Kara Birkenstock - Real Estate

🏡 Recent Successes in Real Estate 🏡

In the last few months, we’ve had the privilege of helping our clients successfully close on the following properties in Los Angeles:

1) 7231 Whitaker Ave, Lake Balboa

Sold for $1,130,000

Represented Sellers

2) 8106 Bleriot Ave, Westchester

Sold for $1,500,000

Represented Sellers

3) 1917 Harriman Lane, Unit A, Redondo Beach

Sold for $1,665,000

Represented Buyers

4) 5830 Etiwanda Ave, Unit 6, Tarzana

Sold for $880,000

Represented Sellers

5) 2016 Euclid St, Unit 12, Santa Monica

Sold for $1,060,000

Represented Buyers

Each transaction was a rewarding experience, and we’re grateful for the trust our clients placed in us.

As we continue to navigate a dynamic market, we’re here to offer insights and support for any real estate questions or future opportunities.

Rick Alderman - Real Estate Compass

✨️Just Listed in Tarzana ✨️

Discover the perfect blend of modern luxury and comfort in this expansive 2,263 sq ft, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath corner unit townhouse. This rare gem, one of just 12 units in a beautifully landscaped, well-maintained community, offers privacy and serene open views overlooking the pool and tennis court. The large, open living room features a cozy fireplace and French doors that lead to a spacious patio, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy meals in the formal dining room or the bright, modern kitchen, recently remodeled with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The elegant upgrades continue throughout the home with new carpet and fresh paint adding a fresh, inviting touch. Upstairs, you'll find an additional living and family room, along with a luxurious primary suite boasting a fireplace, double walk-in closets, dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate spa shower. Two more generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom with a tub complete the upper level. The lower level includes a large bonus bedroom with a private bathroom, ideal for guests or as a home office, conveniently located next to the 2-car garage with direct access. Central AC/heat, ample storage, and a seamless blend of style and functionality make this townhouse a standout choice.

📍5830 Etiwanda Ave #6, Tarzana
4 Bedrooms
3.5 bathrooms
LP: $849,988

Listed by Kara Birkenstock - Real Estate Rick Alderman - Real Estate The Stephanie Younger Group | Compass LA #02050515

✨️ Just Listed in Westchester ✨️

Renovation or redevelopment opportunity in Westchester! Unlock the potential of this 6,005 SF lot with a 2,782 SF home.⁠
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📍8106 Bleriot Ave, 90045⁠
5 Bed | 4 Bath | 4,782 SF⁠
Offered at $1,399,888⁠
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This home offers a formal living room with fireplace, an oversized kitchen, and a spacious family room that can serve as a main floor primary bedroom. Upstairs, enjoy three large bedrooms, including a primary suite with stunning city views. An enclosed deck, detached garage, and bonus storage room offer additional possibilities. Outdoor space includes mature fruit trees and flower beds. ⁠
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Limited access, do not disturb. SUBMIT ALL OFFERS - No Assignment, No Wholesaling.⁠
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Listed by Kara Birkenstock - Real Estate Rick Alderman - Real Estate The Stephanie Younger Group / Compass LA⁠
DRE 02050516 & 01365696⁠

https://www.compass.com/app/listing/8106-bleriot-avenue-los-angeles-ca-90045/1588062538760431457

✨️ Just Listed in Lake Balboa ✨️

️Open House Saturday & Sunday 2-5pm

This upgraded home offers a sunken living room with beamed ceilings and a contemporary fireplace, a remodeled kitchen, and outdoor amenities including a pool and gazebo. Modern upgrades like solar panels, smart home features, and energy-efficient windows ensure comfort and convenience in this meticulously maintained retreat!

📍 7231 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys #91406
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,396 SF
Offered at $1,099,000

Listed by DRE 01365696⁠ |

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✨️ Just Listed in Westchester ✨️

☕️ Open House Experience Sun, 1-4pm ☕️

This updated, traditional home in North Kentwood is bathed in character, functionality, and light.⁠
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📍7821 Emerson Ave, #90045⁠
3 bed | 2 bath | 1,571 SF⁠
Offered at $1,499,000⁠
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The interior combines natural materials with classic detailing, including hardwood and saltillo tile floors, a chef's kitchen with custom concrete countertops, and a spacious family room overlooking the lush backyard.⁠
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Listed by / LA⁠
DRE 01365696⁠ & 01719172
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💫 Just Sold 💫

Beyond thrilled for my buyer who successfully closed on her very first home! After a six month journey, my client found her new forever home in Westchester. It was love at first sight from the moment she walked in! Congratulations, Peggy! 🥳

💫 Just Sold 💫

What a pleasure it was to help my client prep their home for sale and close $14k over list price! In this challenging market, it's so important to work with a knowledgeable agent that you trust. With Concierge, my client was able to update his 3 BR condo with fresh paint, refreshed bathrooms and affordable staging. After just 3 days on the market, we had multiple offers! Congratulations to my elated client and the happy new homeowners!

Listed by DRE 02050515 01365696 | LA

✨️ New Listing ✨️

Comfort and convenience in Winnetka. Discover this desirable ground floor end unit at Westside Condominiums. Close to Pierce College, Westfield Topanga and more.

📍20134 Leadwell St #139, Winnetka 91306
🛌 3 BR 🛁 2 BA 📐 1,113 SF
LP: $469,000

Listed by DRE 02050515 01365696 | LA

✨️ Just Listed in Winnetka ✨️

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this desirable ground floor end unit at Westside Condominiums. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo has been thoughtfully refreshed, offering a tranquil retreat you'll love coming home to. An open-concept living room and dining area seamlessly connects to your private and serene patio, making it perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The primary bedroom, complete with an en-suite bath, boasts dual closets for added convenience and storage. Both bathrooms have been updated with new finishes and rejuvenated cabinets. The kitchen features a brand new GE gas stove, simplifying meal preparation. Fresh interior paint and tile floors throughout create a clean and elegant living environment, while abundant storage space simplifies organization. The gated community is a resort-like oasis with lush landscaping, mature trees, a swimming pool, three jacuzzis, a clubhouse, security patrol, and an on-site maintenance team. Just minutes to Pierce College, West Valley Occupational Center, Westfield Topanga and Topanga Village.

📍20134 Leadwell St #139, Winnetka 91306
🛌 3 BR 🛁 2 BA 📐 1,113 SF
LP: $469,000

Listed by DRE 02050515 01365696 | LA

💫 Just Leased in Santa Monica 💫

Beautiful 2-story townhouse with a sparkling kitchen and 4 unique outdoor spaces.

Happy to secure this lovely townhouse for my clients who are brand new to LA! Welcome home 🌴🏡

✨️ Open House Sat & Sun 2-5pm ✨️

Nestled in the sought-after Silver Lake neighborhood, this meticulously maintained 1928 hillside Spanish duplex presents a fantastic opportunity for savvy owner-users or investors alike. Boasting a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom upper owner's unit that will be delivered vacant at the COE, this abode exudes brightness and airiness while captivating with its character and allure, featuring coved ceilings, an updated kitchen and bath, and a cozy sunroom. The lower 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit comes with existing tenants in place, offering a fantastic opportunity to offset your mortgage while enjoying the benefits of ownership. Gated access leads to an inviting entry patio, with the lower unit also benefiting from its own gated private patio for added convenience. Elevating the living experience, a tiered patio above the owner's unit beckons with a pergola and several unique outdoor spaces adorned with succulents and southwestern flair, creating a tranquil retreat to unwind and entertain. Perched above the property stands a detached studio, ideal for creatives, yogis, or anyone in search of a separate workspace, providing the perfect solution to break free from working in the living room. Located mere moments away from a multitude of neighborhood favorites, such as Salazar, Frogtown Brewery, Ivanhoe, Whole Foods 365, Silver Lake Wine, Burgers Never Say Die, and Red Lion Tavern, this property immerses you in a vibrant and dynamic community. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own this exceptional property, offering a harmonious blend of convenience, versatility, and charm in one of Silver Lake's most sought-after locations.

Listed by DRE 01365696 DRE 02123858 | LA

💫 Just Leased in Playa Del Rey 💫

This architecturally stunning home sits on a quiet cul de sac just a few miles from the ocean and Silicon Beach.

A truly unique home that was perfect for my discerning clients 💎

✨️ Open House Sat 6/17 2-5pm ✨️

Newly renovated, this four-bedroom PLUS two-bedroom guest house exudes luxury in the heart of Silicon Beach. Meticulously detailed, this home's open floor plan delights with the perfect trifecta of living room, dining room, and kitchen in seamless flow. With hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and dual-pane windows throughout, the added features of an entry nook, built-in wine bar with wine fridge, open shelving and pergola covered patio complement the home's aesthetic. The highlight, however, is the dreamy, remodeled kitchen custom cabinetry, quartz counters, pantry and an oversized center island. The breakfast bar, with seating for three, and center island shines under pendant lighting while offering the perfect gathering space for family and guests. The bright and airy primary bedroom includes sliding glass doors that open to the idyllic backyard featuring a stamped concrete seating area as well as lush grass and mature landscaping. Three generous guest bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry area complete the main home. Out back, a two-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house with an open living, dining and kitchen area plus laundry makes an ideal space for guests, or potential rental income. Conveniently located with easy proximity throughout the westside, and to some of the areas best shopping, eateries and the beach, this unique offering is one of Silicon Beach's best buys!

Listed by | Compass LA DRE 01365696

We had a great day with at the Edge event in OC! Grateful for the opportunity and this amazing team ✨️

Open House Sun 5/7 2-5pm

✨️New Lease Available in Westchester ✨️

📍7416 Oglesby Ave #90045
🛌 3 BR 🛁 3BA 📐2,052 SF
🏡 $6,950/month

Listed by | Compass LA
DRE 01365696

✨️ Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! ✨️

Excited to announce that we've joined Compass and The Stephanie Younger Group!

We're thrilled to be a part of the #1 brokerage in sales volume in the US and one of the top producing teams in Los Angeles 🔥

Get in touch to find out how Compass tech can reimagine your real estate experience.

Here's your rainy day January Market Update for Hermosa Beach 🌧

Inventory is still low, but those Active on the market are selling almost 10 days faster than in December. Average prices are also up by $183k 📈

The spring market is ramping up. Contact us today to strategize about selling your Hermosa Beach property 🔥

🏡 Happy Home Anniversary, Bruce! ✨️

4 years ago, I helped Bruce upgrade to a larger home, one that was big enough to entertain and for his dogs to have an outdoor space. Yesterday, we had a chance to catch up and reminisce. We even found the selfie we took on closing day in 2019 😀 Swipe ⬅️ to see the pic.

It's always a pleasure to celebrate these milestones with clients! 💛

Rick Alderman - Real Estate

Amazing work! Kara Birkenstock - Real Estate what an amazing testimonial!
Kara Birkenstock DRE # 02050515 in Rodeo Realty - Beverly Hills

⭐️ Testimonial Tuesday ⭐️

When one chapter ends, another chapter begins...

I'm so grateful to my client for putting all of her trust in me to sell this gem of a condo, which carried such a special place in her heart ❤️ With ups, downs and unexpected challenges along the way, we continued to focus on the ultimate goal. In the end, we successfully closed a significant chapter, allowing her to move forward to a new and exciting adventure. Thank you Paige for the very kind and generous review!

Huge shout out to co-listing agent Rick Alderman - Real Estate! Thank you for your support, guidance and keeping me grounded throughout this roller coaster of a listing 🙏

📞 (310) 600-3544
📧 [email protected]

Rodeo Realty - Beverly Hills

January is off to a great start in Hermosa Beach, with 10 Active Listings and an Average List Price of $2,663,768.

Compared to December - notice when the number of Active Listings increase, the Average List Prices increase too 🤔

For those on the fence or waiting for the perfect time to buy or sell, this is definitely something to consider. Waiting could cost you more than you think💡

Share your thoughts in the comments 👇

Rick Alderman - Real Estate

🍁 Thankful Thursday 🍁

I'm beyond grateful for all the incredible buyers that have trusted me to be their agent over the years! From first time buyers and newlyweds to families who finally found their dream home, there's always a magical story and it's been a pleasure to be a part of them ✨️ Thank you all!

On this Thankful Thursday, we're grateful for long time friends who trusted us with one of the most important decisions in their lives 🙏

Amanda and I met 23 years ago when we were roommates at LMU and have always supported each other! It was an honor for us to guide her through her first home buying journey. We could not have asked for a more perfect client 😊 Congrats again on your Hermosa Beach home and all the exciting renovation plans 🔨 We truly appreciate your amazing review!

Rodeo Realty