5901 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA 91316
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5901 Balcom Ave
Encino, CA 91316

Encino
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,778 sqft

$1,251,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,590/mo*
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$1,251,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,590/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,778 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Accepting Backup offers! Exquisite newly remodeled and expanded 4 bedroom single story home in the desirable area of Encino Park! This beautiful home has a spacious family and living room, open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, lots of natural light, central A/C and copper plumbing. The home comes included with "Ring" door bell, "Nest" thermostat and "Nest" outdoor camera. The extra-large Chef's Gourmet kitchen has abundant cabinets and counter space, quartz counter top, center island, luxurious back splash, self-closing drawers and "high end" stainless steel appliances. Beautiful large master suite includes a walk-in closet and a luxurious master bathroom with top of the line finishes, dual vanities, large shower and jetted tub. The professionally landscaped backyard has large trees for privacy, beautiful pavers, perfect for dining outside. This beautiful yard is great for entertaining. The 2 car detached garage has laminate flooring, newer windows and could be used as an office. Close to Balboa Park, tennis, soccer, baseball & Community Center. Close to Trader Joe's and shops, temples and churches . Conveniently located near the 101 & 405 freeway.
5901 Balcom Ave, Encino, CA 91316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,778 sqft single-family home in Encino, built in 1949. It last sold for $900,000 on Jul 3, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,251,900, with a rent estimate of $5,142/month.

Home Highlights

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A/C
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HOA
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 5901 Balcom Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Laminate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Family Room, Master Bath
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Stucco, Wood
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949Year Updated: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price History for 5901 Balcom Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/03/2019$900,000Sold
CRISNet / SRAR #SR19114867
06/05/2019$910,000PendingAgent Provided
05/16/2019$910,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/21/2016$759,000Sold
N/A
12/11/2015$759,000PendingAgent Provided
12/05/2015$759,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/14/2015$539,000Sold
N/A
08/02/2015$539,999PendingAgent Provided
07/20/2015$539,999Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Encino

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.42M
$318KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.5%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$632
$18MoM
Available listings
288
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,072
Assessment$984,277
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5901 Balcom Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5826 Jamieson Ave, Encino, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$965,000
11/19/25
3
2
1,163
17919 Califa St, Encino, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,877
17941 Emelita St, Encino, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,155,000
02/10/26
3
2
1,995
6030 Lindley Ave, Encino, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$900,000
10/15/25
4
2
1,622
5846 Shoshone Ave, Encino, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
09/19/25
3
2
1,568
5864 Jamieson Ave, Encino, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
09/03/25
3
3
1,993
17619 Miranda St, Encino, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,030,000
12/22/25
4
3
1,658
17908 Califa St, Encino, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
12/30/25
3
2
1,834
6120 Zelzah Ave, Encino, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,083,000
08/26/25
3
2
1,327
5847 Texhoma Ave, Encino, CA
0.27
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$932,500
04/09/26
3
2
981

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Encino

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  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 37 % Say kids play outside

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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    "Lots of dog owners in the area and they walk their dogs. There is also a dog park up the road from my condominium "
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    "I live in the perfect location for access to most major film studios and post production facilities. If you are in the entertainment industry, this area is perfect. "
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    "Neigbor walk their dogs, often with young children all the time. It’s very safe and friendly. A perfect gem of an area. "
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    "I see people walking their dogs all the time day and night I think dog owners would like to have other dog owners around to walk their dogs with eachother. "
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    "Encino is relatively safe area but there are allot of homeless people walking around. I a lays keep an eye on my kids when we are out side of the house. Other than that it’s a a great place to live. "
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    "The people in this neighborhood are nice and friendly people. A safe area. A lot of traffic. Great schools nearby."
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    "The neighborhood is convenient but local school Scores could be better but close to freeway and other things"
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    "I know 1 neighbor by name though the rest are very quiet and reserved to themselves. people are always walking by so privacy is very limited. parking is difficult to find. "
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    "The neighborhood is decent, though packages have been taken off our doorstep many times. Shops are walking distance which is a plus. "
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  • Danilo M.
    "Very tranquil type of neighborhood. Not a lot of traffic in the residential streets, only on the main ones. "
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    "Neighborly, beautiful oak trees, good schools, good shopping and central to most areas in Southern California "
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    "Family friendly neighborhood where everyone accommodated families. We love the schools and parks close by"
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  • Jim L.
    "Good blend of ethnic backgrounds, good highway access. Many good restaurants close by, sushi, middle eastern, Italian, etc. Lots of renovation happening, and good k-8 school. Mostly friendly neighbors."
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  • Victoria A.
    "Many of the families have lived here for a long time and are very close. It is truly a community with lots of families and children of all ages but mostly under 10 years old"
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  • Steve
    "There is a great food festival that happens in the summer on Ventura Blvd. There is a Succulent marketplace that happens at one of our local community gardens."
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  • Fitnetv
    " For some reason A lot of people aren’t picking up after their dog, and the drivers aren’t using the signal lights "
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  • AD
    "It has older large, leafy lots mixed with new homes. It also has good walkability along Ventura Blvd. and easy access to the west side."
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    "Especially south of the boulevard, it is a nice, leafy area with some unique, beautiful homes plus easy access to stores, restaurants, etc. on the boulevard."
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  • Larisar
    "I like the accessibility of this area, however, prices are insane! It is in demand, but apartments are small, there are no secured parking, shared drive way.,,"
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  • Taqiuo
    "Been here for a year it’s pretty good here. Peaceful neighborhood, good people. Traffic is not too bad."
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  • Knieslen
    "Commute to Westside is always slow and long because of 405. Also lot of people use Hayvenhurst as a shortcut and so it backs up every morning. "
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    "This is a great location to live Neighborhood is very safe Easy access to beaches and the city Many restaurants and shops and park with a lake It’s one of the best cities of San Fernando Valley "
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  • Danielle
    "It has a small town feel in the heart of a big City. Encino is very central and has easy access to the west side and the east sides of LA plus across the valley. Parking is easy. Lots to do with kids. Wish we had better restaurants, my only grip. "
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  • Jwjbar
    "Halloween is fun, and walking dogs in the neighborhood is very popular. There is a park at the end of the street"
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  • Megan
    "The area is usually very quiet and safe. There are a lot of shops, restaurants, and grocery stores conveniently along Ventura Blvd too. The homeless population has risen over the past year but it’s still lower than most parts of LA. "
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  • Manosnyc
    "Lots of wealthy people. Homes are mixed, schools are very good and the little league is great.i love it here and wouldn’t change it for the world. The traffic can be tough commuting to work.it s a great comunity. Thanks alex"
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  • Knieslen
    "There are tons of dogs and people who walk them, but we are in the hills and the streets are steep. It is great exercise for me and my dogs. People are very respectful about picking up after their dogs. There is a great off leash park a few miles away and also great hiking trails up on Mulholland"
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  • Kassrafarah
    "Hayvenhurst is infested with people who think it’s a shortcut from 101S to 405S every morning. If you’re going to live here, find work in the valley to avoid the stress of traffic every morning "
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    "Weather is great. Streets are safe. Good access to Westside. Large lot sizes. Reasonable home prices for LA. "
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  • Morgan T.
    "Encino is a very dog-friendly neighborhood. I see people walking their dogs all the time, plus a lot of restaurants are dog friendly as well. The city, as well as neighboring cities, have dog parks available to the community. It’s a great place to have a dog!"
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