Walnut Acres Real Estate

Life in Walnut Acres

Walnut Acres stands apart from the rest of Woodland Hills through sheer scale — homes here sit on lots ranging from half an acre to a full acre, a rarity anywhere in the San Fernando Valley. Originally developed in the 1940s and 1950s on land once farmed by the Diamond Walnut Company, the neighborhood retains its agrarian zoning, allowing many residents to keep horses, livestock, and fruit trees on their properties.

Why Families Choose Walnut Acres

Buyers are drawn to the rare combination of large, usable lot sizes, equestrian zoning, and genuine privacy — all within a short drive of Los Angeles amenities. Properties here regularly attract multiple offers given how limited this kind of inventory is anywhere in the Valley.

• Population: ~6,300
• Median Age: ~54 years
• School District: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
• Median Home Price: Roughly $900,000-$3.7M, depending on lot size and level of custom development
• Community Type: Equestrian-zoned enclave within Woodland Hills; lots typically range from half an acre to a full acre

Lifestyle & Recreation

Despite its rural feel, Walnut Acres sits minutes from major retail destinations including The Commons at Calabasas and Westfield Topanga, and offers direct access to the nearly 3,000-acre Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve for hiking and mountain biking.

Architectural Character

Among the largest lot sizes in Woodland Hills, originally subdivided from agrarian-zoned orchard parcels, Walnut Acres features genuine architectural diversity — from classic California ranch-style homes to newer custom builds — giving Walnut Acres a personality distinct from more uniform, tract-style Valley neighborhoods.

Surrounding Communities

Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Tarzana