Encino, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$472 per SF Avg asking sale price
$33 per SF Avg asking lease rate
2,975 SF Avg unit lease size
21,368 SF Avg building size for sale
4.96% Average cap rate

Encino's Demographic Profile

Encino has 40,828 households and a median income of $84,524, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 117,082
# Households 40,828
Median age 42
Median household income $84,524
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 19,555
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Encino $429 31,166 SF 8.03%
Van Nuys $412 24,401 SF 8.80%
Lake Balboa $325 33,826 SF 8.80%
Tarzana $389 14,576 SF 8.80%
Sherman Oaks $453 22,836 SF 8.47%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Van Nuys $491 11,730 SF 5.17%
Lake Balboa $407 14,332 SF 5.17%
Tarzana $466 17,614 SF 5.17%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Encino $521 21,074 SF
Van Nuys $624 12,450 SF
Lake Balboa $571 15,080 SF
Tarzana $512 14,860 SF
Sherman Oaks $707 10,840 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Encino $366 14,862 SF 5.05%
Van Nuys $364 15,629 SF 8.80%
Lake Balboa $333 17,356 SF 8.80%
Tarzana $375 60,217 SF 8.80%
Sherman Oaks $364 12,805 SF 7.92%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Encino

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

4956-4960 Kester Ave

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

  • 9,060 SF Multifamily
  • 4.85% Cap Rate
  • $4,100,000
For Sale

14722 Magnolia Blvd

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

  • 3,588 SF Multifamily
  • 4.14% Cap Rate
  • $1,545,000
For Sale

Absolute NNN Ground Lease With Citibank

Encino, CA 91436

  • 45,169 SF Office Building
  • 4.73% Cap Rate
  • $9,995,000
For Sale

14716 Magnolia Blvd

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

  • 6,798 SF Multifamily
  • 5.05% Cap Rate
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

15720 Ventura Blvd

Encino, CA 91436

  • 85,650 SF Office Building
  • 4.64% Cap Rate
  • $19,999,000
For Sale

15603-15607 Ventura Blvd

Encino, CA 91436

  • 9,506 SF Retail Building
  • 1.35% Cap Rate
  • $6,250,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Encino pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Encino $472 21,368 SF
Van Nuys $625 15,266 SF
Lake Balboa $416 18,790 SF
Tarzana $434 26,917 SF
Sherman Oaks $485 12,124 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Encino alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Encino or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Encino 117,082 40,828 42 $84,524 3 19,555 -3%
Van Nuys 340,931 123,574 39 $73,759 3 77,227 -2%
Lake Balboa 53,701 18,315 39 $66,552 3 11,322 -1%
Tarzana 104,481 34,698 41 $78,667 3 17,224 -3%
Sherman Oaks 120,275 50,184 40 $87,157 2 32,040 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Encino, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Encino

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Is Encino a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Encino offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Encino?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Encino. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Encino?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Encino. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Encino compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Encino. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Encino acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Encino, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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