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$925,962$550 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $195,000 on Oct 3, 1995

8978 RIDERWOOD DR

SUNLAND, CA 91040
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,684 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$926K
$822K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Oct 3, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,155 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$330,395 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$147,235
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$323,918

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Rock / Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sunland Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Mount Gleason Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Verdugo Hills High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Los Angeles Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91040These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.663

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,712
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,743
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

8978 Riderwood Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Sunland
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Sunland 91040
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Sunland
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Sunland 91040

What homes are worth in Sunland 91040

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$522K$2M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Sunland 91040.

How it measures up in Sunland 91040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sunland 91040.

Estimated value$925,962
CheaperTypical $883,094Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$550
CheaperTypical $603Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,684 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,477 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 8978 Riderwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSunlandSunland 91040Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$925,96268% of homes56% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55033% of homes31% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,684 ft²73% of homes64% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac64% of homes50% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than196473% of homes74% of homes61% of homes

About 8978 Riderwood Dr

How much is 8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA is $925,962 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $822,432 to $1,029,492. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA last sell?

8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA last sold on Oct 3, 1995 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA?

8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,684 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA built?

8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA?

8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA is assigned to Sunland Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Mount Gleason Middle School (middle), rated B+; Verdugo Hills High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Los Angeles Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA compare to other homes in Sunland 91040?

Among the 6,413 homes in Sunland 91040, it is worth more than 56% of them ($925,962 against a typical $883,094), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($550 against a typical $603), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,684 ft² against a typical 1,477 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1964 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 60% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8978 Riderwood Dr, Sunland, CA was $4,155. The county assessed it at $330,395.

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