10/17/2026
The Grocery Game is Changing at 3rd & Fairfax!
If you’ve driven past The Grove or the historic Original Farmers Market lately, you already know the massive transformation taking place. It’s officially official: Whole Foods Market is opening its brand-new, 63,082-square-foot flagship store on November 11th! 🎉
As a real estate professional, this isn’t just a grocery store upgrade—it’s a textbook example of how premier retail anchors reshape neighborhood value and buyer demand. 📈 Here is what you need to know about the “Bloom on Third” mixed-use development at 355 S. Ogden Drive:
🔹 The Math Behind the Momentum: The new flagship is replacing the original Fairfax store next door, which served the community since 2002. At over 63k square feet, it represents a massive 58% expansion in footprint, supercharging the convenience and desirability of the Beverly Grove / Fairfax area.
🔹 Mixed-Use Magic: This project is part of an 8-story development featuring 311 luxury market-rate apartment units sitting right above the retail space. Talk about ultimate walkability!
🔹 The Flagship Experience: We’re talking a massive dedicated parking structure with 600+ spaces, a craft b**r and w**e taproom, an expert-led charcuterie venue, and over 1,900 locally sourced California products.
What this means for property values:
🏡 High-end mixed-use assets like this historically act as immediate value-add drivers for nearby real estate. Increased local amenities equal higher tenant retention, premium rental rates, and strong appreciation for neighborhood homeowners. Walkability to a flagship retailer like this is exactly what today’s buyers are willing to pay a premium for.
Are you looking to buy, sell, or invest in Beverly Grove before the neighborhood value shifts further? 📲 DM us today to chat about your real estate goals or to get a complimentary home valuation.
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