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Sun Valley home prices and affordability, 2019 to 2025

The median Sun Valley sale went from $565,000 in 2019 to $824,500 in 2025, and with higher mortgage rates, buying the median home there now takes $2,071 more a month.

Home prices, 2019 to 2025+67%Our own index, low confidence · LA County +39%
Median sale, 2025$824,500was $565,000 in 2019
Monthly mortgage payment$4,213was $2,142 in 2019
Income to keep it under 30%$169,000was $86,000 in 2019

How prices moved

The median sale rose about 46%

The median Sun Valley sale went from $565,000 in 2019 to $824,500 in 2025, a rise of about 46%. The median LA County sale rose about 44% over the same years.

Our own index puts the change at about 67%, against 39% for LA County as a whole, and we rate it low confidence, so treat it as a rough direction.

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Sun Valley+67%
LA County+39%
0%Our own index75%
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What it costs to buy now

$2,071 more a month than in 2019

With 20% down on the median sale, the monthly mortgage payment went from $2,142 in 2019 to $4,213 in 2025. About half the rise, $1,155, came from higher prices and $916 from the higher mortgage rate, 6.60% against 3.94%.

The 20% down payment grew from $113,000 to $164,900.

2019
$2,142
2025
$4,213
From higher prices $1,155From the higher rate $916

Compare the neighborhoods next door

  • Sun Valleylow confidence

    Prices since 2019
    +67%
    Payment in 2025
    $4,213
    Rise a month
    +$2,071

  • Sunlandtoo few sales for our own index

    Prices since 2019
    —
    Payment in 2025
    $4,310
    Rise a month
    +$2,027

  • North Hollywood

    Prices since 2019
    +45%
    Payment in 2025
    $4,621
    Rise a month
    +$2,209

  • Burbank

    Prices since 2019
    +39%
    Payment in 2025
    $5,725
    Rise a month
    +$2,565
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A model-generated estimate and analytical context, not investment advice. The estimated value comes from an automated valuation model (AVM). An AVM is an estimated sale price for a property. It is not the same as the opinion of value in an appraisal developed by a licensed appraiser under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Questions about Sun Valley

How much have Sun Valley home prices changed since 2019?

On our own index, Sun Valley home prices rose about 67% from 2019 to 2025, against about 39% for LA County as a whole. We rate the figure low confidence, so treat it as a rough direction. The median sale went from $565,000 to $824,500.

How much does it cost to buy a home in Sun Valley?

The median Sun Valley home sold for $824,500 in 2025. With 20% down, $164,900, and a 30-year fixed loan at 6.60%, the monthly mortgage payment comes to $4,213 before taxes and insurance.

What income do you need to buy in Sun Valley?

About $169,000 a year for the median Sun Valley home, by a common rule of thumb that keeps the monthly mortgage payment at 30% of gross income. The same rule gave $86,000 in 2019. Lenders apply their own tests, and taxes and insurance come on top of the payment.

How much has the monthly mortgage payment in Sun Valley changed since 2019?

The monthly mortgage payment on the median Sun Valley home rose $2,071, from $2,142 in 2019 to $4,213 in 2025. Higher prices added $1,155, and the higher mortgage rate, 3.94% to 6.60%, added $916.

How does Sun Valley compare with LA County?

The monthly mortgage payment on the median Sun Valley home was $4,213 in 2025, lower than the $4,410 on the median LA County home. Since 2019 it rose $2,071, and LA County’s rose $2,135.

What does the full cost to own a home add?

Property tax, insurance, HOA dues and upkeep come on top of the monthly mortgage payment shown here. A free account’s Cost to Own adds them up for a specific home, and three homes a month are free.

Home prices: our own index from Los Angeles County Assessor sales, 2019 to 2025. Monthly mortgage payment is principal and interest on the median sale with 20% down and a 30-year fixed loan, at each year’s average Freddie Mac rate (3.94% in 2019, 6.60% in 2025); taxes and insurance are not included. Sales: Los Angeles County Assessor.