Enchanting traditional home with classic white picket fence, situated on a picturesque tree-lined street in coveted Sherman Oaks. This charming residence with over 1,500sf sited on a generous 6,752sf lot offers a private garden sanctuary professionally landscaped by Sacred Space as featured on the T.V. show Interior Motives. A light-filled living room with cozy window nook and fireplace flows seamlessly into a dedicated dining area. Playful retro kitchen features bespoke flooring, tiled counters, and breakfast bar. The spacious family room with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, brick fireplace and custom built-ins opens to the whimsical backyard, creating a perfect layout for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Dine outdoors in a magical vineyard-inspired setting under the grand wood pergola or lounge in one of the multiple outdoor living areas framed by mature trees and privacy hedging. Separate storage shed and detached garage with driveway parking offers ADU potential. This lovingly maintained home with a new sewer line, drainage and recent foundation work is ideally located near top-rated schools, shops and restaurants, and commuter-friendly access. Whether you're looking to move in, update, or expand, this is a rare opportunity in a highly sought-after Sherman Oaks neighborhood.
Sold for $1,255,000 on 09/10/25
$1,255,000
5539 Ventura Canyon Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
2beds
1,511sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,751.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,250,300 Zestimate®
$831/sqft
$3,761 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 10, 2025 at 05:46am
Listed by:
Susan L Andrews DRE # 01425843 323-829-8811,
Compass 310-652-6285,
Martin Withrow DRE # 01951882 323-839-5545,
Compass
Bought with:
Brita Kleingartner, DRE # 01977100
TRG Real Estate Co., Inc.
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25575929

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,511
- Total interior livable area: 1,511 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Is Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Walk Street
Lot
- Size: 6,751 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 135
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2344004017
- Zoning: LAR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Van Nuys
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Estimated market value
$1,250,300