Chatsworth | North Valley
Chatsworth
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Market data current as of August 2026. Home prices shift monthly.
Chatsworth's median home value is approximately $940K, with price per square foot around $507. The market is somewhat competitive, with homes typically selling in around 43 to 54 days. Inventory ranges from starter condos to larger homes on bigger lots near the rock formations.
Life in Chatsworth
Schools in Chatsworth
Chatsworth is served by LAUSD. Buyers should confirm the assigned schools for a specific address because Chatsworth covers a large area that includes suburban streets, foothill pockets, and equestrian properties.
Getting around from Chatsworth
Chatsworth has a Metrolink station and Metro transit connections, plus direct access to SR-118. Topanga Canyon Boulevard and De Soto Avenue are major local routes through the west Valley.
Everyday shopping and dining
Chatsworth has neighborhood retail along Devonshire Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, with larger shopping centers available nearby in Northridge, Porter Ranch, and Warner Center.
Parks and outdoor access
Chatsworth Park South, Stoney Point Park, the Santa Susana Pass area, and Rocky Peak provide distinctive hiking, climbing, and open-space access.
Nearby hospitals and medical access
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is one of the closest major hospitals, with additional medical services throughout Northridge and the west Valley.
HOA costs in Chatsworth
Many traditional Chatsworth single family homes have no HOA. Gated and newer communities can have dues commonly around $350-$600 per month, with some developments carrying additional community assessments.
Property tax considerations
The annual property tax bill depends on the property's assessed value and any local or community assessments. Buyers should review the tax record for the exact home.
Hazard and insurance considerations
Foothill and canyon-edge properties can have higher wildfire exposure and different insurance requirements. Brush-clearance obligations, slope, drainage, and fire-zone status should be reviewed early.
Questions buyers ask
Thinking about living in Chatsworth?
What is the commute like from Chatsworth?
Chatsworth has a Metrolink station and Metro transit connections, plus direct access to SR-118. Topanga Canyon Boulevard and De Soto Avenue are major local routes through the west Valley.
How much are HOA fees in Chatsworth?
Many traditional Chatsworth single family homes have no HOA. Gated and newer communities can have dues commonly around $350-$600 per month, with some developments carrying additional community assessments.
What should buyers know about schools in Chatsworth?
Chatsworth is served by LAUSD. Buyers should confirm the assigned schools for a specific address because Chatsworth covers a large area that includes suburban streets, foothill pockets, and equestrian properties.
Are there insurance or natural hazard considerations in Chatsworth?
Foothill and canyon-edge properties can have higher wildfire exposure and different insurance requirements. Brush-clearance obligations, slope, drainage, and fire-zone status should be reviewed early.