6553 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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OFF MARKET

6553 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,561 sqft

$1,113,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,842/mo*
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$1,113,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,842/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,561 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.11M
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$9K (-0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$265K (+31.2%)
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 +74% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.11M
July 2026$1.12M
June 2026$1.12M
May 2026$1.13M
April 2026$1.12M
March 2026$1.12M
February 2026$1.12M
January 2026$1.1M
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
6524 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$844,777
05/28/26
3
2
1,226
6446 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$825,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,609
6447 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$870,000
02/03/26
3
1.5
1,425
6637 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$875,000
06/12/26
2
2
1,676
6630 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$850,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,105
6432 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$906,500
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,350
6714 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$968,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,418
16620 Hamlin St, Van Nuys, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$925,000
04/29/26
3
2
1,504
6500 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$945,000
07/17/26
4
2
1,839
6551 De Celis Pl, Van Nuys, CA
0.22
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
6554 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$1,166,100
4
2
1,608
Off Market
6524 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.06
$844,777
3
2
1,226
Recently Sold
6614 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$805,100
3
1
1,125
Off Market
6625 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.06
$951,700
3
2
1,548
Off Market
6624 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.05
$887,200
3
1
1,135
Off Market
6560 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.10
$963,900
3
2
2,097
Off Market
6525 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.14
$1,295,000
5
4
1,874
Recently Sold
6500 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.14
$945,000
4
2
1,839
Recently Sold
6471 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.12
$1,037,700
4
2.5
1,505
Off Market
6512 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.11
$933,300
3
2
1,432
Off Market
6506 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.12
$1,095,500
5
3.5
2,379
Off Market
6630 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.10
$850,000
3
2
1,105
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 6553 Whitaker Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1957
Living Area
1,561 sqft
Price/Sqft
$713
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome to this newly remodeled home located on a quiet street in one of Lake Balboa's most desirable tree-lined neighborhoods. Completely and tastefully remodeled with brand new finishes, this 3 bed 2 bath home has tremendous curb appeal and interior appeal. The design combines modern rustic with industrial accents and once inside the quality is evident. Natural light illuminates the interior with all new dual pane windows throughout and skylight in kitchen. Other features include sleek new kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, new white shaker cabinetry with soft close feature and new quartz counter tops. This home also includes newly remodeled bathrooms with Carrara marble countertops, new recessed lights and light fixtures, new Italian porcelain fireplace, refinished hardwood floors, and copper plumbing. French doors in living room open to the backyard--perfect for entertaining guests. Features covered patio, fire pit, newly refinished pool/spa and sun deck for lounging or BBQing. Both front and back decks feature built-in solar powered lighting for evening ambience. Close stroll to Lake Balboa Park, golf courses, tennis courts, sports fields, bike route, dog park and minutes drive to Ventura Blvd, Encino, Sherman Oaks and both the 405 and 101 freeways.
6553 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,561 sqft single-family home in Lake Balboa, built in 1957. It last sold for $849,000 on Jun 28, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,113,600, with a rent estimate of $4,861/month.

Home Details for 6553 Whitaker Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
LawnSprinkler System
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7156 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 28, 2019
Source: CRISNet / SRAR #SR19113211
Sold
$849,000
May 24, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$829,000
May 17, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$829,000
Jun 2, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$676,000
Mar 29, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$639,000

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

Lake Balboa
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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 6553 Whitaker Ave

  • What is 6553 Whitaker Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 6553 Whitaker Ave in Van Nuys, CA is $1,113,600.
  • What is the price history for 6553 Whitaker Ave?
    6553 Whitaker Ave in Van Nuys, CA last sold for $849,000 in June 2019.
  • 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 6553 Whitaker Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 6553 Whitaker Ave in Van Nuys, CA has a pool.
  • How big is the lot at 6553 Whitaker Ave?
    The lot at 6553 Whitaker Ave in Van Nuys, CA is about 0.16 acres (7,156 sq ft).

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