Median sale price
About $1.9 million
Single-family homes, excluding the small lakefront segment.
Los Angeles · Near Burbank Studios
Toluca LakeReal Estate
Toluca Lake is a small, tree-canopied neighborhood between Studio City and Burbank, built around a private lake and known for its quiet, traditional character. It offers a village atmosphere that feels removed from the city while sitting minutes from three major studio lots.
- $1.9M
- Median sale price
- 35
- Average days on market
- 3.5%
- Annual appreciation
Market Snapshot
The Toluca Lake housing market today
Toluca Lake is a low-volume market, which makes each sale meaningful. Most transactions fall between $1.3 million and $3 million, with lakefront and large-lot estates trading well above that. Because so few homes come available, buyers often wait months for the right property.
Typical price range
$1.3M to $3M
Lakefront and estate properties commonly exceed $4 million.
Common home styles
Traditional, Spanish, Colonial revival
Original architecture is widely preserved and carefully updated rather than replaced.
Average days on market
Roughly 5 weeks
Slightly longer than neighboring areas, reflecting a smaller and more specific buyer pool.
Appreciation trend
Around 3.5 percent annually
Values hold up well in slower markets because supply is naturally constrained.
Inventory conditions
Very limited
Often fewer than a dozen active listings across the entire neighborhood.
Toluca Lake pricing rewards condition and privacy more than raw square footage. A traditional home with intact character, mature landscaping and a usable lot frequently outperforms a larger property on a busier street.
Community & Lifestyle
Living in Toluca Lake
The neighborhood runs at a slower pace than its location suggests. Residents walk to coffee in the morning and reach a soundstage or the 134 Freeway within minutes.
Shopping and dining
Riverside Drive forms the village center with long-standing restaurants, cafes and neighborhood services. Downtown Burbank and the Ventura Boulevard corridor add full retail and grocery options a short drive away.
Parks and recreation
The Lakeside golf course frames the neighborhood, and the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Griffith Park trails and the river path are all close. Toluca Lake itself is private to surrounding property owners.
Schools and commuting
Families are served by Los Angeles Unified and Burbank-area schools along with several private and parochial options. Access to the 134, 101 and 5 Freeways and Hollywood Burbank Airport is among the best in the region.
For Buyers
Why buyers choose Toluca Lake
Buyers choose Toluca Lake for privacy, architecture and a commute that barely exists.
Studio proximity is unmatched, with Warner Bros., Disney and Universal all within a short drive.
The neighborhood is quiet and residential, with wide streets, mature trees and almost no through traffic.
Traditional architecture is protected by the neighborhood's own preferences, which keeps the streetscape consistent over time.
Airport and freeway access make the area practical for buyers who travel often for work.
For Sellers
Why sellers benefit in Toluca Lake
Sellers benefit from scarcity. When only a few homes are available, a prepared listing gets full attention.
Low inventory means qualified buyers frequently wait for a home like yours to reach the market.
Buyers here are location-driven and generally well qualified, which supports smoother transactions.
Restored traditional homes are rewarded, so targeted repairs and cosmetic work usually return their cost.
Values have been stable through market cycles, which makes pricing conversations more straightforward.
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