Buying in View Park Baldwin Hills areas

My partner and I have been looking in the View Park Baldwin Hills areas. We are first time homebuyers looking for a space that can accommodate a growing family. The schools in this area are not great, so downside is paying for private school. Downside is also some of the adjacent neighborhoods are not great. Upside is more space for money compared to other areas with more desirable school districts. Other upside is that it’s equal distance from both of our workplaces. Our family is very young and the thought is we can stay in this house for 6-7 years, then move to a better area long term. I’m just worried that this is a short timeframe to need to sell a house, and I worry that we are buying in an area that won’t hold its value in 6 to 7 yrs. Any thoughts on the value of homes in these areas? Am I just setting myself up to be underwater in a few years? If we choose to buy elsewhere in a better school district, we will be limited to condos or townhomes and would outgrow that space in 5 to 6 years anyway. Feeling stuck in how to make this decision and would appreciate some advice.

Posted Jan 31, 2026, 1:39 PM UTC

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