Carabela sits off Runway Road on Agustin Place, which puts Whole Foods, the theater and the Runway restaurants a few minutes away on foot. The buildings wrap around shaded courtyards with fountains and barbecue areas.
Carabela at a glance
Monthly costs and fees
Up to about $682 a month in recent listings. The $375 master fee covers basic Hotwire cable and internet, the CenterPointe Club and The Resort (gyms and pools), the parks, playgrounds and courts, and 24/7 community security; the beach shuttle is funded separately. Phase I homes also pay Mello-Roos (CFD No. 4) with the property tax bill. It is based on square footage, can rise up to 2% a year, and is expected to end in 2031 when the bonds are paid off. Most Phase I condo HOAs include water. When a home sells, a 0.75% Community Enhancement Fee goes to Playa Vista Community Services, partly to help preserve the Ballona Wetlands. It is a cash closing cost that cannot be financed. Buyers sometimes take it on in a hot market, but most of the time I see it split between buyer and seller. I pull the current HOA budget before a client writes an offer.
What stands out at Carabela
- Two-story plans that live like a townhome
- Two secured parking spaces with elevator access
- Shaded courtyards with fountains and barbecues
- A short walk to Runway shops and Whole Foods
Living at Carabela
The look is Mediterranean, with a mix of one-level flats and two-story homes. Every home has two parking spaces in the secured garage with elevator access, plus bike storage, central air and a gas fireplace.
The two-story plans are the ones to watch: they live more like a townhome, with the bedrooms upstairs and a private deck. It is a quieter pocket than the Pacific Promenade buildings while still being close to everything.
Carabela floor plans
Homes for sale at Carabela
Homes here often trade quietly, and the best units go fast. Tell me what you are looking for and I will send you every new listing and sale at Carabela the day it hits the market, plus off-market opportunities when I hear about them.
Buying or selling at Carabela?
I lived in Playa Vista for seven years and I still work here almost every day, from my office across from Concert Park. I can walk you through recent sales, which units hold their value best and what to look for in the HOA documents.
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Community details come from builder materials and public records; HOA figures come from recent TheMLS listings as of October 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Official community information: playavista.com.
