Lake Encino is an upscale hillside community in Encino, set high on a plateau in the Santa Monica Mountains with sweeping views over the San Fernando Valley. Tucked above Ventura Boulevard, most residents reach the neighborhood by heading south on Alonzo Avenue and winding up to Lake Encino Drive and its quiet cul-de-sacs. Developed primarily in the late 1960s and 1970s as a master-planned enclave, the area is known for its wide, tree-lined streets, bright open skies, and a calm, residential atmosphere that feels a world away from the traffic below while still being just minutes to the 101, Encino Commons, and everyday conveniences.
Homes in Lake Encino are predominantly large, custom-built estates on generous lots, many in the 16,000 - 20,000 square foot plus range. Architectural styles vary from classic single-story ranch and traditional two-story homes to Mediterranean villas and newer modern redesigns, with most properties oriented around indoor/outdoor living. Private pools and spas, expansive patios, grassy yards, and hillside or canyon views are common, and many residences are gated for added privacy. Inside, you’ll often find formal entries, oversized living and family rooms, multiple fireplaces, chef’s kitchens, and spacious primary suites with walk-in closets and spa-inspired baths, ideal for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining.
Lake Encino is part of an active homeowners association, with residents enjoying access to community tennis courts through the Lake Encino HOA and Lake Encino Racquet Club. The neighborhood’s country club feel is enhanced by its manicured landscaping, curbs and sidewalks, streetlights, and the sense of continuity created by similarly well-kept homes. Yet life here remains highly practical: you’re a quick drive down the hill to shopping and dining along Ventura Boulevard, neighborhood parks and recreation in the Sepulveda Basin, and convenient routes to nearby studio hubs in Sherman Oaks, Studio City, and Burbank.
For buyers seeking a true Encino estate neighborhood, quiet, polished, and view-oriented, with the added benefit of community tennis and a strong HOA. Lake Encino offers a rare blend of seclusion and accessibility in one of the Valley’s most desirable hillside settings.
