15865 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Lake Balboa- 15 Beds
- 16 Baths
- 9,460 sqft (on 0.31 acres)
$1,957,000
Last Sold: Mar 25, 2026
9% below list $2.15M
$207/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,802/mo*
$1,957,000
Last Sold: Mar 25, 2026
9% below list $2.15M
$207/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,802/mo*
15 Beds
16 Baths
9,460 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)
Local Information
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Description
We are pleased to present for sale this 16-unit value-add multifamily investment opportunity located at 15865 Vanowen Street in the desirable Lake Balboa neighborhood of Van Nuys, with potential for detached ADU development. Constructed in 1976, the property encompasses approximately 9,460 square feet of building area on a large 13,494 square foot lot. Zoned R3-1, the unit mix consists of fifteen (15) one-bedroom/one-bath units and one (1) studio unit. The asset presents investors with a compelling low-basis acquisition andsignificant upside potential in a high-demand rental corridor. The property benefits from its proximity to several of the San Fernando Valley's most established neighborhoods, including Van Nuys, Lake Balboa, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood Arts District, and Encino. Residents enjoy convenient access to major employment centers, retail, dining, and public transportation. The location carries a Walk Score of 66 ("Somewhat Walkable"), allowing select daily errands to be completed on foot. Investors have the opportunity to capture immediate upside through a vacant unit and to explore the potential development of up to eight (8) detached ADUs pursuant to SB 1211 (buyer to verify all feasibility, zoning, and entitlement requirements) Disclosure: Buyers are to conduct thorough and independent due diligence, including verifying building square footage, lot size, legal bedroom/bathroom count, parking availability, unit mix, year built, zoning, market rents, and the feasibility of ADUs or additional units. DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS OR ENTER THE PROPERTY - DRIVE-BY ONLY.
15865 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 15 bedroom, 16 bathroom, 9,460 sqft multi-family in Lake Balboa, built in 1976. It last sold for $1,957,000 on Mar 25, 2026 (9% below the $2,150,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,965,400, with a rent estimate of $1,555/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$207/sqft
Listed
164 days ago
Home Details for 15865 Vanowen St
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Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 15Number of Bathrooms: 16 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 9460 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: None |
Heating & Cooling Heating: OtherHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Two |
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Exterior Home Features Other Structures: None |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 17Parking: Driveway,Above Street Level |
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Year Built Year Built: 1976 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family |
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Price List Price: $2,150,000Price Per Sqft: $207/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Feb 05 2026 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: Van Nuys |
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Building Area Building Area: 9460 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 0.31 acres |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Has Rent Control |
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Mls Number: 26643693 |
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Eric Dilanian DRE # 01951699, (213) 233-4379
Remax Commercial and Investment Realty, (213) 817-1000
Bought with: Roderick 'Rick' Raymundo DRE # 01357019, (213) 943-1855, Marcus & Millichap, (818) 212-2700
Source: CLAW, MLS#26643693

Price History for 15865 Vanowen St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/25/2026 | $1,957,000 | Sold | CLAW #26643693 |
| 03/07/2026 | $2,150,000 | Pending | CLAW #26643693 |
| 03/03/2026 | $2,150,000 | Contingent | CLAW #26643693 |
| 01/30/2026 | $2,150,000 | Listed For Sale | CLAW #26643693 |
Market trends in Los Angeles
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.03M
$22.92KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$637
$1MoM
Available listings
8228
94MoM
Comparable Sales for 15865 Vanowen St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.26 | Multi-Family Home | $1,715,000 | 06/26/26 | 14 | 14 | 7,830 | |
0.19 | Multi-Family Home | $1,600,000 | 08/14/25 | 10 | 10 | 4,684 | |
0.24 | Multi-Family Home | $4,700,000 | 07/15/25 | 31 | 25 | 18,977 | |
0.24 | Multi-Family Home | $1,000,000 | 03/31/26 | 5 | 4 | 3,159 | |
0.65 | Multi-Family Home | $1,180,000 | 01/15/26 | 12 | 8 | 5,460 | |
1.17 | Multi-Family Home | $3,250,000 | 09/12/25 | 22 | 14 | 11,326 | |
0.24 | Multi-Family Home | $725,000 | 12/11/25 | 5 | 5 | 2,320 |
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What Locals Say about Lake Balboa
At least 300 Trulia users voted on each feature.
85 % Say it's dog friendly
80 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say car is needed
68 % Say yards are well-kept
66 % Say there's holiday spirit
59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
58 % Say parking is easy
55 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say streets are well-lit
49 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say kids play outside
33 % Say there's wildlife
21 % Say there are community events
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