16745 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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UNDER CONTRACT
3.09 ACRES
Listed by Elgin Walker, eXp Realty of California Inc, (661) 347-6248

$399,777

  • 1 Bed
  • 2 Baths
  • 930 sqft (on 3.09 acres)

16745 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
Est. Mortgage $3,060/mo*
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1974
3.09 acre lot
$430/sqft
Garage
HOA $545/mo

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 16745 Vanowen St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION – NOW ONLY $399,777!

Reduced by $20,000, this is your opportunity to own one of the best values available in the Lake Balboa/Van Nuys corridor! Offering approximately 930 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this move-in ready townhome combines comfort, flexibility, and an unbeatable price.

The unique floor plan features a private upstairs bedroom, while the spacious downstairs bonus room offers endless possibilities as a home office, media room, den, or guest area (buyer to verify permitted use). With 2 bathrooms, the layout provides convenience and functionality rarely found in this price range.

Enjoy your own oversized private patio—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat. A detached one-car garage, conveniently located off the alley, adds valuable parking and storage.

The well-maintained community offers numerous amenities, and the central location places you just minutes from shopping, restaurants, parks, major freeways, and public transportation.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for an exceptional investment opportunity, this home checks all the boxes. At just $399,777, opportunities like this don't come around often.

Schedule your private showing today before this incredible value is gone!

Home Details for 16745 Vanowen St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Kitchen, Laundry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 930 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: See Remarks,Stacked
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: Community, Association
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Unknown
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 47Days on Market: 58

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: DuplexArchitecture: Duplex
Building
Not a New ConstructionAttached To Another StructureNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2225014050

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,777Price Per Sqft: $430

Active Status

MLS Status: Active Under Contract

Location

Direction & Address
City: Los Angeles
School Information
High School District: Los Angeles Unified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: SR26148146

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, PoolNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 100

HOA

HOA Name: vanowen forbesHOA Phone: 661-661-3247Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHas an HOAHOA Fee: $545/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.0933 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SR26148146Living Area Range Units: Square FeetZillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttribution Contact: 661.347.6248Common Interest: CondominiumUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-2225014050-R-N

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Insurance,Pool,Cable TVSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Lake Balboa
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What Locals Say about Lake Balboa

At least 300 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % 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

  • 51 % 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kevin Motta
    "There’s is a dog park for small and large dogs. There’s a pets stores close by. Also there are many parks arounds with pathways for waking with your dog."
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  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy seeing looking up into the sky & seeing military planes fly in formation on the weekends, & I enjoy seeing owls at night."
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  • Trulia User
    "Summer movie night at the park and walks around the block to admire the different homes, as well as listening to the neighborhood garage band play on Friday nights. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Commute is good, not bad, there’s is no much traffic here, only when you get into the freeway but driving around the neighborhood it’s great."
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  • Trulia User
    "about safety and the ways to prevent harmful events from occuring that involve their children. safety first."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to Castaic is about 25 minutes, leaving at 0600 - going back at 1600 is about 30 minutes."
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  • Trulia User
    "Most neighbors do pick up after their dogs but some don’t specially the ones with big dogs so if anyone is considering moving into this neighborhood please be the kind that does abid by the rules "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a sense of community. We have lived here three years now and people are friendly and there are several schools near by. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is an average of about 30 min to city center with no traffic, can double during rush hour "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to 405 freeway, takes me 30-45 minutes to get to West Los Angeles with traffic in the morning. On weekends, traffic is not that bad so it takes only 15-20 minutes to get to West LA. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Many options available. There is metro line, car pool share parking lot & busses. Also, the freeway is close by. I enjoy living here. The park has many activities including a lake, fishing, bikes, & waterfall. There are trails, tennis, & archery, too. "
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  • Dalas
    "Pretty safe and clean when I used to be in college I didn’t have any problems with public transportation except for a few trouble makers but never had an encounter myself. "
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  • Arik S.
    "It’s good and everything is nice and dandy and I’m excited for the future of man kind here and idk why I have to fill this out "
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  • Deron B.
    "There are a lot of families in the neighborhood, children playing dogs being walked, people going for a stroll or an evening walk. It can be a beautiful community. "
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  • Mishey P.
    "I been living here for over 15 and I love it, is safe and beautiful and everything is near by and schools and my job "
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  • Jaclyn M.
    "I’ve lived here for three years and we have gotten to know many great people in the neighborhood! There are a lot of young new families that have moved in as well, and we have created a community feeling here. We have really enjoyed it. "
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  • Nikolas P.
    "People don’t clean up after their dogs and some people let their dogs off leash which can cause some issues. "
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  • Ladyofthelake
    "Way too many homeless people now. It used to be nice but homeless have invaded. There are beautiful homes in the neighborhoods but the vagrants like to wonder the nice quiet streets to vandalize cars and steal packages. "
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  • Ashley M.
    "Horrible public transportation. If you miss the bus, the next one come 15-20 min later. I lived 10 min from my job (by car), it would take me an hour and a half because of the bus schedule "
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  • Jerome P.
    "Parks are nearby and it’s easy to walk your dogs. The neighborhood makes it easy to easily walk your animals. "
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  • Lee S.
    "It’s a lovely family community with great parks, but the public schools are not very good — especially the middle schools."
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  • G B.
    "Good access to public transportation. I ride the Commuter Express to work now and I'm loving not having to drive to work "
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  • Tubonism
    "People are friendly lots of dog people good neighbors only prob for me is the traffic at times but for most of the time it’s okay "
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  • Marcellalessandra
    "I live here for 25 years and counting Love this area I am planning to retire here as well Lovely area"
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  • Camille111462
    "We live close to a beautiful lake and park. public transportation is readily available. Birmingham High is a great option for kids."
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  • Marcellalessandra
    "Nice Neighbors Community Look for each other Neighborhood watch Pet friendly Dog parks Balboa Park "
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  • angrytenat
    "THERE ARE COCKROACHES EVERYWHERE! do not move into any Anza owned property. I have been dealing with roaches for months now and they havent done anything or compensated for nights and days we couldnt work"
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  • Alison M.
    "There are Lots of dogs being walked and access to Good local vets and emergency vets. There aren’t very many dog parks or groomers."
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  • Balboa Sucks
    "The area is horrible. The people are ghetto. Trash, roaches, silverfish everywhere. The area is changing and not for the better. "
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  • Amanda P.
    "Nothing special here. There’s a park nearby, but it’s just a regular park. This area is also a bit of a food desert. I’m moving when my lease is up."
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  • Wendy Yost
    "It's a great pocket of the San Fernando Valley. Adjacent to the 101 and 405, yet surrounded by parks, Golf Courses and recreation areas."
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  • Sol M.
    "It’s close to Lake Balboa , huge park 2 minutes away from here and the orange line that’s also about a minute away from my neighborhood "
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  • Michelle H.
    "People always walk their dogs on leashes and the dogs are friendly. If the dogs are anxious the owners are kind enough to steer them away."
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  • Omarrealestate
    "Safe streets, clean side walks, good transportation system, good schools, and low crime rates. Low prices."
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  • Lorenarlj23
    "Farmers market on Sunday is a quick, easy, fun, and family oriented activity for us to take part in every Sunday. It’s close enough where we can walk too. "
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  • Epadilla124
    "Lake Balboa is a great neighborhood where my kids can play outside. we also have one of the most beautiful parks in Los Angeles! "
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Market trends in Los Angeles

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.04M
$10.92KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$638
$1MoM
Available listings
8384
127MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$392K
Since last month
Decreased$23K (-5.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$54K (-12.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$123K (+45.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +38% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$392K
July 2026$416K
June 2026$422K
May 2026$426K
April 2026$432K
March 2026$436K
February 2026$435K
January 2026$432K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
16717 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA
0.00
Townhouse
$574,999
09/04/26
2
2.5
1,170
16723 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA
0.00
Townhouse
$599,000
04/02/26
2
3
1,170
7100 Balboa Blvd #1003, Van Nuys, CA
0.38
Townhouse
$535,000
06/08/26
2
2.5
1,580
7100 Balboa Blvd #703, Van Nuys, CA
0.36
Townhouse
$585,000
05/27/26
2
2.5
1,580
7100 Balboa Blvd #805, Van Nuys, CA
0.38
Townhouse
$570,000
05/13/26
2
3
1,580
7038 De Celis Pl #9, Van Nuys, CA
0.36
Townhouse
$555,000
09/26/25
2
2.5
1,238
6540 Hayvenhurst Ave #15, Van Nuys, CA
0.48
Townhouse
$600,000
03/02/26
2
2
1,230
7100 Balboa Blvd #101, Van Nuys, CA
0.36
Townhouse
$592,500
05/11/26
3
3
1,641
6930 De Celis Pl #16, Van Nuys, CA
0.28
Townhouse
$661,000
01/05/26
3
3
1,615
6840 De Celis Pl #31, Van Nuys, CA
0.24
Townhouse
$703,500
07/01/26
3
4
1,821

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
16743 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.00
$457,100
1
2
930
Off Market
16733 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.00
$554,600
2
2
1,033
Off Market
16723 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.00
$599,000
2
3
1,170
Recently Sold
16717 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.00
$574,999
2
2.5
1,170
Recently Sold
16715 Vanowen St #C, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.00
$467,700
2
2
1,033
Off Market
6810 Forbes Ave #9, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.00
$465,000
1
1.5
930
Off Market
16739 Vanowen St #H, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.01
$555,800
2
1.5
1,033
Off Market
16724 Tim Ln, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.07
$750,000
3
2.5
1,899
For Sale
16715 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$300,000
1
1.5
930
Recently Sold
16733 Archwood St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.08
$1,065,900
3
3
1,890
Off Market
16729 Archwood St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.08
$965,000
3
3
1,803
Recently Sold
6838 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$1,151,100
4
3
2,076
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 25, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SR26148146
Contingent
$399,777
Aug 5, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SR26148146
PriceChange
$399,777
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 8, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SR26148146
Listed For Sale
$419,777
Jan 13, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$269,000
Dec 14, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$269,000

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Elgin Walker, eXp Realty of California Inc
Agent Phone: (661) 347-6248
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Frequently asked questions about 16745 Vanowen St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 16745 Vanowen St?
    Based on a $399,777 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 16745 Vanowen St in Van Nuys, CA is approximately $2,560 (about $2,092 principal & interest, $393 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 16745 Vanowen St compare to homes in Van Nuys?
    16745 Vanowen St in Van Nuys, CA is listed at $399,777, about 62% below the $1.04M median sale price in Van Nuys.
  • What do residents say about the Lake Balboa neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Lake Balboa neighborhood in Van Nuys, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys.
  • What are the closest schools to 16745 Vanowen St?
    The closest schools to 16745 Vanowen St in Van Nuys, CA are Birmingham Community Charter High School (rated 7/10), Gault Street Elementary School (rated 4/10), William Mulholland Middle School (rated 6/10).
  • Does 16745 Vanowen St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 16745 Vanowen St in Van Nuys, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 16745 Vanowen St have a pool?
    Yes, 16745 Vanowen St in Van Nuys, CA has a pool.
16745 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 930 sqft townhouse built in 1974. 16745 Vanowen St is located in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Jul 8, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# SR26148146.