads School (nearby) – Progressive independent school

• Brentwood Country Mart: Beloved outdoor marketplace; Farmshop, Baltaire, SunLife Organics
• San Vicente Boulevard Restaurants: Tavern, The Tasting Kitchen, Pizzana, Farmshop
• Brentwood Village: Boutique shops, Pilates studios, wine bars, bakeries
• Brentwood Country Club: Private club with golf, tennis, and dining
• Getty Center (2 miles): World-class art museum; architecture by Richard Meier; stunning gardens

• San Vicente Boulevard Jogging Path: 1.5-mile flat median path; one of LA’s great outdoor traditions
• Mandeville Canyon: 6-mile round-trip canyon hike; equestrian trails
• Sullivan Canyon Trail: Popular hiking and mountain biking trail
• Will Rogers State Historic Park: Polo field, hiking trails, views of the Pacific

• Freeways: I-405 and I-10; 15 minutes to Santa Monica, 30 minutes to Century City
• Airport Access: 20 minutes to LAX
• Walkability: High in the village area; residential streets are pedestrian-friendly

Brentwood’s combination of UCLA proximity, top private schools, Westside location, and village character creates arguably the most durable demand in the LA market. Properties rarely stay on the market long, and the neighborhood has shown consistent, above-average appreciation over decades. Land constraints and community opposition to overdevelopment protect the character of the neighborhood.

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