Lake Balboa Real Estate

Lake Balboa Real Estate

Welcome to Lake Balboa, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County, California. This vibrant neighborhood offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, making it an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

Lake Balboa is renowned for its picturesque park, which boasts a beautiful lake surrounded by lush greenery and walking trails. The park is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for picnicking, fishing, and enjoying the serene environment. On weekends, families gather for fun-filled days, while joggers and cyclists take advantage of the scenic paths that wind through the area.

The community is characterized by its charming residential streets lined with a mix of mid-century homes and modern developments, creating an inviting atmosphere. Lake Balboa's diverse population contributes to a rich cultural tapestry, with local eateries and shops reflecting the area's eclectic spirit. From cozy cafes to trendy boutiques, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Conveniently located near major freeways, Lake Balboa offers easy access to the bustling city of Los Angeles, ensuring that residents can enjoy the best of both worlds. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the vibrant arts and entertainment scene, you'll find that everything you need is just a short drive away.

With its friendly community vibe, abundant green spaces, and prime location, Lake Balboa is not just a place to live—it's a place to thrive. Come discover the charm of Lake Balboa and envision your next chapter in this delightful neighborhood!

Newest Listings in Lake Balboa

6401 Whitman Ave, Lake Balboa
$1,499,999
37 Beds ⋅ 37 Baths ⋅ 26104721 MLS
Welcome to 6401 Whitman, a fully entitled 37 unit RTI( Ready to Issue) permit project perfect for Developers, Investors, Contractors, Builders ready to pull permits and start building right away in TIER 7 of the Section 8 Voucher Standards and in a High Resource area. This SHOVEL READY 100% Affordable ED1 project in Lake Balboa featuring 37 units including a manager's office that can be converted into a unit, 19-1 bedroom, 18- studios across a Type V, four story, fully stacked designed which features all wood frame floors on a corner lot that is a currently a vacant land. This design has significant savings in construction costs and time maximizing the most units with significantly lower construction costs compared to 5 stories and taller projects such as, Type III. Located in one of San Fernando valley's vibrant and high demand areas, Lake Balboa is just minutes to Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys and the property located directly across the street to Woodley park which is considered a high resource area on the map. The property is also directly across the street to the Orange Line and the freeway, while major shopping stores like Super King and COSTCO are very close by as well. There is also an opportunity to purchase the neighboring property and get close to almost 12,000 square feet on a double lot. Due to its central location, the area is within top employment hubs and is easy access to Encino, it is a highly desirable and attractive area that has lots of brand new construction apartments buildings nearby. The property is located in a TOC Tier 3 area because of it just a walk across the street to the Metro/Orange Line, making this very walkable and bike friendly. The stackable design features 15,111 square feet of livable area and 16,780 square feet of buildable area with units ranging from 268- 338 sq ft Studios and 352 to 465 sq ft- One bedrooms. Based on the most recent schedule 6 & 9 rents from the covenant, the total monthly rents from the 37 units would bring an estimated monthly gross income of $75,482 and yearly gross income of $905,784, or a buyer can look into achieving higher rents with Section 8 vouchers (buyer to verify). The most recent new Section 8 Voucher payment standards has this property and Zip code considered a TIER 7 with 1 bd priced at $2,370 and Studios at $2,110. Each floor has a laundry room, outdoor bicycle area and storage. The property is currently a vacant land ready to start building right away, shovel ready!! The plans have no parking required, so developers don't have to pencil the high costs that come with on-grade parking, increasing additional significant savings to the project's construction costs and affordability. A developer can break ground right away and there has been a lot of money invested in the area, LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Each unit is designed for maximum affordability and optimized rental income. This development presents a ultra rare and immediate opportunity for developers to bring much-needed affordable housing to one of San Fernando Valley's most sought-after areas. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL!

6401 Whitman Ave, Lake Balboa

Courtesy of Keller Williams Hollywood Hills, Daniel Lalezari - CA DRE#01949474

6401 Whitman Ave, Lake Balboa
$1,499,999
26104722 MLS
Welcome to 6401 Whitman, a fully entitled 37 unit RTI( Ready to Issue) permit project perfect for Developers, Investors, Contractors, Builders ready to pull permits and start building right away in TIER 7 for Section 8 Voucher Standards and in a High Resource area. This SHOVEL READY 100% Affordable ED1 project in Lake Balboa featuring 37 units including a manager's office that can be converted into a unit, 19-1 bedroom, 18- studios across a Type V, four story, fully stacked designed which features all wood frame floors on a corner lot that is a currently a vacant land. This design has significant savings in construction costs and time maximizing the most units with significantly lower construction costs compared to 5 stories and taller projects such as, Type III. Located in one of San Fernando valley's vibrant and high demand areas, Lake Balboa is just minutes to Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys and the property located directly across the street to Woodley park which is considered a high resource area on the map. The property is also directly across the street to the Orange Line and the freeway, while major shopping stores like Super King and COSTCO are very close by as well. There is also an opportunity to purchase the neighboring property and get close to almost 12,000 square feet on a double lot. Due to its central location, the area is within top employment hubs and is easy access to Encino, it is a highly desirable and attractive area that has lots of brand new construction apartments buildings nearby. The property is located in a TOC Tier 3 area because of it just a walk across the street to the Metro/Orange Line, making this very walkable and bike friendly. The stackable design features 15,111 square feet of livable area and 16,780 square feet of buildable area with units ranging from 268- 338 sq ft Studios and 352 to 465 sq ft- One bedrooms. Based on the most recent schedule 6 & 9 rents from the covenant, the total monthly rents from the 37 units would bring an estimated monthly gross income of $75,482 and yearly gross income of $905,784, or a buyer can look into achieving higher rents with Section 8 vouchers (buyer to verify). The most recent new Section 8 Voucher payment standards has this property and Zip code considered a TIER 7 with 1 bd priced at $2,370 and Studios at $2,110. Each floor has a laundry room, outdoor bicycle area and storage. The property is currently a vacant land ready to start building right away, shovel ready!! The plans have no parking required, so developers don't have to pencil the high costs that come with on-grade parking, increasing additional significant savings to the project's construction costs and affordability. A developer can break ground right away and there has been a lot of money invested in the area, LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Each unit is designed for maximum affordability and optimized rental income. This development presents a ultra rare and immediate opportunity for developers to bring much-needed affordable housing to one of San Fernando Valley's most sought-after areas. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL!

6401 Whitman Ave, Lake Balboa

Courtesy of Keller Williams Hollywood Hills, Daniel Lalezari - CA DRE#01949474

6401 Whitman Avenue, Lake Balboa
$1,499,999
26104722 MLS
Welcome to 6401 Whitman, a fully entitled 37 unit RTI( Ready to Issue) permit project perfect for Developers, Investors, Contractors, Builders ready to pull permits and start building right away in TIER 7 for Section 8 Voucher Standards and in a High Resource area. This SHOVEL READY 100% Affordable ED1 project in Lake Balboa featuring 37 units including a manager's office that can be converted into a unit, 19-1 bedroom, 18- studios across a Type V, four story, fully stacked designed which features all wood frame floors on a corner lot that is a currently a vacant land. This design has significant savings in construction costs and time maximizing the most units with significantly lower construction costs compared to 5 stories and taller projects such as, Type III. Located in one of San Fernando valley's vibrant and high demand areas, Lake Balboa is just minutes to Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys and the property located directly across the street to Woodley park which is considered a high resource area on the map. The property is also directly across the street to the Orange Line and the freeway, while major shopping stores like Super King and COSTCO are very close by as well. There is also an opportunity to purchase the neighboring property and get close to almost 12,000 square feet on a double lot. Due to its central location, the area is within top employment hubs and is easy access to Encino, it is a highly desirable and attractive area that has lots of brand new construction apartments buildings nearby. The property is located in a TOC Tier 3 area because of it just a walk across the street to the Metro/Orange Line, making this very walkable and bike friendly. The stackable design features 15,111 square feet of livable area and 16,780 square feet of buildable area with units ranging from 268- 338 sq ft Studios and 352 to 465 sq ft- One bedrooms. Based on the most recent schedule 6 & 9 rents from the covenant, the total monthly rents from the 37 units would bring an estimated monthly gross income of $75,482 and yearly gross income of $905,784, or a buyer can look into achieving higher rents with Section 8 vouchers (buyer to verify). The most recent new Section 8 Voucher payment standards has this property and Zip code considered a TIER 7 with 1 bd priced at $2,370 and Studios at $2,110. Each floor has a laundry room, outdoor bicycle area and storage. The property is currently a vacant land ready to start building right away, shovel ready!! The plans have no parking required, so developers don't have to pencil the high costs that come with on-grade parking, increasing additional significant savings to the project's construction costs and affordability. A developer can break ground right away and there has been a lot of money invested in the area, LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Each unit is designed for maximum affordability and optimized rental income. This development presents a ultra rare and immediate opportunity for developers to bring much-needed affordable housing to one of San Fernando Valley's most sought-after areas. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL!

6401 Whitman Avenue, Lake Balboa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Daniel Lalezari (Dlalezari@gmail.com) from Listing Office: Keller Williams Hollywood Hills.

6401 Whitman Avenue, Lake Balboa
$1,499,999
37 Beds ⋅ 37 Baths ⋅ 26104721 MLS
Welcome to 6401 Whitman, a fully entitled 37 unit RTI( Ready to Issue) permit project perfect for Developers, Investors, Contractors, Builders ready to pull permits and start building right away in TIER 7 of the Section 8 Voucher Standards and in a High Resource area. This SHOVEL READY 100% Affordable ED1 project in Lake Balboa featuring 37 units including a manager's office that can be converted into a unit, 19-1 bedroom, 18- studios across a Type V, four story, fully stacked designed which features all wood frame floors on a corner lot that is a currently a vacant land. This design has significant savings in construction costs and time maximizing the most units with significantly lower construction costs compared to 5 stories and taller projects such as, Type III. Located in one of San Fernando valley's vibrant and high demand areas, Lake Balboa is just minutes to Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys and the property located directly across the street to Woodley park which is considered a high resource area on the map. The property is also directly across the street to the Orange Line and the freeway, while major shopping stores like Super King and COSTCO are very close by as well. There is also an opportunity to purchase the neighboring property and get close to almost 12,000 square feet on a double lot. Due to its central location, the area is within top employment hubs and is easy access to Encino, it is a highly desirable and attractive area that has lots of brand new construction apartments buildings nearby. The property is located in a TOC Tier 3 area because of it just a walk across the street to the Metro/Orange Line, making this very walkable and bike friendly. The stackable design features 15,111 square feet of livable area and 16,780 square feet of buildable area with units ranging from 268- 338 sq ft Studios and 352 to 465 sq ft- One bedrooms. Based on the most recent schedule 6 & 9 rents from the covenant, the total monthly rents from the 37 units would bring an estimated monthly gross income of $75,482 and yearly gross income of $905,784, or a buyer can look into achieving higher rents with Section 8 vouchers (buyer to verify). The most recent new Section 8 Voucher payment standards has this property and Zip code considered a TIER 7 with 1 bd priced at $2,370 and Studios at $2,110. Each floor has a laundry room, outdoor bicycle area and storage. The property is currently a vacant land ready to start building right away, shovel ready!! The plans have no parking required, so developers don't have to pencil the high costs that come with on-grade parking, increasing additional significant savings to the project's construction costs and affordability. A developer can break ground right away and there has been a lot of money invested in the area, LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Each unit is designed for maximum affordability and optimized rental income. This development presents a ultra rare and immediate opportunity for developers to bring much-needed affordable housing to one of San Fernando Valley's most sought-after areas. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL!

6401 Whitman Avenue, Lake Balboa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Daniel Lalezari (Dlalezari@gmail.com) from Listing Office: Keller Williams Hollywood Hills.

16912 Marlin Place, Lake Balboa
$1,095,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SB26223476 MLS
Step into your forever home in Lake Balboa, a gated property filled with natural light, featuring skylights, a waterfall quartz island, and a vaulted primary suite. A remote operated black iron gate opens to a wide driveway for about three vehicles. A brick herringbone porch welcomes you inside. The open concept layout has updated flooring in the living areas and bedrooms, recessed lighting throughout, and central air conditioning. The kitchen is made for entertaining, with a gas cooktop, island hood vent, farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a walk in pantry. The primary suite features a fireplace, two closets, and a bathroom with a new dual vanity and a skylight over the shower. The second bathroom is fully renovated and features a walk in shower with a sleek, fixed single glass panel. The laundry area has cabinets above and below. The washer and dryer are included. The converted garage adds flexible space with flooring, recessed lighting, and central air, and the original garage door remains (unpermitted conversion, not included in the stated living SqFt). Outside, lush St. Augustine lawns enhance both the front and backyard, while ficus hedges with drip irrigation complement the front landscaping. A guava tree grows in front and a growing avocado tree in back, and a paver patio sits off the living room. Roughly a mile from Lake Balboa Park, with Louise Park and neighborhood cafes even closer, this move in ready home delivers style, comfort, and value in the heart of Lake Balboa.

16912 Marlin Place, Lake Balboa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Arturo Vivar (asvivar213@gmail.com) from Listing Office: Anthem Real Estate Group.

16819 Wyandotte Street, Lake Balboa
$765,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SR26220302 MLS
Newly refreshed interiors, generous gathering spaces, and a tree-shaded backyard make this Lake Balboa home an inviting opportunity to settle in and make it your own. Offered for the first time since the family purchased it more than 50 years ago, this longtime family home is ready to become the backdrop for a new generation of memories. Tucked away on a cozy, non-through street, the home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across nearly 1,900 sq ft on a 6,752 sq ft lot. Classic character is paired with fresh interior paint, dual-pane windows, central heating & air, new carpeting, and new wide-plank vinyl flooring in the kitchen and laundry room. White vinyl fencing frames the front yard, with a pedestrian gate leading to a covered porch and a matching driveway gate completing the enclosed frontage. Inside, the formal living room features crown molding and plantation shutters, flowing through a formal dining room with built-in cabinetry into an expansive family room. A corner fireplace with a natural stone surround and raised hearth anchors this comfortable gathering space, while sliding glass doors connect it to the backyard for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. The kitchen offers white cabinetry, a gas range, and a bright breakfast nook that provides everyday dining space or possibilities for a future kitchen redesign. Three comfortably sized bedrooms include a spacious primary with a full en-suite bathroom and dual-sink vanity; a full hall bathroom serves the additional bedrooms. Outdoors, a broad covered patio creates room for dining and lounging, while mature trees and an ample yard offer space to garden, play, or create a personalized outdoor retreat. A detached two-car garage and leased solar panels complete the property. Enjoy Lake Balboa’s established residential setting, local shopping and dining, and access to the 101 and 405 freeways, with Lake Balboa Park and the Sepulveda Basin’s walking paths, bike routes, and recreation areas adding to the neighborhood’s appeal. With refreshed finishes and room to evolve, this home offers a comfortable starting point for your next chapter.

16819 Wyandotte Street, Lake Balboa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Stephanie Vitacco (stephanie@teamvitacco.com) from Listing Office: Equity Union.

17326 Parque Vanowen Way, Lake Balboa
$998,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ P1-29192 MLS
Delightful 3 bed + loft, 3 bath home offering 2,359 sq ft of bright, open living space in a desirable gated Lake Balboa community with low HOA dues. Built in 2016 and featuring the largest floor plan in the community, this stylish home enjoys a prime corner location offering added privacy and convenient access.A welcoming entry opens to the expansive main living area, where 9-foot ceilings, warm wood-look flooring, and abundant windows create a light-filled, inviting atmosphere. Motorized window shades provide effortless privacy and light control. The spacious great room seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating the perfect setting for relaxed everyday living and effortless entertaining. At the heart of the home, the beautifully appointed kitchen offers rich wood cabinetry, stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, including a 5-burner range, and generous storage and prep space. A large center island with breakfast bar and stylish pendant lighting provides a natural gathering place for morning coffee, casual meals, and conversation. Upstairs, a versatile loft offers valuable additional living space, ideal for a home office, family room, fitness area, or possible fourth bedroom conversion. The spacious primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat, complete with a separate sitting room, walk-in closet, and ensuite bath featuring an expansive dual vanity, soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and private water closet. Two generously sized secondary bedrooms include one with a walk-in closet and another with a custom Murphy bed, offering added flexibility for guests or a home office. The thoughtfully designed secondary bath features dual vanities separated from the tub/shower area, making busy mornings a breeze. A dedicated laundry room and additional built-in storage at the landing complete this well-planned upper level. Outside, the private, low-maintenance yard invites you to enjoy Southern California living, with attractive interlocking pavers, artificial turf, and manicured landscaping--perfect for morning coffee, weekend barbecues, or relaxing evenings at home. Additional highlights include an attached 2-car garage with direct access and EV charger hookup. Ideally situated near Lake Balboa Park, Balboa Sports Center, and the Sepulveda Wildlife Reserve, the home offers easy access to hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation. Convenient proximity to the 101 and 405 freeways keeps everything Los Angeles has to offer.

17326 Parque Vanowen Way, Lake Balboa

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Norman Kawaguchi (normkawaguchi@gmail.com) from Listing Office: BHHS California Properties.

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