Greater Los Angeles Real Estate
From commercial leases and property sales to residential moves and business opportunities, personalized real estate service across Greater Los Angeles.
Business Opportunities
Your Dream Cafe Starts with the Right Space
From concept to grand opening, Lara helps coffee shop owners and restaurateurs find locations that set their business up for lasting success.
Commercial Leasing
Open the Storefront You Have Always Envisioned
Boutique owners, retail brands, and creative entrepreneurs can find the right commercial space in the right Los Angeles neighborhood.
Serving Temple City, San Gabriel Valley, and communities across Los Angeles County
The Right Fit, Not Just the Best Deal
The right property should fit your goals — not just your budget. Whether you're signing a commercial lease for your first storefront, investing in a mixed-use building, purchasing a family home, or acquiring a business, every move deserves an advisor who listens first and acts thoughtfully.
Lara Liu brings attentive, experienced representation to every transaction across Greater Los Angeles. No pressure, no hype — just honest guidance shaped around what matters most to you.
Services
About Lara
My journey in real estate didn't start with commercial real estate. I began in residential sales, where I worked hard to build my foundation in the industry and was honored to receive the Coldwell Banker President's Circle award, recognizing the top 5% of producers worldwide.
But along the way, I realized something about myself — my real passion was always in retail, especially restaurants.
I'm a big foodie. One of my favorite hobbies is exploring new restaurants around Los Angeles, trying different cuisines, and observing why certain restaurants become extremely popular while others struggle to survive. I started paying attention to things like location, surrounding demographics, parking, visibility, and the overall energy of a neighborhood.
Over time, I realized this curiosity could actually become my professional specialty.
Today, I work closely with restaurant owners, entrepreneurs, and operators to help them find the right locations to grow their businesses. I love sitting down with clients, learning about their concept, their story, and their goals, and then helping them identify spaces where their ideas can truly work.
Of course, the restaurant business can be challenging. Sometimes things don't go as planned. But that's also where I continue to support my clients — helping them sell their business, transition, and move forward to their next opportunity. Over time, this has created a positive cycle in my career: meeting passionate entrepreneurs, discovering great food, and helping businesses find the right home.
Because I specialize in retail and restaurants, many landlords and sellers also come to me directly. It's not always easy to find an agent who focuses specifically on restaurant spaces and has an active network of operators looking for opportunities.
For me, real estate isn't just about transactions. It's about people, ideas, and building places where businesses can thrive. And along the way, I get to meet incredible entrepreneurs and discover amazing food — which makes the journey even more meaningful.
Featured Opportunities
$2,360,000 | 2,783 SF | 0.63 AC
Freestanding retail building with drive-through currently occupied by Clyde's Hot Chicken. NNN investment.
Price: $650,000 | 1,483 SF | Rent: $13,000
High-grossing noodle house in Irvine's Heritage Plaza, anchored by Mitsuwa Marketplace. Generating nearly $3M in annual sales, this 1,483 sq ft space features a modern build-out, fully equipped commercial kitchen, and a secure lease through 2030.
Price: $350,000 | Square Footage: 2,000 SF | Rent: 12,000
High-volume restaurant situated at the high-traffic intersection bordering Lake Forest and Irvine. Captures heavy corporate demand from the Irvine Auto Center/Spectrum District, steady tourist traffic from four adjacent major hotels, and strong local residential growth.
Price: $300,000 | 4,500 SF | Rent: $16,000
Spacious 4,500 sq ft restaurant space on Sherman Oaks' vibrant Ventura Boulevard corridor. Includes a valuable Type 47 full liquor license, a full kitchen, and high upside potential to expand operating hours or introduce a fresh new concept.
Price: $250,000 | 2000 SF | Rent: $12,000
High-performing Chinese noodle house in Santa Ana's South Coast Metro area, anchored by Target and Trader Joe's near South Coast Plaza. Features a streamlined, fully staffed operation, steady near-$1M annual revenue, and sale includes proprietary recipes and a secure lease through 2031.
Price: $275,000 | 876 SF | Rent: $7,800
Turn-key bakery & coffee shop in Irvine's Los Olivos Marketplace, directly across from Irvine Spectrum. Features a pristine modern build-out with a fully equipped kitchen, high foot traffic from major anchors, and strong surrounding neighborhood growth.
Price: $220,000 | 3318 SF | Rent: $14,600
Prime Rowland Heights turn-key restaurant asset sale at 18441 Colima Rd! 3,318 SF (~100 seats) with 30-year proven legacy. Low $4.40/SF rent (NNN incl). Anchored by Good Fortune Supermarket. Includes live seafood tanks, newer HVAC, walk-in cooler freezer & heavy cook line. Immaculate condition & fully operational.
Price: $160,000 | 7,000 SF | Rent: $29,000
Rare large-format standalone Cantonese restaurant in Chino Hills with an established reputation for dim sum and banquet dining. Features an elegant build-out, fully equipped commercial kitchen, and strong regional draw across the Inland Empire.
$148,000 | 4,280 SF | Rent: $6,967
In Escrow
Price: $120,000 | 1,400 SF | Rent: $6,833
Move-in-ready restaurant space connecting San Gabriel, Alhambra, and San Marino. Includes modern FF&E, a commercial grease trap, rare dedicated on-site parking, and layout potential for liquor license approval."
$110,000 | 900 SF | Rent: $2,000
Boutique bakery and food space on Duarte Road in Arcadia, directly adjacent to Arcadia High School. Features a boutique front-of-house, a functional kitchen with a small hood and oven, and exceptional foot traffic from nearby schools and popular retail anchors.
$98,000 | 1000 SF | Rent: $6400
Fully equipped 1,000 sq ft restaurant in a busy Arcadia shopping center on Duarte Rd. Features a dual hood system, semi-open kitchen layout, high foot traffic from strong co-tenants, and flexible setup for almost any quick-service concept.
Price: $70,000 | 3,682 SF | Rent: $19,000
Major Reduction for quick sale! Fully operational hot pot/ shabu restaurant in Rowland Heights' Seasons Place plaza. Features a spacious 3,682 sq. ft. dining room seating around 120, a beer & wine license, and high-visibility exposure along Highway 60.
Track Record
From residential sales throughout the San Gabriel Valley to commercial transactions and business opportunity closings, Lara has helped clients at every stage of their real estate journey.
30+
Residential Sales
Homes Sold Across SGV
Multiple
Commercial Transactions
Leases & Sales Completed
Active
Business Opportunities
Current Listings Available
LA County
Service Area
Greater Los Angeles Coverage
The Client Experience
Every client's goals are unique. Recommendations are tailored to your situation — never one-size-fits-all.
Questions answered promptly. Updates shared proactively. You'll always know where things stand.
Deep understanding of Greater Los Angeles neighborhoods, pricing, and opportunity — not just data, but real insight.
Real estate isn't a single transaction. It's a relationship built on trust, honesty, and mutual respect.
Service Area
Lara Liu provides commercial and residential real estate services throughout Greater Los Angeles, with particular expertise in the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities. Whether you're searching for a commercial lease opportunity in Temple City, evaluating an investment property in Arcadia, or listing your home in Pasadena, Lara's local knowledge gives you a competitive advantage.
Her service area includes Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Arcadia, Temple City, San Marino, Rowland Heights, Chino Hills, Irvine, Costa Mesa, San Gabriel, Arcadia, Pasadena, Alhambra, Monrovia, Covina, West Covina, Rosemead, El Monte, and surrounding Los Angeles communities From the foothills to the San Gabriel Valley floor, Lara understands the nuances of each community — the market dynamics, the neighborhood character, and the opportunities that make each area unique.
For commercial real estate clients, this means access to off-market opportunities, established broker relationships, and tenant-representation expertise that larger corporate firms often overlook. For residential clients, it means someone who knows which streets are quiet, which schools are top-rated, and where the best value lives in today's market.
Whether you're leasing your first storefront, investing in commercial property, or acquiring a business — every move deserves thoughtful guidance.
