Bel Air

Founded in 1923 by the American Oil multi-millionaire and real estate developer, Alphonzo E. Bell Sr, Bel Air is known to be one of the most affluent communities in Los Angeles. Bel Air, together with Beverly Hills and Holmby Hills, forms the Platinum Triangle. 

Residences vary from modest ranch style house, to large mansions. The higher up the hill, the smaller lots and houses. Multi family housing is not permitted and ordinances regarding architectural styles and lot sizes help to preserve the area.

David Geffen, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Adam Sandler, Renee Zellweger and Meg Ryan are just some of the famous residents that reside in Bel Air. 

 In June of 2011, Candy Spelling sold her famed Spelling Manor for 75 million to Formula 1 aire Petra Ecclestone. It was the biggest sale in the country that year.