Centrally located in the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys is a Los Angeles neighborhood known for its car-enthusiast culture and convenient commute. With relatively more affordable housing prices and cost of living, Van Nuys offers accessible living for those looking for a less costly community. The neighborhood is also a melting pot of international cuisines and eateries, lively events and shops as well as recreational opportunities. “Van Nuys is a relatively more affordable area that is right by North Hollywood,” says Pam Xu, Realtor and owner at Sunpride Realty with over 10 years of experience. “Rental rate is also relatively high.”
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Ranch-style homes in Van Nuys
Most Van Nuys residents rent their living spaces, with the neighborhood providing single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums throughout. Van Nuys houses are typically small to medium in size, featuring 1940s and 1950s bungalows, cottages, ranch styles and New Traditional homes sitting on residential streets with fenced-in yards. 1,000 square feet to 1,500 square feet single-family homes are usually around $500,000 to $800,000, and larger homes in more well-established communities may fetch $1.6 million. Sections of newer construction are scattered across the neighborhood, with several 3,000 square feet houses priced around $2 million. Two to three-bedroom townhouses are between $400,000 and $600,000, and the base point for a one-bedroom condo unit is around $300,000.
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Small to medium home options in Van Nuys
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Restaurants in Van Nuys
Van Nuys has a lively Asian and Latin American food scene, and popular restaurants include Mercado Buenos Aires for its rich Argentinian flavors, Ay Papa Que Rico and Ph? 999. Springbok Bar & Grill has happy hour and is a popular place to catch a sports game over drinks. Everyday necessities are also available within the neighborhood, including Costco and Walgreens. Residents may shop at the Encino farmers market at Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area or at Aldi and Ralphs. Just outside Van Nuys is The Plant Shopping Center, which hosts a movie theater and stores such as Old Navy, Home Depot and PetSmart.
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The Van Nuys Cruise Nights
A variety of events take place in Van Nuys annually, including the Encino Food & Wine Festival and the Spring Concert & Festival. Reflecting the area’s legacy of car culture, the Van Nuys Cruise Night takes place on Van Nuys Boulevard on the third Saturday of every month. This cultural practice started as early as the 1930s and came into prominence in the 1950s, which at the time inspired the namesake film, Van Nuys Blvd. Nowadays, the crews meet to appreciate their love for classic, personalized cars while they show them off and cruise down the streets of Van Nuys.
Bring your car for a cruise night along Van Nuys Blvd.
Safe cruise nights hosted along Van Nuys Blvd on weekend nights.
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Navigating into Los Angeles
Public transport is readily accessible in Van Nuys. The Metrolink commuter rail has a station in the neighborhood, and Los Angeles’ Orange Line busway has stops throughout Van Nuys. For whose who commute by car, Burbank is about 9 miles away via Vanowen Street, downtown Los Angeles is 18 miles to the southeast through U.S. Route 101 and Los Angeles International Airport is about 22 miles west by Interstate 405. Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center is right by the neighborhood for emergencies or treatments. The Van Nuys Airport, known for being featured in “Casablanca,” is on the western edge of the neighborhood. While the airport does not carry commercial flights, it is a large employer in the neighborhood and one of the busiest general aviation airports around.
A government building on Van Nuys Blvd
There are a few bike paths throughout Van Nuys.
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Los Angeles Unified School District
Prospective primary schools include Kester Avenue Elementary School and Van Nuys Elementary School, each has an A and a C Niche rating, respectively. Van Nuys Middle School rates a C, and Valley Charter Middle School has a STEAM magnet program and scores a C-plus. Van Nuys High School, which offers magnet programs in medical science, technology and performing arts, has an overall A.
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Outdoor opportunities around Van Nuys
People can come to the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center for games or sports programs for tennis, soccer and basketball, as well as martial arts and dance lessons. Children may play in the park’s playground, and Van Nuys is also near the launching zone of the Los Angeles River Recreation Area for kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Anglers may also fish at Lake Balboa, which is also known as Anthony C. Beilenson Park. Lake Balboa is also popular for the Swan pedal boats, scenic hikes and for watching local wildlife. Nearby golf courses include the Van Nuys Golf Course and the Balboa Golf Course, and families may visit The Japanese Garden for the seasonal blooms, the stone arrangements and the bird path.
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Get a workout in at Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Recreation Center.
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I grew up in this city. I have lived here my entire 24 years of life. In fact, I have lived at the same house my entire life. It is safe to say that I love everything about it! I love the unique diversity, the weather, and the community.
4.0Current Resident
4/16/2017Niche Review
I love Van Nuys because I was born there and it always feels like home even when I move away I always come back. There is is some stuff that needs to be updated but it's happening slowly. My street just got some street lights installed and the road re did!
5.0Current Resident
4/24/2020Niche Review
I like the people they are very nice and talkative to be a good friendship to quickly their are a great neighborhood. They help each other when you need help and they listening you when something happens to you. I'm good here and I don't want to change this people they are cool and awesome.
4.0Current Resident
4/22/2018Niche Review
There are pockets of sketchy areas in Van Nuys, however for the most part it is a great place to afford a nice-sized home (in a safe neighborhood) with a broad selection of quality educational opportunities.
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Van Nuys Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Van Nuys, Los Angeles sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Van Nuys, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $815,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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