6557 Ruffner Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Lake Balboa- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,629 sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,629 sqft
Local Information
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Description
Welcome to this beautiful pool home located on a tree-lined street in the highly sought after neighborhood of Lake Balboa. This home is an entertainer's dream, offering an indoor-outdoor lifestyle with an open floor plan, formal dining room that opens to a private and secluded backyard featuring an outdoor dining area and a stunning newly installed pool and hot tub. This home offers a large peaceful primary suite with vaulted ceilings, two walk-in closets and spa-like bathroom with clawfoot tub and standing shower. Additional features include beautiful upgraded flooring throughout the house, custom kitchen cabinets with pull-out shelves and an electric car charger. The newly finished garage with A/C is a perfect home office, entertaining space, kids area or just a place to relax, with the potential to convert to an ADU. Just one block from Lake Balboa Park and multiple golf courses, and a short drive to the 405 and 101 freeways. 6557 Ruffner - A perfect blend of neighborhood tranquility and outdoor LA Lifestyle. (The 3rd bedroom is digitally staged. Currently functions as a playroom/den - Public record shows as a 2 bedroom house).
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 March 08, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 6557 Ruffner Avenue
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Heating & Cooling Heating: CentralAir ConditioningCooling System: Central Air, DualHeating Fuel: Central |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator |
Fireplace & Spa Hot Tub or Spa |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Vinyl |
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Year Built Year Built: 1950 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: See Remarks |
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Pool Pool |
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway |
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Lot Area: 5941.584 sqft |
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by David Fein
eXp Realty of California Inc
Adam Rosal
eXp Realty of California Inc
Bought with: Tara Ozanyan, Compass
Co-Buyer's Agent: Elizabeth Cappola, Compass
Source: eXp Realty, MLS#23284871
Price History for 6557 Ruffner Avenue
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2023 | $1,132,000 | Sold | eXp Realty #175319944 |
| 07/25/2023 | $979,000 | Pending | CLAW #23-284871 |
| 07/18/2023 | $979,000 | Contingent | CLAW #23-284871 |
| 07/05/2023 | $979,000 | Listed For Sale | CLAW #23-284871 |
| 01/04/2018 | $669,000 | Sold | CLAW #17292820 |
| 12/11/2017 | $635,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 12/01/2017 | $635,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/29/2003 | $293,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 10/03/2000 | $200,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 06/13/2000 | $155,500 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Los Angeles
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$1M
$24.42KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$638
$6MoM
Available listings
8306
253MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $13,948 |
| Assessment | $1,154,640 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 6557 Ruffner Avenue
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.10 | Single-Family Home | $875,000 | 01/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,325 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $897,000 | 07/16/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,494 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $925,000 | 04/29/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,504 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $840,000 | 12/04/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,214 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $968,000 | 01/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,418 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $890,000 | 01/23/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,694 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $870,000 | 02/03/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,425 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $906,500 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,350 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $825,000 | 04/24/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,609 |
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What Locals Say about Lake Balboa
At least 299 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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6557 Ruffner Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,629 sqft single-family home built in 1950. 6557 Ruffner Avenue is located in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys. This property is not currently available for sale. 6557 Ruffner Avenue was last sold on Aug 9, 2023 for $1,132,000 (16% higher than the asking price of $979,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 6557 Ruffner Avenue is $1,128,300.