The Mount Washington Hotel, perched at the top of Mount Washington, was once a getaway for Hollywood starlets in the early 1900s. In 1925, the Self-Realization Fellowship purchased the property, drawn to what they described as its strong spiritual vibration — and you can absolutely feel that energy up there.
The hills of Mount Washington are peaceful and it feels like a tight-knit, hippie community — calm, creative, and deeply connected to nature. The neighborhood is also home to an excellent elementary school Mount Washington Elementary, making it one of the most sought-after pockets on the Eastside of Los Angeles.
There aren’t many restaurants or shops directly within Mount Washington’s boundaries, but you’re just minutes from Highland Park, Glassell Park, and Eagle Rock — all less than ten minutes away. What you lose in commerce, you more than gain in nature, with beautiful hiking trails, parks, and sweeping city views.
The median home price in Mount Washington is around $1,223,000.
Originally hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, Joy fell in love with Los Angeles while vacationing here as a child. After 22 years of calling the Eastside her home, she has no plans to leave. She currently resides in Glassell Park with her husband Matt, their son Levi, and their 10 year old rescued pup, Cubby. When she’s not working with clients, you might find her exploring local boutiques, sampling the fare at one of the city’s newest restaurants with her girlfriends, or attending baby gymnastics classes with Levi.