Welcome to 6447 Forbes Ave, a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home nestled in the desirable Lake Balboa neighborhood. The property is surrounded by beautiful mature landscaping and a variety of fruit trees, creating a peaceful outdoor setting that feels both private and inviting. Enjoy the sparkling pool, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or soaking up the Southern California sunshine. Inside, the home features a bright and comfortable layout with a spacious bonus den that works perfectly as a family room, home office, or creative retreat. A large two-car garage provides excellent storage and added convenience. Perfectly situated near Lake Balboa Park, public transportation, and a great selection of local restaurants and coffee shops, this home offers an ideal blend of comfort, accessibility, and classic Valley charm.
Sold for $870,000
Listing Provided by: Redfin Corporation
Bought with: RE/MAX One
$870,000
6447 Forbes Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
3beds
1,425sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6,102 Square Feet Lot
$876,400 Zestimate®
$611/sqft
$4,159 Estimated rent
Home value
$876,400
$798,000 - $964,000
$4,159/mo
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Sparkling poolVariety of fruit treesBright and comfortable layoutLarge two-car garageSpacious bonus den
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Listing Provided by:
Peter Santos DRE #02078044 310-490-0638,
Redfin Corporation,
Tara Fidanian DRE #01966031 818-536-3456,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Collin Johnson, DRE #01956671
RE/MAX One
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25268423
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Kitchen
Features
- Pantry, Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,425 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: door
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Private
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool
Lot
- Size: 6,102 sqft
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2231023041
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Van Nuys
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2026 | Sold | $870,000+5.5%$611/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SR25268423 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Pending sale | $824,999$579/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25268423 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Contingent | $824,999$579/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25268423 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $824,999+263.4%$579/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25268423 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2001 | Sold | $227,000$159/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,231 +1.8% | $81,575 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,209 +1.6% | $79,977 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,190 +4.2% | $78,410 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,142 +1.9% | $76,873 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,121 -0.4% | $75,367 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,125 | $74,595 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,125 +11.9% | $73,134 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,005 | $71,701 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,005 +2.3% | $70,296 +2% |
| 2016 | $983 +4.1% | $68,918 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $944 +0.1% | $67,884 +2% |
| 2014 | $944 | $66,555 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $64,957 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $63,684 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,209 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $63,360 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,119 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $60,902 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,709 |
| 2005 | -- | $59,709 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,392 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,341 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,237 -71.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $192,870 |
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Neighborhood: Lake Balboa
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Gault Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10William Mulholland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Birmingham Community Charter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- California
- Los Angeles County
- Los Angeles
- 91406
- Lake Balboa
- 6447 Forbes Ave
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