In the past year, fewer than 15 properties in Los Angeles changed hands with private tennis or pickleball courts. Ten were full estates, two were configured for pickleball. That’s it.
In a city with more billionaires, athletes, and A-list buyers than courts, that scarcity isn’t just trivia — it’s leverage.
Where the Action Happened
Most of these sales clustered in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, and Hancock Park. Off-market trades and hush-hush lease deals were part of the mix too, with numbers ranging from $55K per month rentals on North Beverly Drive to trophy estates cresting $110M on Mapleton.
The takeaway? Whether it’s a $15M teardown in the Flats or a $60M Beverly Park estate, tennis courts put you in a category of your own.
Why So Few?
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Land scarcity: Flat 30,000+ sq ft lots are almost impossible to find.
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Development pressure: Many courts have been ripped out in favor of bigger footprints.
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Lifestyle filter: Only a sliver of the market actually plays — but everyone wants the look.
What This Means for Owners
If you own one of these properties, you’re in control. Scarcity drives premiums, and buyers who need a court often have no alternative inventory. That’s why estates with functional courts consistently close faster and at higher multiples.
The Leverage Play
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For sellers: Position your property as one of fewer than 15 viable options in the entire city.
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For buyers: Expect competition. If the land is flat and the court is regulation size, move fast.
Want to know where your estate fits in today’s micro-market?
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