6524 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
SOLD
MAY 28, 2026
Listed by Hana Ishak, Equity Union, (818) 943-3311 . Bought with Equity Union

$839,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,226 sqft

6524 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
Est. Refi. Payment $5,215/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 28, 2026 for $844,777 (0% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$839K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$3K (-0.4%)
Since last sale
Decreased$4K (-0.4%)
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 +57% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$841K
August 2026$840K
July 2026$842K
June 2026$844K
May 2026$845K
April 2026$853K
March 2026$880K
February 2026$852K
January 2026$826K
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
6447 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$870,000
02/03/26
3
1.5
1,425
6630 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$850,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,105
6440 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$895,000
09/01/26
3
2
1,216
6446 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$825,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,609
6600 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$960,000
08/25/26
3
2
1,490
16731 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$750,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,216
6432 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$906,500
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,350
16637 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$799,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,206
6551 De Celis Pl, Van Nuys, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$875,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,325

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
6471 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.06
$1,047,300
4
2.5
1,505
Off Market
6506 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.06
$1,095,200
5
3.5
2,379
Off Market
6512 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.06
$931,000
3
2
1,432
Off Market
6447 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.10
$870,000
3
1.5
1,425
Recently Sold
6446 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.11
$825,000
3
1.5
1,609
Recently Sold
6554 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.08
$1,163,000
4
2
1,608
Off Market
16740 Gilmore St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.15
$782,900
3
2
1,216
Off Market
6614 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.09
$807,000
3
1
1,125
Off Market
6600 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.09
$960,000
3
2
1,490
Recently Sold
6440 Balboa Blvd, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
0.15
$1,799,000
10
12
5,721
For Sale
6500 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.13
$945,000
4
2
1,839
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
1,226 sqft
$689/sqft
Garage

About this House

A sweet alternative to a condo or townhouse—with no HOA—this charming 3BD/2BA home offers the opportunity to own a single-family residence in a beautiful, centrally located area of Lake Balboa.

Situated on a desirable corner lot, the property provides added privacy, extra parking, and excellent potential with a detached two-car garage—perfect for use as-is or future ADU conversion for additional income.

The home features a comfortable and functional floor plan with 1,226 sq ft of living space, including a spacious kitchen, well-sized bedrooms, and nicely appointed bathrooms. Clean and well maintained, it offers an easy opportunity to update and personalize.

Step outside to a private, inviting backyard with mature fruit trees—ideal for relaxing, entertaining, and creating lasting memories.

Conveniently located near parks, shopping, and freeway access, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for both end users and investors.
6524 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,226 sqft single-family home in Lake Balboa, built in 1950. It last sold for the $849,000 asking price on May 28, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $3,770 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 6, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $839,400, with a rent estimate of $3,481/month.

Home Details for 6524 Forbes Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1226 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: 6 Burner Stove, Electric Oven, Gas RangeLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: Concrete, Open, PatioFencing: WoodNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 1Has a CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached Carport
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 29

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
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
Parcel Number: 2231020014

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $849,000Price Per Sqft: $689/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Apr 17 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Lake Balboa
School Information
High School District: Long Beach Unified

Community

Community Features: Biking, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6291 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SR26059853Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 818-943-3311Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-2231020014-R-N

Additional Information

BikingSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 6, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,375
Aug 4, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,375
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,475
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 20, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,575
Price decreased by 5%
Jun 24, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,770

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

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Neighborhood Overview

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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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 6524 Forbes Ave

  • What is 6524 Forbes Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 6524 Forbes Ave in Van Nuys, CA is $839,400.
  • What is the price history for 6524 Forbes Ave?
    6524 Forbes Ave in Van Nuys, CA last sold for $844,777 in May 2026.
  • Is Van Nuys a buyer's or seller's market?
    Van Nuys is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Van Nuys?
    The median sale price in Van Nuys is $1.04M. That is up $10.92K from the prior month.
  • Does 6524 Forbes Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 6524 Forbes Ave in Van Nuys, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 6524 Forbes Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 6524 Forbes Ave in Van Nuys, CA has laundry facilities.

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