North Hollywood Real Estate
Believe it or not, North Hollywood has not always been such a vibrant urban area full of culture, arts, fabulous ethnic dining and live performances. It actually began as a large farming concern, the Lankershim Ranch Land and Water Company, raising wheat, peaches and walnuts, among other dry weather crops.
Today, North Hollywood is an eclectic mix of smaller, traditional southern California houses built in the middle of the twentieth century and the high rise condominiums in the bustling, vibrant and super hip North Hollywood Arts District, home of art studios, live theatre, television and film production and support facilities, dance studies and music recording studios.
The close proximity of North Hollywood residential neighborhoods to this central hub of arts and entertainment makes it a prime location for young professionals just getting started in the industry and looking to focus their time and energy on their craft.
North Hollywood is an Up and Coming Location
North Hollywood’s residential neighborhood has it all if you are a young professional. It is serviced by the Metro B Line ( Red ) for an easy commute to Downtown LA and has numerous opportunities for other non automobile commutes, including the Chandler Bikeway, which stretches from NOHO to Burbank in the east and to Lake Balboa in the west.
If you are working in the performing arts, television or film production, the neighborhood is on the doorstep of the North Hollywood Arts District which is home to live performance venues, dance studios, sound stages and acting schools. Most of these facilities are a walk, bike ride or short bus ride away.
All of this makes North Hollywood an attractive location for young professionals and artists of many flavors. The median age of residents is substantially younger than surrounding neighborhoods and the the population is ethnically diverse.
The median price of homes in the area is $566,000, which is significantly less than the $1M price tags in adjoining areas.
Getting Out in North Hollywood
North Hollywood is known as a walking neighborhood with easy walking access from residential streets to coffeehouses, restaurant districts, and vintage shops.
A few of our favorite local eateries include Sri Siam Cafe, Chiba Sushi and Mi Rachito Veracruz.
If you are thinking casual hangout spots you might try Cahuenga General Store, Coffee for Breakfast or HealthyCA.
North Hollywood had a quite a growth spurt in the middle of the twentieth century so it is a mecca for vintage furniture and clothing shopping for the entire city of Los Angeles. Seekers of mid century modern furniture need look no further than the aptly named Mid Century Shop or Eclectica to find that perfect coffee table or sofa.
North Hollywood is all about the Arts
The North Hollywood Arts District is the center of live and visual arts in the city of Los Angeles. If you are an aspiring actor, dancer, live performer, musician you already know this. If you are seeking a career in television or film production and are just getting started, you should get to know this area as well.
In addition to being home to major production facilities like Endemol Shine North America, the producers of television staples like Biggest Loser, Extreme Makeover, Masterchef and LegoMasters, there are historic live performance venues like the 1926 El Portal Theatre.
The Arts District is also home to the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Television Hall of Fame Garden.
If you have your sights set on the big studios, North Hollywood is a straight shot down Lankershim Boulevard to Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Brothers Studios.
North Hollywood Real Estate FAQs
Why live in North Hollywood?
North Hollywood is in the center of it all and has easy access to other parts of Los Angeles regardless of your chosen mode of transportation. NOHO is one of the few neighborhoods that is well served by the subway system. The Metro B Line ( Red ) runs between Downtown LA and North Hollywood. If cycling is your thing, you can jump on the Chandler Bikeway between NOHO and Burbank. Of course, this is LA, so you have easy access to the 101 or the 170 freeways to get you where you need to go.
What is the North Hollywood Arts District?
The North Hollywood Arts District is a 1 square mile area in North Hollywood that is the home of live performance venues for music and theatre as well as schools for acting, dance and the visual arts. The North Hollywood neighborhood is the close by and is the most convenient place to live if you are looking to build a name for yourself in the performing arts, television or other aspects of the “industry”.
Is it expensive to live in North Hollywood?
The median home value in NOHO is $566,000 and is somewhat less expensive than the surrounding areas which all have median home values in excess of $1M.
What are the houses for sale like in North Hollywood?
Most of the houses in the residential portions of NOHO were build between 1950 and 1975. About a quarter were built before 1950 and the remainder are newer construction. The average home size in NOHO is 1900 square feet. Many of the houses, especially those built in the middle of the 20th century are traditional southern California style and offer great opportunities for appreciation with a little work.
What will my neighbors be like in North Hollywood?
North Hollywood is an ethnically diverse neighborhood with over half of its residents born outside of the United States. Because of its laid back, hip, trendy vibe. the average age of residents is younger than the surrounding areas. It is an up and coming location for young professionals that want to live in a central location in the city and have access to culture, arts, entertainment and eclectic eating and shopping experiences.