Live like a star in L.A.’s Toluca Lake

Just north of downtown Los Angeles, right next to Burbank, in the San Fernando Valley, lies a district that’s emerged as great place to live. With a bevy of historical beauties and outstanding mansions, the Toluca Lake community generally appeals to renters who seek high class living in a scenic location that’s also close to bustling city life. Like fine restaurants, fine restaurants and cafés, medical and business offices (must have!), exclusive specialty shops, and outdoorsy stuff? Toluca Lake’s got it! The lake part of the name comes from a 6-acre body of water that hangs out at the southeastern edge of town.

Over the years the majestic neighborhood has been home to several celebrities and historical personalities, including great names of the film and entertainment industry like Bob Hope, Ann Blyth, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra or Amelia Erhart, the famous aviatrix (word of the day!).

Looking to shack up in Toluca Lake?  Housing ranges from charming townhomes and well-designed apartment homes that feature resort-style amenities to shore-lined houses and imposing estates. Conveniently located near the major studios and employment hubs of Burbank and North Hollywood, the neighborhood stands out as one of the most tranquil and picturesque residential enclaves in the entire greater Los Angeles area.

If you want the fast-track to the Toluca Lake elite, you can pick up a home from one of hottest celebs residing there.  Jennifer Love Hewitt is selling her Toluca Lake home for $2.9 million and renting out another property on the same street for $12,500-a-month. If you don’t have that kind of couch change, you can just opt to check out the apartment stash on RentCafe!