What’s Changing on the Westside and What Could It Mean for Your Property Values?

If you live on the Westside, you may have noticed something. Some of the biggest changes in Los Angeles aren’t happening inside the neighborhoods themselves. They’re happening just beyond them. Look along Wilshire Boulevard, around UCLA, and under the Sepulveda Pass.

Changes like a new subway station can change how people get to work. The 2028 Olympics will bring new attention to familiar neighborhoods. And, a proposed rail line through the Sepulveda Pass could change how people travel between the Valley and the Westside.

Do these projects affect what your home is worth? If you own a home in Culver City, Brentwood, Westwood, Beverly Hills, or another nearby community… that’s a fair question. The answer is maybe. It depends on where you live, how buyers use the area, and how much of the planned work actually gets finished.

Here are three developments to watch.

The Subway Is Getting Closer to Century City and Westwood

For years, getting around the Westside has meant spending a lot of time in the car. Anyone who drives Wilshire Boulevard or crosses the 405 knows a short trip can take far longer than it should. Metro’s D Line extension is starting to change that.

The first three stations opened in May 2026. They brought subway service to Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega. The next stations will continue through Beverly Hills and Century City before reaching Westwood. Metro currently plans to open those by 2027. However, construction delays could push that date back.

Once the extension finishes, riders will have a direct subway link between the Westside and Downtown LA. The line will also reach major job centers, shopping areas, UCLA, and medical facilities. Someone who works in Century City or visits UCLA often could cut time off their commute. New neighborhoods may become viable when house-hunting.

Will nearby homes become more valuable?

Maybe. Distance to a station is only part of the story. A condo within easy walking distance of the future Century City station will appeal to a certain buyer. For someone who wants to escape the drive to work? That location has a clear advantage. A home farther away won’t offer the same level of benefit. You’d still end up driving to reach the station.

A condo or townhome usually appeals to buyers who value convenience. Someone shopping for a single-family home with a yard usually has other priorities. They care way more about the lot, the schools, privacy, and the character of the street. So, the type of property will also impact the value.

Of course, seemingly endless construction brings its own short-term headaches. Work near the remaining stations means lane closures, detours for pedestrians, and noise. Sellers listing a home nearby should think about how that construction will shape a buyer’s first impression.

So, when you compare homes near the extension, look past the subway logo on the listing. Ask how easy the new service will be to actually use. A condo within walking distance of the Century City station and a single-family home farther up the hill might both get marketed as “near the subway”. But, they probably won’t attract the same buyer.

The 2028 Olympics Will Bring More Attention to the Westside

The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are still a couple of years out. But, the event plan already puts several Westside locations in the spotlight. Venice Beach will host Olympic events. UCLA will serve as the Athletes’ Village. Major venues in Inglewood will host competitions too.

That means parts of the Westside won’t just be places visitors pass through. They’ll be destinations in their own right.

For homeowners, the near-term effects will likely be practical ones. Some streets will get busier. Access around venues may change. Visitors will look for places to stay nearby. Local businesses will probably see a boost in foot traffic. That may not cause a lasting bump in home values. It really depends on how transportation holds up and which improvements stick around once the event ends.

What could the Olympics mean for your home’s price?

Some owners are already looking into renting out their homes during the Games. Of course, that depends on local rules, lease terms, and any HOA restrictions. Others are dreading the event traffic and temporary street closures. Daily life doesn’t need less convenience.

Picture two homes in the same general area: one near a major venue, one on a quiet street a few miles off. Living in each one during the Games would feel completely different.

The Olympics will likely bring a short burst of extra attention. But sellers should still lean on the basics — recent sales, real buyer interest, and the condition of the property — instead of assuming the event alone will push up their sale price.

The Sepulveda Pass Could Eventually Get Easier to Cross

Ask anyone who commutes between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside about the Sepulveda Pass. You’ll probably hear a story about traffic.

The 405 is the main route connecting the two areas, and the congestion is notorious. That’s why the proposed Sepulveda Transit Corridor has drawn so much attention.

In January 2026, Metro picked an underground heavy-rail route. It would connect the Van Nuys Metrolink Station to the E Line at Expo/Sepulveda, with a link to the G Line. The project is still in planning, with environmental review and design work ahead of it.

Don’t expect to ride this one next year. It’s a long-term project, and the final schedule, stations, and design could still shift.

Still, a new rail link here could eventually reshape how people move between the Valley and the Westside. It would give commuters another way to reach work, school, and everyday errands.

Which properties stand to benefit?

If the project moves forward as planned, homes with easy access to future stations could become more attractive to buyers who regularly cross between the two areas.

That could matter for parts of Westwood, West LA, and neighborhoods on the Valley side of the route. But with the stations still unbuilt, it’s too early to say exactly which homes will gain the most.

A station’s location is just one piece of it. Walking routes, travel times, and connections to other transit lines will all decide how useful the service really is day to day.

For now, homeowners should track the project’s progress without building plans around a firm opening date. Buyers might factor in future transit when picking a neighborhood, but most will still judge a home mainly on what it offers right now.

What This Means When You Sell

Start with location. Is the home within walking distance of a station? Would a new rail connection actually save meaningful travel time? Is it close enough to an Olympic venue that traffic or parking could become a daily headache?

From there, let recent sales set the baseline. A nearby project can shift how buyers see a neighborhood. However, the price you can expect still comes down to the home itself and what similar properties are selling for.

A condo near the future Century City station might draw someone who works nearby. A Westwood property could appeal to people tied to UCLA or the medical centers. A home in another part of the Westside may benefit less from any of these projects but still sell well because of its lot, layout, or quiet location.

Timing matters too. A finished subway line is a benefit buyers can use today. A rail line that’s still years away is a different kind of selling point, and shouldn’t be priced the same way. And during the Olympics, some neighborhoods will see a jump in visitor activity while others mostly deal with extra traffic.

The D Line extension, the 2028 Olympics, and the proposed Sepulveda Transit Corridor are all worth watching. Each could reshape how people travel, work, and spend time. None of them will affect all homes the same way.

For some owners, better transit access could become a real selling point. For others, it’s more about the home condition. Or, it could be the neighborhood itself. That’s why recent comparable sales will be what you want to focus on if you’re a potential Seller.

Martin Feinberg has worked with Westside sellers for decades. If you’re thinking about selling in Culver City, Brentwood, Westwood, Beverly Hills, or another nearby community, reach out to us. We’ll look at your home against today’s market and the changes happening around it.

Knowing what buyers value in your neighborhood right now tells you more than trying to guess what your home will be worth two years from now.