Sawtelle is a West Los Angeles neighborhood between the I-405 and Santa Monica, known for the Sawtelle Japantown corridor.
Living in Sawtelle
Primarily apartments, condominiums, and townhomes, with some older single-family homes on side streets.
Sawtelle Boulevard's restaurants and shops, the West Los Angeles VA campus, and nearby Stoner Park.
Sawtelle Boulevard draws people for ramen, dessert shops, and boutiques, giving the area a lively, walkable feel. Many residents can run errands on foot.
Getting around
The I-405 and I-10 meet nearby, Santa Monica Boulevard buses serve the area, and the Metro E Line's Bundy station is a short ride south.
A closer look before you choose
Newer small-lot townhomes and older condos sit side by side; compare build quality, parking, and HOA reserves.
Sources & market notes
- Population
- ZIP code 90025 (approximates Sawtelle and West Los Angeles); 2020–2024 (5-year estimate); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
- Median sale price
- Sawtelle (Redfin neighborhood boundary); all home types; September 2026; Redfin housing market report
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Guide reviewed October 14, 2026. Boundaries and housing vary by block. Population and market figures are dated source snapshots, not live prices or appraisals; periods and coverage may differ between guides. Confirm property condition, commute, insurance, and association rules for a specific address.