Craig Strong

Craig Strong

Associate Sales Manager | DRE# 01450987

Specialties

Specializes in the best San Fernando Valley Neighborhoods including Toluca Lake, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, and surrounding neighborhoods.

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" Without question, Craig Strong is the best of the best among real estate brokers/agents! Just closed escrow on the second property in two years that Craig listed and sold for us. He is the utmost professional with impeccable integrity, expertise, knowledge, compassion, and energy. Craig puts his clients needs and comfort first. He is always available and conscientious. In the end, Craig was able to obtain and close a deal that set a record for price in the neighborhood and far exceeded our wildest expectations. I recommend Craig Strong most vigorously and can say that you can consider yourself lucky to get to work with him! "


" The bottom line is that Craig is the best in the business! To tell you about our experience, Craig has been our realtor for over a decade and has guided us through our first home purchase to our most recent sale. Through the wild and differing markets of LA, he has always been a steady hand and a trusted partner. He consistently shows both intelligence and patience while explaining the complexities of home buying and what needs to happen. And because Craig is so experienced, he has seemingly endless contacts to help with whatever comes up. Along with being an all around nice guy, he is also a fierce negotiator and will get you the best value possible whether you're buying or selling. We can not recommend him enough as a realtor. "


"If you're looking for a real estate agent with vast practical knowledge of the buyers and sellers market, a tireless work ethic and a person who truly has your best interest in the forefront Craig's your guy. We bought a great house because of Craig's guidance and again with Craig's expert guidance sold our home when it was time to head back to the East coast. His care, kindness, generosity and attention to detail is exemplary. His recommendations for needed work is always the finest and please, trust his recommendations. In truth, trust him with everything when it comes to buying or selling your home. This way you'll always come up on top in either situation, as we did. Thank you, Craig!



About Craig
Craig Strong has been working in the Greater Los Angeles real estate industry for over 20 years and as a professional in the industry for 25. His deep knowledge of his local market, commitment to civic participation, and firm belief in giving back to his community have made him virtually synonymous with selling real estate in Los Angeles. As a native New Yorker, Craig was a vital part of Point Blank Body Armor, a four-generation family business that manufactured Bullet-Proof Vests. Craig next relocated to Los Angeles becoming a high-level property investor. His success in investment led him to develop his own clientele as a real estate agent.

Craig has won many major awards and continues to be a Top Producing Sales Agent. By combining his well-honed sales skills, and years of knowledge in property investment, Craig has catapulted himself into the ranks of the most sought-after real estate agents in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Craigā€™s civic participation in Toluca Lake and Studio City, showcased by his fundraising for Childrenā€™s Hospital Los Angeles and many other organizations, demonstrates his values and drive to give back to his thriving community.

As a resident himself in Toluca Lake for 20+ years, he understands the issues that impact local residents and continually helps address and resolve them. Craig has served on the Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council for 15 years, Chaired Public Safety, Co-Chaired Neighborhood Watch, sat on the Toluca Lake Homeowners Association, and once again sits on the Toluca Lake Chamber. Craig is a founder of the Toluca Lake Beautification Partners along with sitting on the current board. Craig enjoys participating and/or contributing to all the community events such as, The Turkey Trot, 4th of July kids parade, Kling Street Kids, and the Holiday Open House. In addition, Craig now chairs the Toluca Lake Christmas Parade.

Today, Craig has been given a new title; Coach & Lead Mentor at Compass. He has created the Strong Mentorship Curriculum for all Mentors at Compass to follow when training Mentees. His goal is to have this nationally recognized and implemented for all Compass Mentors by the end of 2023, which will ultimately launch the Strong Coaching Program for any company.

Craig Strong clearly has the drive to go above and beyond your expectations in selling your home, or finding you the perfect new one. With his heavy dose of honesty, integrity, knowledge, and hard-working professionalism he can get you through any deal. The good ones, the bad ones, and the crazy ones.
Spotlight

10346 Moorpark St, Toluca Lake

The Bob & Dolores Hope Estate was designed in 1939 by celebrity architect Robert Finkelhor. The 5+ acre estate was redone in the '50s & lovingly enhanced over the years. It has hosted decades of star-studded gatherings as well as informal visits from neighbors like Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra. Walled & gated, providing the utmost privacy, the compound includes a main house measuring nearly 15,000 sq ft, a two-bedroom guest house & staff quarters. In the main residence, a soaring foyer opens to a formal living rm w/walls of glass that frame the manicured landscape. The stately grounds also feat. a 1 par 3 golf course & a putting green. A family rm, bar & billiard rm, formal & family dining rms, chef's kitchen, & library complete the main level. Upstairs are 6 bedroom suites & a lavish master wing. The estate features both a classic outdoor pool. Herein lies a historic opportunity to own one of the most iconic residences in Southern California.
10346 Moorpark St, Toluca Lake
Spotlight

4355 Forman Ave, Toluca Lake

Stunning Mediterranean Toluca Lake Celebrity Estate on .75 acres. Private romantic villa masterfully designed by architect Kevin Clark, recently updated. Grace and opulence reign. Old World craftsmanship incl. elegant crown molding, mantels & custom built-ins. Beautiful marble & new hardwood floors. Enjoy living/screening room, bright dining area & bar. New gourmet kitchen & family room are wonderful spaces to relax w/family & friends. New appliances & fixtures. L-shaped island w/snack bar, prep sink & wine fridge. Spacious family bedrooms & new baths. The sumptuous master offers lux en suite, soaking tub, new steam shower, underfloor heating. New gym, 2 offices, music room & maids'. New landscape, privacy trees/hedges, lawns, fencing & pool house. Upgraded pool w/glass tile & spa. Lovely new patio w/fireplace, outdoor audio/TV, new BBQ grill w/sink, fridge, cold drawer. New Control4 for TV, audio, drapes, lighting, security/cameras/new gates. Remodeled garages (4 car). 2 br guest house.
4355 Forman Ave, Toluca Lake
Spotlight

9918 Toluca Lake Ave, Toluca Lake

Enchanting lakefront Tudor overlooking Lakeside Golf Club. Located on one of Toluca Lake's most prestigious streets, this charming one-of-a-kind waterfront estate features picturesque gardens, velvet lawns and shade trees leading to a private dock and boat slip. Idyllic setting provides a respite from city life. The sprawling floor plan features massive entertaining spaces including formal living room, dining room, family room & bar, patio access, stunning water views, beautiful hardwood floors, leaded glass diamond-pane windows, vaulted ceilings, hand-hewn wood beams and two fireplaces. A spacious master suite on the main floor looks out at spectacular scenery through picture windows. Upstairs are huge family bedrooms and a media/game room or office. Inviting brick patios and pergolas are perfect for days on the lake or magical evenings under the stars. Includes separate guest/nanny's quarters with private entrance. Room for pool or to expand. Near Warner Bros, shopping and dining.
9918 Toluca Lake Ave, Toluca Lake
Spotlight

4650 Forman Ave, Toluca Lake

Luxurious Cape Cod Estate in Toluca Lake. No detail spared in this exceptional 7,325 sq ft home set behind automatic gates with privacy hedges and circular motor court. Open plan offers large windows capitalizing on natural light, hardwood floors, 9+ ft ceilings, crown molding and custom finishes chosen for a cosmopolitan scheme. Elegant combo fireside living/dining room allows for large gatherings. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with two large islands, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf range and microwave, butler's pantry with bev fridge, walk-in pantry and casual dining area. Adjoining family room with fireplace, built-ins and glass pocket doors that disappear for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Home theater. Romantic prime suite has fireside sitting area, walk-in closets, balcony and en suite with spa tub and double shower. Oversized guest beds; designer baths. 2 bed/bath down. Smart home features Control4, Ring and surround sound. Tropical oasis with outdoor lounge, fire pit, pool, spa, built-in bbq and 1+1 guest house. Area is home to many celebrities.
4650 Forman Ave, Toluca Lake

Craig Strongā€™s Listings

a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a fireplace
1/69
Listed By Compass

$5,999,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,772
$5,195,000 | 820 East Grinnell Drive, Burbank, CA 91501
1/66
Listed By Compass

$5,195,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
5,129
Acres
0.38
$4,995,000 | 9722 Royce Court, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
1/51
Listed By CompassOpen: 2/23 01:00PM - 04:00PM

$4,995,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
5,100
Acres
0.51
a living room with furniture fireplace and a flat screen tv
1/68
Listed By Compass

$4,499,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,782
a front view of a house with a porch
1/75
Listed By Compass

$3,995,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
4,543
Acres
0.48
$3,995,000 | 10092 Valley Spring Lane, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
1/62
Listed By Compass

$3,995,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,100
Acres
0.22
a front view of a house with a outdoor space
1/72
Listed By CompassOpen: 2/23 01:00PM - 04:00PM

$3,485,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
3,751
Acres
0.17
$3,295,000 | 4427 Arcola Avenue, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
1/74
Listed By CompassOpen: 2/23 01:00PM - 04:00PM

$3,295,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,101
Acres
0.26
a living room with furniture and a large window
1/63
Listed By CompassOpen: 2/23 11:00AM - 02:00PM

$3,250,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,091
Acres
0.24
a front view of a house with a yard
1/63
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$2,995,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,800
Acres
0.17
$2,900,000 | 24238 Abbeywood Drive, West Hills, CA 91307
1/57
Listed By CompassOpen: 2/22 12:00PM - 04:00PM

$2,900,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,410
Acres
0.32
$2,500,000 | 4928 Sancola Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601
1/44
Listed By CompassPending

$2,500,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
3,107
Acres
0.13
$2,495,000 | 4343 Bellaire Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604
1/72
Listed By CompassOpen: 2/22 01:00PM - 04:00PM

$2,495,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
2,959
Acres
0.28
$2,299,000 | 10810 Valley Spring Lane, Studio City, CA 91602
Listed By CompassOpen: 2/23 01:00PM - 04:00PM

$2,299,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
2,899
Acres
0.14
a front view of a house with garden
1/38
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$1,615,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,667
Acres
0.14
a front view of a house with a yard
1/41
Listed By CompassActive Under Contract

$1,595,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,414
Acres
0.16
$1,499,000 | 600 North Lincoln Street, Burbank, CA 91506
1/50
Listed By CompassOpen: 2/22 01:00PM - 03:00PM

$1,499,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,533
Acres
0.16
$1,395,000 | 4522 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Valley Village, CA 91607
1/44
Listed By Compass

$1,395,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,720
Acres
0.11
$1,299,000 | 10420 Eton Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
1/44
Listed By CompassOpen: 2/22 02:00PM - 04:00PM

$1,299,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,131
Acres
0.18
a view of a building and a cars park
1/43
Listed By Compass

$1,195,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,484
Acres
Unavailable
$998,000 | 813 North Parish Place, Burbank, CA 91506
1/38
Listed By CompassPending

$998,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,174
Acres
0.13

Craig Strongā€™s Transactions

Past Sales
a view of a house with a big yard

$15,000,000

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
14,876
Acres
5.16
a view of a patio

$13,250,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
10
Square Feet
8,386
Acres
0.45
a front view of house with yard and green space

$10,400,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
6,412
Acres
0.91
a patio with patio a table and chairs

$7,500,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
7,649
Acres
0.75
a view of a house with pool and chairs

$6,400,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
9
Square Feet
6,588
Acres
0.37
a view of lake

$5,850,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
7,228
Acres
1.02
a view of a house with a yard porch and sitting area

$5,800,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
7,397
Acres
0.49
$5,750,000 | 10040 Toluca Lake Avenue, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

$5,750,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
4,239
Acres
0.24
a front view of a house with swimming pool having outdoor seating

$5,700,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
7,545
Acres
0.44
a view of a house with a swimming pool

$5,557,500

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,585
Acres
0.23
a view of a outdoor space

$5,550,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
4,761
Acres
0.61
a front view of a house with a garden and trees

$5,500,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,498
Acres
0.25
a view of a house with entertaining space

$5,000,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,394
Acres
0.40
a front view of a house with garden

$5,000,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
11,075
Acres
0.61
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$4,950,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
6,418
Acres
0.32
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$4,850,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
4,526
Acres
0.23
a front view of a house with swimming pool having outdoor seating

$4,800,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,360
Acres
0.74
a front view of a house with a yard

$4,700,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
6,120
Acres
0.78
Past Rentals
a front view of a house with a yard

$20,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
4,900
a front view of a house with a yard

$20,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
4,900
a view of a swimming pool with an outdoor seating

$18,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
4,535
a front view of a house

$18,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
5,567
$18,000 | 10161 Valley Spring Lane, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

$18,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
5,567
a front view of a house

$17,950

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
5,567
a front view of a house with a yard and tree s

$17,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,964
a front view of a house

$16,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
5,567
a view of a house with a yard

$16,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
5,476
a view of a house with a yard

$16,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
3,945
$16,000 | 225 South Valley Street, Burbank, CA 91505

$16,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
3,658
$16,000 | 3601 Berry Drive, Studio City, CA 91604

$16,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,283
$15,500 | 10161 Valley Spring Lane, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

$15,500

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
5,567
a view of a house with a yard

$14,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
3,945
a view of a house with a yard

$12,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,362
$12,500 | 4963 Clybourn Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601

$12,500

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,350
a front view of a house with a garden

$11,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,708
$10,000 | 4756 Vista De Oro Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

$10,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,881