The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 90039 sells for about $1,467,500, or $894 per square foot.
Prices are up +18.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,200 a month.
ZIP 90039 — Los Angeles
The 90039 housing market remains highly competitive with limited inventory driving sustained price appreciation. While interest rates have tempered buyer activity, demand for well-located properties in this enclave remains robust. Figures for months of supply and specific tax rates are based on current market snapshots and local assessment trends.
This area is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban-like atmosphere within the city, offering a balance of outdoor recreation and proximity to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 18.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 90039, Los Angeles County CA
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with broader Los Angeles trends, with property crime being the primary concern for residents compared to violent crime.
The area is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District, with local schools generally receiving moderate to high performance ratings from state and independent evaluators.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk due to its proximity to the Santa Monica Mountains and Griffith Park, with standard earthquake preparedness required for all regional properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major media and entertainment hubs in Burbank and Hollywood, with ongoing infill development and residential renovation projects.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%). County (Los Angeles County, California) — County Assessment Roll: Requires all real property to be appraised by the County Assessor to establish an assessed value, which serves as the basis for all property tax levies.
Residents benefit from proximity to the I-5 and CA-2 freeways, providing direct access to Downtown Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, though peak-hour congestion is significant.
The ZIP features extensive access to Griffith Park, the Los Angeles River Greenway, and numerous local hiking trails, alongside proximity to the shopping and dining districts of Atwater Village.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, with a mix of single-family rentals and older apartment stock; short-term rental activity is strictly regulated by city ordinance.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the entertainment, media, and creative industries concentrated in the nearby Burbank and Hollywood corridors.
The area is served by major freeway arteries and local bus lines, with limited direct rail access, necessitating reliance on personal vehicles for most commutes.
Development is largely constrained by existing density, with current planning efforts focused on transit-oriented development and ADU expansion.
The Los Angeles County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically reflecting the purchase price at the time of the last transfer.
Parcels are subject to standard Los Angeles County property tax levies, including various school district and municipal service bonds.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk, with many carriers limiting new policies in high-hazard zones.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 90039 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
One of the largest urban parks in North America, offering extensive hiking trails and iconic views.
A popular paved path for cycling and walking along the river corridor.
A vibrant commercial strip featuring independent boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 44.6% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.