About Walter H. Leimert Co.

In 1984 the California Historical Society honored the Walter H. Leimert Company by presenting an award to Leimert family for its having been involved in California Real Estate for over 100 years.

The company’s history dates back to Louis Leimert in San Francisco, California. Louis Leimert had been trained as a confectioner in his native Baden, Germany. He spent a brief time in Philadelphia before moving to San Francisco in 1860 to continue his trade as a candy maker. In 1875 he moved to Oakland and built commercial and residential buildings. His son, Walter, born in 1877, was instrumental in the development of the East Bay region of San Francisco in the early part of the 20th century. Areas such as Piedmont, Berkeley and Lakeshore Highlands remain outstanding residential neighborhoods and demonstrate the careful handling of land division for quality living.

Walter Leimert migrated to Southern California in the 1920s and continued to develop planned communities. His early efforts were concentrated on parts of Glendale and East Los Angeles. Later, Leimert Park and Baldwin Hills became monuments to his talent. After World War II he was joined by his son, Walter “Tim” Leimert, Jr. The father and son team developed the impressive Beverlywood area, adjacent to Beverly Hills. This development, together with nearby Cheviot Hills, became highly sought after by young professional families. In later years, areas of the Hollywood Hills and Orange County also bore the stamp of the Leimert name.

Walter H. Leimert III is active in the Leimert Companies. He focuses his attention on management operations and the development of Cambria Pines Estates in Cambria, California. The Cambria project combines an artful design, environmentally sensitive landscape, magnificent views with carefully selected homesites.