Cheviot Hills and Beverlywood are adjacent Westside Los Angeles neighborhoods that buyers frequently compare. They share the same location advantage — close to Century City, Culver City, and UCLA — but differ meaningfully in lot size, entry price, housing stock, and neighborhood character. This page clarifies those differences directly.
Cheviot Hills is a residential neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles located between Century City and Culver City. Beverlywood sits directly east of Cheviot Hills and shares similar residential zoning patterns. The two neighborhoods are adjacent — separated only by a residential boundary, not a commercial corridor.
The primary difference between them is price and lot size. Cheviot Hills typically prices 30 to 40 percent higher than Beverlywood. Cheviot Hills homes generally sit on larger lots with more mature landscaping, and the neighborhood carries a stronger address distinction in the Los Angeles market. Beverlywood offers the same central-Westside location at a more accessible entry price.
For buyers focused purely on location and commute, Beverlywood is often considered the most direct alternative to Cheviot Hills. For buyers for whom lot size, park access, and address prestige matter, Cheviot Hills commands the premium it typically trades at.
Cheviot Hills is a residential neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles located between Century City and Culver City. It is bounded by West LA and Century City to the north, Beverlywood and Castle Heights to the east, Palms to the south, and Rancho Park Golf Course to the west. ZIP code 90064.
The neighborhood sits at the center of the Westside, with short driving access to the 405 and 10 freeways, Beverly Hills, UCLA, and all major Westside employment corridors.
Beverlywood is a residential neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles, directly east of Cheviot Hills. The two neighborhoods share a direct residential boundary. Beverlywood is bounded by Cheviot Hills and Castle Heights to the west, the Pico-Robertson corridor to the east, and Palms to the south. ZIP code primarily 90034.
Beverlywood's commute positioning is nearly identical to Cheviot Hills. Both neighborhoods offer comparable drive times to Century City, Culver City, UCLA, Beverly Hills, and LAX.
The most commonly searched question between these two neighborhoods is affordability. Here is what the data generally reflects.
Most Cheviot Hills homes sell in the $2.4M–$3.7M range for single-family homes. The neighborhood median is approximately $3.66M, placing it in the top 2% most expensive in California. Entry condos begin near $995K. Luxury estates exceed $6M.
Cheviot Hills pricing reflects several premium factors: lot size, address distinction, park and recreation access, and the scarcity of available inventory in a neighborhood with fixed geographic boundaries.
Beverlywood homes typically sell in the $1.8M–$2.5M range for single-family homes. This represents a general discount of 30 to 40 percent compared to Cheviot Hills for similar home types. The discount reflects smaller lot sizes and lower address cachet rather than a meaningful difference in location or commute.
Beverlywood is often the first alternative buyers evaluate when Cheviot Hills pricing exceeds their budget. The two neighborhoods are close enough geographically that the lifestyle and access differences are minor for most buyers.
Cheviot Hills was developed primarily between the 1920s and 1950s in two phases: Monte Mar Vista (1926–1940) and California Country Club Estates (1952). Homes tend to sit on wider lots with significant setback and mature landscaping. Many homes retain original architectural character with substantial mid-century and traditional styling.
The neighborhood has larger footprint homes and more outdoor space than Beverlywood. Updated and renovated homes in the $2.5M–$3.5M range are common. New construction and full-lot rebuilds exceed $4M and often reach into the $5M–$6M range.
Beverlywood developed over a similar era and has a comparable mix of mid-century and traditional single-family homes. Lots are generally smaller than in Cheviot Hills. The neighborhood grid is consistent and walkable, with streets well-suited to pedestrians and cyclists.
Buyers moving from Cheviot Hills to Beverlywood typically find homes that are similar in age and construction style but smaller in lot size and outdoor living area. For buyers who primarily value indoor living space over outdoor lot size, the difference between the two neighborhoods is less pronounced in practice.
Cheviot Hills is strongly positioned for families. Cheviot Hills Recreation Center at 2551 Motor Ave offers youth baseball, tennis, basketball, day camps, and a full slate of seasonal programming. Rancho Park Golf Course on the western edge provides additional outdoor activity — junior golf programs, open space, and walking paths.
Public schools serving Cheviot Hills include Overland Avenue Elementary (LAUSD), Paul Revere Charter Middle School, and University Senior High School. Private options include Vista School (K–12) and Westside Neighborhood School.
Beverlywood is also considered a family-oriented neighborhood. It has a strong community character and high owner-occupancy that contributes to neighborhood stability. Families often choose Beverlywood over Cheviot Hills when the priority is maximizing square footage and indoor living space within their budget rather than maximizing outdoor lot size.
School zoning for Beverlywood should be verified against current LAUSD boundaries at lausd.net, as assignments can change and vary by address within the neighborhood.
For most buyers, Cheviot Hills and Beverlywood offer nearly identical commute positioning. The difference in drive times to major Westside destinations is minimal given their adjacent locations.
Both neighborhoods are within practical driving distance of the Westwood/Rancho Park Metro E Line (Expo) station at Motor Ave and Exposition Blvd. The station provides direct rail service to Downtown LA, USC, Culver City, and Santa Monica.
Cheviot Hills' western edge is generally closer to the station on foot than most of Beverlywood. For buyers who commute daily by transit, Cheviot Hills offers a modest advantage in walking distance to the Expo Line. For most car-commuters, the difference is not a meaningful factor.
| Factor | Cheviot Hills | Beverlywood |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code | 90064 | 90034 |
| Typical Price Range | ~$2.4M–$3.7M | ~$1.8M–$2.5M |
| Price Difference | — | Generally 30–40% lower |
| Lot Size | Generally larger | Generally smaller |
| Address Prestige | Higher — established Westside address | Lower — less address distinction |
| Park Access | Cheviot Hills Park, Rancho Park Golf Course adjacent | No direct park adjacency |
| Century City Drive Time | ~5–8 min | ~8–12 min |
| Culver City Drive Time | ~5–8 min | ~5–10 min |
| Owner Occupancy | ~64% | ~60% |
| Geographic Boundary | West LA, Century City, Beverlywood, Palms, Rancho Park Golf Course | Cheviot Hills, Castle Heights, Pico-Robertson, Palms |
Sources: Zillow neighborhood data, NeighborhoodScout, Redfin sold comps. Values reflect recent averages and should be verified against current MLS data before making any purchase decision.
Buyers who compare Cheviot Hills and Beverlywood are typically choosing between address distinction and lot size on one side, versus value efficiency and lower entry on the other. Both neighborhoods offer the same core Westside location advantage.
Bryan Marks is a Los Angeles real estate agent focused on Westside neighborhoods including Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood, Rancho Park, and surrounding areas. His research focuses on neighborhood relationships, housing patterns, and buyer decision factors across the Westside Los Angeles region.
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The difference between these two neighborhoods is best understood with specific addresses in front of you. Bryan has worked both sides of this comparison many times and can give you a direct answer based on your budget, priorities, and timeline.