Direct AnswerTarzana 91356 is a San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Los Angeles, split by Ventura Boulevard into the hillside area to the south (larger lots, view and custom homes, gated enclaves, El Caballero and Braemar country clubs) and the flatter tract area to the north. It borders Reseda (north), Encino (east), and Woodland Hills (west) - not Burbank. As of early 2026 the typical home value is about $1.17M for all home types (Zillow Home Value Index, Feb 2026). Tarzana is served by LAUSD.

If you are buying in Tarzana, the first question is always the same: north or south of the Boulevard? It shapes price, lot size, and lifestyle more than any other single factor.

Two Tarzanas, split by Ventura Boulevard

South of Ventura Boulevard, the land rises into the Santa Monica Mountain foothills - this is the premium zone, with larger lots, view and custom homes, guard-gated enclaves like Mulholland Park Estates, and the El Caballero and Braemar country clubs. North of the Boulevard - colloquially "the flats" (a community term, not an official designation) - is flatter and more grid-pattern, with more uniform single-family homes at more moderate prices. Real Tarzana streets in the flats include Donna Avenue and Mecca Avenue.

A note on marketing names: Donna Avenue and Mecca Avenue are real Tarzana streets, but labels like "Donna Avenue Estates" are marketing embellishment rather than recognized neighborhoods. Buy the home and the block, not the brochure name.

91356 at a glance (early 2026)

ItemDetail
Typical home value (all types)~$1.17M (Zillow ZHVI, Feb 2026)
CountyLos Angeles
BordersReseda (N), Encino (E), Woodland Hills (W), Santa Monica Mtns (S)
School districtLAUSD

Schools

LAUSD serves Tarzana. Verified neighborhood schools: Tarzana Elementary, Wilbur Charter, Nestle Avenue Charter (K-5), Gaspar de Portola Charter Middle, and Reseda Charter High School (campus in adjacent Reseda). Tarzana also has a genuine local private option, Woodcrest School (PK-8). Confirm attendance areas with the LAUSD School Finder.

Landmarks & lifestyle

  • Ventura Boulevard - the commercial spine, shops and dining.
  • El Caballero & Braemar Country Clubs - private golf south of the Boulevard.
  • Caballero Canyon Trail - mountain access on the south side.
  • Named for Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan" - he owned a ranch here in the early 20th century.

One thing south-Tarzana buyers must check

The hillside south of Ventura Boulevard falls within California's Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone band. Before removing contingencies on a hillside parcel, check the CAL FIRE / OSFM hazard map and price insurance (including the California FAIR Plan if standard carriers decline). See my Tarzana fire-hazard & insurance guide.

See also: Tarzana real estate · South of the Boulevard · El Caballero area.

Primary sources: Wikipedia - Tarzana, Los Angeles · Zillow - Tarzana home values · Redfin - Tarzana housing market