What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Encino?

Encino is one of those San Fernando Valley cities where the address is almost less important than the sub-neighborhood — because the difference between a home north of Ventura Boulevard in Encino 91316 and a home south of it, or between a flat-lot Encino 91316 property and a hillside Encino Hills 91436 position, is not just a price difference. It is a genuinely different neighborhood experience, a different buyer community, a different school situation, a different commute profile, and a different long-term equity trajectory.

Buyers who search "Encino homes for sale" without understanding the sub-neighborhood distinctions consistently end up touring homes across three different price tiers and three different lifestyle profiles — spending weeks comparing things that shouldn't be compared because they're not the same product. This guide fixes that. It maps every significant Encino sub-neighborhood, tells you what each delivers and who it's best for, and gives you the honest assessment of where each sub-neighborhood sits in the current 2026 market.

1. 🌟 South of Ventura — The Core Encino Value Proposition

South of Ventura Boulevard is the sub-neighborhood that defines what most buyers mean when they say they want to live in Encino. It is the area that produces the most consistent buyer enthusiasm, the strongest long-term equity results, and the most frequent "I can't believe how much more I get here than in Brentwood or Sherman Oaks" response from buyers who tour it for the first time with an accurate price picture.

South of Ventura in Encino 91316 delivers the combination that consistently produces buyer conversion for Westside relocators: genuinely larger lots, more architectural character, and a privacy and space proposition that Brentwood and West Hollywood can't match at $1.7M–$2.3M price points — in a location that is 20–30 minutes from most Westside employment.

The character:

The streets south of Ventura Boulevard in Encino 91316 feel categorically different from north-of-Ventura Encino and from the broader SFV residential grid. Lots are larger — typically 10,000–20,000 sq ft versus the 7,000–9,000 sq ft standard Valley lot north of Ventura. Homes are more architecturally diverse — Spanish Colonial Revival, Mid-Century Modern, traditional ranch, and the occasional contemporary rebuild sit alongside each other on streets with mature tree canopy that took 50+ years to develop. The neighborhood feels less like a standard Valley grid and more like a residential enclave — quiet, private, established.

The price reality:

• → 💰 Original condition: $1.45M–$1.8M for 3–4 bedroom homes, 1,800–2,400 sq ft on 10,000–16,000 sq ft lots
• → 💰 Partially updated: $1.7M–$2.1M
• → 💰 Comprehensively renovated: $1.95M–$2.5M for the best-positioned south-of-Ventura homes

Who it's for:

• → ✅ Westside relocators who have been renting or owning in Santa Monica, Brentwood, or West Hollywood and want more space without losing lifestyle quality
• → ✅ Move-up buyers from Sherman Oaks 91403 who have built equity and want larger lots with more privacy
• → ✅ Entertainment industry households whose primary workplace is in Burbank, Studio City, or the Valley — the reverse commute from Encino south-of-Ventura to these destinations is among the most manageable in LA
• → ✅ Buyers who specifically value outdoor space — the larger south-of-Ventura lots accommodate pools, gardens, outdoor entertaining, and the genuine backyard lifestyle that standard Valley lots don't provide at the same scale

Why it's the core Encino value proposition:

The specific Encino south-of-Ventura value case — more lot, more privacy, more architectural character at $1.8M–$2.3M versus the $3M+ it costs to buy something comparable in Brentwood or Pacific Palisades — is one of the most defensible relative value arguments in the Los Angeles residential market. The gap exists because Encino doesn't have the Westside brand premium, not because the product is inferior. For buyers who evaluate the home rather than the zip code reputation, south of Ventura consistently wins the value comparison.

The commute reality:

The Westside commute from south-of-Ventura Encino runs 35–55 minutes via 405 South during peak hours — the same commute math that applies to Sherman Oaks 91403, with the addition that the 405 access from Encino is slightly further west than from Sherman Oaks. For entertainment industry buyers commuting east — to Burbank, Studio City, or the production corridors along the 101 — the commute from south-of-Ventura Encino is 20–35 minutes and genuinely excellent.

The school situation:

South-of-Ventura Encino 91316 is served by LAUSD — with school assignments that are address-specific and vary meaningfully in quality by specific school. Verify through lausd.net/schoolfinder for every address. Private school options accessible from south-of-Ventura Encino include Mirman School, Buckley School, and multiple Valley private school options that draw from the neighborhood.

2. 🏘️ North of Ventura — The Accessible Entry and Appreciation Engine

North of Ventura Boulevard in Encino 91316 is the sub-neighborhood that most first-time buyers and move-up buyers from adjacent SFV cities encounter first — and where the gap between Encino's reputation and its entry-level reality is most pronounced. The north-of-Ventura streets of Encino 91316 are not glamorous. They are a standard Valley residential grid of 1960s–1970s single-family homes on 7,000–9,500 sq ft lots — and they consistently appreciate, consistently attract buyer demand from adjacent markets, and consistently provide the Encino mailing address at a price point that gives buyers a genuine foothold in one of the Valley's most defensible residential markets.

The character:

North-of-Ventura Encino looks, honestly, like a well-maintained version of adjacent Tarzana 91356 and Reseda 91335 at their nicest blocks. The homes are primarily 1,400–2,100 sq ft single-family ranches and California-style homes from the 1960s–1970s, on standard Valley lots, with the neighborhood maintenance that reflects the specific community investment Encino residents across both sides of Ventura Boulevard maintain.

What distinguishes north-of-Ventura Encino from comparable Tarzana and Reseda streets: the Encino mailing address, marginally stronger comps that the Encino brand premium supports, better access to Ventura Boulevard retail and dining, and the move-up momentum from buyers who specifically want to be in Encino but whose budget keeps them north of Ventura.

The price reality:

• → 💰 Original condition: $1.15M–$1.45M for 3-bedroom / 1,400–1,700 sq ft
• → 💰 Partially updated: $1.3M–$1.6M for 3–4 bedroom / 1,600–2,000 sq ft
• → 💰 Comprehensively renovated: $1.5M–$1.85M for 3–4 bedroom / 1,900–2,300 sq ft

Who it's for:

• → ✅ First-time buyers at maximum budget who want the Encino address and the equity trajectory that comes with it
• → ✅ Move-up buyers from Reseda 91335, Tarzana 91356, and Van Nuys who have built equity and want the next level
• → ✅ Investors targeting original-condition inventory for BRRRR strategy — the renovation ROI on correctly purchased north-of-Ventura Encino is among the strongest in the PEP SFV coverage area because the comp ceiling absorbs well-executed focused renovation scopes consistently
• → ✅ Buyers who prioritize commute access over lot size — north-of-Ventura Encino has the best 101 and 405 access in the neighborhood

The appreciation case:

North-of-Ventura Encino has consistently appreciated faster than adjacent Tarzana 91356 and Reseda 91335 on a percentage basis — not because the homes are meaningfully different but because the Encino mailing address supports a modest but persistent premium that compounds over time. A buyer who purchased north-of-Ventura Encino at $900,000 in 2015 and holds to 2026 has captured both the Encino premium and the Valley appreciation cycle — a track record that makes this sub-neighborhood one of the more defensible first-purchase equity-building positions available in the SFV.

3. 🏔️ Encino Hills — 91436 and the Premium Tier

Encino Hills is to Encino what Bel Air is to the Westside — a hillside estate sub-neighborhood that delivers the combination of views, privacy, lot scale, and architectural ambition that flat-lot residential real estate simply cannot provide. The difference between Encino Hills 91436 and its Bel Air equivalent is primarily one of price and brand — at comparable quality, Encino Hills 91436 consistently delivers the same product at meaningfully lower cost.

Encino Hills 91436 delivers the hillside estate product — larger lots, canyon views, architectural character, and genuine privacy — that flat-lot 91316 residential cannot replicate at any price. The current 2026 market conditions in 91436, with prices 8–15% below 2022 peak and extended DOM creating genuine buyer leverage, represent the strongest buyer conditions this sub-neighborhood has offered since 2019.

The character:

Encino Hills 91436 sits above the Encino valley floor — the residential streets climb into the Santa Monica Mountains foothills, delivering hillside positions, canyon and valley views, and lot sizes that range from 15,000 to 50,000+ square feet. The architectural character ranges from 1970s hillside contemporaries to Spanish haciendas to full-spec modern rebuilds — a diversity that reflects decades of individual owner investment rather than the tract development character of flat-lot SFV neighborhoods.

The specific quality that Encino Hills delivers and that no flat-lot Encino sub-neighborhood can approximate: genuine separation and privacy. The hillside positioning, the lot sizes, and the topographic separation from neighboring properties create a residential experience that feels more like Malibu or the Hollywood Hills than like the San Fernando Valley — which is precisely what the Encino Hills buyer is purchasing.

The price reality (2026):

• → 💰 Entry-level 91436 (smaller lots, flat-to-gentle grade, limited view): $1.8M–$2.3M
• → 💰 Mid-tier 91436 (larger lots, some view exposure, good condition): $2.3M–$3.2M
• → 💰 Premium 91436 (estate scale, meaningful views, comprehensively updated): $3.2M–$5M+
• → 💰 True estate tier (rare, exceptional view, architect-designed): $5M–$8M+

The 2026 buyer opportunity in Encino Hills:

Encino Hills 91436 is currently the most buyer-favorable Encino sub-neighborhood — the $2.5M–$4M tier remains 8–15% below 2022 peak pricing, average DOM in this range runs 45–70 days, and sellers have demonstrated willingness to negotiate in ways they weren't during the 2021–2022 peak. Buyers who have been waiting for Encino Hills pricing to reflect this reality — rather than the peak narrative they read about — are finding that the current market delivers it.

Who it's for:

• → ✅ High-income buyers whose primary workplace is entertainment industry, tech, or finance and who want the estate-scale privacy experience without Bel Air or Holmby Hills price points
• → ✅ Buyers who have exited Malibu or Bel Air and are seeking relative value at the luxury tier
• → ✅ Cash or near-cash buyers who represent a higher share of Encino Hills transactions than in lower-priced sub-neighborhoods and who are most positioned to exploit the current buyer's market conditions
• → ✅ Buyers who specifically require large outdoor land — horse property access, agricultural use, or simply the privacy that large lots produce

The commute and lifestyle reality:

The hillside position that produces Encino Hills' appeal is also the primary lifestyle tradeoff. Navigation into and out of the hills adds 5–15 minutes to any commute. Some Encino Hills streets have grade and curve conditions that feel genuinely different from flat-lot navigation — not problematic for residents who adapt quickly, but a genuine lifestyle variable that buyers should test before committing. The reward: arriving home to a view, a property that feels separated from the city, and an outdoor environment that the flat-lot Encino streets don't approach.

4. 🏪 The Ventura Boulevard Corridor — Walkability in a Car-Dependent Neighborhood

Encino is, like most of the San Fernando Valley, a fundamentally car-dependent neighborhood. The specific exception to this — the sub-neighborhood where Encino approaches something resembling walkable lifestyle access — is the streets immediately adjacent to or within comfortable walking distance of Ventura Boulevard's Encino stretch.

The Ventura Boulevard Encino stretch:

The Ventura Boulevard corridor through Encino — roughly from Hayvenhurst Avenue on the east to Balboa Boulevard on the west in the 91316 zip code — contains Encino's most concentrated restaurant, café, retail, and service density. For buyers who have moved from walkable neighborhoods (Sherman Oaks 91403 south-of-Ventura, Studio City, Larchmont) and who specifically value the ability to walk to coffee, dinner, and weekend errands, the blocks within 3–5 minutes walking distance of Ventura Boulevard's Encino stretch provide the best available approximation of that lifestyle in the neighborhood.

What the Ventura Boulevard corridor delivers:

• → ☕ Coffee and café access: Multiple coffee shops and casual dining establishments within walking distance — including the Encino stretch of Ventura's independent café culture
• → 🍽️ Restaurant proximity: The Ventura Boulevard Encino restaurant corridor includes a range of dining from casual to upscale — within walking distance for corridor-adjacent residents
• → 🛍️ Retail access: Everyday retail needs — pharmacy, grocery, fitness, personal services — concentrated along the Ventura Boulevard commercial spine
• → 🌳 Encino Park: The Encino Park complex along Ventura Boulevard provides community park access, sports facilities, and the specific outdoor amenity that defines neighborhood quality for families

The price premium for Ventura Boulevard proximity:

Homes on the north-of-Ventura streets within comfortable walking distance of Ventura Boulevard carry a modest walkability premium over comparable homes further from the corridor — typically $30,000–$80,000 for equivalent condition and size. For buyers who specifically value walkability and will use it regularly, this premium delivers genuine lifestyle return. For buyers who default to driving regardless of proximity, the premium buys a lifestyle they won't use.

5. 🌿 Balboa and the Western Encino Streets — The Quiet Residential Core

The western Encino streets — the neighborhoods between Balboa Boulevard and the Ventura County boundary approaching Woodland Hills 91367 — represent the quietest and most purely residential character in Encino 91316. These are streets where the retail and restaurant energy of Ventura Boulevard is further away, the transition to Woodland Hills 91364/91367 and Tarzana 91356 begins, and the buyer profile shifts toward families who prioritize residential quiet over lifestyle access.

Western Encino 91316's residential streets — approaching the Woodland Hills 91364/91367 and Tarzana 91356 boundaries — deliver the quietest residential character in Encino, with standard lot sizes, strong neighborhood maintenance, and a family-residential atmosphere that prioritizes peace over proximity to Ventura Boulevard's commercial energy.

The character:

Western Encino 91316 — the streets between Balboa Boulevard and Encino's western boundary — is genuinely residential in character. Homes are primarily 1960s–1970s single-family, lots are standard Valley scale, and the neighborhood maintenance reflects the same community investment that characterizes Encino broadly. The primary distinction from mid-Encino 91316 is the additional distance from Ventura Boulevard and the transition character that comes with being at the edge of the neighborhood.

The price reality:

Western Encino 91316 typically prices 3–7% below comparable mid-Encino 91316 inventory — the modest discount reflecting the additional distance from Ventura Boulevard amenities and the transition character at the boundary. For buyers who don't plan to use Ventura Boulevard walkability and who prioritize residential quiet, this discount provides genuine value.

Who it's for:

• → ✅ Families who prioritize residential quiet over lifestyle access
• → ✅ Buyers who are choosing between western Encino 91316 and adjacent Tarzana 91356 or Woodland Hills 91364 — the western Encino position provides the Encino address premium at prices that bridge these three markets
• → ✅ Buyers working from home for whom the Ventura Boulevard commute advantage is irrelevant

🚫 What NOT to Overdo

Don't dismiss north-of-Ventura Encino as "not real Encino." The north-of-Ventura sub-neighborhoods of Encino 91316 don't have the lot size or architectural character of south-of-Ventura — but they have delivered consistent appreciation, genuine neighborhood investment, and the Encino mailing address that supports a long-term equity trajectory meaningfully stronger than adjacent Tarzana 91356 and Reseda 91335. First-time buyers who dismiss north-of-Ventura because it doesn't look like the Encino they imagined are passing up one of the more reliable first-purchase equity positions in the SFV.

Don't assume south-of-Ventura Encino is priced out of reach without running the actual comp analysis. Many buyers arrive at the Encino south-of-Ventura conversation having read about Encino's "high prices" and assume their $1.7M–$2.0M budget doesn't reach this sub-neighborhood. In 2026, $1.75M–$1.95M reaches original to partially updated south-of-Ventura Encino inventory on meaningful lots — the entry into this sub-neighborhood is accessible at budget levels that many buyers assume are insufficient without checking the current closed comps.

Don't buy in Encino Hills 91436 without testing the navigation in both directions. The hillside access that produces Encino Hills' appeal is also the daily operational reality. Test the navigation from your specific target address to your specific workplace at your specific commute time — not a Saturday afternoon exploratory drive. Some Encino Hills streets are genuinely narrow, steep, and curving in ways that add meaningful time and stress to daily commutes. The view and the privacy are real; so is the navigation reality.

Don't make a school-motivated Encino buying decision without address-level verification. LAUSD school assignments in Encino 91316 are address-specific — not neighborhood-wide. The south-of-Ventura premium does not automatically translate to better school assignments in every case. Verify every address through lausd.net/schoolfinder before making any school-motivated decision.

Don't use the Encino Hills pricing recovery elsewhere in Encino as evidence that 91436 has recovered comparably. The south-of-Ventura Encino 91316 recovery is largely complete — prices within 2–5% of peak. The Encino Hills 91436 recovery is meaningfully less complete — 8–15% below peak in most $2.5M–$4M sub-neighborhoods. These are different markets and different recovery stories. Encino Hills buyers who are waiting for prices to recover to peak before buying are potentially waiting for the opportunity to disappear. Buyers who are not yet buying in Encino Hills because they assume prices have recovered as much as south-of-Ventura may be missing the window.

🏠 Real-World Scenario — Encino 91316

A buyer family relocating from West Hollywood had a $1.95M budget and three clear priorities: larger lot than their West Hollywood property (6,200 sq ft), a pool-viable backyard, and morning proximity to their West Hollywood friends and social life. Their initial search had been exclusively south-of-Ventura Encino — which was correct — but they were targeting the upper end of south-of-Ventura at $1.95M and finding the fully renovated homes at that price point all slightly smaller than they wanted.

We introduced the renovation-opportunity angle within south-of-Ventura Encino. Original-condition south-of-Ventura homes in the $1.55M–$1.75M range on 12,000–16,000 sq ft lots — the same lot sizes the renovated homes sat on — were available with $150,000–$200,000 of improvement potential. A $1.65M purchase plus $95,000 focused renovation produced a $1.745M all-in position on a 14,500 sq ft lot with a pool-viable backyard and a south-of-Ventura address — versus a $1.92M purchase of a fully renovated home on a 10,000 sq ft lot with less renovation optionality.

We identified an original-condition south-of-Ventura Encino 91316 home at $1.68M with 21 days of DOM on a 13,800 sq ft lot. We offered $1.595M. Accepted at $1.625M. The renovation scope — kitchen, primary bath, paint, flooring, pool resurfacing — completed at $91,000. All-in position: $1.716M on a 13,800 sq ft south-of-Ventura lot. The buyers who thought $1.95M was their entry point for the south-of-Ventura lot size they wanted ended up at $1.716M all-in — with $234,000 in budget preserved for future improvements, furnishing, and financial cushion.

🏠 Real-World Scenario — Encino 91436

A buyer targeting Encino Hills had been on an extended search — 14 months, 47 homes toured, three offers submitted and lost or withdrawn. His pattern: offering at asking on homes he liked (missing multiple offers by being at asking rather than above), and withdrawing during inspection on homes with significant deferred maintenance. Budget: $2.8M.

We recalibrated the strategy around the current Encino Hills 91436 buyer's market rather than the competitive dynamics of his prior experiences. Homes in the $2.5M–$3.0M 91436 range were averaging 52 days of DOM. Sellers who had not received offers after 35+ days were genuinely motivated. The correct strategy was not competing aggressively at asking price — it was targeting extended DOM listings where the seller's motivation had built during the market exposure.

We identified a 91436 home at $2.89M with 58 days of DOM — a 4-bedroom on a 22,000 sq ft lot with partial canyon views, kitchen and primary bath updated in 2019, secondary baths original. We ordered a pre-offer inspection ($650) — HVAC recently replaced, roof 4 years old, electrical panel updated. Deferred maintenance estimate: $18,000 (secondary baths, exterior paint). Genuine value, not a deferred maintenance trap.

We offered $2.61M with a 28-day close and a 12-day inspection contingency. After one counter, accepted at $2.67M. The buyer who had been losing for 14 months under a "compete at asking" strategy bought a 22,000 sq ft Encino Hills lot at $220,000 below the list price — in 18 days from initial inquiry to accepted offer. The market had been telling him what to do for months. The strategy finally aligned with what the Encino Hills 91436 buyer's market was actually offering.

❓ FAQ

What is the best neighborhood in Encino for families? For families with school-age children, the answer depends on school priorities. ✓ South-of-Ventura Encino 91316 offers the largest lots and most residential privacy — ideal for families who prioritize outdoor space and LAUSD magnet access. ✓ The eastern Encino 91316 streets approaching Sherman Oaks 91403 and Studio City have the best access to private school corridors. ✓ North-of-Ventura Encino 91316 provides entry-level access at family-compatible price points with LAUSD coverage. Verify every address through lausd.net/schoolfinder — school assignment is address-specific in LAUSD and varies meaningfully within every Encino sub-neighborhood.

Is south-of-Ventura Encino or north-of-Ventura better? Better for different buyers. ✓ South-of-Ventura is better for buyers who: prioritize larger lots and privacy, have a $1.6M+ budget, are relocating from Westside neighborhoods and want comparable lifestyle quality, or want the strongest Encino equity position over a 7–10 year hold. ✓ North-of-Ventura is better for buyers who: are at maximum budget under $1.65M, want the Encino address at accessible price points, are buying as a first home with an equity-building strategy, or are investors targeting original-condition renovation opportunities. ✗ Neither is "better" in the abstract — the right answer is determined by budget, lifestyle priorities, and hold horizon.

What are the best streets in Encino 91316? Rather than naming specific streets — which change in desirability with every comp cycle — the framework for identifying the best Encino 91316 streets is: south of Ventura Boulevard, east of Balboa (closer to Ventura Boulevard retail), on streets with consistent home maintenance and mature tree canopy, with 10,000+ sq ft lots. These characteristics consistently produce the strongest south-of-Ventura comps and the most competitive buyer demand. For specific street recommendations within your target sub-neighborhood, the comp analysis is the correct tool — not a static list.

What makes Encino Hills 91436 different from Encino 91316? Three fundamental differences: ✓ Topography — Encino Hills sits above the valley floor on hillside terrain that produces views, separation, and the natural privacy that flat-lot 91316 cannot replicate. ✓ Lot size — Encino Hills lots range from 15,000 to 50,000+ sq ft versus 7,000–16,000 sq ft in most 91316 sub-neighborhoods. ✓ Price point — Encino Hills 91436 starts at approximately $1.8M for entry-level positions and extends to $8M+ for estate-tier properties, while 91316 runs from approximately $1.15M to $2.5M+. The buyer who belongs in Encino Hills versus 91316 flat is typically determined by the priority placed on views and large-lot privacy versus walkable lifestyle access and neighborhood density.

How does Encino compare to Sherman Oaks 91403 for buyers? Encino and Sherman Oaks share significant lifestyle characteristics — both are Ventura Boulevard-adjacent, both serve entertainment industry and Westside relocator buyer profiles, and both offer the SFV price advantage relative to the Westside. Key differences: Encino 91316 south-of-Ventura consistently delivers larger lots than comparable Sherman Oaks 91403 at similar price points. Sherman Oaks 91403 has slightly more concentrated Ventura Boulevard restaurant and lifestyle density. Encino Hills 91436 has no Sherman Oaks equivalent — the premium hillside estate tier is unique to Encino in the immediate area. Sherman Oaks 91403 is slightly closer to the 405/Westside corridor. For buyers with $1.6M–$2.5M targeting lot size and privacy — Encino wins. For buyers targeting Ventura Boulevard lifestyle density — Sherman Oaks and Encino are comparable.

Is Encino Hills a good investment? For buyers with a 7–10 year hold horizon, the current Encino Hills 91436 market conditions present a compelling entry point — prices 8–15% below 2022 peak, meaningful negotiating room, and the structural demand drivers (lot scarcity, view positions, Hollywood Hills alternative at lower price) that have historically supported Encino Hills appreciation. The risk factors: lower transaction volume creates comp scarcity, hillside maintenance costs can be higher than flat-lot alternatives, and the premium buyer pool is more rate-sensitive than the volume market. Net assessment: strong long-term investment for patient buyers entering at current below-peak conditions.

🎯 Bottom Line

The best neighborhood in Encino depends entirely on who you are and what you're buying for — and the right answer is almost never "all of Encino." It's south-of-Ventura for the Westside relocator who needs more space at $1.7M–$2.3M. It's north-of-Ventura for the first-time buyer maximizing their Encino foothold at $1.2M–$1.65M. It's Encino Hills for the buyer whose priorities are views, privacy, and estate-scale outdoor space and whose budget reaches $2.0M+. And it's the Ventura Boulevard corridor for the buyer who moved to LA for the walkable urban experience and hasn't yet accepted that the SFV requires a car for most of daily life.

What all of these sub-neighborhoods share is the fundamental Encino value proposition — more home, more lot, and more privacy per dollar than what comparably priced Westside and premium SFV addresses deliver. South-of-Ventura captures this most dramatically. Encino Hills delivers it at the luxury tier. North-of-Ventura provides the entry point where it begins.

At Parkway Estate Properties, we work with buyers across all Encino sub-neighborhoods — and across the adjacent SFV markets of Sherman Oaks 91403/91423, Tarzana 91356, Woodland Hills 91364/91367, and Northridge 91324/91325 — which means every Encino buyer we work with gets an honest cross-neighborhood comparison rather than a single-market pitch. Liana's buyer experience across this coverage area means we can tell you not just what Encino's best neighborhoods deliver, but how they compare to the specific alternatives you're considering.

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About the Authors

Liana Shersher Liana Shersher is a licensed real estate agent with Parkway Estate Properties Inc. and an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) serving the San Fernando Valley — with a focus on Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, and Northridge (DRE# 02164224). Liana guides first-time homebuyers through every step of the purchase, from the first showing to the keys in hand, and represents move-up and repeat buyers across the Valley. For sellers, she builds the pricing and marketing strategy that positions a home to sell for top dollar, fast. Buyers and sellers work with Liana for clear communication, sharp local knowledge, and an agent who treats their goals like her own.

Roman Shersher Roman Shersher is the broker-owner of Parkway Estate Properties Inc. and a real estate investor with 18 years of experience in the San Fernando Valley (DRE# 01855095). Roman has personally led or co-led renovations on dozens of properties across the Valley, including recent projects in Northridge (91324) and Woodland Hills (91364). That hands-on renovation and investment experience shapes every pricing conversation and days-on-market strategy at Parkway — sellers get a realistic read on what improvements actually return at resale, and buyers get an expert eye on a home's true condition and upside.

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