Encino Real Estate
Encino is an upscale leafy suburb of Los Angeles with wide tree lined streets in the core of the enclave and expansive estates with million dollar views in the hills. North of Burbank Avenue it takes on a quiet, almost rural feeling while the bustling Ventura Boulevard corridor has a bit of an urban edge.
Encino is often ranked as one of LA’s best suburbs for its attractive combination of residential tranquility and urban amenities including excellent walkable retail areas and world class sushi spots. It is often compared to West LA living without the hassles.
Although there are plenty of condominium and apartment options, Encino really is the place to have a house with yard, or if you look to the hillsides, acreage.
The area is very family oriented with ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including the baseball diamonds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, golf courses and open areas of the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area.
Count on us to find the perfect home, in the perfect neighborhood, for you in Encino.
Encino - Upscale Neighborhoods
Encino offers easy access to the glittering nightlife and bustling economy of nearby areas while maintaining a peaceful, steady affluence and small town vibe. In the heart of the enclave you will find upscale neighborhoods and in the hillsides there are expansive and impressive estates.
To get you started, here is a quick snapshot of the area based upon some simple real estate metrics :
Encino Village comprises 438 properties with an average size of 1,644 sq ft and a median value of $1,199,000.
Encino Woods comprises 158 properties with an average size of 2,625 sq ft and an median value of $1,999,999.
Clarke Gabel Estates comprises 926 properties with a average size of 3,493 sq ft and an median value of $3,195,000.
Encino South of Ventura comprises 5,469 properties with an average size of 3,380 sq feet and a median value of $3,199,000.
Lake Encino comprises 882 properties with an average size of 3,790 sq ft and a median value of $3,327,000.
Rancho Estates comprises 447 properties with an average size of 4,085 square feet and a median value of $3,455,000.
Amstoy Estates comprises 657 properties with an average size of 4,006 sq ft and a median value of $3,999,000.
Royal Oaks Colony comprises 51 properties with an average size of 6,854 sq ft and a median value of $8,899,999.
Royal Oaks comprises 600 properties with an average size of 3,938 sq ft and an median value of $10,200,000.
Encino Amenities
It goes without saying that the restaurants and shops along Ventura Boulevard are fabulous, especially within Encino Commons.
Maybe not so well know are all of the other things to do that are very close to the Encino residential neighborhoods, including :
Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area has baseball diamonds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, golf courses and open areas and is the central location for youth and adult sports leagues.
Encino Farmers Market is open 8AM to 1PM every Sunday at the Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex between Balboa and White Oak.
Suiho En Japanese Garden adjacent to the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area is ranked as the #10 out of 300 public Japanese Gardens and is open Monday through Thursday.
Los Encinos State Historic Park just northeast of the intersection of Balboa and Ventura Boulevards includes the original eight-room de la Ossa Adobe, the two-story limestone Garnier building, a blacksmith shop, a natural spring, and a pond.
Encino Velodrome providing instructional, training and racing opportunities for track cyclists of all ages for over 40 years. And if you are not into bicycle racing there are RC car racing days!
Family Friendly Encino
What would you want in a home if you were going to raise a family in a big city like Los Angeles? A yard? Check! Wide, bicycle friendly tree lined streets? Check! Excellent public schools? Check! By the way, if a private school is more your speed, there are great options in Encino as well. For instance, have a look at the world class Los Encinos School.
How about youth sports leagues? Check! Outdoor run around space? Check! A safe community with low crime rates? Check! Lots of other kids? Check! A culturally diverse and inclusive community? Check! Great commute times so Mom and Dad can spend more time at home? Check!
Are you getting the idea that Encino might be the place for you!?
Encino Real Estate FAQs
What kind of housing options are available in Encino?
Condominiums and apartment complexes are available in the more urban Ventura Boulevard that runs through the center of Encino. North of Ventura are upscale single family home neighborhoods that are quiet with an almost rural feel. In the hills to the south of Ventura Boulevard are expansive and impressive estates.
What are the price ranges for homes in Encino?
North of Ventura single family homes and condominiums have a median asking price of about $1M to $2M. South of Ventura, single family homes have a median asking price of about $3M. In the hills, estate homes with large lots have a median asking price of $6M to $10M, depending on the neighborhood.
What kind of youth sports are offered in Encino?
The Balboa Sports Complex is home to sports clinic and leagues including Co-Rec. Basketball (3-15 year olds), Girls' Basketball (7-15 year olds), Youth Co-Rec Flag Football (3-15 year olds), Youth Co-Rec Soccer (3-6 year olds, Men's Basketball, Co-Rec Volleyball, T-ball clinic, C-Pitch Baseball clinic, Soccer clinic, Track-n-Field clinic, Basketball clinic, Flag Football clinic, youth athletic classes in Badminton, Baseball, Basketball (Co-ed), Football (Co-ed), Gymnastics, Jujitsu, Softball (Co-ed), Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi Ch'uan, T-ball, Volleyball (Girls) and cultural classes in Youth Jujitsu, Piano, Guitar, Ballet, and Gymnastics.