Chaya Van  Essen

Chaya Van Essen

About Chaya Van

With over two decades of experience, Chaya van Essen stands as a highly regarded luxury real estate professional.  Known for her discretion, market expertise, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results. she has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for discerning clients in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Little Holmby and beyond.

Chaya’s career began in multi-family and commercial real estate, where she mastered the art of asset positioning and value optimization of retail spaces and large apartment buildings in Los Angeles to successfully marketing a high-stakes residential and retail development in New York that took 2 years to negotiate.  Her diverse portfolio has shaped her ability to navigate even the most complex transactions with determination and perseverance. Today, she brings this depth of knowledge to the world of luxury single-family homes and estates, helping home owners and high-net-worth individuals achieve their real estate goals with precision and discretion.

Her clientele includes a variety of property owners and investors from throughout the world who rely on her sharp negotiation skills, market foresight, and bespoke approach. Chaya’s intimate understanding of Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Little Holmby and beyond allows her to curate exclusive opportunities for sellers looking to position their properties at the highest level.

Combining data-driven strategy with an elegant, white-glove service approach, Chaya van Essen sets the benchmark for luxury real estate representation. Whether advising on strategic pricing, discreet off-market listings, or high-profile negotiations, she delivers a seamless experience tailored to the expectations of an elite clientele.

For those looking to sell or acquire a premier estate in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Little Holmby, and beyond, Chaya van Essen is the consummate professional who transforms transactions into lasting investments.

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Sold Oceanfront pool terrace with a wooden pergola, shaded loungers, and coastal views.

Wistyn Beach House

Wistyn Beach HouseHermanus 7200

6 BD | 12,000 Sq.Ft.

$47,000,000
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Sold White two-story home with warmly lit windows, formal gardens, central staircase, and swimming pool at dusk.

419 St Cloud Rd

419 St Cloud Rd, Bel Air, CA 90077

5 BD | 8 BA | 4,655 Sq.Ft.

$11,500,000
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Sold Mediterranean-style hillside home with a central tower, terracotta roofs, and a curved driveway at dusk.

1115 Moraga Dr

1115 Moraga Dr, Bel Air, CA 90049

7 BD | 9,750 Sq.Ft.

$10,995,000
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Sold Modern two-story home with glass balconies and a curved swimming pool at dusk.

2541 Carman Crest Dr

2541 Carman Crest Dr, Sunset Strip, CA 90068

6 BD | 7 BA | 7,300 Sq.Ft.

$10,500,000
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Sold on February 19, 2025 White two-story stucco house with blue-gray trim, split entrance stairs, and a large tree in front.

10440 Wyton Dr, Westwood

10440 Wyton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024

5 BD | 5 BA | 4,555 Sq.Ft.

$5,678,000
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Sold Modern glass-fronted home behind a narrow reflecting pool and landscaped courtyard.

1141 Angelo Dr

1141 Angelo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

4 BD | 5 BA | 3,506 Sq.Ft.

$4,900,000
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Sold Upscale foyer with patterned parquet flooring, mirrored partitions, and ocean views through the living room windows.

10800 Wilshire #1804

10800 Wilshire #1804, Westwood, CA 90024

3 BD | 4 BA | 3,280 Sq.Ft.

$4,650,000
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Sold on June 17, 2022 Large brick-and-stone home behind a green lawn, with a furnished patio and umbrellas.

25636 Oak Meadow Dr

25636 Oak Meadow Dr, Valencia, CA 91381

5 BD | 7 BA | 10,531 Sq.Ft.

$4,600,000
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Sold on January 19, 2022 Modern home at dusk with an illuminated entry, wide garage, and landscaped front yard.

1721 Stone Canyon Rd

1721 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

3 BD | 3 BA | 3,213 Sq.Ft.

$4,450,000
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Sold Backyard with a green lawn, concrete stepping slabs, and a covered patio with outdoor seating.

224 Glenroy Pl

224 Glenroy Pl, Bel Air, CA 90049

4 BD | 4 BA | 3,074 Sq.Ft.

$4,050,000
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Sold Modern single-story home with a broad garage and illuminated entry at dusk

1721 Stone Canyon Rd

1721 Stone Canyon Rd, Bel Air, CA 90077

3 BD | 3 BA | 3,213 Sq.Ft.

$3,999,000
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Sold Large residence at dusk with glowing windows and a manicured geometric hedge garden.

627 S Hudson Ave

627 S Hudson Ave, Hancock Park , CA 90005

5 BD | 6 BA | 6,855 Sq.Ft.

$3,995,000
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Sold on March 24, 2022 Cream-colored home with a broad driveway, landscaped entrance, and mature trees.

10452 LE CONTE AVE

10452 LE CONTE AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024

3 BD | 3.75 BA | 3,300 Sq.Ft.

$3,750,000
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Sold Modern living room with white sofas, black accents, large windows, and a light stone feature wall.

1451 Blue Jay Way

1451 Blue Jay Way, Sunset Strip, CA 90069

3 BD | 3 BA | 3,028 Sq.Ft.

$3,500,000
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Sold White multi-story home with blue shutters and three bright blue garage doors along the driveway.

440 N Skyewiay Rd

440 N Skyewiay Rd, Brentwood, CA 90049

4 BD | 6 BA | 4,560 Sq.Ft.

$3,425,000
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Sold Open-plan living room with vaulted wood ceiling and ocean views through large windows.

773 Via Del Monte

773 Via Del Monte, Palos Verdes, CA 90274

3 BD | 5 BA | 3,500 Sq.Ft.

$3,299,000
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Sold Bright modern hallway with skylights, a stone accent wall, and a console table at the far end.

9274 Swallow Dr

9274 Swallow Dr, Sunset Strip, CA 90069

4 BD | 5 BA | 3,538 Sq.Ft.

$3,299,000
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Sold White multi-story house with broad front stairways, mature trees, and a green lawn.

10440 Wyton Dr

10440 Wyton Dr, Westwood, CA 90024

6 BD | 5 BA | 4,555 Sq.Ft.

$2,995,000
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Sold Modern white home with broad balconies and a swimming pool beside its furnished patio.

3550 Mountain View Ave

3550 Mountain View Ave, Palms - Mar Vista, CA 90066

5 BD | 6 BA | 4,400 Sq.Ft.

$2,995,000
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Sold Light-colored house with dark shutters and climbing greenery beside a curved driveway.

1829 Coldwater Canyon Dr

1829 Coldwater Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

4 BD | 4 BA | 3,008 Sq.Ft.

$2,880,000
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Sold Modern apartment building at night with illuminated balconies behind a large front-yard tree.

432 N Oakhurst Dr #506

432 N Oakhurst Dr #506, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

3 BD | 4 BA | 2,285 Sq.Ft.

$2,749,000
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Sold Living room with a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and tall windows overlooking greenery.

1740 Stone Canyon Rd

1740 Stone Canyon Rd, Bel Air, CA 90077

4 BD | 3 BA

$2,695,000
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Sold Living room with a blue sectional, large windows, fireplace, and adjoining dining area.

26706 Provence Dr

26706 Provence Dr, Calabasas , CA 91302

6 BD | 7 BA | 6,869 Sq.Ft.

$2,695,000
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Sold Modern apartment building with illuminated balconies and a large tree in front.

432 N Oakhurst Dr #502

432 N Oakhurst Dr #502, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

3 BD | 4 BA | 2,134 Sq.Ft.

$2,635,000
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Sold Living room with a stone fireplace, blue armchairs, and a large antler-style chandelier.

8412 Lookout Mountain Ave

8412 Lookout Mountain Ave, Sunset Strip, CA 90046

5 BD | 5 BA | 3,670 Sq.Ft.

$2,475,000
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Sold on March 8, 2023 Home behind a clipped hedge, with black gates, a large shade tree, and a stepping-stone lawn path.

359 N Sweetzer Ave

359 N Sweetzer Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,746 Sq.Ft.

$2,273,000
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Sold Modern single-story home with a turquoise swimming pool and large glass doors.

3207 Durand Dr

3207 Durand Dr, Hollywood Hills, CA 90068

3 BD | 4 BA | 2,207 Sq.Ft.

$1,950,000
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Sold Hillside neighborhood view with homes among mature trees and distant hills under a cloud-filled sky.

2165 Lemoyne St

2165 Lemoyne St, Silver Lake, CA 90026

5 BD | 3 BA | 2,524 Sq.Ft.

$1,895,000
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Sold White house with a tiled roof, raised patio, palm tree, and lush front garden.

218 5th Ave

218 5th Ave, Venice, CA 90291

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,570 Sq.Ft.

$1,695,000
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Sold Two-story gray house with a covered entry, attached garage, and curved brick walkway.

7531 Stewart Ave

7531 Stewart Ave, Westchester, CA 90045

5 BD | 6 BA | 3,845 Sq.Ft.

$1,675,000
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Sold Spacious living room with dark parquet floors, white sofa, brown armchairs, and a dining area.

10560 Wilshire #1702

10560 Wilshire #1702, Westwood, CA 90024

2 BD | 2 BA | 2,152 Sq.Ft.

$1,650,000
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Sold Two-story gray house with a broad white-trimmed porch, lawn, and tall trees at dusk.

985 N Los Robles Ave

985 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

6 BD | 4 BA | 3,353 Sq.Ft.

$1,595,000
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Sold Mediterranean-style home with an arched entry, red tile roof, and stepping-stone path across the lawn.

1156 S La Jolla Ave

1156 S La Jolla Ave, Beverly Center, CA 90035

3 BD | 2 BA | 2,250 Sq.Ft.

$1,550,000
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Sold Cream stucco home with blue-framed windows, a curved red stairway, and flowering landscaping.

4910 W 12th St

4910 W 12th St, Hancock Park-Wilshire, CA 90019

6 BD | 4 BA | 3,163 Sq.Ft.

$1,545,000
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Sold Modern home with a dark slatted facade, brick patio, stone fountain and wooded hills behind it.

1043 Roscomare Rd

1043 Roscomare Rd, CA 90077

3 BD | 2,886 Sq.Ft.

$1,499,000
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Sold Furnished living and dining area with soaring windows and sliding glass doors at dusk.

817 10th St #309

817 10th St #309, Santa Monica, CA 90403

2 BD | 2 BA | 1,394 Sq.Ft.

$1,499,000
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Sold Modern white building with geometric facade details, landscaped lawn, and driveway.

708 El Medio Ave

708 El Medio Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,912 Sq.Ft.

$1,385,000
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Sold Living room with a stone fireplace, red chairs, and a large window overlooking trees.

8253 Lookout Mountain Ave

8253 Lookout Mountain Ave, Sunset Strip, CA 90046

3 BD | 3 BA | 2,271 Sq.Ft.

$1,370,000
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Sold Modern living room with a tan sectional and city skyline views through large windows.

2220 Avenue Of The Stars

2220 Avenue Of The Stars, Westwood, CA 90067

2 BD | 2 BA | 1,639 Sq.Ft.

$1,350,000
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Sold Single-story house partly hidden behind a tall hedge, with a paved driveway and mature trees.

1428 Oak St

1428 Oak St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

1 BD | 1 BA

$1,348,000
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Sold Modern single-story hillside home with a sloped driveway, palm trees, and dry landscaping.

3939 Sunset Dr

3939 Sunset Dr, Los Feliz, CA 90027

2 BD | 1 BA | 1,344 Sq.Ft.

$1,250,000
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Sold on February 19, 2021 Aerial view of a large white home with terracotta tile roofs, mature trees, and dry open land.

13309 Masonhill Dr

13309 Masonhill Dr, Elizabeth Lake, CA 93532

3 BD | 3.5 BA | 4,385 Sq.Ft.

$1,090,000
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Sold on February 11, 2021 House with a two-car garage, broad driveway, brick steps and mature autumn trees.

24423 Vista Ridge Dr

24423 Vista Ridge Dr, Valencia, CA 91355

4 BD | 3 BA | 2,266 Sq.Ft.

$1,040,000
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Sold on August 24, 2021 Single-story house with a long covered porch beneath a large shade tree.

43717 Lake Hughes Rd

43717 Lake Hughes Rd, Lake Hughes, CA 93532

4 BD | 2.25 BA | 2,339 Sq.Ft.

$735,000
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Leased on March 26, 2021 Covered patio with outdoor dining furniture and a view of tree-covered hills.

1922 Bel Air RD

1922 Bel Air RD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90077

5 BD | 6.5 BA | 7,049 Sq.Ft.

$23,000/mo
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Leased on October 17, 2023 House entrance with a bright red door, tree-lined walkway, and stone pillars marked 521.

521 Loring Ave

521 Loring Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

4 BD | 6 BA | 3,136 Sq.Ft.

Price Upon Request
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Leased on May 16, 2023 Furnished patio beneath a timber pergola, with outdoor dining and a view of green hills.

1922 Bel Air Rd

1922 Bel Air Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

6 BD | 7 BA | 7,049 Sq.Ft.

$19,000/mo
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Leased on November 30, 2022 Home with a curved backyard pool, raised spa, patio seating, and mature trees.

10440 Wyton Dr

10440 Wyton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024

5 BD | 5 BA | 4,555 Sq.Ft.

$17,000/mo
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Leased on March 22, 2024 Modern apartment building with balconies and a large tree at dusk.

432 N Oakhurst Dr Unit: PH506

432 N Oakhurst Dr Unit: PH506, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

3 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,100 Sq.Ft.

$17,000/mo
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Leased on March 9, 2022 Modern residential building entrance marked 432, with glass doors, wood panels, balconies, and landscaped planters.

432 N Oakhurst Dr Unit: 502

432 N Oakhurst Dr Unit: 502, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

3 BD | 3 BA | 2,010 Sq.Ft.

$15,000/mo
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Leased on September 27, 2023 Open-plan kitchen and dining area with a large island and palm-lined city views.

432 N Oakhurst Dr Unit: 502

432 N Oakhurst Dr Unit: 502, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

3 BD | 4 BA | 2,010 Sq.Ft.

$15,000/mo
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Leased on December 28, 2023 Modern white home with a black stone chimney, broad driveway, and landscaped front yard.

10452 Le Conte Ave

10452 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

3 BD | 5 BA | 3,300 Sq.Ft.

$13,950/mo
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Leased on January 29, 2026 Cream stucco home with stone facade, arched entry, attached garage, and landscaped front yard.

3691 Benedict Canyon Ln, Sherman Oaks

3691 Benedict Canyon Ln, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

5 BD | 6 BA | 5,030 Sq.Ft.

$12,500/mo
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Leased on July 6, 2021 Modern apartment building at night with illuminated balconies and a large tree in front.

432 N Oakhurst Dr Unit: 502

432 N Oakhurst Dr Unit: 502, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

3 BD | 4 BA | 2,010 Sq.Ft.

$11,500/mo
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Leased on November 15, 2023 Furnished balcony with wicker seating beneath brick arches and a distant water view.

200 N Swall Dr Unit: 5

200 N Swall Dr Unit: 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

2 BD | 2 BA | 1,590 Sq.Ft.

$7,000/mo
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Leased on May 2, 2022 Covered balcony with brick arches, wicker seating, potted flowers, and a distant water view.

200 N SWALL DR Unit: 5

200 N SWALL DR Unit: 5, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211

2 BD | 2 BA | 1,590 Sq.Ft.

$7,000/mo
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