Welcome to this beautifully updated single family Mellenthin "Birdhouse" ranch in prime Sherman Oaks, blending timeless midcentury charm with thoughtful modern upgrades. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers 1,811 sqft of living space on a spacious 7,377 sqft lot, featuring two fireplaces, custom plantation shutters, recessed lighting, and wide plank wood flooring throughout. The chef’s kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and soft close cabinetry, while the sunlit dining area includes a bay window perfect for entertaining. The inviting family room opens to a private backyard with a sparkling pool, custom mural, wood deck, and hanging chair swing. Additional features include updated bathrooms with designer finishes, dual living areas, an indoor laundry room, attached 2 car garage, gated driveway, EV ready setup, and lush landscaping with citrus trees, all in a prime location near Whole Foods, dining, shopping, local parks, with easy access to freeways, schools, and everyday essentials.
Sold for $1,550,000 on 06/21/23
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$1,550,000
4901 Ethel Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
3beds
1,811sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
7,379 Square Feet Lot
$1,653,200 Zestimate®
$856/sqft
$6,426 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 03:12pm
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: WS25122705
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,811 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: ground level
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool
Lot
- Size: 7,379 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 2358010001
- Zoning: LAR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Sherman Oaks
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,Fannie Mae,VA Loan
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Estimated market value
$1,653,200