North
Hills has recently changed it's name. The old name
was Sepulveda, which is pronounced "Sa-PULL-vee-da"
. The locals can always tell the visitors, because
nobody gets that name right. Now, you will.
North
Hills is located just east of Northridge and just
south of Granada Hills and it straddles the 405 freeway.
The area is a bedroom community, however there has
been a trend over the last 15-20 years to convert
some of the larger parcels to townhome projects. There
are presently a large number of these projects and
the the trend is likely to continue.
There
is some retail employment in this area, however, most
of the jobs are not here. The commute is very reasonable
with excellent freeway access and good public transportation.
The
housing is middle level and the townhomes are lower
to middle level. The west side of the 405 is more
desirable for single family homes and there are many
nice, quiet neighborhoods on that side of the freeway.
We want to paint a pleasant picture of this area (and
all the others as well), however, we also want you
to be aware of any potential hazards. There are some
parts of this area that are very rough. Higher crime,
known gang activity and visible drug traffic are causes
for concern. These rough areas are well known and
mostly isolated. So, just be aware. The good areas
are still good.
Other
interesting links:
Mid
Valley Chamber of Commerce
