What is the Silicon Beach in Los Angeles and what is the history behind this term?

Silicon Beach refers to the westside region of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, home to over 500 tech startup companies. The area includes Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, and El Segundo. The name 'Silicon Beach' was adopted due to the concentration of tech and digital media companies, mirroring the tech ecosystem of Silicon Valley. The growth of Silicon Beach began in the late 2000s and early 2010s, notably with Google leasing a 100,000 square foot property in Venice in 2011, which attracted more tech companies like Snapchat, Hulu, Riot Games, and Tinder. Silicon Beach has now a vibrant tech ecosystem with venture capital firms, digital media companies, gaming companies, and incubators and accelerators, fostering tech entrepreneurship in the region.

What is Howard Hughes' private airport, Playa Vista?

Howard Hughes' private airport, also known as the Spruce Goose Hangar or Playa Vista Airport, is located in Los Angeles, California. Built by Howard Hughes during World War II, it housed the H-4 Hercules, also known as the 'Spruce Goose,' an experimental aircraft with the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever flown. The hangar, now known as the Hercules Campus, has been transformed into a mixed-use development with office space, retail outlets, and sound stages, serving as a hub for creative businesses and technology companies while preserving its historical and architectural significance.

What has been the real estate development in Playa Vista?

Playa Vista is a master-planned community in Los Angeles, covering 1,087 acres, designed to integrate residential, commercial, retail, and recreational spaces. It offers a variety of housing options alongside a significant presence of tech and creative industry companies, due to its proximity to 'Silicon Beach.' The area includes commercial and retail spaces, parks, and emphasizes sustainability with many buildings meeting green building standards. The development promotes community engagement through various amenities and events, and its strategic location provides easy access to major transportation routes, making it a vibrant and sought-after community.

4662 Don Lorenzo #D

Los Angeles, CA, USA

$620,000

$517 per ft²

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+1 (323) 474-9822

Email:

mb@manjeetbhasin.com

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3 Beds

1,200 ft²

3 Baths

Condo

Built 1981

MLS® ID:

20-590632

Updated:

10/06/2022

Listed:

09/20/2022

3 Level Townhome w/attached 2-car Garage in the desirable Baldwin Hills Estates Neighborhood. Main Level features wood flooring and soaring ceilings in the Living Room along w/deco Fireplace + patio access + wood shutters. Step up to the Dining area that overlooks the Living room. Lots of Natural Light pours through + nice breezes! Bright white Kitchen with lots of cabinets and storage + stainless steel appliances + tile flooring and access to Private Patio. Dining room + sliding door access to the 2nd level Patio, great for outdoor entertaining and dining! 3rd Level features: 3 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms, including Owners Suite w/deco Fireplace + walk-in closet. In unit Laundry area w/appliances included. This gated pet-friendly complex offers a Pool and Spa + Walkable Community + Conveniently located to several walk/jog trails + Local & State Parks!

Interior Features

Total Bedrooms

Total Bathrooms

Laundry Description

Garage, Laundry Area, In Unit

Floor Description

Tile, Hardwood, Carpet

Fireplace

Decorative

Heating

Central

Exterior/Building Features

Lot feet

140,539 ft²

Architectural Style

Contemporary

Sewer

In Street

Other property details

HOA Fee

Garage

Parking

Yes

Parking Total

Pool

Yes

Pool Description

In Ground,Fenced,Association Pool

View

Walk Street

Data last updated 10/06/2022