Sherwood Forest Real Estate in Northridge, CA
Do you own a home in Sherwood Forest, the large-lot neighborhood between Nordhoff, Balboa, Lindley and the railroad tracks? Here's what makes the neighborhood unique, and how to get a free, no-obligation value estimate for yours from a local agent who mails this neighborhood.
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- ZIP 91325Northridge, City of Los Angeles
- ≈17,600 sq fttypical (median) lot, about 0.4 acre*
- ≈95% RA zonedsingle-family parcels in the RA (Suburban) zone*
- 1950sera when most homes were built*
*Our analysis of LA County Assessor parcel data and City of LA zoning data, retrieved October 2026. Figures are approximate.
About Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is a residential neighborhood inside Northridge in the San Fernando Valley. Nordhoff Street bounds it on the north, Balboa Boulevard on the east, Lindley Avenue on the west, and the Southern Pacific railroad tracks on the south. The whole neighborhood falls in ZIP code 91325. Parthenia Street runs through the middle of it, and White Oak and Louise Avenues are the main local north–south streets.
From walnut groves to "Sherwood Forest"
The land was originally walnut orchards. Conversion to homes started in the 1930s, and most of the neighborhood filled in during the 1950s and '60s, like much of the West Valley. The name came from local real estate agents, who used it for years to describe the area's tall trees and big yards. In August 2012 the Los Angeles City Council made it official with an 11–0 vote. Over the decades some of the larger estates and ranchettes, especially along Parthenia Street, were subdivided for newer homes, and that trend sped up after the 1994 Northridge earthquake forced widespread rebuilding.
The homes and lots
Sherwood Forest has roughly 1,000–1,150 single-family homes (the Sherwood Forest Homeowners Association cites about 1,150). Lot size is what sets it apart from most of Northridge. Based on LA County Assessor parcel records:
- The median single-family lot is about 17,600 sq ft (≈0.4 acre). About 86% of lots are 15,000 sq ft or larger, and about 30% are 20,000 sq ft or larger.
- The median recorded year built is 1954. About 70% of homes date from the 1950s, and fewer than 5% were built in 1990 or later.
- The median recorded living area is about 2,590 sq ft. Most homes have 3 or 4 bedrooms.
- About three in four single-family parcels carry an Assessor use code that indicates a pool.
Zoning
About 95% of the single-family parcels are zoned RA-1 (Suburban) under the Los Angeles Municipal Code, and most of the rest are R1. RA zoning sets a 17,500 sq ft minimum lot size for new lots. On qualifying lots of 17,500 sq ft or more, it allows non-commercial keeping of horses and other domestic animals, up to one horse per 4,000 sq ft of lot area. Zoning, lot area and permits vary parcel by parcel, so always check a specific property on the City's ZIMAS system.
Getting around
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) sits right across Lindley Avenue at Nordhoff. Dearborn Park (17141 Nordhoff St.) is at the neighborhood's northern edge. The Northridge Metrolink station (8775 Wilbur Ave., Ventura County Line) is about 1–2 miles west, and Northridge Fashion Center is about 2 miles west on Tampa Avenue. By car, Balboa Boulevard leads north to the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway, and Nordhoff Street and Roscoe Boulevard both lead east to I-405 interchanges. Metro local bus lines run on the boundary streets.
Schools
There are no schools inside the boundaries. The neighborhood is served by Los Angeles Unified. Published attendance maps put most homes in the Dearborn Street Elementary boundary, with parts in Calahan Street and Parthenia Street Elementary. Middle school options include Holmes and Northridge Middle School, and high school options include Grover Cleveland and James Monroe. Boundaries change, so confirm any address with LAUSD's Resident School Identifier.
Sherwood Forest Housing Market
Public home-value sites currently disagree by hundreds of thousands of dollars on Sherwood Forest. Many of them blend in all of ZIP 91325, which includes very different neighborhoods, and others rely on a handful of sales. Because lot size, permits and upgrades vary so much here, the most reliable way to read this market is with actual MLS closed sales inside the neighborhood boundary.
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What's Your Sherwood Forest Home Worth?
Automated estimates have a hard time here. A Sherwood Forest house on a 21,000 sq ft lot with a pool and a permitted guest house isn't comparable to a tract home a mile away. Even two houses on the same street can differ by a lot because of their land. These are the things that usually move value in this neighborhood:
- Lot size and shape. Land is often a big part of the value here. Usable, flat backyard area matters as much as total square footage.
- Condition and updates. Many homes date from the 1950s, so updated electrical, plumbing, roof, HVAC, windows and kitchen/baths tend to stand out. So does documentation of the work.
- Permits. Additions, garage conversions, guest houses and barns help only when they're permitted. Unpermitted space can become a disclosure and pricing issue.
- Pools and outdoor living. Pools are common here, so a pool's condition, equipment age and the yard around it all count.
- ADU potential. California law requires cities to approve qualifying ADUs ministerially on single-family lots. That includes a detached ADU of up to 800 sq ft with 4-ft side and rear setbacks, plus a junior ADU inside the house (Gov. Code §66323; see HCD's ADU Handbook). A large lot with clear room for an ADU can appeal to some buyers, but feasibility depends on the specific parcel (utilities, setbacks, trees, easements).
- RA-zone features. Where a lot qualifies, room for horse-keeping, a workshop or other accessory buildings can matter to some buyers.
David will look at your home's specific lot, permits and upgrades, and compare it to recent Sherwood Forest sales, not county-wide averages.
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Selling in Sherwood Forest: How It Works
- Request your valuation. Share your address and a few details online or by phone.
- Walk-through and pricing review. David looks at the house, lot, permits and upgrades, then shows you the comparable sales he'd use.
- Prep plan. A short list of what's worth fixing before you list, and what isn't.
- Marketing. Professional photos (aerial photos can be a good fit for large lots), MLS exposure and outreach to buyers.
- Offers and negotiation. David reviews each offer's price, terms and contingencies with you.
- Escrow to closing. Inspections, appraisal, disclosures and paperwork through to closing day.
Related: How to Price and Sell a House in Northridge in 2026 · Seller Closing Costs in Northridge
Meet David Petikyan
David Petikyan leads Property Provider Group with eXp Realty. He works with San Fernando Valley sellers and buyers out of his office at 15545 Devonshire St #103 in Mission Hills, a short drive from Sherwood Forest. He also holds the California Association of REALTORS® Certified Probate & Trust Specialist certification for inherited and trust sales.
David Petikyan · Property Provider Group | eXp Realty · DRE# 02089725
15545 Devonshire St #103, Mission Hills, CA 91345 · (818) 394-0012
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Sherwood Forest FAQ
Where is Sherwood Forest in Northridge?
Sherwood Forest is in the south-central part of Northridge in the City of Los Angeles. It's bounded by Nordhoff Street (north), Balboa Boulevard (east), Lindley Avenue (west) and the railroad tracks (south), just east of CSUN.
What ZIP code is Sherwood Forest, Northridge?
The entire neighborhood is in ZIP code 91325, according to the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering's 2011 review of the neighborhood-name application.
Does Sherwood Forest have an HOA?
The Sherwood Forest Homeowners Association is a nonprofit residents' group incorporated in 1992 that works on neighborhood issues such as zoning enforcement and lot splits, and it hosts an annual block party. Its website describes it as a coalition of residents, not an association that manages shared common areas. Any recorded CC&Rs or mandatory dues on a particular property will show up in that property's title report.
How big are the lots in Sherwood Forest?
Very large for Los Angeles. Based on LA County Assessor parcel data, the median single-family lot is about 17,600 sq ft (about 0.4 acre). Most lots are 15,000 sq ft or more, and about 30% are 20,000 sq ft or more. Check the exact size for any address on the Assessor's portal or ZIMAS.
Can you keep horses in Sherwood Forest?
Most of the neighborhood is zoned RA (Suburban). Under the Los Angeles Municipal Code, that zone allows non-commercial keeping of horses on lots of at least 17,500 sq ft, up to one horse per 4,000 sq ft of lot area. Stables and other rules also apply. Roughly half the lots meet the 17,500 sq ft mark, so verify the zoning, lot area and requirements for a specific parcel with the City before you buy or sell on that basis.
Can I build an ADU on my Sherwood Forest property?
In many cases, yes. State law requires Los Angeles to approve qualifying ADUs on single-family lots, including a detached unit of up to 800 sq ft and a junior ADU within the house. Larger ADUs may be possible under local standards. Feasibility depends on your specific lot, so talk with the LA Department of Building and Safety or a licensed designer.
What is my Sherwood Forest home worth?
It depends heavily on your lot, condition, permitted improvements and recent nearby sales. Online estimates often miss these. Request a free valuation or call David at (818) 394-0012 for a number based on actual Sherwood Forest sales.
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- How to Sell an Inherited Property in Northridge
- Best Time of Year to Sell a Home in Northridge
- How to Handle Multiple Offers on Your North Valley Home
- How a CMA Helps Price a Home Correctly
Sources
- City of Los Angeles Council District 12, "Sherwood Forest".
- City of LA Bureau of Engineering, Sherwood Forest community-name review, Council File 11-0645 (2011), PDF.
- Sherwood Forest Homeowners Association, "About Us".
- LA Observed, "The Valley grows another neighborhood name" (Aug 2012).
- LA County Assessor parcel data (2026 roll) and City of LA ZIMAS zoning layer, analyzed October 2026. Lot sizes are GIS estimates.
- Los Angeles Municipal Code Sec. 12.07, "RA" Suburban Zone.
- California HCD, ADU Handbook (March 2026).
- Metrolink, Northridge Station; LA Recreation & Parks, Dearborn Park; Wikipedia, Sherwood Forest, Los Angeles.
Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Verify zoning, lot size, permits and school assignments independently. David Petikyan, DRE# 02089725, eXp Realty. eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. #02188471. Equal Housing Opportunity.