6557 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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OFF MARKET

$1,103,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,629 sqft

6557 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
Est. Refi. Payment $7,300/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 9, 2023 for $1,132,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.1M
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$7K (-0.7%)
Since last sale
Decreased$30K (-2.6%)
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 +73% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$1.1M
September 2026$1.1M
August 2026$1.11M
July 2026$1.13M
June 2026$1.12M
May 2026$1.13M
April 2026$1.12M
March 2026$1.13M
February 2026$1.13M
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
6637 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$875,000
06/12/26
2
2
1,676
6600 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$960,000
08/25/26
3
2
1,490
6551 De Celis Pl, Van Nuys, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$875,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,325
16620 Hamlin St, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$925,000
04/29/26
3
2
1,504
6500 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$945,000
07/17/26
4
2
1,839
6640 De Celis Pl, Van Nuys, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$840,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,214
6440 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$895,000
09/01/26
3
2
1,216
6524 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$844,777
05/28/26
3
2
1,226
6641 Gerald Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$890,000
01/23/26
4
2
1,694
6714 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$968,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,418

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
6551 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.01
$905,800
3
2
1,314
Off Market
6601 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.01
$897,000
4
2
1,883
Off Market
6605 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.02
$791,100
2
1
1,126
Off Market
6547 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.02
$1,014,700
4
4
2,894
Off Market
6560 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.02
$952,100
3
2
2,097
Off Market
6602 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.02
$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
6541 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$938,100
3
2
1,333
Off Market
6600 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$910,800
3
2
1,122
Off Market
6552 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$984,600
4
2
2,103
Off Market
6546 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$981,900
4
2
2,103
Off Market
6610 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$1,060,800
4
2
2,103
Off Market
6611 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$858,200
3
2
1,454
Off Market
6550 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$871,900
3
2
1,921
Off Market
6604 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.03
$855,700
3
1
1,124
Off Market
6604 Ruffner Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
0.03
$857,700
2
1.5
1,124
Off Market
6610 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$807,000
3
1
1,381
Off Market
6616 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$1,086,000
4
3
1,905
Off Market
6544 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$773,600
3
1
1,110
Off Market
6535 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
0.04
$878,700
3
2
1,568
Off Market

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
1,629 sqft
$677/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Multiple golf coursesFormal dining roomOpen floor planEntertaining spaceBeautiful upgraded flooring throughoutStanding shower
From curb appeal to square footage, this starter home on a quiet tree-lined street can't be beat. As you walk through the house the flow is ideal. The L/R is good in size w/a bay window bringing in just enough light and a quaint office nearby. The updated country style kitchen has an eye-catching brick wall and tastefully done wood panel ceiling. Kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, a pantry that leaves no wasted space & SS appliances. It also has a breakfast bar & wet bar perfect for entertaining between the den & the outdoor space. The bedrooms are located on separate ends of the house giving the master suite complete privacy. The master is full of natural light that streams in & gives the room a sense of luxury. The vaulted ceiling, French glass doors, walk in closet & a classic bath with clawfoot tub & glass enclosed shower helps too. And for those perfect CA days, the back yard is calling to sit back, relax or entertain. Lastly, there's a W/D already in place & a 2 car garage.
6557 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,629 sqft single-family home in Lake Balboa, built in 1950. It last sold for $1,132,000 on Aug 9, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,103,000, with a rent estimate of $3,773/month.

Home Details for 6557 Ruffner Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, OfficeCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950Year Updated: 1968
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: StuccoGardenLawnSprinkler System
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5941 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 9, 2023
Source: eXp Realty #175319944
Sold
$1,132,000
Jul 25, 2023
Source: CLAW #23-284871
Pending
$979,000
Jul 18, 2023
Source: CLAW #23-284871
Contingent
$979,000
Jul 5, 2023
Source: CLAW #23-284871
Listed For Sale
$979,000
Jan 4, 2018
Source: CLAW #17292820
Sold
$669,000

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

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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  • 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 6557 Ruffner Ave

  • What is 6557 Ruffner Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 6557 Ruffner Ave in Van Nuys, CA is $1,103,000.
  • What is the price history for 6557 Ruffner Ave?
    6557 Ruffner Ave in Van Nuys, CA last sold for $1,132,000 in August 2023.
  • 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.
  • Does 6557 Ruffner Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 6557 Ruffner Ave in Van Nuys, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 6557 Ruffner Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 6557 Ruffner Ave in Van Nuys, CA has a pool.

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