Tujunga
Variety of homes and relatively low housing costs
Many homes in the neighborhood are from the mid-1900s, with some showcasing newer renovations and in-ground pools. Renaissance, a gated community higher up in the foothills, features two-story homes in varying architectural styles. Not far, a split-level built in 1995 with three bedrooms on a large, grassy lot overlooking the valley below is listing for just over $1 million. Further down the hills, charming bungalow starter homes with three bedrooms and mountain views are listed for under $750,000. These relatively cheaper prices are what make Tujunga a popular destination for families priced out of the tightening LA market further southwest. South of Foothill Boulevard, one of Sunland-Tujunga’s main roads, small bungalows with two bedrooms on the edge of the 1,100-acre Tuna Canyon Park in the Verdugo Mountains are listing for around $650,000. There are also tracts of land for sale in this southern section of Tujunga and new homes are being built.Forest hikes, poetry nights and ceramics classes
Aside from the vast wilderness of Angeles National Forest to the north which is filled with hiking trails, state parks and wildlife, the Verdugo Mountains on the other side of Tujunga provide a convenient place to adventure for residents further down the mountains. Little Landers Park is a more cultivated neighborhood space, featuring a playground and lawn right outside of Bolton Hall Museum, home of the local historical society. The McGroarty Arts Center has its own park and offers classes in ceramics, writing, yoga and more in its historic location at the early 20th century home of California poet laureate John Steven McGroarty in the Verdugo Mountains. Tujunga appoints a poet laureate of its own every two years through the Village Poets of Sunland Tujunga. The group also organizes poetry readings and other literary community outreach.Access to Vons and Caruso's Italian Kitchen
Caruso’s Italian Kitchen is known for its handmade pizzas and eggplant parmesan. Of course, there’s also a branch of California’s favorite burger chain, In-N-Out, nearby. Regional supermarket’s Vons and Albertsons both operate in Tujunga.Tujunga schools boast high rankings and unique programs
Mountain View Elementary offers a dual immersion program in English and Armenian to its students, the first such program in the Los Angeles Unified School District. It earns a B on Niche. Nearby Mount Gleason Middle School, in the foothills of its namesake, also received a B. Verdugo Hills Senior High School gets an A-minus and is ranked in the top 600 schools in the country.Commuter access via I-210
The neighborhood sits about 12 miles away from Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena, making it an option for commuters, depending on how far up in the mountains they live. The Interstate 210 Freeway provides access to all the major freeways in LA.Recovery after the 2009 fire
In 2009, an arsonist burned down 161,000 acres in the adjacent Angeles National Forest, and many homeowners had to evacuate. But Tujunga has rebuilt, and local government and NGOs are revitalizing the land. Michelle Pendergrast, a licensed broker associate with Keller Williams, says, “Neighborhoods on both sides of the mountains are recovering well.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Juan Lastre
Juan Lastre
Keller Williams Realty-Studio City
(818) 412-8152
13 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga
$775,000 Price
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Bobby Karami
Bobby Karami
Rodeo Realty
(747) 233-2135
60 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga
$1,200,000 Price
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Sheida Rezazadeh
Sheida Rezazadeh
Keller Williams R. E. Services
(747) 307-5722
21 Total Sales
3 in Tujunga
$135K - $920K Price Range
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Lisa Guemiksizian
Lisa Guemiksizian
Century Realty & Loans, Inc.
(818) 412-9513
22 Total Sales
5 in Tujunga
$357K - $1.6M Price Range
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Barbara Radke
Barbara Radke
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Westlake Village
(833) 641-9949
141 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga
$675,000 Price
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Ling Beh
Ling Beh
RealiFi Realty, Inc.
(626) 714-2676
99 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga
$1,350,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Little Landers Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
McGroarty Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Haines Canyon Park
- Trails
Howard Finn Park
- Volleyball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Fehlhaber-Houk Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Tujunga | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Tujunga Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tujunga, Los Angeles sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Tujunga, Los Angeles over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$460,000
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$470,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$537,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$358,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
442
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$317
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,927
Number of Homes for Sale
38
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,528
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,928
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,177
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
702
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
27,047
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,110
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,815
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.3%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
4
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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