These Will Be The Hottest Neighborhoods In America In 2013

Number of 2012 listings: -28.6%
Number of sales: 16.7%
Median listing prices:  79.8%

"The Mission used to be thought of as a rough area, but it's started to emerge as a highly desirable area over the past year," says local agent Landon Nash.

"There's great diversity, tons of cultural activities and great restaurants and shopping. People are getting priced out of Noe Valley and the Castro, so the Mission is right there and great alternative." 

Number of 2012 listings: -10.3%
Number of sales: +93.8%
Median listing prices:  +19.6%

"Logan Square has many attractive features, including wide park-like boulevards, a unique mix of housing types, public transportation, bike and walking paths, progressive local shops and a really cool vibe," explains local agent Greg Whelan.

"The convenience of two Logan Square blue line stops makes it a destination for those wanting to get more for their money." 

Number of 2012 listings: -63.5%
Number of sales: 30.8%
Median listing prices:  17.1%

Los Angeles-based real estate agent Earnest Watts knew where to go when he was house hunting in September. 

"Because of its relative affordability, accessibility, and proximity to several of the area’s most popular neighborhoods, I bought a home in Glassell Park back in September," he says.'

"I have a few local bars, restaurants and bakeries, but the neighborhood is right in the middle of four bustling neighborhoods: Highland Park, Atwater Village, Echo Park and Silver Lake."

Number of 2012 listings: -59.8%
Number of sales:  -9.1%
Median listing prices:  -31.6%

Local real estate Frank Wong chalks up Willo Glen's appeal to it's "central location" and "historic feel." 

"People who are tired of the cookie cutter tract homes tend to gravitate towards the area," he adds. "As inventory in the current market remains tight, many buyers are now discovering this area as a great option to their search."

Number of 2012 listings: -71.3%
Number of sales: +13.2%
Median listing prices:  +19.5%

"As Tri-Valley becomes more desirable to Bay Area Buyers and low inventory is creating high demand, more buyers are looking at the uncharted Livermore areas," says local agent Sonal Basu.

"There is still affordability although low inventory is bringing stiff competition. There are lots of great events that take place near or in very walk friendly downtown."

Number of 2012 listings: -53.7
Number of sales: +43.8
Median listing prices:  +10.6

"Eagle Rock has been a sought after neighborhood for quite some time now, with Colorado and Eagle Rock Boulevards offering hip restaurants and shops," says Watts.

"It also offers easy access to downtown, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and surrounding neighborhoods. Few homes for sale and bidding wars are the standard."

Number of 2012 listings: -62.7%
Number of sales: +16.7%
Median listing prices:  +28.9%

"One of the major changes that this particular area is going through is the Metro line being installed by the city; it would be the first time West LA is connected to downtown by mass transit," says local real estate agent Kameron Eliassian.

"This will help out people's commute tremendously. In addition, the school systems have improved in this area, making it attractive to families."

Number of 2012 listings: -69.0%
Number of sales: +48.2%
Median listing prices:  +20.5%

"Some buyers are getting 'out-bid' or 'out-priced' for neighboring areas such as Scripps Ranch and Rancho Bernardo that are normally high volume sales areas," explains real estate agent Sara Masey.

"With good schools and amazing shopping nearby, Mira Mesa is going to be the next up and coming big mover on home sales."

Number of 2012 listings: -48%
Number of sales: +72.7%
Median listing prices:  +31. 2%

"Highland Park is in the Northeast corner of L.A. where it's relatively lush, green and surrounded by hills," says local real estate agent Earnest Watts.

"York Blvd. offers a main artery for this community with an increasing amount of hip restaurants, bars, and shops similar to those you'd find in Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Atwater, or Eagle Rock." 

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