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Northern Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.CaliforniaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 48
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$965K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$701K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.530
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$701K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,361 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1959
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.90%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.9.8%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.58%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.81%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.32%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.41%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.26.4 yrs

CommunityThese 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.39
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.463

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.2,571
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,603 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Northern Neighborhoods compares

By median home value, Northern Neighborhoods is the 407th most expensive of 567 neighborhoods in Los Angeles County, and its typical home is worth more than 31% of all homes in Los Angeles County.

Home values in Northern Neighborhoods

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$460K$919K
neighborhoods in Los Angeles County ranked by median home value
#Los Angeles CountyMedian valueHomes
1Broad Beach$10M133
1Trousdale Estates$10M532
1Beverly Hills Gateway$10M944
1Malibu Colony$10M124
5Malibu Road$9.9M249
6Serra Retreat$9M109
7Winding Way$8.5M110
8Encinal Bluffs$7.3M264
9Point Dume$6M955
10North of Montana$5.3M3,840
11Oak Knoll$5.3M516
12La Costa Beach$4.8M209
13Manhattan Beach Hill Section$4.7M954
14Carbon Beach$4.6M245
15Roxbury Park$4.2M1,326
16Malibu Park$4.1M753
17Malibu Country Estates$4.1M112
18Rolling Hills$4M704
19Manhattan Beach Sand Section$3.8M3,911
20Bel Air$3.8M3,123
21The Flats$3.7M4,129
22Manhattan Beach Tree Section$3.3M3,194
23Northeast$3.3M1,196
24Monte Malaga$3.3M870
407Northern Neighborhoods$701K530

567 neighborhoods in Los Angeles County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Northern Neighborhoods market

What is the median home price in Northern Neighborhoods, CA?

The median sale price in Northern Neighborhoods, CA is $965,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Northern Neighborhoods, CA each year?

5 homes sold in Northern Neighborhoods, CA over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Northern Neighborhoods, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Northern Neighborhoods, CA is currently a balanced market, scoring 48 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through April 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Northern Neighborhoods, CA?

Northern Neighborhoods, CA contains 530 residential properties, with a median of 1,361 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1959. The median TopHap Estimate is $701K.

How does Northern Neighborhoods, CA compare to the rest of Los Angeles County?

By median home value, Northern Neighborhoods, CA is the 407th most expensive of 567 neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. Its typical home is worth more than 31% of all homes in Los Angeles County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Northern Neighborhoods, CA?

81% of homes in Northern Neighborhoods, CA are owner-occupied. 32% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Northern Neighborhoods, CA hold?

58% of mortgaged homes in Northern Neighborhoods, CA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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