$957,500
SOLD MAR 20, 2025

6648 Gerald Ave van Nuys, CA 91406

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,580 Sq Ft
6,022 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$606 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Lake
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

Are you looking for sustainable living in LA? You have found it with this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the heart of Lake Balboa. Situated on a charming tree-lined street, this 1580 sq ft home exudes curb appeal, with its stylish horizontal wooden fence, mature citrus trees, planter boxes, and charming covered brick porch. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully upgraded kitchen with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances, making it both stylish and functional. The home offers multiple living spaces, providing flexibility for both relaxation and entertaining. The primary suite features dual closets with built-ins and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, creating a private retreat. The backyard is an outdoor oasis with a screened-in porch, brick pathways, built-in planters, a dog run, chicken coop, and numerous mature fruit bearing trees, perfect for enjoying California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. There is a detached 2 car garage with ample storage including an attic space. Upgrades include a newer roof, paid solar panels, newer 200-amp panel, newer trellis topped wood fences, and dual paned windows. Ideally located within minutes of Balboa Park, The Japanese Garden, golf courses, and the Orange Line, this home offers easy access to recreation and transportation, with the 101 and 405 freeways just minutes away. With its blend of modern upgrades and classic charm, 6648 Gerald Ave is a true darling of Lake Balboa. Don’t miss your chance to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Pearson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Brokerage Phone: 818-601-2260 License #00817566 Listed on: 02/06/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Pearson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Brokerage Phone: 818-601-2260 License #00817566 Listed on: 02/06/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,022 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,580 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Screened Porch
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near park
  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Solar owned by seller

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 40
  • Tax Tract Number 14363
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2231008018

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2231008018
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1580.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 606.01
  • Room Type: Attic, Laundry, Primary Suite
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Screened Porch, Tile
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Garage, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Water Heater
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Stackable
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Park Nearby, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6022.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1382

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6022.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1321.01
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Tract Number: 14363

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Godwin Kurt and Shannon Leigh
Bought by
Cristofalo Brenda Dynorah and Chavles Samuel Martin
Seller's Agent
Jamie Pearson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Pearson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$957,500
Premium/Discount to List
$58,500
6.51%
Views
36
Current Estimated Value
$944,711

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,789
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.69%
Original Mortgage
$940,156
Outstanding Balance
$934,548
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$10,164

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2019
Closed on
Feb 1, 2019
Sold by
Cross Matthew A and Lundbergh Shalyn I
Bought by
Godwin Kurt and Godwin Shannon Leigh
Seller's Agent
Marina Belenkaia
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shawn Cusack
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2017
Sold by
Lundbergh Shalyn
Bought by
Cross Matthew A and Lundbergh Shalyn I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2012
Closed on
Jan 4, 2013
Sold by
Debeauvais Leslie Jean
Bought by
Lundbergh Shalyn
Seller's Agent
Brent Houston
NextGEN Real Estate Corp
Buyer's Agent
Marina Belenkaia-Nazmiye
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-5.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.52%
Original Mortgage
$324,022
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2002
Sold by
Debeauvais Leslie Jean
Bought by
Debeauvais Leslie Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1998
Sold by
Guidotti Adrian J
Bought by
Debeauvais Leslie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,600
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $957,500 California Title Company
Grant Deed $635,000 Priority Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title Company
Grant Deed $330,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $152,000 Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $940,156 FHA
Previous Owner $229,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $324,022 FHA
Previous Owner $225,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $121,600 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Sold $957,500 +6.5% $606 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $899,000 +41.6% $569 / Sq Ft
03/28/2019 03/28/19 Sold $635,000 +1.0% $453 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/23/2019 01/23/19 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2019 01/06/19 For Sale $629,000 +90.6% $448 / Sq Ft
02/27/2013 02/27/13 Sold $330,000 -5.4% $235 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2012 11/06/12 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2012 10/22/12 For Sale $349,000 -- $249 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,579 $708,349 $488,928 $219,421
2024 $8,579 $694,461 $479,342 $215,119
2023 $8,414 $680,845 $469,944 $210,901
2022 $8,022 $667,496 $460,730 $206,766
2021 $7,922 $654,409 $451,697 $202,712
2019 $3,238 $364,285 $220,780 $143,505
2018 $4,353 $357,143 $216,451 $140,692
2016 $4,148 $343,277 $208,047 $135,230
2015 $4,087 $338,121 $204,922 $133,199
2014 $4,106 $331,498 $200,908 $130,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SR25027596

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 2231-008-018