6551 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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OFF MARKET

$905,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,314 sqft

6551 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
Est. Refi. Payment $5,939/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 3, 2015 for $605,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$906K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$25K (-2.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$302K (+49.9%)
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 +39% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$907K
September 2026$910K
August 2026$908K
July 2026$923K
June 2026$925K
May 2026$932K
April 2026$926K
March 2026$934K
February 2026$929K
January 2026$912K
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2020
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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6551 De Celis Pl, Van Nuys, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$875,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,325
6640 De Celis Pl, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$840,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,214
6524 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$844,777
05/28/26
3
2
1,226
6440 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$895,000
09/01/26
3
2
1,216
6600 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$960,000
08/25/26
3
2
1,490
16637 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$799,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,206
16620 Hamlin St, Van Nuys, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$925,000
04/29/26
3
2
1,504
6432 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$906,500
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,350
6447 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$870,000
02/03/26
3
1.5
1,425
16431 Hamlin St, Van Nuys, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$660,000
10/02/26
3
2
1,362

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
6557 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.01
$1,103,000
2
2
1,629
Off Market
6547 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.01
$1,014,700
4
4
2,894
Off Market
6541 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.02
$938,100
3
2
1,333
Off Market
6601 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.02
$897,000
4
2
1,883
Off Market
6560 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.02
$952,100
3
2
2,097
Off Market
6546 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$981,900
4
2
2,103
Off Market
6552 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$984,600
4
2
2,103
Off Market
6602 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$999,600
4
2
2,117
Off Market
6554 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$1,029,800
3
2
1,599
Off Market
6605 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$791,100
2
1
1,126
Off Market
6550 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$871,900
3
2
1,921
Off Market
6535 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$878,700
3
2
1,568
Off Market
6600 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$910,800
3
2
1,122
Off Market
6544 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$773,600
3
1
1,110
Off Market
6540 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$1,006,000
4
2
2,103
Off Market
6604 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$855,700
3
1
1,124
Off Market
6604 Ruffner Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
0.04
$857,700
2
1.5
1,124
Off Market
6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$990,200
1
1
420
Off Market
6538 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$763,300
3
1
1,124
Off Market
6610 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$1,060,800
4
2
2,103
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
1,314 sqft
$689/sqft

About this House

Beautiful 3 bedroom home that's been fully rehabbed & is the true definition of new! Boasts a new 50 year roof, electronic gated driveway & keypad also opens garage door, dual pane energy saving windows, 5-ton HVAC 18 seers unit with NEST learning thermostat, tank-less water heater, make-up air system for entire house! The new security hardwired & camera systems will make any buyer fully secure. Speaker sound system throughout entire house, garage & back yard and is great for entertaining guests! The upgraded kitchen features stainless steel stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, instant hot/cold water filter system and under-counter wine cooler. The master bedroom has double doors leading out to the back and the bathroom has a steam shower. Stepping out to the yard, you will find a 6-person spa, built-in BBQ & pizza oven, fruit trees, patio dining area & 2-car garage with cabinetry. Don't wait another minute, you are sure to fall in love with this gem!
6551 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,314 sqft single-family home in Lake Balboa, built in 1950. It last sold for $605,000 on Nov 3, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $905,800, with a rent estimate of $3,642/month.

Home Details for 6551 Ruffner Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950Year Updated: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 3, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$605,000
Oct 3, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$624,900
Sep 25, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$624,900
Sep 26, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$540,000

Market trends in Los Angeles

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.03M
$7.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$638
$0MoM
Available listings
8438
32MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Lake Balboa

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  • 80% say there are sidewalks
  • 66% say there's holiday spirit
  • 43% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "Very close to a large dog park with three separate areas for large, small, and timid dogs."
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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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  • 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 6551 Ruffner Ave

  • What is 6551 Ruffner Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 6551 Ruffner Ave in Van Nuys, CA is $905,800.
  • What is the price history for 6551 Ruffner Ave?
    6551 Ruffner Ave in Van Nuys, CA last sold for $605,000 in November 2015.
  • 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 $1.03M. That is down $7.08K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 6551 Ruffner Ave?
    The lot at 6551 Ruffner Ave in Van Nuys, CA is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).
  • Does 6551 Ruffner Ave have parking?
    Yes, 6551 Ruffner Ave in Van Nuys, CA has on-site parking.

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