5249 Ranchito Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
OFF MARKET

5249 Ranchito Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401

Sherman Oaks
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,649 sqft (on 0.68 acres)

$2,718,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,377/mo*
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$2,718,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,377/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,649 sqft
(on 0.68 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.72M
Since last month
Decreased$59K (-2.2%)
Since last year
Increased$51K (+1.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+365.7%)
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 +56% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.69M
July 2026$2.75M
June 2026$2.75M
May 2026$2.77M
April 2026$2.71M
March 2026$2.76M
February 2026$2.72M
January 2026$2.61M
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
13845 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$4,050,000
04/24/26
6
5.5
6,612
13807 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$6,125,000
11/26/25
5
4.5
7,169
13931 Margate St, Van Nuys, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
11/20/25
4
3
2,316
5107 Matilija Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
04/10/26
4
4
2,461
13946 Chandler Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
07/24/26
5
5
2,801
13940 Chandler Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
10/14/25
4
3
2,310
5121 Colbath Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
02/27/26
4
3
2,425
13943 Margate St, Sherman Oaks, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,285,000
08/14/26
4
3
2,316
5456 Hazeltine Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
08/20/25
5
3.5
3,000
13925 Branton Pl, Sherman Oaks, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,880,000
07/20/26
4
2.5
2,399

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
13845 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
0.06
$4,050,000
6
5.5
6,612
Recently Sold
13925 Branton Pl, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
0.13
$1,880,000
4
2.5
2,399
Recently Sold
13931 Margate St, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.14
$1,750,000
4
3
2,316
Recently Sold
13943 Margate St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
0.15
$2,285,000
4
3
2,316
Recently Sold
13807 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
0.12
$6,125,000
5
4.5
7,169
Recently Sold
13940 Chandler Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.17
$1,920,500
4
3
2,310
Off Market
13946 Chandler Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
0.17
$2,400,000
5
5
2,801
Recently Sold
14022 Margate St, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.18
$1,195,000
3
3
1,886
For Sale
5121 Colbath Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
0.17
$1,700,000
4
3
2,425
Recently Sold
14031 Weddington St, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.19
$1,639,400
3
2
1,762
Off Market
5106 Ranchito Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
0.18
$1,550,000
3
2
1,857
Recently Sold
13907 Chandler Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401
0.20
$6,000,000
6
8
7,434
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1938
Lot Size
0.68 acres
Living Area
3,649 sqft
Price/Sqft
$745

About this House

This single-family home is located at 5249 Ranchito Ave, Van Nuys, CA. 5249 Ranchito Ave is in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood in Van Nuys, CA and in ZIP code 91401. This property has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and approximately 3,649 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.68 acres and was built in 1938.
5249 Ranchito Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,649 sqft single-family home in Sherman Oaks, built in 1938. It last sold for $576,818 on Jul 9, 1997. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,718,000, with a rent estimate of $7,786/month.

Home Details for 5249 Ranchito Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1938Year Updated: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.68 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 9, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$576,818
May 29, 1996
Source: N/A
Sold
$549,000

Market trends in Sherman Oaks

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.43M
$62.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$770
$28MoM
Available listings
341
24MoM
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What Locals Say about Sherman Oaks

At least 659 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say parking is easy

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say kids play outside

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • Alex K
    "Beautiful neighborhood with charming shops and great gardens "
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  • Amy Kang
    "There are not enough sidewalks and most people don’t walk outside. And the weather is much too hot. "
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  • Jimlakin
    "Very quiet and walkable. Friendly neighbors. Great views. "
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  • Karsberg
    "A lot of dogs and a lot of love. Very friendly for dogs. Best ever! Everybody are nice and it’s a simple dog life. "
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  • Sophia Bui
    "Dens of Coyotes roam wild by the LA river. So walk yr dogs during daylight and little dogs be aware! "
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  • Trulia User
    "I mostly commute by car or bicycle. There are glstretts with sidewalks and many trees, quite area to walk with dogs. Also, Lake Balboa and VNSO within 10min drive. I like Sherman Oaks "
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  • M9dwwn7679
    "Lots of dog walkers about, active community, especially in the mornings and evenings. Some small dog parks are around. "
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  • Logan Martin
    "Daily driver, apartment complex gated. Double gates. Left right left right straight for a while then over the hill. "
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  • Pavel Balykin
    "In my experience, living in the area everything south of Oxnard Blvd is relatively safe and in some areas Burbank Blvd."
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  • Olivia Solomon
    "a lot of people don't pick up after their dogs. so, you have to watch where you step or else you'll step in poop"
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  • Rickkontos
    "Too many hills Long steep main road Busy at night Difficult drive Long commute Mountain Road and steep cliff like roads "
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  • Tiera
    "Nice parks, but some neighborhoods don’t have sidewalks, so taking kids for a walk can be difficult "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of quiet residential streets, feels safe. Tons of people out walking their dogs, all the streets are well maintained. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s in the heart of Historic Auto Row. Homeowners seem to take pride in their yards and homes. You can go right around the corner and buy weed at the fancy new dispensary."
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  • Trulia User
    "The community is becoming a little bit more diverse. The elementary schools in this community are really good. The PTA does a great job fundraising money so the schools have a lot of programs. I would be mindful of the middle & high schools though. "
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  • Trulia User
    "They’ll like the sidewalks but people don’t pick up after their dogs. There’s a lot of places to walk too. Community is friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the ShOaks! Has that ideal combination of feeling suburban with the convenience of still being in the greater city area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "busy but not too bad. you can get around freely if you know the best route. the freeways (101 and 405) are two of the worst..however, the side streets and major streets are plentiful."
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  • Trulia User
    "the neighborhood actually makes you feel that you are in Burbank area. i feel very safe to walk the neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very neighborly area with lots of good amenities around. Including many good restaurants and super markets. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's nice and the houses are well kept. the neighbors are friendly. close to stores. beautiful neighborhood. "
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    "It’s a dog friendly neighborhood Most neighbors are friendly. Nice beauty supply, Starbucks near. No police :( when theft occurs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive, but this neighborhood is also very walkable and it’s easy to find anything like nail salons, grocery stores, book stores, frozen yogurt shops or even clothing boutiques in this area down Ventura Blvd. It’s friendly, clean, safe and very beautiful! "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a great neighborhood for families. Lots of quiet streets, great for walking, pretty quiet at night."
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  • Trulia User
    "Keep kids off the streets since there are a lot of cars and traffic during the day especially. Make sure they are safe and close to home for the most part. Also the local Whole Foods just renovated and it looks awesome. "
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  • Nikki A.
    "I've lived here for 7 years. It's incredibly convenient with 3 grocery stores in walking distance, multiple restaurants, few minutes to freeway access. The dog walkers get to know your dog by name, but not yours :) I feel safe walking alone 24/7, street parking can be a hassle from restaurant employees and visitors."
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  • Ryan B.
    "We have plenty. Many Halloween events and trick or treaters, an annual street fair, block parties, and neighborhood events. "
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  • Maryam .
    "The beautiful streets and homes! The variety of restaurants and bars! Good schools are around and it’s quiet!"
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  • Mbm.morse
    "The park on Hazeltine Ave is pretty active, people are always there enjoying it. They street fair once a year on Ventura blvd is a lot of fun as well. "
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  • Chase W.
    "Good for groceries, restaurants, and bars. Far from the beach but close to all major freeways. Very clean!"
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  • Sabrina M.
    "Has good public transportation and really close to 101 freeways. Although Ventura Blvd and 101 freeway is quite packed during rush hours. "
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  • Lily W.
    "I would say the peace and the respect in the flat neighborhoods. Although my family lives on a hill which is not the safest to walk around because of the steepness and risk of cars, whenever we drive down to the flat neighborhoods it is so beautiful, breezy, and welcoming down there."
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  • Gloria M.
    "It’s nice quiet and close to everything best part is you can chose to drive highway or canyons beautiful drive convenient to shopping malls and Ventura Blvd with restaurants and boutiques "
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  • Lisa C.
    "Long -to Malibu 3x weeks 5–10 to studio city the other days Traffics horrible now always no matter time of day "
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  • Lanaking67
    "Local coffee shop where “everybody knows your name” Lovely and peaceful environment that’s great for families "
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  • Jessica R. .
    "Close to everything. Nice area especially in the hills. Great restaurants and local Bars. Nice weather always"
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  • Jerry
    "Car nights on Van Nuys Blvd. There are dozens of custom rods and motorcycles, and lots of people all up and down the street, all very considerate."
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  • Heidi K.
    "It’s a great place to live. There’s a lot going on at the park. There’s something for everyone. It’s also a very dog friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Blanca V.
    "There aren’t a lot of community events here in this area. There are definitely a lot of restaurants and bars but many of the events would be more in downtown Los Angeles. "
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  • Bonnie N.
    "The annual Sherman Oaks street fair that takes over a long stretch of Ventura Blvd. Great food and community building."
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Frequently asked questions about 5249 Ranchito Ave

  • What is 5249 Ranchito Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5249 Ranchito Ave in Van Nuys, CA is $2,718,000.
  • What is the price history for 5249 Ranchito Ave?
    5249 Ranchito Ave in Van Nuys, CA last sold for $576,818 in July 1997.
  • Is Van Nuys a buyer's or seller's market?
    Van Nuys is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Van Nuys?
    The median sale price in Van Nuys is $1.43M. That is up $62.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 5249 Ranchito Ave?
    The lot at 5249 Ranchito Ave in Van Nuys, CA is about 0.68 acres (29,439 sq ft).
  • Does 5249 Ranchito Ave have parking?
    Yes, 5249 Ranchito Ave in Van Nuys, CA has on-site parking.