Rare opportunity on an expansive 13,500 sq ft corner lot in Lake Balboa. This classic property features approximately 1,345 sq ft of living space and offers an excellent opportunity to update, expand, or create something new. The oversized lot provides a rare sense of space for the area and opens the door to many possibilities both for homeowners or investors. The oversized detached garage offers more than just parking—it could be ideal for a workshop, studio, or potential ADU conversion, adding flexibility and future value. The spacious yard provides plenty of room to relax, entertain, garden, or explore additional improvements. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major commuter routes with easy access to the Interstate 405. Enjoy nearby recreation at Van Nuys Golf Course and Lake Balboa Park, where you’ll find golf, walking paths, and open green spaces. Buyer to investigate development possibilities with the city and verify all zoning, permits, and potential uses.
Sold for $850,000
Listed by: Equity Union • Charlene Allen • Contact: 818-989-2000
Bought with: Compass
$850,000
6553 Odessa Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
2beds
1,345sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
0.31 Acres Lot
$852,700 Zestimate®
$632/sqft
$2,428 Estimated rent
Home value
$852,700
$776,000 - $938,000
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Oversized detached garage
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Listed by:
Charlene Allen DRE #01955751 818-749-6934,
Equity Union,
Terry Davis DRE #01145003 818-822-9232,
Equity Union
Bought with:
Niv Tal Mor, DRE #02243916
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: BB26053637
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,345 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Gated, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Kittridge
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 2231004001
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Van Nuys
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $632/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $61,234
- Annual tax amount: $1,175
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Sold | $850,000+23.4%$632/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #BB26053637 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Pending sale | $689,000$512/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #BB26053637 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $689,000$512/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #BB26053637 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,175 +3.2% | $61,234 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,138 +1.3% | $60,035 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,124 +3.6% | $58,858 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,085 +1.7% | $57,705 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,067 -0.4% | $56,575 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,071 | $55,996 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,071 +9.6% | $54,899 +2% |
| 2018 | $977 | $53,823 +2% |
| 2017 | $977 +1.9% | $52,768 +2% |
| 2016 | $959 +3.6% | $51,734 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $926 -0.8% | $50,958 +2% |
| 2014 | $933 | $49,961 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $48,762 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $47,807 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,451 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $47,565 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,633 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $45,719 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $44,823 |
| 2005 | -- | $44,823 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,084 -67.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $133,183 +221.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,466 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $39,856 |
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Neighborhood: Lake Balboa
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- 4/10Gault Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
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- 6553 Odessa Ave
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