Woodland Hills real estate sits at the upper-middle tier of the San Fernando Valley: more attainable than Calabasas or Hidden Hills next door, a step above Canoga Park and Reseda, and priced close to Encino and Tarzana along Ventura Boulevard. Expect a median sale price a little over $1.2 million, with entry-level condos in Warner Center in the $400,000s and view estates South of the Boulevard running $3 million to $6 million. It draws families chasing the El Camino Real and Taft charter boundaries, Warner Center professionals, and move-up buyers from Sherman Oaks and the Westside who want a real yard, a pool and a quieter street. What makes it distinct is the mix: a walkable high-rise core, a ranch-house grid in Walnut Acres, and oak-covered hillsides that feel like the Santa Monica Mountains. James Malcom has sold homes across all of it from the Woodland Hills office on Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
Woodland Hills Real Estate Market Overview
The Woodland Hills real estate market has cooled from the 2021 and 2022 frenzy into something closer to balanced. Per Redfin, June 2026, the median sale price was $1,224,574, down about 2 percent year over year, at roughly $569 per square foot and a median 47 days on market. Zillow’s home value index stood at $1,200,528 as of July 2026, down about 1 percent, with a median list price of $1,393,333 and homes going pending in around 27 days. Movoto’s July 2026 data showed a median sold price of $1,345,000 at about $617 per square foot, 49 days on market and roughly 399 active listings. The spread reflects boundary differences and whether condos are counted.
Inventory is higher than two years ago and volume is up: Redfin counted 230 closed sales in June 2026, a 32 percent increase. Redfin rates the area “somewhat competitive,” and Zillow’s sale-to-list ratio sits just under 100 percent, so well-priced homes still draw multiple offers while overpriced ones sit and take cuts.
The property mix is roughly two-thirds single-family homes and one-third condos and townhomes, most of the attached product in Warner Center. Price bands:
- Entry: $400,000 to $700,000 buys a one- or two-bedroom condo in Warner Center or a townhome along Ventura Boulevard.
- Mid: $1 million to $1.6 million covers most three- and four-bedroom homes north of the Boulevard, including Walnut Acres and Carlton Terrace.
- Top: $1.8 million to $6 million and up covers the South of the Boulevard hillside, the Country Club area and the Mulholland corridor.
Market data last reviewed August 2026.
Homes for Sale in Woodland Hills
Homes in Woodland Hills CA span nearly a century. The Girard Tract, laid out by Victor Girard in the 1920s, still has Spanish and storybook cottages on curving streets around Serrania Avenue and Dumetz Road. The 1950s and 1960s brought the ranch-house boom: single-story homes on 7,000 to 12,000 square foot lots through Walnut Acres and the flats between Ventura and Victory, many with pools and original hardwood under the carpet. South of the Boulevard, lots climb to a quarter acre or more, with everything from mid-century post-and-beam to 1980s contemporary to new construction where an original ranch was scraped.
Builders buy older homes on Dumetz, Avenue San Luis and the streets off Mulholland, then deliver 4,000 to 6,000 square foot modern farmhouses that sell for $3 million to $5 million. Condos are concentrated in Warner Center, led by the 1,279-unit Met Warner Center on Canoga Avenue, FHA approved since late 2025. HOAs are rare outside the condo complexes, though a few small gated enclaves exist near the country club. View lots facing north over the Valley carry a premium on streets like Alhama Drive, Escobedo Drive and Calvin Avenue.
Woodland Hills Neighborhoods and Enclaves
South of the Boulevard
Everything south of Ventura Boulevard into the foothills. Winding streets, mature oaks, privacy and views. Most homes trade between $1.8 million and $4 million, with new builds pushing past $5 million. Buyers from Encino and Sherman Oaks land here for more house per dollar without giving up hillside character.
Walnut Acres
The flat, tree-lined grid roughly between Ventura Boulevard, Victory Boulevard, Winnetka and Shoup. Mostly 1950s ranch homes on generous lots, many expanded and remodeled. Prices run $1.1 million to $1.8 million. It is the most family-oriented pocket north of the Boulevard, with Woodland Hills Elementary at its heart.
Warner Center
The high-rise core around Owensmouth, Canoga and Erwin. Condos and townhomes from the low $400,000s to about $800,000, plus new apartment towers under the Warner Center 2035 plan. Buyers here want walkability to the Village at Westfield Topanga, Warner Center Park and the G Line busway.
Girard Tract
The historic 1920s subdivision around Serrania Avenue, Dumetz Road and the old Girard business district. Small-lot Spanish cottages sit next to full rebuilds, so pricing swings from $1 million for an original to $2.5 million or more for new construction. Serrania Park and eucalyptus-lined streets give it an old California feel.
Carlton Terrace
A quiet pocket of 1950s and 1960s ranch homes north of Ventura Boulevard near Shoup Avenue and Burbank Boulevard. Lots run a bit larger than the Valley norm and streets are wide and calm. Expect $1.1 million to $1.6 million for updated three- and four-bedroom homes, one of the better value plays for a first house.
Vista de Oro
A hillside enclave off Mulholland Drive and Vista de Oro Avenue on the south edge of town, with larger view lots and a mix of 1960s ranch, 1970s contemporary and recent custom builds. Prices start around $1.6 million and reach $3.5 million and up. It attracts buyers who want Calabasas-style seclusion with LAUSD charter access.
Woodland Hills Country Club and the Mulholland Corridor
Homes ringing the Woodland Hills Country Club golf course and the streets climbing to Mulholland Drive form the top of the market. Gated driveways, guest houses, canyon views, and lots that occasionally exceed an acre. Most sales land between $2.5 million and $6 million, with trophy properties above that.
Schools in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District, and schools are a major reason families choose it. Elementary options include Woodland Hills Elementary Charter, Serrania Avenue Charter, Lockhurst Drive Charter and Calabash Charter Academy, all well regarded on GreatSchools and in the neighborhood. Middle school is Hale Charter Academy, one of the most sought-after in the Valley. High school boundaries split between El Camino Real Charter High School on Valley Circle and Taft Charter High School on Ventura Boulevard, both among the strongest public high schools in LAUSD. Boundaries change block to block, so verify a specific address before you write an offer.
Private options nearby include Louisville High School, Chaminade College Preparatory, Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth and Viewpoint School in Calabasas. Pierce College on Victory Boulevard anchors the community college side, and Cal State Northridge is about 15 minutes north.
Lifestyle: Parks, Dining and Things to Do
Living in Woodland Hills means open space is always close. Warner Center Park, better known as Warner Ranch Park, hosts free Concerts in the Park every summer. Serrania Park and Woodland Hills Recreation Center serve the south side, while the Top of Topanga Overlook and Summit Valley Edmund D. Edelman Park connect into the Santa Monica Mountains. Woodland Hills Country Club is the private golf option, and Pierce College’s farm hosts the Halloween Harvest Festival each fall.
Shopping and dining center on the Village at Westfield Topanga and the adjacent mall, with Din Tai Fung anchoring the Village and Ventura Boulevard providing the local restaurant strip: Monty’s Steakhouse, Maria’s Italian Kitchen, taquerias, sushi bars and long-running neighborhood spots near Canoga Avenue. The Woodland Hills farmers market runs weekly, and the Fourth of July fireworks at Warner Center draw the whole West Valley.
Commute and Location
Woodland Hills sits at the western end of the 101 Ventura Freeway, with on-ramps at Topanga Canyon, De Soto, Winnetka and Canoga. Downtown LA is roughly 45 to 70 minutes depending on the hour. Santa Monica runs 35 to 60 minutes via the 405 or over Topanga Canyon to PCH. Burbank’s studios are 30 to 45 minutes east. LAX takes 40 to 75 minutes. The big advantage is Warner Center itself: thousands of jobs at Kaiser Permanente and the Oxnard Street towers are a five-minute drive for most residents. Metro’s G Line busway links Warner Center to North Hollywood and the B Line subway.
Who Buys in Woodland Hills and Why
Young families come for the charter schools and yards. Warner Center professionals buy condos to walk to work. Move-up buyers from Sherman Oaks and the Westside trade a small lot for a pool and a view. Investors buy Warner Center units because rents stay strong. That range of demand keeps Woodland Hills real estate liquid at every price point.
Compared with Calabasas, Woodland Hills offers similar hillside homes at 20 to 40 percent less, without the Las Virgenes schools or the gated lifestyle. Against Encino, prices are lower and lots larger, but the Westside drive is 15 minutes longer. Tarzana shares the Boulevard and similar pricing with a smaller commercial core. Weighing them? Read Calabasas vs. Woodland Hills and Encino vs. Woodland Hills.
Selling a Home in Woodland Hills
What sells fastest is a remodeled home between $1.1 million and $1.7 million in Walnut Acres or Carlton Terrace, and a turnkey view home South of the Boulevard under $2.5 million. Buyers are paying for finished product; a dated house with deferred maintenance gets discounted hard. With 47 to 49 days as the median, pricing right on day one matters more than it did three years ago. Spring through early summer is strongest, with a second wave in September.
Prep that pays off locally: fresh exterior paint, a resurfaced pool, landscape trimming to open the view, and permitted work with a clean LADBS record. James Malcom markets every listing with professional photography, video and drone footage, staging guidance tuned to your street’s buyer, and pricing built to draw multiple offers rather than chase the market down. Read how to prepare your Woodland Hills home for a quick sale, then request a free home valuation to see where your home lands today.
Why Work With James Malcom in Woodland Hills
James Malcom is a Woodland Hills realtor who works the West Valley every day, not an agent who drives in from over the hill. His office is at 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd, a few blocks from Warner Center, and he knows which streets carry the El Camino Real boundary, which hillside pockets have slope issues, and which condo buildings have healthy HOA reserves. As a Woodland Hills real estate agent, he represents buyers and sellers across the San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley, Hollywood and the Westside, so he can price your home against the true competition. Visit the Woodland Hills office page, read client testimonials, or contact James to get started.
Woodland Hills Real Estate FAQ
Is Woodland Hills a good place to live?
Yes. It pairs strong LAUSD charter schools, a walkable Warner Center core and hillside neighborhoods with real privacy. You get Valley pricing with Santa Monica Mountains access and a major job center in town. The trade-offs are summer heat that routinely tops 100 degrees and a 101 commute that gets heavy toward the city.
How much does a house cost in Woodland Hills?
The median sale price was about $1.22 million per Redfin in June 2026, and Zillow’s typical home value was roughly $1.2 million as of July 2026. Condos start in the $400,000s in Warner Center, most single-family homes trade between $1 million and $1.8 million, and South of the Boulevard view homes run $2 million to $6 million.
Is Woodland Hills expensive?
Relative to the rest of the country, yes. Relative to the neighbors, it is a value. Calabasas, Encino and Sherman Oaks carry higher medians, and Hidden Hills is in a different league. Within Woodland Hills you can spend $450,000 on a condo or $5 million on an estate, so it depends on the pocket you choose.
What are property taxes like in Woodland Hills?
Under Prop 13 the base rate is 1 percent of the purchase price, and Los Angeles County adds voter-approved bonds and local assessments that bring the effective rate to roughly 1.2 to 1.25 percent. Woodland Hills is an older community without Mello-Roos districts, unlike newer developments in Porter Ranch or parts of Calabasas. Your tax basis resets at the sale price.
What are the best neighborhoods in Woodland Hills?
South of the Boulevard for views and privacy, Walnut Acres and Carlton Terrace for family-friendly flat streets and larger lots, the Girard Tract for historic character, Vista de Oro and the Country Club area for luxury, and Warner Center for condo living within walking distance of work and the Village at Westfield Topanga.
Is Woodland Hills a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?
Balanced, leaning slightly toward buyers as of August 2026. Redfin shows prices down about 2 percent year over year, inventory is up, and median days on market sit near 47. Well-priced, updated homes still see multiple offers, but overpriced or dated listings sit and take reductions. Sellers need sharp pricing; buyers finally have leverage on inspections.
How do I find a realtor in Woodland Hills?
Look for an agent with recent closed sales in the pocket you are targeting, since values swing block to block here. Ask to see their sold listings. James Malcom’s Woodland Hills office is at 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd, and you can reach him at (310) 595-0915 or through the contact page.
Thinking about buying or selling in Woodland Hills? Call James Malcom at (310) 595-0915 or request a free home valuation.
More Woodland Hills seller questions
What do I need to do before selling a home in Woodland Hills?
Woodland Hills is inside the City of Los Angeles, so order the LADBS 9A Report of Residential Property Records, bring smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, seismic gas shut-off and water conservation fixtures into compliance, and complete the state transfer disclosures. Make sure permitted work shows a clean LADBS record, resurface the pool, refresh exterior paint and trim landscaping to open the view. Warner Center condo sellers should pull HOA reserves early. James Malcom runs this list from the Woodland Hills office at 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd, (310) 595-0915.
Does Measure ULA apply to home sales in Woodland Hills?
Yes. Woodland Hills is inside the City of Los Angeles, so Measure ULA applies to sales at or above the annually adjusted thresholds and is charged on the entire price, on top of the regular city and county transfer taxes. Most Walnut Acres, Carlton Terrace and Warner Center sales fall below the first threshold, but South of the Boulevard view homes, Vista de Oro, the Country Club area and new modern farmhouse builds regularly clear it. Calabasas and Hidden Hills next door are separate cities where ULA does not apply, which matters when you compare net proceeds.
How long does it take to sell a house in Woodland Hills?
A remodeled home in Walnut Acres or Carlton Terrace or a turnkey view home South of the Boulevard under the top band typically draws multiple offers in the first two weekends when priced to recent closings, then closes after a 30 to 45 day escrow. The neighborhood median has been running 47 to 49 days, and a dated house with deferred maintenance gets discounted hard and sits. Pricing right on day one matters more than it did three years ago.
What is the best month to list a house in Woodland Hills?
Spring through early summer, roughly March through June, is strongest, when families chasing the El Camino Real and Taft charter boundaries and the Hale Charter Academy zone want to close before August. September brings a second wave. Summer heat that routinely tops 100 degrees makes July and August poor months to show hillside homes without good shade and a clean pool.
Should I renovate before selling in Woodland Hills?
Buyers here pay for finished product, so update what is visibly dated and fix what inspectors flag. A remodeled kitchen and bath, resurfaced pool, fresh paint and opened-up views return well in Walnut Acres and South of the Boulevard, while a 1950s original on a large lot off Dumetz or Avenue San Luis usually sells to a builder for a modern farmhouse rebuild, where finishes do not matter. James will tell you which buyer your street attracts.
Can I sell a house with tenants in Woodland Hills?
Yes. Single-family homes and condos generally fall under California statewide just-cause rules, while older apartment buildings along Ventura Boulevard and in Warner Center may be covered by the LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance with relocation requirements. Warner Center condos with tenants sell readily to investors because rents stay strong; occupied houses lose the families who set prices north and south of the Boulevard. A negotiated move-out before listing usually nets more for a house.
What disclosures are required when selling in Woodland Hills?
California requires the Transfer Disclosure Statement, Seller Property Questionnaire, Natural Hazard Disclosure report and lead paint disclosure for pre-1978 homes, plus the City of Los Angeles 9A report and retrofit compliance. Hillside sellers South of the Boulevard and along the Mulholland corridor should disclose fire zone status, slope issues and drainage history. Warner Center condo sellers deliver HOA documents, including reserves and any special assessments, and Girard Tract sellers should disclose any unpermitted additions to the 1920s cottages.
Does fire zone status affect selling a home in Woodland Hills?
Yes south of Ventura Boulevard. The South of the Boulevard hillside, Vista de Oro, the Country Club area, the Mulholland corridor and the streets near the Top of Topanga sit in or near Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which affects insurance cost and availability. Sellers there should have brush clearance records and an insurance quote path ready. Walnut Acres, Carlton Terrace and Warner Center are generally outside the zone.
What schools serve Woodland Hills homes?
Woodland Hills is served by LAUSD, with Woodland Hills Elementary Charter, Serrania Avenue Charter, Lockhurst Drive Charter and Calabash Charter Academy, Hale Charter Academy for middle school, and high school boundaries split between El Camino Real Charter High on Valley Circle and Taft Charter High on Ventura Boulevard. Louisville, Chaminade, Sierra Canyon and Viewpoint are the private options, and Pierce College is on Victory Boulevard. Boundaries change block to block, so verify a specific address before writing an offer.
How long is the commute from Woodland Hills to Downtown or the Westside?
Downtown Los Angeles is roughly 45 to 70 minutes depending on the hour, Santa Monica 35 to 60 minutes via the 405 or over Topanga Canyon to PCH, the Burbank studios 30 to 45 minutes east and LAX 40 to 75 minutes. The real advantage is Warner Center itself, where Kaiser Permanente and the Oxnard Street towers are a five-minute drive for most residents. The Metro G Line busway links Warner Center to North Hollywood and the B Line subway.
Woodland Hills vs Calabasas: which is better for buying or selling?
Woodland Hills offers similar hillside homes at 20 to 40 percent less, without the Las Virgenes schools or the gated lifestyle, plus Warner Center, Ventura Boulevard and the LAUSD charter high schools. Calabasas adds the gates, The Commons and a separate city with no Measure ULA, while Woodland Hills is City of Los Angeles. Sellers in Woodland Hills reach a wider pool at more price points; sellers in Calabasas reach buyers paying for schools and prestige.
Who is the best listing agent in Woodland Hills?
James Malcom of The Malcom Group lists homes across Woodland Hills from the office at 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd, a few blocks from Warner Center, and works the West Valley every day rather than driving in from over the hill. Judge any agent on recent closed sales in your specific pocket, since values swing block to block, knowledge of which streets carry the El Camino Real boundary, which hillside pockets have slope issues and which condo buildings have healthy reserves, and marketing with video and drone footage. Call (310) 595-0915.