6471 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
OFF MARKET
Listed by Darren Shack, Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc., (818) 933-3100 . Bought with The Agency

6471 Forbes Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,505 sqft

$1,033,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,322/mo*
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$1,033,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,322/mo*
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,505 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1952
Living Area
1,505 sqft
Price/Sqft
$687
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Welcome to 6471 Forbes Ave, nestled on a tree-lined street in the highly sought-after Lake Balboa neighborhood. This beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home features a thoughtfully designed floor plan that blends character with modern amenities. As you enter, you'll find a spacious kitchen with a large breakfast bar that overlooks the dining area and living room. The step-down living room adds charm and a cozy atmosphere and overlooks the private yard. Down the hall, there are three generous bedrooms, a full bathroom with a double vanity, a linen closet, and a brand new washer and dryer. The primary suite, offering privacy and luxury, boasts a large bathroom with a double vanity and an expansive walk-in shower. The entertainer's yard features ample patio space accessible from the kitchen and living room, a grassy area, and a storage shed. The home also has lovely curb appeal, with a wide lot, flower beds, and a two-car garage. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new 200 amp panel, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, recessed lighting, new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, new doors, and much more! Around the corner from Lake Balboa Park, Woodley Lakes Golf Course, Japanese Gardens, Archery, easy freeway access, and Metro Bus Line.
6471 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,505 sqft single-family home in Lake Balboa, built in 1952. It last sold for $1,025,000 on Dec 11, 2024 (3% above the $999,999 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,033,500, with a rent estimate of $4,190/month.

Home Details for 6471 Forbes Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bathroom, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1505 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside,StackedRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: frontFloors: Vinyl
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: ConcreteFencing: Block, VinylFoundation: Combination, Raised, SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Driveway,Garage Faces Front
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 21

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/Remodeled, TurnkeyParcel Number: 2231023037

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $999,999
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Oct 30 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6103 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SR24208474Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 818-266-9599Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-2231023037-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsStreet LightsSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Darren Shack DRE #01930725, (818) 266-9599
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
Tamara Tambe DRE #01793556
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
Bought with: Nick Collins DRE #01922418, (310) 433-4946, The Agency
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#SR24208474

Price History for 6471 Forbes Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/11/2024$1,025,000Sold
CRMLS #SR24208474
11/05/2024$999,999PendingCRMLS #SR24208474
10/24/2024$999,999PriceChange
CRMLS #SR24208474
10/09/2024$1,049,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #SR24208474
08/28/2024$755,000Sold
CRMLS #DW24100406
08/12/2024$799,999PendingCRMLS #DW24100406
08/11/2024$799,999Listed For SaleCRMLS #DW24100406
11/02/2006$545,000Sold
N/A
07/27/2004$425,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Los Angeles

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,517
Assessment$1,025,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 6471 Forbes Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6447 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$870,000
02/03/26
3
1.5
1,425
6446 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$825,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,609
6500 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$945,000
07/17/26
4
2
1,839
6432 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$906,500
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,350
16600 Gilmore St, Van Nuys, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
12/19/25
4
2
1,876
16620 Hamlin St, Van Nuys, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$925,000
04/29/26
3
2
1,504
6714 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$968,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,418
6630 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$850,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,105
16731 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$750,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,216
6525 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,295,000
06/30/26
5
4
1,874

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Neighborhood Overview

Lake Balboa
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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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  • 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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    "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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    "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 "
    11
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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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