San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Guide

Sherman Oaks Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Sherman Oaks is home base for Abode Realty Group: our office is on Ventura Boulevard. It's one of the Valley's most sought-after neighborhoods, with tree-lined flats north of Ventura, hillside homes in the Santa Monica Mountains to the south, and quick access to the 101 and 405. Houses here sell in a median of about 22 days at 97% of their original list price.

At a glance

Sherman Oaks by the Numbers

$2.07MAverage house price
$683KAverage condo price
22 daysMedian days on market
4.1 moSupply of houses
ZIP codes91403 and 91423, plus parts of 91401 and 91413
LocationBetween Encino and Studio City, from the Santa Monica Mountains north across Ventura Blvd and the LA River toward Van Nuys
SizeAbout 9 square miles, home to about 67,000 people
HistoryFounded in 1927 and named for Gen. Moses Sherman, who developed the area
Market snapshot

Sherman Oaks Housing Market

Sherman Oaks house prices are roughly flat from last year while supply has tightened to about four months, a fairly balanced market. Condos favor buyers, with six months of supply and prices down about 6%.

MeasureHousesCondos & townhomes
Average sale price$2.07M (−1.3% vs last year)$683K (−5.7%)
Price per square foot$818 (−1.1%)$498 (−6.7%)
Sale price as % of original list97.4%96.8%
Median days on market2227
Months of supply4.16.0
Homes for sale14784
Sales this year324 (−5%)126 (−12%)

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

Homes for Sale in Sherman Oaks

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Active & Coming Soon Homes in Sherman Oaks

Single-family homes for sale in Sherman Oaks, updated live from the MLS.

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Living here

Living in Sherman Oaks

Shopping, Dining & Parks

  • Ventura Boulevard: the Valley's main street for restaurants, cafes and shops.
  • Sherman Oaks Galleria and Westfield Fashion Square: two of the Valley's best-known shopping centers.
  • Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park: sports fields, a pool and a recreation center.
  • Sherman Oaks Castle Park for families, plus hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains and the LA River path at Ernie's Walk.

Getting Around

  • The 101 and 405 freeways meet in Sherman Oaks.
  • The Sepulveda Pass and the canyon roads connect to the Westside and Beverly Hills.
  • Studio City, Encino and Valley Glen are all minutes away.

Community

The Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council represents the neighborhood.

Schools

Sherman Oaks Schools

Sherman Oaks is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District, plus well-known 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.

LevelSchools
Elementary (LAUSD)Kester Avenue, Chandler, Sherman Oaks, Dixie Canyon, Riverside Drive
Middle (LAUSD)Louis Armstrong Middle School, Van Nuys Middle School
High (LAUSD)Zoned to Van Nuys High School or Grant High School, depending on address
PrivateNotre Dame High School, The Buckley School
FAQ

Sherman Oaks Real Estate FAQs

Is Sherman Oaks a good place to live?

Sherman Oaks offers tree-lined streets, Ventura Boulevard's restaurants and shops, parks and hillside trails, and a central location where the 101 and 405 freeways meet. It's one of the San Fernando Valley's most in-demand neighborhoods.

How much does a house cost in Sherman Oaks?

The average single-family home in Sherman Oaks sold for about $2.07 million over the past 12 months, about $818 per square foot. Condos and townhomes averaged about $683,000.

Is Sherman Oaks a buyer's or seller's market?

For houses it's fairly balanced, with about 4.1 months of supply and homes selling at about 97% of their original list price. Condos favor buyers, with about 6 months of supply and prices down about 6% from last year.

What ZIP codes are in Sherman Oaks?

Sherman Oaks is mainly 91403 and 91423, with parts of 91401 and 91413.

What schools serve Sherman Oaks?

LAUSD elementary schools include Kester Avenue, Chandler, Sherman Oaks, Dixie Canyon and Riverside Drive. Middle schools include Louis Armstrong and Van Nuys Middle School, and high school students are zoned to Van Nuys High or Grant High. Private schools include Notre Dame High School and The Buckley School.

Is Abode Realty Group based in Sherman Oaks?

Yes. Abode Realty Group's office is at 13400 Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks, and Realtors Andrew Zeiser and Parvaneh Eskandanian help buyers and sellers across Sherman Oaks and the San Fernando Valley.

Sherman Oaks Galleria shopping center in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
The Sherman Oaks Galleria at Ventura and Sepulveda boulevards. Photo: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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