6551 Whitman Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
SOLD
JUN 2, 2026
Listed by Marcos Serrano, HomeSmart PV and Associates, (209) 544-2500 . Bought with Redfin Corporation

6551 Whitman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,960 sqft

$850,000

Last Sold: Jun 2, 2026
1% below list $857K
$434/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,124/mo*
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$850,000

Last Sold: Jun 2, 2026
1% below list $857K
$434/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,124/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,960 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Home is Located on a cul-de-sac, this inviting 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features a bright, functional layout ideal for everyday living and easy entertaining. The floor plan creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and having a bedroom and bathroom on the main floor adds extra convenience.

Enjoy close proximity to parks with scenic lake, hiking, biking, running, and walking trails, offering endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation, and active weekends. Nearby golfing opportunities provide additional ways to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Quick access to nearby freeways, making travel throughout the Valley and beyond convenient.

An opportunity to enjoy a home that combines everyday convenience with a vibrant, active, outdoor lifestyle.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 03, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$434/sqft
Listed
98 days ago

Home Details for 6551 Whitman Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1960 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 2Levels: OneEntry Location: Front
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 98

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1966
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2233003035

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $857,000Price Per Sqft: $434/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Apr 23 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Van Nuys
School Information
High School District: Los Angeles Unified

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5314 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Cal Vet Loan, FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: BB26083022Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 818-625-1399Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-2233003035-R-N

Additional Information

SidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Marcos Serrano DRE #01225828, (818) 625-1399
HomeSmart PV and Associates
Bought with: Adam Rosenthal DRE #02040950, Redfin Corporation
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#BB26083022

Price History for 6551 Whitman Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/02/2026$850,000Sold
CRMLS #BB26083022
04/24/2026$857,000PendingCRMLS #BB26083022
04/17/2026$857,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #BB26083022
03/28/2017$545,000Sold
N/A
12/28/2000$273,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,877
Assessment$632,511
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 6551 Whitman Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6649 Whitman Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$859,000
02/06/26
4
2
1,605
6508 Blewett Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$981,400
07/28/25
3
2
1,483
6455 Densmore Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$985,000
12/17/25
3
2
1,356
6700 Densmore Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$790,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,170
15933 Haynes St, Van Nuys, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$995,000
04/09/26
4
2
1,348
15469 Friar St, Van Nuys, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$795,000
08/15/25
4
2
1,406
6421 Gaviota Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
07/30/25
3
2
1,928
15864 Marlin Pl, Van Nuys, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
03/12/26
3
3
1,222

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Neighborhood Overview

Lake Balboa
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What Locals Say about Lake Balboa

At least 298 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

  • 65 % 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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6551 Whitman Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,960 sqft single-family home built in 1966. 6551 Whitman Ave is located in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys. This property is not currently available for sale. 6551 Whitman Ave was last sold on Jun 2, 2026 for $850,000 (1% lower than the asking price of $857,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 6551 Whitman Ave is $880,900.