6956 Wish Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
SOLD
MAY 29, 2026

6956 Wish Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lake Balboa
  • 5 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 4,068 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

$1,475,000

Last Sold: May 29, 2026
34% over list $1.1M
$363/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,937/mo*
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$1,475,000

Last Sold: May 29, 2026
34% over list $1.1M
$363/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,937/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,068 sqft
(on 0.45 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

First time on the market in 57 years, this unique home on an almost 1/2 acre lot is perfect for entertaining and outdoor living. The main house has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal dining room, living room, large family room and game room. There is a 2 bedroom 2 bath guest house plus bonus room. There is also a 4-5 car garage, perfect for a car enthusiast or mechanic. The possibilities with this property are endless. Property just had a fire on the second story of the main house. The property will not quality for traditional financing and will be sold in its as-is condition with no credits for repairs.
6956 Wish Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 4,068 sqft single-family home in Lake Balboa, built in 1947. It last sold for $1,475,000 on May 29, 2026 (34% above the $1,099,999 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2021 with an asking price of $1,995 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 5, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,113,500, with a rent estimate of $7,609/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$363/sqft
Listed
100 days ago

Home Details for 6956 Wish Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4068 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry AreaMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Fireplace: Living Room, Family RoomSpa: In GroundHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Hardwood
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No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Guest House
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage - 4+ Car,Private Garage
Pool
Pool: In GroundPool

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2230003001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,099,999Price Per Sqft: $363/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 26 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Van Nuys

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4068 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 26674195
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Tanya Toledo DRE # 01337956, (310) 351-2891
Compass, (310) 395-7090
Bought with: Tanya Toledo DRE # 01337956, (310) 351-2891, Compass, (310) 395-7090
Source: CLAW, MLS#26674195

Price History for 6956 Wish Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/29/2026$1,475,000Sold
CLAW #26674195
04/26/2026$1,099,999PendingCLAW #26674195
04/10/2026$1,099,999Listed For SaleCLAW #26674195
03/05/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
01/30/2021$1,800PriceChange
Zillow Rental Manager
01/08/2021$1,995Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager

Market trends in Los Angeles

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.03M
$22.92KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$637
$1MoM
Available listings
8228
94MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,524
Assessment$478,615
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 6956 Wish Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6912 Louise Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,330,000
12/09/25
4
3
2,506
6846 Wish Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,304,850
06/02/26
4
2
1,946
17048 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
10/29/25
4
3
2,162
7018 Aldea Ave, Van Nuys, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
12/04/25
4
2
2,123
17064 Cantlay St, Van Nuys, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
05/29/26
4
3
2,832
17065 Cantlay St, Van Nuys, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,380,000
03/23/26
4
3
2,601
16822 Valerio St, Van Nuys, CA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$1,290,000
12/23/25
4
3
2,400
17007 Bassett St, Van Nuys, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,225,000
06/22/26
4
2
1,721

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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.

  • 85 % 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

  • 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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    "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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