Todd Jones is a Rodeo Realty agent with 21 years of Los Angeles real estate experience and over $330 million in closed sales. When buyers and sellers in Sherman Oaks need a trusted expert who knows every block, every school boundary, and every micro-market shift, Todd is the agent they call.
The Sherman Oaks Market Right Now
Sherman Oaks continues to be one of the San Fernando Valley's most in-demand zip codes in 2026. Median home prices are holding steady between $1.15M and $1.35M, driven by persistent demand from families relocating from the Westside, remote workers who want space without sacrificing walkability, and buyers priced out of Studio City and Encino.
Days on market are running 25–35 days for well-priced single-family homes — faster for updated properties with ADUs or open floor plans. Inventory remains thin, with fewer than 2.5 months of supply across most price points. That means sellers are still in a favorable position, but the days of fielding 15 offers in a weekend are largely behind us. Buyers now have slightly more negotiating leverage, especially above $1.6M.
Key data points (May 2026):
• Median sold price (SFR): ~$1.25M
• Average price per sq ft: ~$685
• Active listings: ~85–100 (historically low)
• DOM: 28 days (average)
• List-to-sale ratio: 98.5%
What's Driving Demand in Sherman Oaks
Several factors are keeping Sherman Oaks competitive:
Ventura Boulevard Corridor. The ongoing revitalization of Ventura Blvd — new restaurants, boutique fitness, coffee shops — has made walkability a genuine selling point. Buyers who used to overlook the area are now prioritizing it.
School quality. The LAUSD magnet schools in the area, combined with proximity to Harvard-Westlake's North Hollywood campus and Campbell Hall, attract family buyers who want private school access without paying Bel Air prices.
Lot sizes. Sherman Oaks delivers larger lots than Studio City or Valley Village at a relative discount. Properties with 7,500+ sq ft lots and ADU potential are generating strong competition.
Transit access. The Orange Line (soon to be Purple Line extension's eastern connections) makes Sherman Oaks attractive for dual-income households where one partner commutes downtown.
Seller Strategy: What Works in 2026
If you're selling in Sherman Oaks right now, presentation matters more than it did in 2021-22. Buyers are more selective. The homes moving fastest share these characteristics:
• Updated kitchens with quartz countertops and stainless appliances
• Primary suites with spa-style bathrooms
• Functional outdoor space — even a small covered patio counts
• Solar + EV charger (a meaningful advantage in California)
Todd Jones has closed over 50 transactions in the greater Sherman Oaks/Encino/Studio City corridor. His pre-listing process includes a pre-market exposure strategy, professional photography with drone footage, and targeted digital campaigns that put your home in front of qualified buyers before it hits MLS.
Buyer Strategy: How to Compete
The best properties in Sherman Oaks under $1.4M still receive multiple offers. Here's what Todd advises buyers to do right now:
1. Get fully underwritten — not just pre-approved. Underwritten buyers close faster and sellers know it.
2. Be ready to move in 3–5 days once you find the right home. Hesitation costs deals.
3. Consider off-market — Todd maintains an active network of sellers thinking about listing. Some of the best deals never hit Zillow.
4. Focus on value neighborhoods — streets south of Ventura Blvd often offer 10–15% more square footage per dollar than north-of-Ventura comparables.
Why Todd Jones
Todd Jones has been ranked in the top 1.5% of agents nationwide by RealTrends every year from 2022 through 2025. He holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation — held by fewer than 3% of REALTORS® in the country — and has been named a Los Angeles Magazine Real Estate All-Star every year from 2023 through 2026.
His team of six handles everything from open house logistics to escrow coordination to post-close follow-up. Clients consistently cite his negotiation skills and market knowledge as the difference-makers.
DRE License: 01481426
Brokerage: Rodeo Realty
Phone: (310) 882-5565
Website: toddjonesrealtor.com
Ready to Buy or Sell in Sherman Oaks?
Whether you're thinking about listing your home, searching for your next place, or just want an honest read on what the market is doing, call Todd Jones at (310) 882-5565 or visit toddjonesrealtor.com to get started.
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