Almost since its founding, Beverly Hills was designed to be an upscale community. Its streets were carved out wide and in graceful curves, allowing for large lots and plenty of trees. By the time the city became a favorite with movie stars in the 1920s, Beverly Hills' reputation as the center of taste and wealth in Southern California was firmly established.

That trend has never reversed itself, and real estate in Beverly Hills is as sought after today as it was back then--perhaps even more so. In many circles, a 90210 address is considered a rite of passage, and people will pay a hefty premium for it. This means you will pay more for a house in 90210 than you would for the same house, a mile away--depending on which direction you go, of course.

The city of Beverly Hills ends just into the hills north of Sunset Blvd., but the 90210 zip code extends all the way to Mulholland Drive and a little beyond. This area, while technically in the city of Los Angeles, is referred to as Beverly Hills Post Office. Modest homes in 90210 sell for at least a million dollars, while the most palatial estates can sell for 20 to 30 million dollars, or more.

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