Index St, Granada Hills

I must admit, one of the best things about living on this street is when the beautiful Jacaranda trees bloom their gorgeous purple flowers. One of the worst things is having to sweep up after them.

This is a family block, where people tend to stay for a very long time. It offers affordable houses with big yards that are perfect for children and dogs, which have the unfortunate tendency of making themselves known by barking in the middle of the night. Otherwise, neighbors are friendly but keep to themselves.

There is ample parking and large driveways and the street is within walking distance to Target, Von's supermarket, Trader Joes, and two large shopping centers that feature discount clothing, a variety of eateries, pet and car supplies, movie rental and specialty stores.