Studio City Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Studio City sits at the southeast corner of the San Fernando Valley, just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. It's known for its walkable stretch of Ventura Boulevard, hillside canyon homes, great schools and the studio lot that gave the neighborhood its name. Houses here sell in a median of about 24 days at 96% of their original list price.
Studio City by the Numbers
| ZIP code | 91604 |
|---|---|
| Location | Southeast San Fernando Valley, between Sherman Oaks and the Cahuenga Pass, with Universal City and North Hollywood to the east and north |
| Size | About 6.3 square miles |
| History | Originally called Laurelwood; renamed for the studio lot Mack Sennett began building in 1927, now Radford Studio Center |
Studio City Housing Market
Studio City house prices are up about 3% from last year, and supply has tightened from almost six months to about four and a half. Condos favor buyers, with about six months of supply and prices down about 4%.
| Measure | Houses | Condos & townhomes |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | $2.57M (+3.3% vs last year) | $831K (−4.0%) |
| Price per square foot | $905 (−0.8%) | $590 (−3.3%) |
| Sale price as % of original list | 96.0% | 97.0% |
| Median days on market | 24 | 26 |
| Months of supply | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Homes for sale | 90 | 46 |
| Sales this year | 190 (−1%) | 71 (−28%) |
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 Studio City
Search every home for sale in Studio City and the surrounding Valley neighborhoods, and save searches to get new listings the day they hit the market.
Active & Coming Soon Homes in Studio City
Single-family homes for sale in Studio City, updated live from the MLS.
Living in Studio City
Parks, Trails & Landmarks
- Fryman Canyon, Wilacre Park and Coldwater Canyon Park: hiking trails in the Santa Monica Mountains.
- Studio City Recreation Center (Beeman Park), Moorpark Park and Woodbridge Park for sports and play.
- North Valleyheart Riverwalk: a path along the Los Angeles River.
- Radford Studio Center: the historic studio lot behind the neighborhood's name.
Getting Around
- Universal City/Studio City Metro B Line station for trips to Hollywood and downtown.
- The 101 and 134 freeways, plus Laurel and Coldwater canyons to the Westside.
- Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood and Universal City are minutes away.
Community
The Studio City Neighborhood Council represents the neighborhood.
Studio City Schools
Studio City is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District and several of LA's best-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.
| Level | Schools |
|---|---|
| Elementary (LAUSD) | Carpenter Community Charter, Rio Vista Elementary |
| Middle (LAUSD) | Walter Reed Middle School |
| Private | Harvard-Westlake, Campbell Hall, Oakwood, St. Charles Borromeo, Bridges Academy |
Studio City Real Estate FAQs
Is Studio City a good place to live?
Studio City combines a walkable stretch of Ventura Boulevard, hillside canyon homes and trails like Fryman Canyon and Wilacre Park, and a quick commute over the Cahuenga Pass to Hollywood and the studios.
How much does a house cost in Studio City?
The average single-family home in Studio City sold for about $2.57 million over the past 12 months, about $905 per square foot. Condos and townhomes averaged about $831,000.
Is Studio City a buyer's or seller's market?
For houses it's fairly balanced, with about 4.6 months of supply and homes selling at about 96% of their original list price. Condos favor buyers, with about 6 months of supply and prices down about 4% from last year.
What ZIP code is Studio City?
Studio City is ZIP code 91604.
What schools serve Studio City?
LAUSD schools include Carpenter Community Charter and Rio Vista elementary schools and Walter Reed Middle School. Private schools include Harvard-Westlake, Campbell Hall, Oakwood and St. Charles Borromeo.
Does Abode Realty Group work in Studio City?
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 Studio City and the San Fernando Valley.
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