6500 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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6500 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft

$830,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,052/mo*
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$830,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,052/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Price DROP - WHAT A DEAL!

$3690

Utilities only $195 a month

Utilities included (water, gas, electricity)

Beautiful 2BD/2BA Home with Pool in Quiet Lake Balboa Neighborhood

Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home offering approximately 1,200 sq ft on a quiet street in desirable Lake Balboa. Bright open living and dining area with hardwood floors and recessed lighting throughout. Kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including refrigerator, stove/oven, and dishwasher. Laundry hookups available.

Enjoy a cozy wood-burning fireplace, central heating and A/C, newer water heater, and solar system for energy efficiency. One bathroom features a relaxing jet bathtub.

The entertainer's backyard includes a swimmer-size pool with new plaster, new pump, and filtration system, plus a new wet bar with granite countertop, stainless steel cabinets, mini fridge, sink, hot/cold plumbing, and gas fire pit perfect for outdoor gatherings.

Prime location within walking distance to Balboa Park and the Orange Line, with easy access to the 101 and 405 freeways.

Additional features:

Driveway parking for 2 cars

Pool maintenance and gardening included

Utilities included (water, gas, electricity) with $195/month fair-usage fee

Lease Terms

Rent: $3,690/month

Security Deposit: $3,690

1-year lease

650+ credit score preferred

Small pets considered ($250 pet deposit)

Owner lives in a separate private back house.

Owner pays for monthly pool maintenance and landscaping. Renter is responsible for a monthly cost of $195 for utilities for fair usage (Tier 1 electricity and water). Cost of utilities will fluctuate depending on usage amount.
6500 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home in Lake Balboa. It last sold for $240,000 on May 31, 2001 (6,404% above the $3,690 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2026 with an asking price of $3,890 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 31, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $830,500, with a rent estimate of $3,510/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
128 days ago

Home Details for 6500 Whitaker Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 6500 Whitaker Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/31/2026$3,690ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/15/2026$3,690PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
03/06/2026$3,890Listed For RentZillow Rentals
12/11/2025$3,680ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/14/2025$3,680PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
11/03/2025$3,850PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
11/02/2025$3,950PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
10/13/2025$3,980PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
10/05/2025$4,180Listed For RentZillow Rentals
09/19/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/31/2023$3,590Listed For RentZillow Rentals
10/21/2020$2,975ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/09/2020$2,975Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/31/2001$240,000Sold
N/A
09/17/1997$155,500Sold
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$4,656
Assessment$361,616
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 6500 Whitaker Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6524 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$844,777
05/28/26
3
2
1,226
16731 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$750,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,216
16631 Hamlin St, Van Nuys, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$795,000
07/18/25
3
2
1,253
6432 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$906,500
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,350
6447 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$870,000
02/03/26
3
1.5
1,425
16637 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$799,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,206
6637 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$875,000
06/12/26
2
2
1,676
6446 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$825,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,609
6630 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$850,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,105
16539 Gilmore St, Van Nuys, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$780,000
09/24/25
3
1.5
1,214

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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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  • 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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