Van Nuys, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$445 per SF Avg asking sale price
$39 per SF Avg asking lease rate
4,869 SF Avg unit lease size
15,239 SF Avg building size for sale
5.33% Average cap rate

Van Nuys's Demographic Profile

Van Nuys has 123,574 households and a median income of $73,759, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 340,931
# Households 123,574
Median age 39
Median household income $73,759
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 77,227
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Van Nuys $404 23,731 SF 8.80%
Sherman Oaks $443 22,211 SF 8.47%
Lake Balboa $325 33,826 SF 8.80%
Encino $429 31,166 SF 8.03%
Valley Glen $480 6,006 SF 8.47%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Van Nuys $661 12,055 SF 5.17%
Lake Balboa $407 14,332 SF 5.17%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Van Nuys $617 12,346 SF
Sherman Oaks $707 10,840 SF
Lake Balboa $571 15,080 SF
Encino $521 21,074 SF
Valley Glen $589 6,404 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Van Nuys $360 15,542 SF 8.80%
Sherman Oaks $362 12,691 SF 6.46%
Lake Balboa $331 16,974 SF 8.80%
Encino $355 15,452 SF 5.38%
Valley Glen $342 12,188 SF 6.46%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Van Nuys

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

Cedros Plaza Apartments

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

  • 19,584 SF Multifamily
  • 5.38% Cap Rate
  • $5,395,000
For Sale

Creative Sherman Oaks Owner/User Office

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

  • 10,334 SF Office Building
  • $2,995,000
For Sale

4956-4960 Kester Ave

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

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

7766 Burnet Ave

Van Nuys, CA 91405

  • 4,980 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

2022 Built Valley Glen Multifamily | 68 Units

Van Nuys, CA 91401

  • 66,796 SF Multifamily
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $22,900,000
For Sale

14722 Magnolia Blvd

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

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

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 Van Nuys pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Van Nuys $445 15,239 SF
Sherman Oaks $480 12,026 SF
Lake Balboa $413 18,617 SF
Encino $464 21,308 SF
Valley Glen $455 8,988 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Van Nuys

For Sale

2022 Built Valley Glen Multifamily | 68 Units

Van Nuys, CA 91401

  • 66,796 SF Multifamily
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $22,900,000
For Sale

14827 W Victory Blvd

Van Nuys, CA 91411

  • 14,279 SF Multifamily
  • 5.71% Cap Rate
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

Celeste

Van Nuys, CA 91401

  • 37,778 SF Multifamily
  • 5.46% Cap Rate
  • $14,750,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Van Nuys 340,931 123,574 39 $73,759 3 77,227 -2%
Sherman Oaks 120,275 50,184 40 $87,157 2 32,040 -3%
Lake Balboa 53,701 18,315 39 $66,552 3 11,322 -1%
Encino 117,082 40,828 42 $84,524 3 19,555 -3%
Valley Glen 56,700 20,536 40 $61,523 3 13,783 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys

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

Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys?

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

How does Van Nuys compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Van Nuys, 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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