Located in one of Lake Balboa's most desirable pockets, just one block from the sought-after Lake Balboa Park, this home is a rare find for investors or buyers eager to create their dream residence. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, a permitted bonus sunroom, and an updated plumbing system. The detached garage features a large extension, perfect for a workshop, studio, or additional storage. And for something truly unique, the property boasts an underground fallout shelter you have to see to believe. The expansive lot is larger than most in the neighborhood, offering endless potential for outdoor living, gardening, or future expansion, or an ADU. Enjoy easy access to multiple golf courses, the Encino Farmers Market, the Japanese Garden, Sepulveda Basin Dog Park, and more. With its prime location and exceptional potential, this home is ready to be transformed into something extraordinary.
For sale
$749,000
16539 Gilmore St, Van Nuys, CA 91406
3beds
1,214sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,455.59 Square Feet Lot
$755,100 Zestimate®
$617/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Permitted bonus sunroomExpansive lotUpdated plumbing systemOriginal hardwood floors
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Listing updated: 23 hours ago
Listed by:
Mary Hill DRE # 01783566 818-605-7880,
Sotheby's International Realty 818-990-8700
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25580807

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Area, Sun
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub
Heating
- Wall
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas/Electric Range, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,214
- Total interior livable area: 1,214 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - 2 Car, Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground Level w/steps
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,455.59 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 53 x 135
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 2231014043
- Zoning: LAR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: In Street
- Water: District
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Van Nuys
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $617/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,726
- Annual tax amount: $1,090
- Date on market: 8/20/2025
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