Encino Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Encino is the San Fernando Valley's address for space and privacy: large lots and estates south of Ventura Boulevard, gated hillside streets, and family neighborhoods north toward the Sepulveda Basin. It's right next door to our Sherman Oaks office. Houses here sell in a median of about 18 days, and the average house sold for $2.76 million over the past year.
Encino by the Numbers
| ZIP codes | 91316 and 91436 |
|---|---|
| Location | Between Tarzana and Sherman Oaks, from the Santa Monica Mountains north across Ventura Blvd to the Sepulveda Basin and Lake Balboa |
| Name | From the Spanish word for oak; the Los Encinos State Historic Park preserves the original rancho and its natural spring |
Encino Housing Market
Encino house prices are up about 6% from last year, and houses still sell quickly, in a median of 18 days. But supply has grown to more than six months, so buyers have more choice and room to negotiate. Condo prices are down about 15%, a strong buyer's market.
| Measure | Houses | Condos & townhomes |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | $2.76M (+6.2% vs last year) | $531K (−15.1%) |
| Price per square foot | $763 (−3.8%) | $391 (−10.1%) |
| Sale price as % of original list | 95.5% | 94.8% |
| Median days on market | 18 | 41 |
| Months of supply | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Homes for sale | 160 | 66 |
| Sales this year | 238 (−5%) | 106 (−5%) |
Source: CRMLS InfoSparks, data through September 2026, compared with September 2025. Prices, price per square foot and % of original list are rolling 12 months; days on market is rolling 6 months; supply and homes for sale are monthly; sales are year to date. Updated monthly.
Homes for Sale in Encino
Search every home for sale in Encino and the surrounding Valley neighborhoods, and save searches to get new listings the day they hit the market.
Active & Coming Soon Homes in Encino
Homes for sale in Encino, updated live from the MLS.
Living in Encino
Parks & Landmarks
- Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area: Lake Balboa, Balboa Park, golf courses, bike paths and the Japanese Garden.
- Los Encinos State Historic Park: historic rancho buildings, a spring-fed pond and picnic lawns on Ventura Blvd.
- Encino Park and hillside trails in the Santa Monica Mountains.
- Ventura Boulevard: restaurants, cafes and shops, including the Encino Commons area.
Getting Around
- The 101 and 405 freeways meet at Encino's eastern edge.
- The Sepulveda Pass connects to the Westside, Brentwood and Bel Air.
- Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and Van Nuys are minutes away.
Community
The Encino Neighborhood Council represents the neighborhood.
Encino Schools
Encino is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District, including several charter schools, plus private schools. School boundaries vary by street, so check any address with the LAUSD Resident School Identifier. For school ratings and parent reviews, see GreatSchools.
| Level | Schools |
|---|---|
| Elementary (LAUSD) | Lanai Road, Emelita Street, Encino Charter Elementary, Academy for Enriched Sciences |
| K–8 (LAUSD charter) | Hesby Oaks Leadership Academy |
| Middle and high | Zoned schools vary by address; check the LAUSD Resident School Identifier |
| Private | Crespi Carmelite High School |
Encino Real Estate FAQs
Is Encino a good place to live?
Encino offers large lots, quiet residential streets, the Sepulveda Basin's parks and Lake Balboa, Ventura Boulevard dining and quick access to the 101 and 405 freeways and the Westside.
How much does a house cost in Encino?
The average single-family home in Encino sold for about $2.76 million over the past 12 months, about $763 per square foot. Condos and townhomes averaged about $531,000.
Is Encino a buyer's or seller's market?
Houses still sell quickly, in a median of about 18 days, but supply has grown to about 6.3 months and homes are selling at about 95.5% of their original list price, so buyers have more room to negotiate. Condo prices are down about 15% from last year.
What ZIP codes are in Encino?
Encino is ZIP codes 91316 and 91436.
What schools serve Encino?
LAUSD elementary schools include Lanai Road, Emelita Street, Encino Charter Elementary and Academy for Enriched Sciences, and Hesby Oaks Leadership Academy serves kindergarten through 8th grade. Crespi Carmelite High School is a private high school in Encino.
Does Abode Realty Group work in Encino?
Yes. Abode Realty Group is based on Ventura Blvd in neighboring Sherman Oaks, and Realtors Andrew Zeiser and Parvaneh Eskandanian help buyers and sellers across Encino and the San Fernando Valley.
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