Direct AnswerThe Hansen Dam Recreation Area — roughly 1,400 acres with a 36-hole golf complex, the Valley's largest aquatic center, and a public equestrian center — borders eastern Pacoima and Lake View Terrace. Homes on the adjacent streets price within Pacoima's ~$700K median (June 2026) yet live like park-front property: golf, swimming, and horse facilities minutes away. It is the most underpriced recreation adjacency in the Valley.

What the complex actually offers

The buyer math

Comparable park-adjacent living in the west Valley (near the Sepulveda Basin) runs $850K+; the Hansen Dam streets deliver it at Pacoima pricing. Check two parcel-level items: flood-zone designation in the basin's vicinity (FEMA maps; most residential streets sit outside the inundation footprint, but verify) and Whiteman Airport flight paths a mile west.

Market snapshot

MarketMedian priceDays on marketCountySchool district(s)
Pacoima$700,00052Los AngelesLos Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Sylmar$775,00040Los AngelesLos Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
San Fernando$715,00033Los AngelesLos Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Figures from /data.json, the site’s canonical data file (June 2026). Always verify current numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Hansen Dam area a good place to buy?

For recreation-driven buyers it is Pacoima's premium pocket — park adjacency at entry-tier pricing. Verify flood maps and flight paths per parcel.

Can you keep horses near Hansen Dam?

The Horse Park provides public boarding; for horse-keeping at home, look at adjacent Lake View Terrace and Shadow Hills, where equestrian zoning is common.

What do homes near Hansen Dam cost?

Within Pacoima's ~$700K median (June 2026); Lake View Terrace equestrian parcels price higher.

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Market figures are approximate and refreshed monthly from MLS and public-record data; school boundaries, tax rates, insurance availability, and program rules change — verify all details independently before making decisions. Brian Cooper, REALTOR® · DRE# 01434286 · eXp Realty · Equal Housing Opportunity.