Whitley Heights
Whitley Heights is located in Hollywood, east of the Hollywood Bowl, occupying an area of lush hilly terrain to the north of Franklin Avenue. The architect designed the majority of the residences in Whitley Heights from 1918 to 1928, and recreated the ambiance of a Mediterranean village. The beauty and seclusion of Whitley Heights’ architecture and terrain quickly made it the home of Hollywood’s elite: Rudolph Valentino, Tyrone Power, Gloria Swanson, Rosalind Russell, Judy Garland, and Marlene Dietrich all called it home. Unfortunately, the construction of the Hollywood Freeway divided the original layout of the neighborhood and destroyed many houses. However, the use of the Spanish Colonial Revival style in Whitley Heights led the way for the popularity of this architectural style throughout Los Angeles. Whitley Heights Historic District is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The HPOZ was adopted by the City Council in 1992.
The ADU market in Whitley Heights is trending due to the fact that few other neighborhoods in Los Angeles can rival the glamorous history of Whitley Heights. Of the 163 homes in the neighborhood, almost all have been occupied by Hollywood royalty at one time or another. Tales of who lived where and when are easily accessible on the internet. In order to maintain the historic integrity of structures in an HPOZ, residents must go through a rigorous approval process before making any exterior alterations. Given the high demand for this neighborhood, there are sometimes only one or two homes on the market at any given time. While almost every single home has a commanding view of the city or the Hollywood Bowl.
Whitley Heights Demographics
Median Income - $50,000
Median Age - 33 years old
Average Home Price - $800,000
How Much Can I Rent An ADU In Whitley Heights For In Today’s Market?
The average ADU in Whitley Heights rents for about:
Studio ADU- $1600/m
1 Bed 1 Bath ADU- $2000/m
2 bed 2 bath ADU- $2600/m
3 bed 3 bath ADU- $3000/m
Walkability Score For Whitley Heights
The ADU walkability score is measured by walking distance from your new ADU to these attractions, the closer you are to these locations the more your future tenant will pay for rent.
Increase The Value Of Your Home With An ADU Permit
If you believe your home has ADU potential, you should look into applying for architectural permits. Homeowners and agents are actively looking for homes with ADU potential. Realtors also have had multiple homes sell for over asking recently. Talk to your realtor about reaching out for approved city permits for an ADU.
How Much Do Permits Cost?
The process should be between $5,000-10,000 plus any specific city fees.
How Long Do ADU City Permits Take To Get Approved in an HPOZ?
Since HPOZ's have numerous design laws, it makes getting approved plans take about 6 months.
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If you are planning on building an ADU in this neighborhood and have any questions you can reach the city council staff contact at:
Staff Contact:
Deepeaka Dhaliwal
(213) 847-3654
deepeaka.dhaliwal@lacity.org