Valley Village Real Estate
Careful zoning over the years thanks to the Valley Village Homeowners Association and Valley Village Neighborhood Council has resulted in nice separation between residential areas and business zones. Most single family homes are on tree lined streets with ample setbacks and well manicured yards.
Located to the west of North Hollywood, north of Studio City and south of Valley Glen, Valley Village separated from North Hollywood in 1995 in order to develop some self determination from a zoning and development perspective. The residents tend to be active in local government through the HOA and work diligently to retain the suburban feel of the neighborhood.
Single family homes in the neighborhood are typically one story and common architectural styles include California Ranch and Spanish Colonial Revival.
Residents tend to choose Valley Village for is close knit neighborhood feel and strong schools.
Valley Village - Great Schools
Valley Village is a place to choose to raise a family in the midst of the San Fernando Valley. There is a great sense of community and inclusion and a high level of resident involvement in local government and schools in the area. The quiet, tree lined neighborhoods generally have larger yards with plenty of run around space for kids.
But probably the best reason to bring your family to Valley Village is the availability of top flight schools. Enclosed within the Los Angeles Unified School District, the schools in the area area all rated well above average for academics, diversity and
Families with elementary aged children have two excellent options in Colfax Elementary School and Burbank Boulevard Elementary both of which are ranked well above average.
Walter Reed Middle School is located on the boundary of Valley Village and Studio City.
North Hollywood High School is ranked well above average, has a 91% graduation rate and school testing rates that are in the top 10% of high schools.
How Does Valley Village Compare to Alternatives?
Valley Village real estate is more costly than its immediate neighbors Valley Glen and North Hollywood to the north and east, but quite affordable compared to Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Toluca Lake and Los Feliz.
Valley Village has a median asking price of $1,100,000, an average cost per sq ft of $573 and an average size of 1,920 sq ft.
Valley Glen has a median asking price of $850,000, and average cost per sq ft of $499 and an average size of 1,703 sq ft.
North Hollywood has a median asking price of $950,000, an average cost per sq ft of $548 and an average size of 1,734.
Toluca Lake has a median asking price of $1,200,000, an average cost per sq ft of $626 and an average size of 1,917 sq ft.
Sherman Oaks has a median asking price of $1,600,000, an average cost per sq ft of $664 and an average size of 2,410 sq ft.
Los Feliz has a median asking price of $1,900,000, an average cost per sq ft of $820 and an average size of 2,317 sq ft.
Studio City has a median asking price of $2,500,000, an average cost per sq ft of $718 and an average size of 3,482 sq ft.
Favorite places to eat in Valley Village
Valley Village has relatively concentrated and walkable business districts along Chandler Boulevard, Magnolia Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The eateries are diverse, from old standbys to trendy new offerings. Here are a few of our favorites :
Harvest Moon Kitchen + marketplace, American breakfast & lunch & dinners to go.
Hugo's Restaurant, casual spot for Californian–New American vegetarian & vegan food.
Mirabelle Wine Bar fabulous patio, great wine selection.
La Taverna Cubana, down-to-earth Cuban restaurant featuring classic fare, mural-covered walls & a bar.
Sloanes Valley Village, the World Famous Sloane's Burger w/ Seasoned Fries.
Tel Aviv Kosher Grill, a fast paced, authentic, eatery with an extensive meat menu.
Noodle Monster, counter-service fast-food eatery turns out Asian-style noodles.
Chiang Mai Thai Kitchen, Relaxed eatery offering curries, fried rice & other Thai staples.
Valley Village Real Estate FAQs
How does Valley Village compare to surrounding neighborhoods?
Valley Village homes tend to be larger and slightly more expensive than homes in Valley Glen and North Hollywood. Valley Village homes tend to be smaller and considerably less expensive than homes in Toluca Lake, Studio City, Sherman Oaks and Los Feliz. Careful zoning and an active home owners association has resulting in a relatively contiguous residential area. Business districts in Valley Village are concentrated around Chandler Boulevard, Magnolia Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
How is the commute from Valley Village?
To Hollywood drive time average is 10 minutes. To downtown LA drive time average is 16 minutes. To LAX drive time average is 30 minutes. To Beverly Hills drive time average is 23 minutes. To Burbank drive time average is 12 minutes. To Santa Monica drive time average 23 minutes.
What is your favorite restaurant in Valley Village?
There are so many options along Chandler, Magnolia and Laurel Canyon, but here are a few of our favs : Harvest Moon Kitchen + marketplace, La Taverna Cubana, Sloanes Valley Village, Hugo's Restaurant, Tel Aviv Kosher Grill, Noodle Monster, Chiang Mai Thai Kitchen and Mirabelle Wine Bar.