Though technically part of the City of Los Angeles, the community of Sherman Oaks doesn't have to contend with the numerous urban problems that beset the city. If you have a Sherman Oaks home, then you are part of a community that is safe, peaceful and not crowded. With roughly 28,601 residents scattered across an area of 4.61 square miles, Sherman Oaks has a population density of 6,203 per square mile. That may sound like a lot of people, but actually the community is very spacious and with more than enough room for every resident.
Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks' "Main Street," is where most of the prime Sherman Oaks commercial properties are located. Lined with various shops and restaurants that serve cuisine ranging from Japanese to French to Indian, the street has earned the moniker "Restaurant Row" and is a popular sunrise-to-sunset haunt.
Because of the numerous dining and shopping opportunities it offers, Sherman Oaks regularly receives a healthy stream of visitors. One of the most popular tourist spots in Sherman Oaks, the Sherman Oaks Galleria is a shopper's dream come true. The birthplace of the Valley Girl, a cultural icon made popular by the Frank Zappa song and the movie of the same title, Sherman Oaks has been a part of the American consciousness since the early 80s. This was where a portion of the iconic "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" was shot! Now part of an office complex, the Sherman Oaks Galleria remains as one of the most endearing pieces of pop culture reference in the entire Los Angeles area.
Visitors and residents of Sherman Oaks look forward to the annual Street Fair, held every October, which closes down a half-mile stretch of Ventura Boulevard. The fair is visited by thousands, even hundreds of thousands, who partake in the food and entertainment. Especially popular among the playground set are the rides also featured at the fair.
Sherman Oaks homes come in many shapes and sizes. There are single-family homes, duplexes, town houses, and condominium complexes. With a large variety to choose from, there's certain to be a Sherman Oaks home out there that will suit anybody's tastes and needs.
Families with school-age children also need not worry about their kids' education. Sherman Oaks is home to more than a dozen public and private schools. There's even a learning center campus for the National University in the area.
If you're interested in investing in Sherman Oaks commercial properties, then you will be pleased to know that there are numerous developed and undeveloped plots strewn throughout the community area. The finance, retail and service industries have done particularly well in the area and provide numerous employment opportunities to residents.
Sherman Oaks would be a great place to base a business in. Surrounded by prosperous communities - and itself well off - the area has a strong consumer base. This, after all, is the Valley Girl's hometown!
Sherman Oaks commercial properties don't usually stay on the market for long, so if you're thinking about investing in one then best call up a trusted real estate agent early on who can help you in getting the best deals and can also provide Sherman Oaks asset management services. Contact William J. Haverly & Associates at 818-551-9000, or via email at info@billhaverly.com . Out-of-town callers are welcome to use the toll free number 888-600-5478.
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