Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The Century Towers - 2220 & 2222 Avenue of the Stars - Luxury Full Service Condos in Century City Designed by I.M. Pei For Sale

The Century Towers, designed by one of the 20th century's most important architects I.M. Pei in 1964, was the first residential project in Century City. The gated complex is located at 2220 and 2222 Avenue of the Stars on over several acres of land, making it one of the largest luxury residential condo properties in Los Angeles. The Century Towers truly stand out from other high rise communities through West Los Angeles, such as those on the Wilshire Corridor, because of its spacious grounds.

These amazing twin towers offer floor to ceiling windows with units that overlook the greens of the Hillcrest Country Club, the Hollywood Hills, the Century City skyline, and beyond to the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. Amenities include doorman/front gates, 24 hour concierge/front desk, valet parking, ample guest parking, swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, gym, sauna, putting green, and more!

The Towers were originally built as luxury apartments in 1964, but were later converted to condominiums in 1973 by S. Jon Kreedman & Company. I.M. Pei is best known for his "Pyramide du Louvre" in Paris. He brought his signature style to the mid-century Century Towers. 

The two buildings are identical, there are 28 floors in each building (no 13th floor) and 331 units total. 1 bedroom units range from 820 to 1,072 sq ft, 2 bedroom units range from 1,301 to 1,369 sq ft, 3 bedroom units range from 1,624 to 2,170 sq ft, and maids quarters/offices are about 236-265 sq ft. Approximately 10% of the units have been combined to make larger units and the units have been remodeled to each owner's taste. Homeowner's dues are approximately $0.82 per square foot per month. The building is pet friendly and allows dogs and cats up to 25 lbs, as well as fish and birds.

The Century Towers are just steps away from the Century City Westfield Mall as well as Century City's business and retail district. The community is centrally located in Los Angeles, about 5 minutes to Beverly Hills, 10-15 minutes to the beach, and 15-20 minutes to downtown, with easy access to the 10 freeway.
Notable celebrities that have lived in the building include Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Burt Lancaster, David Janssen, Jack Benny, Sebastian Siegel, Diana Ross, Karen Carpenter, Josh Flagg, Ruth Handler (founder of Mattel), Edith Flagg and Berry Gordy.

There are currently 5 units on the market in the Century Towers for sale, and 2 units in the community for lease.

For Sale:

  • 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - 6th floor - $998,000
  • 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - 27th floor - $1,275,000
  • 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - 7th floor - $1,339,000
  • 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - 21th floor - $1,525,000
  • 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms - 8th floor - $2,295,000
For Lease
  • 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - 15th floor - $4800/month
  • 1 bedroom/1 bathroom - 26th floor - $5250/month
I just recently sold a unit at the Century Towers, the listing price was $1,099,000. Please feel free to contact me via phone/text at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you have any questions or are considering purchasing, selling, or leasing a property in the Century Towers, or another property in the Los Angeles area. I would be happy to provide you with a professional estimate of your property value, an updated list of available properties, schedule a viewing, or answer any real estate related questions. 

Visit my website at www.JamieTian.com!

Monday, May 12, 2014

LOOKING FOR BACKUP - 5310 Navarro St, Los Angeles, CA 90032 - SOLD IN 9 DAYS!


SOLD IN 9 Days! We are now looking for backup offers for 5310 Navarro St, Los Angeles, CA 90032. Asking price is $489,000. Call/text (310) 717-1321 or email JamieTian@RodeoRE.com with any questions or to schedule a viewing!
Completely refurbished, move in ready single family home in El Sereno at the border of Alhambra! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, plus separate den, living room with fireplace, dining room, laundry room, 2 car garage w/ electric door opener. Newly remodeled kitchen with new granite countertops, new cabinets, new stove, microwave, garbage disposal. New ceiling fans and recessed lighting. Large fenced front and back yards with new landscaping. Small storage unit in backyard. Hardwood floors throughout the entire home. Brand new electrical and brand new copper plumbing. Easy to show!

JUST SOLD FOR $763,990 - 670 Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (NEW CONSTRUCTION IN HOLLYWOOD BY LENNAR HOMES)

5112 Melrose is a newly constructed community of single family homes in the Larchmont/Hollywood area. There are over 40 homes left! These homes are part of Los Angeles' small lot subdivision ordinance which allows a bunch of single family homes on one lot. On the corner of Melrose and Gramercy, these detached homes  with 2-car garage have spectacular views of downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood sign, the Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood Hills from their private rooftop decks.

Prices start in the low $700,000's. They have two models:
  • 2 bedroom + office/den, 2.5 bathrooms, approximately 1568 square feet
  • 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms, approximately 1834 square feet
Features in both models include:
  • Private 2-car garage
  • Private roof top decks (pre-wired for cable TV)
  • Gourmet kitchens with large kitchen islands, Caesarstone countertops w/ 6" backsplash, stainless steel GE appliances
These contemporary homes are environmentally friend with green technology including:
  • Home automation by NEXIA™ Home Intelligence
  • Tankless water heaters
  • Central air conditioning with seven day programmable thermostats
  • Water conserving faucets, toilets, shower heads
  • Low VOC interior paint
  • 210V prewire at garage for electric/hybrid vehicle charging systems
  • Onsite storm water treatment
Please give me a call at (310) 717-1321 or email me at JamieTian@RodeoRE.com with any questions or if you want to schedule a viewing!

Friday, May 2, 2014

New Listing! 5310 Navarro St, Los Angeles, CA 90032 (El Sereno) - $489,000

Completely refurbished, move in ready single family home in El Sereno at the border of Alhambra! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, plus separate den, living room with fireplace, dining room, laundry room, 2 car garage w/ electric door opener. Newly remodeled kitchen with new granite countertops, new cabinets, new stove, microwave, garbage disposal. New ceiling fans and recessed lighting. Large fenced front and back yards with new landscaping. Small storage unit in backyard. Hardwood floors throughout the entire home. Brand new electrical and brand new copper plumbing. Easy to show!


Call/text (310) 717-1321 or email JamieTian@RodeoRE.com for questions or to set up a viewing!