Cameron Hunter
Media West Realty Inc.
(818) 412-9539
96 Total Sales
1 in Lake View Terrace
$545,000 Price
Lake View Terrace
On the edge of the San Fernando Valley, Lake View Terrace is where the city meets the country. The neighborhood has two distinct areas — west Lakeview Terrace, where you'll find suburban streets at the foot of the mountains, and east Lake View Terrace, a sprawling, semi-rural community with equestrian roots. “It’s got a real, country feel,” says Realtor Juan Lastre of JohnHarte Real Estate. “There’s a lot of hiking, horseback riding and trails.”
The neighborhood features an abundance of midcentury ranch homes as well as several pockets of two-story homes built in the 1980s. The lots may be on the smaller side, but you’ll still have plenty of room for summer barbecues and gardening. It's not uncommon to see residents out and about, maintaining their yards or enjoying a friendly chat with passing neighbors. With well-maintained sidewalks, mature trees and safe streets, it’s got a laidback suburban aesthetic that residents love. On the eastern side of the neighborhood, you’ll find homes with accompanying barns and stables for keeping horses. It’s one of the few remaining areas of the city that’s zoned for equestrian and agricultural uses. “There are some large ranches and homes where people can board their horses,” Lastre says. Home prices in the neighborhood typically range from $500,000 to $900,000, although horse properties usually top $1 million.
Young students can attend Brainard Elementary School, located at the center of the neighborhood. It's a highly rated school that offers its students plenty of options for technology, theatre and visual arts courses. Upperclassmen attend nearby Charles Maclay Middle School and Verdugo Hills Senior High School, which holds an “A-” rating from Niche, an online school review site. Established in 1937, the school is notable for being a shooting location for dozens of Hollywood films, television shows and commercials, including 80s classics like Heathers and Christine.
Nature lovers will find much to love about Lake View Terrace — it borders the Hansen Dam Recreation Area, a sprawling greenspace and nature preserve that also features an aquatic center, skate park and athletic fields. It’s a popular destination for biking, hiking and horseback riding at Hansen Dam Horse Park, a 40-acre equestrian facility with a riding school. On the opposite side of the neighborhood, you’ll find a gateway to the Angeles National Forest, an iconic national park that encompasses the San Gabriel and Sierra Pelona mountains. Whether you’re looking for a strenuous trek in the hills or nature walk through the forest, this is where you'll find it. Make sure you check out The Los Angeles Discovery Cube, a children’s science museum in Lake View with hands-on activities and learning exhibits for kids.
For dining close to home, residents can head over to the Ranch Side Café, a wild west-themed restaurant where you can order everything from all-day breakfast to Ethiopian chicken stew. For everything else, grocers and big box stores like Target, Costco, Vallarta Supermarkets, Walmart and Home Depot are just a few miles away. And with the Foothill Freeway so close to home, you'll have a convenient commute to downtown Los Angeles. In the end, Lake View Terrace strikes an elegant balance, offering residents a semi-rural respite within reach of the big city.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cameron Hunter
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Tom Barseghian
Tom Barseghian
Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc
(747) 307-7072
115 Total Sales
1 in Lake View Terrace
$900,000 Price
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Rachel Krikorian
Rachel Krikorian
JohnHart Real Estate
(858) 285-4405
11 Total Sales
2 in Lake View Terrace
$805K - $1.1M Price Range
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Clemente De La Torre
Clemente De La Torre
JohnHart Real Estate
(661) 367-8479
104 Total Sales
1 in Lake View Terrace
$820,000 Price
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Max Gonzalez
Max Gonzalez
Buena Vista Realty
(323) 694-2948
56 Total Sales
1 in Lake View Terrace
$635,000 Price
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Gabriela Martinez
GM
Gabriela Martinez
Compass
(820) 200-1668
24 Total Sales
1 in Lake View Terrace
$740,000 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
Orcas Park
Lopez Canyon Park
Hubert H. Humphrey Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
Kagel Canyon Park
Hansen Dam Recreation Area
- Lake
- Pool
- Skateboard
Oro Vista Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lake View Terrace | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake View Terrace Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake View Terrace, Shadow Hills sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake View Terrace, Shadow Hills over the last 12 months is $425,000, down 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$570,000
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$562,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$529,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-36%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$312
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,629
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,600
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,577
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,051
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
708
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
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
12,317
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,690
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,775
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.4%
% Population in Labor Force
60%
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®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 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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