6838 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
OFF MARKET
Listed by Christina Karapetyan, Lion Group Investments Inc, (818) 434-4040 . Bought with Compass

6838 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,076 sqft

$1,150,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,910/mo*
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$1,150,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,910/mo*
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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,076 sqft

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Description

Beautifully renovated home in the desirable Lake Balboa area, nestled on a charming cul-de-sac! This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence boasts modern touches throughout. Live in contemporary comfort with sleek upgrades around every corner. Step through the inviting double door entry into the formal living and dining spaces adorned with vaulted ceilings. The kitchen features new quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, seamlessly connecting to the spacious family room with a fireplace and French Doors leading to the expansive low-maintenance backyard with a covered patio. Upstairs, all four bedrooms offer a retreat, with three featuring vaulted ceilings. The grand master suite stands out with its updated full bathroom, dual vanities, and a walk-in closet. Two additional generously sized bedrooms, along with a fourth bedroom, share another updated full bath. The home also features new flooring, fresh paint, plantation shutters, fully-paid solar panels for energy savings, and a sizable oversized garage .Lake Balboa living just got easier! Ample parking in the private courtyard allows for stress-free gatherings and weekend adventures. Move right in with worry-free confidence thanks to these recent updates:
Recessed lighting in living and dining rooms
Enhanced bathroom fans
Upgraded downstairs bathroom and cabinet facelift
Soft-close kitchen cabinets for a touch of luxury
New light fixtures in all 4 upstairs bedrooms
Brand new tankless water heater for endless hot showers
Added turf to the backyard
Landscape lighting in the backyard
Removed trees, introduced new plants in the backyard
Brand new microwave and oven in the kitchen.
Act fast to turn this dream home into your reality – schedule a tour today and discover your perfect Lake Balboa life!
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 04, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 6838 Whitaker Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2076 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: street
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

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: Unknown
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 41

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1969
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: 2225014016

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $989,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Feb 28 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Van Nuys
School Information
High School District: See Remarks

Community

Community Features: ValleyNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6931 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to Existing Loan, Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: GD24001890Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 818-434-4040Activation Date: Thu Jan 18 2024Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Thu Jan 18 2024Universal Property Id: US-06037-N-2225014016-R-N

Additional Information

Valley
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Christina Karapetyan DRE #01431798, (818) 434-4040
Lion Group Investments Inc
Bought with: Kellie McCaffrey-Nady DRE #02007978, (805) 259-7465, Compass
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#GD24001890

Price History for 6838 Whitaker Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/04/2024$1,050,000Sold
CRMLS #GD24001890
03/02/2024$989,000PendingCRMLS #GD24001890
02/12/2024$989,000ContingentCRMLS #GD24001890
02/09/2024$989,000PendingToActiveCRMLS #GD24001890
02/02/2024$989,000ContingentCRMLS #GD24001890
01/18/2024$989,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #GD24001890
01/17/2020$785,000Sold
CRMLS #BB19258722
12/03/2019$799,900PendingAgent Provided
11/08/2019$799,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/19/2019$766,500Sold
N/A
09/23/2011$495,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/22/2011$495,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/25/2011$499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$13,145
Assessment$1,071,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 6838 Whitaker Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
16733 Archwood St, Van Nuys, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
07/15/25
3
3
1,890
6646 Petit Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$825,000
04/14/26
4
2.5
2,280
6913 Rubio Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$760,000
10/06/25
3
3
1,671
6849 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$890,000
10/08/25
3
2
1,787
16814 Hartland St, Van Nuys, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$899,000
04/23/26
3
2
1,562
7038 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$765,000
03/02/26
4
2
1,887
17007 Bassett St, Van Nuys, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
09/16/25
4
2
1,721
7048 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
06/27/25
4
2
1,496
6714 McLennan Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$968,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,418
6641 Gerald Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$890,000
01/23/26
4
2
1,694

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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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    "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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    "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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    "about safety and the ways to prevent harmful events from occuring that involve their children. safety first."
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    "My commute to Castaic is about 25 minutes, leaving at 0600 - going back at 1600 is about 30 minutes."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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6838 Whitaker Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,076 sqft single-family home built in 1969. 6838 Whitaker Ave is located in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys. This property is not currently available for sale. 6838 Whitaker Ave was last sold on Mar 4, 2024 for $1,050,000 (6% higher than the asking price of $989,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 6838 Whitaker Ave is $1,150,600.