San Fernando Valley Area Guide

Sylmar

The northernmost neighborhood of Los Angeles, with horse properties in the San Gabriel foothills

Listing photo: Michael R Katz, Keller Williams Exclusive Properties · CSMAR MLS

Sylmar is the northernmost neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles, at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. It was once olive groves, and it still has horse-keeping lots, stables and trail access along with newer tracts and townhomes. As of September 2026 the CSMAR MLS showed 1 homes for sale in Sylmar, and 7 closed sales over the last two years at a median of $820,000. The lists below update live.

Highlighted area is the approximate boundary of Sylmar, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles County and Los Angeles Times neighborhood data. Labels mark the neighboring areas; click one to open its guide, or see the whole San Fernando Valley region.

Where is Sylmar?At the north end of the San Fernando Valley, above San Fernando and Mission Hills.
City or county?City of Los Angeles neighborhood, so services, zoning and permits come from the city.
What kinds of homes?Ranch homes on large horse-zoned lots, 1950s to 1980s tracts, and newer gated townhome and single-family communities.
Which schools?Los Angeles Unified School District.
ZIP code91342
What is the market doing?As of September 2026 the CSMAR MLS showed 1 homes for sale in Sylmar, and 7 closed sales over the last two years at a median of $820,000. The lists below update live.

Homes for sale and recently sold in Sylmar

These lists are drawn to the Sylmar boundary on the map above and come from the CSMAR multiple listing service, updating as agents post them.

For sale in Sylmar right now

Active listings inside the boundary.

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In escrow in Sylmar

Under contract but not yet closed.

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Sold in Sylmar in the last two years

Closed sales inside the boundary, newest first.

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Living in Sylmar

About Sylmar

Sylmar is the northernmost neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles, at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. It was once olive groves, and it still has horse-keeping lots, stables and trail access along with newer tracts and townhomes.

At the north end of the San Fernando Valley, above San Fernando and Mission Hills.

Homes and real estate in Sylmar

Ranch homes on large horse-zoned lots, 1950s to 1980s tracts, and newer gated townhome and single-family communities.

As of September 2026 the CSMAR MLS showed 1 homes for sale in Sylmar, and 7 closed sales over the last two years at a median of $820,000. The lists below update live.

Schools serving Sylmar

Los Angeles Unified School District. Confirm the assignment for the exact address with the district before writing an offer.

Getting around from Sylmar

The 5, 210, 405 and 14 freeways converge nearby, and Metrolink stops at Sylmar/San Fernando station.

Questions buyers ask about Sylmar

Where is Sylmar?

At the north end of the San Fernando Valley, above San Fernando and Mission Hills.

What kinds of homes are in Sylmar?

Ranch homes on large horse-zoned lots, 1950s to 1980s tracts, and newer gated townhome and single-family communities.

Which school district serves Sylmar?

Los Angeles Unified School District.

What are homes selling for in Sylmar?

As of September 2026 the CSMAR MLS showed 1 homes for sale in Sylmar, and 7 closed sales over the last two years at a median of $820,000.

How is the commute from Sylmar?

The 5, 210, 405 and 14 freeways converge nearby, and Metrolink stops at Sylmar/San Fernando station.

Thinking about Sylmar? Gary Jacobs can pull every listing and recent sale in Sylmar, including the ones carried by other MLSs, and tell you how it compares with the areas around it.

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