Tarzana is split by Ventura Boulevard into two distinct markets. Which side a home sits on tells you more about price, lot size, and buyer profile than almost any other single fact about the neighborhood.
South of the Boulevard vs. the Flats
South of Ventura Boulevard, the terrain rises into the Santa Monica Mountains. This is Tarzana's premium segment: larger lots, custom and view homes, and guard-gated communities - most notably Mulholland Park Estates (a 24-hour guard-gated enclave) and the Braemar area near 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 ranch and tract single-family homes, generally at more moderate prices.
The market (early 2026)
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value (ZHVI) | ~$1,173,649 (down ~0.2% YoY) | Zillow, Feb 2026 |
| Recent median sale price | ~$1,189,558 (all home types) | Redfin, Apr 2026 |
Zillow's index and Redfin's recent-sales median measure different things, so both are cited with their dates rather than picking a single “the median.” South-of-the-Boulevard view and gated-enclave homes sit well above these neighborhood-wide figures; ask for a comp set specific to the street and side of the Boulevard you are targeting.
Schools
Tarzana is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Verified neighborhood schools include Tarzana Elementary, Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics, and Nestle Avenue Charter (all K-5 in Tarzana 91356), with Gaspar de Portola Charter Middle serving the area. The comprehensive high school serving Tarzana families is Reseda Charter High School, whose campus is in adjacent Reseda. Magnet options (such as SOCES) are application-based and not guaranteed neighborhood schools. Confirm the exact attendance area for a specific address with the LAUSD School Finder.
Landmarks and lifestyle
- Ventura Boulevard - the commercial spine through Tarzana, lined with shops and dining.
- Caballero Canyon Trail - hiking and mountain-biking access into the Santa Monica Mountains on the south side.
- El Caballero Country Club and Braemar Country Club - golf south of the Boulevard.
- Tarzana Recreation Center and the Tarzana Community & Cultural Center.
- The neighborhood is named for Edgar Rice Burroughs' “Tarzan” - Burroughs owned a ranch here in the early 20th century.
Nearby: Tarzana real estate overview · Encino · Woodland Hills.
