Sherman Oaks
Close to the city, with the space of the Valley.
Sherman Oaks is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles in the southern San Fernando Valley, between Encino and Studio City. Ventura Boulevard is its main street, and the 405 and the 101 meet at its western edge.
Like Encino, the market divides at the Boulevard. The hills south of Ventura offer views and privacy, and the flats north of it offer tree-lined streets and a lower price per foot.
- City
- Los Angeles
- Key areas
- South of the Boulevard, Longridge Estates, the Mulholland corridor, the flats
- Landmarks
- Ventura Boulevard, the Sherman Oaks Galleria
- Architecture
- Mid-Century, Traditional, Spanish, new Modern
The Enclaves
South of Ventura Boulevard, the streets climb into the hills. Longridge Estates is known for its Mid-Century homes, and the streets near Mulholland Drive offer wide views of the Valley.
Closer to the Boulevard, the flats have tree-lined streets and easy access to shops and restaurants.
North of Ventura, the lots are flatter and the prices lower, which makes the area popular with first-time buyers in the Valley.
What Drives Value Here
South or north of the Boulevard is the first question, as in Encino.
In the hills, the view and the flat pad matter most. On the flats, the street, the lot size and the walk to Ventura Boulevard set the price.
Access to the Westside counts too. Beverly Glen, Coldwater Canyon and the 405 all lead over the hills, and buyers value a short drive.
Where Sherman Oaks Sits
Common Questions
What is south of the Boulevard in Sherman Oaks?
It is the area south of Ventura Boulevard, in the hills toward Mulholland Drive, with views, larger lots and the highest prices in Sherman Oaks.
How do you get to the Westside from Sherman Oaks?
Beverly Glen Boulevard, Coldwater Canyon and the 405 all cross the hills. Drive times change a lot with traffic.
How does Sherman Oaks compare with Encino?
Both divide at Ventura Boulevard. Sherman Oaks is closer to Studio City and Hollywood, and Encino lots are often larger.