Tujunga Canyons
Rural Neighborhood in Sylmar, California
Los Angeles County 91042, 91321, 91342, 93510
Ranch-style and Modern Traditional homes in Tujunga Canyons
Tujunga Canyons is spread out, with broad tracts of land separating neighbors. “It’s less expensive than living in the city, but there are still some higher-priced properties,” says Robert. “It’s probably 50-50 of people who buy land or people who buy one of the move-in houses.” Homes here are generally new-build, Modern Traditional properties. These sell from $600,000 to $3 million, depending on the size of the home, its lot and amenities like pools. On the neighborhood’s northernmost edge, where ranch-style homes are more common, homes sell from $850,000 to $1.5 million. Land parcels can sell anywhere from $13,000 to $5 million depending on size.Angeles National Forest Borders the neighborhood
“I think what draws people to the area is that it’s less congested than a lot of other neighborhoods near LA since it’s on the outskirts,” says Richard Valdez, real estate broker and owner of Valdez Realty. “And the views of the mountains are really great.” Tujunga Canyons is surrounded by hiking, biking and horseback trails, as well as nature preserves. Walker Ranch occupies 140 acres on the western edge of the neighborhood, where the woodlands descend to Santa Clarita. The entrance to Angeles National Forest borders the neighborhood. Trails ranging from the difficult to the easy offer visitors the chance to retrace the footsteps of early settlers. Kagel Mountain is in the southwestern part of Tujunga Hills, near the border of Sylmar. Residents can access the trailhead near the Pacoima Reservoir and summit the 3,500-foot peaks for sweeping city views. The 6,500-foot Mount Gleason can be accessed by numerous trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail, which crosses by on its way north to Canada.The neighborhood experiences a low crime rate, scoring a 1 out of 10 in the CAP Index Crime Score. This is 3 points fewer than the national average of 4 out of 10.
Kids attend the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District
The Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District serves a large swathe of the neighborhood. Meadowlark Elementary School earns a B from Niche. High Desert School, which serves grades five through eight, earns a B-minus. Vasquez High School earns a B-plus. It is the only comprehensive high school in the district and offers honors and AP classes.Access to CA-14 and Interstate 210
While the neighborhood does feel removed, highways connect it with the greater region. “What’s interesting is that it’s still very close to city centers but feels very removed. You feel like you’re way out, but you're not too far from Santa Clarita,” says Robert. Via Little Tujunga Canyon Road, one of the neighborhood’s main arteries, Santa Clarita is 15 miles west. Pasadena and Los Angeles are farther south, sitting 25 and 30 miles away, respectively. CA-14 and Interstate 210 border the neighborhood, providing routes down the hills into town. The nearest commercial airport is 20 miles south at the Burbank Airport.Shopping and dining in Santa Clarita and Sylmar
Tujunga Canyons is a rural area with no businesses or restaurants. Residents head into Santa Clarita or down into bordering Sylmar to shop and dine. Conveniently, the nearby highways are also retail corridors, so residents’ drives are more streamlined. In the Tujunga neighborhood, 15 miles south, there are plenty of shops and restaurants, like Vons Supermarket and In-N-Out.
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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
12 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga Canyons
$40,000 Price
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Carlos Echegaray
Carlos Echegaray
EH Worldwide Realty
(805) 669-2237
47 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga Canyons
$689,000 Price
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Joshua Glaz
Joshua Glaz
The Ave
(657) 325-8448
242 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga Canyons
$85,000 Price
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Tom Barseghian
Tom Barseghian
Toma Real Estate
(747) 307-7072
114 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga Canyons
$160,000 Price
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Bryan Canchola
Bryan Canchola
Sync Brokerage, Inc.
(747) 234-2042
33 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga Canyons
$18,000 Price
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Chantal von Wetter
Chantal von Wetter
Topanga Properties
(424) 532-8820
28 Total Sales
1 in Tujunga Canyons
$450,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Lopez Canyon Park
Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park
- Camping
- Disc Golf
- Grills
Whitney Canyon Park
Placerita Canyon State Park
Dexter County Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Tujunga Canyons | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Tujunga Canyons Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tujunga Canyons, Sylmar sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Tujunga Canyons, Sylmar over the last 12 months is $899,990, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,099,999
Median Sale Price
$899,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$979,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,604
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
229
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,186
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,729
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
716
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,958
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
1,090
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$119,117
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,360
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
29%
Advanced Degrees
8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.9%
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
Car-Dependent
Walk 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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