The grand dame of the Wilshire Corridor, The Wilshire, has a condo for sale.

#16SE is a 2 bed 2.5 bath 3,111 sq. ft. unit beautifully upgraded with open dining, living and media areas.  The views are spectacular.  There is a den that can can be converted back to a third bedroom.  The price is $3,249,000 and it can be purchased for $3,499,000 with top of the line furnishings.  The unit also has a wine storage locker.

The Wilshire is a full service building with 24/7 concierge and valet, pool, sauna, exercise room, banquet facilities and more.  Live in the lap of luxury.

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Below is a list of new condos for sale on the Wilshire Corridor

The Californian - 10800 Wilshire Blvd., Unit 901

There is one new listing at The Californian.  It is  a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 2,640 sq. ft. unit for $1,449,900.  There are presently 7 units for sale.

7 units have sold over the past year for an average price of $2,357,143.  Average days on the market were 246.

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The Dorchester - 10520 Wilshire Blvd. PH #1

The new unit at The Dorchester is a 5 bed 5.5 bath, 5,919 sq. ft. penthouse for $5,000,000.

There are presently 5 units for sale at an average price of $1,846,000 and there were 9 sales over the past year with average sales price of $800,556.  Average days on the market was 75.

This sale will be an interesting one to watch.

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The Wilshire House - 10601 Wilshire Blvd. Units 804 and 501

There are two new condos for sale at the Wilshire House, #804 a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 3,000 sq. ft. unit for $1,760,000 and #501 a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 2,036 sq. ft. unit for $1,490.

There are 5 units presently on the market at an average price of $1,707,800.

2 units sold over the past year at an average price of $1,637,500.  Average days on the market was 262.

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The Park Wilshire - 10724  Wilshire Blvd. Unit 1008

There is one new condo on the market at The Park Wilshire.  It is a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 1,686 sq. ft. unit for $799,000.  There are a total of 9 units on the market at an average of $1,208,111 with an average days on the market of 116.

6 units have sold over the past year for an average of $991,667, with an average days on the market of 197.

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The Westholme - 10590 Wilshire Blvd.

There is one new unit at The Westholme.  it is a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 2,162 sq. ft unit for $924,900.  There are 5 units for sale at an average of $783,380.

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2 units have sold over the past year with an average price of $442,500 and days on the market of 79.

The Wilshire Selby West - 10751 Wilshire Blvd.

There is one new unit at the Wilshire Selby West, a 1 bed 2 bath,. 853 sq. ft. unit for $394,000.  There are 4 units for sale at an average price of $366.975 and 2 units have sold over the past year at an average of $387,500 with average days on the market of 59.

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Having lived near St. John's Wood in North West London, I was tickled to see that it followed me to Los Angeles.

St. John's Wood at 1730 Sawtelle Blvd. in West Los Angeles is the second project in what is know as the "Britishfication of Sawtelle" by Peter Wilson, a Brit himself.

This FHA approved green condo project has already sold 25 out of 55 units in 3 weeks.  2 bed 2 bath units up to 1,250 sq. ft. are priced from $439,000 to $499,000.  2 bed 2 bath loft-style units are up to 1,400 sq. ft and priced from $559,000 to $599,000. The ceilings in the units are 9 ft ceiling and in the lofts 16 ft, with beautiful features and appliances.  Views are towards the ocean, Culver City and Venice.

Sawtelle Blvd. is at the heart of West Los Angeles and if you like an eclectic mix of food there are restaurants galore.

Sawtelle also has an excellent Walk Score, 87 out of 100, from Google Maps.  There is no shortage of activities and venues in the area.

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701 Ocean Ave is a luxury ocean front property in Santa Monica.  Many of the 32 units have been upgraded and have ocean views.  Amenities include, 24 hour concierge, rooftop pool, spa, exercise room and banquet facilities.

On 2 bed 2.5 bath 2,049 sq. ft. unit sold in the past year for $1,650.00.  Days on the market were 29.

There is presently one 3 bed 2.5 bath, 3,134 sq. ft. unit for sale at $3,340,000.  Days on the market are 120.

There are no units for lease.

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Three new properties came on the market this week on the Wilshire Corridor:

The Venezia - 10795 Wilshire Blvd. Unit 204

The last sale at the Venezia was in December 2009, a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 2,056 sq. ft unit on the 3rd floor, for $1,090,000.

The new lisiting is a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 1,823 sq. ft unit for $1,350,000.  HOA dues are $1,100.

The turnover in this building his extremely low, and it will be interesting to see whaat this sells for looking at the direct comp.

The Wilshire - 10580 Wilshire Blvd. Unit 1

The new listing is a 2 bed 2.5 bath, 2,287 unit for $1,999,000. HOA dues are $2,356.42.

3 units have sold in the past year at an average of $1,996,667.

The Remington - 10727 Wilshire Blvd. Unit 403

The new listing is a 2 bed 3 bath, 1,745 sq. ft. unit for $1,199,000.  HOA dues are $2,595.25.

There were two sales over the past year, one on the 19th floor for  $3,300,000, 200 days on the market, and one on the 9th floor for $2,550,000, 69 days on the market.

La Tour - 10380 Wilshire Blvd. Unit 401

The new listing is a 3 bed 4 batrh, 3,143 sq. ft. unit for $1,795,000.  HOA dues are $2,797

3 units have sold in the past year at an average of $2,983,333 so this is a good price.

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Yesterday I went down to the Culver City Music Festival in front of City Hall.  This was, in fact, the 16th year of the festival and it is definitely a worthwhile venue.

There are so many of these summer festivals and most of them are on Thursday at the same time. 

The reason I like Culver City's Festival is that it is extremely easy to park and it is not over packed. 

Last night's bands were The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, a jazz group, followed by Los Pinguos whom I love.  They often play on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.  Think Gypsy Kings, think Los Pinguos.

Before or after the entertainment there are plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area.  You won't go hungry.

As you will see, it was difficult to sit down during the entertainment.