2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,020 SF • 6,000 SF Lot • $799,000
Your summer dreams just came true! Stepping into this gorgeous home, you immediately see the beautiful wood french doors leading to the expansive lush backyard with patio, luxurious soaking pool (filtered!) and detached studio (office, yoga , art studio?), complete with delicious mature orange tree. Get ready to be the most popular friend in your circle, and you certainly have the space to host them all on this 6,000 sq ft lot! Described in the original 1950s advertisement as "truly Californian," the much touted extra wide lot and the "wall of glass" to the lush private garden are as popular today as they were then. This collection of homes in the Sherman Park development was designed and built by Architect Edward Fickett, FAIA, and builder Ray Hommes between 1949 and 1952, with this home sitting in the very first built pocket - just a couple blocks over from where the model homes welcomed new buyers. Located in hot Lake Balboa, this is a darling tree-lined midcentury neighborhood where friendly neighbors take post-work strolls amid the greenery. The charming features of this home remain, updated with period-inspired materials. The main suite bathroom features beautiful new terrazzo flooring, a current nod to the original era of this home. New skylights bathe the gorgeous remodeled kitchen and bathrooms in natural light. Gleaming new oak hardwood floors throughout warm the space. The garage space just off the kitchen is bright and clean, possibly for that work from home space? With plenty of parking outside, use this space to its full potential! This house is ready to enjoy, with upgrades like Central HVAC with Nest thermostat, Simplisafe alarm, new hot water heater, included washer/dryer and more.
Lake Balboa is known for its verdant green 80 acre park with sparkling 26 acre lake. Walk the path around the lake, rent swan paddleboats, picnic on the meadows or go fishing! Enjoy the fun playground, wide open meadows of lush grass, golf courses, the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, a Japanese garden, velodrome, and a sports complex. You can also take your pooch to the Sepulveda Dam off-leash dog park. Or ride a short distance to the 18 mile Orange Line Bike Path. Closer to home, Louise Park features barbecue pits, a lighted baseball diamond, outdoor basketball courts, a children's play area, and picnic tables. Enjoy the local businesses - grab a latte at Black Heart Coffee, breakfast at Humble Bee, date night at Salsa & Beer or Bar Uerukamu for sushi, or shop at the Sunday Encino farmers market on Victory. Trader Joe's is a 10-minute drive, and only 15 minutes gets you to Ventura Boulevard, where you can find all your favorite cafes, restaurants, and shops. Welcome to lakebalboamidcentury.com.
Lake Balboa is known for its verdant green 80 acre park with sparkling 26 acre lake. Walk the path around the lake, rent swan paddleboats, picnic on the meadows or go fishing! Enjoy the fun playground, wide open meadows of lush grass, golf courses, the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, a Japanese garden, velodrome, and a sports complex. You can also take your pooch to the Sepulveda Dam off-leash dog park. Or ride a short distance to the 18 mile Orange Line Bike Path. Closer to home, Louise Park features barbecue pits, a lighted baseball diamond, outdoor basketball courts, a children's play area, and picnic tables. Enjoy the local businesses - grab a latte at Black Heart Coffee, breakfast at Humble Bee, date night at Salsa & Beer or Bar Uerukamu for sushi, or shop at the Sunday Encino farmers market on Victory. Trader Joe's is a 10-minute drive, and only 15 minutes gets you to Ventura Boulevard, where you can find all your favorite cafes, restaurants, and shops. Welcome to lakebalboamidcentury.com.
| Restaurant | Type of Food | Address |
| Salsa and Beer | Mexican | 6740 White Oak Ave |
| Box Thai Street Food | Thai | 16851 Victory Blvd |
| Lemon Zest | Mediterranean | 7600 Balboa Blvd |
| Corona Bar and Grill | Mexican | 16623 Sherman Way |
| Humble Bee | Breakfast | 17321 Saticoy Street |
| El Tijuanense | Mexican /Food Truck | Louise Park / 7140 Louise |
| Peru's Taste | Peruvian | 8246 Louise Ave |
| The Kluckin Chicken | Nashville Hot Chicken | 18125 Saticoy |
| Jo & Go House | Sushi | 17643 Sherman Way |
| Beeps | Breakfast/Fast Food | 16063 Sherman Way |
| Hearts | Breakfast | 16918 Saticoy Street |
| Paragon Bar & Grill | American / Bar | 8319 Louise Ave |
| Guido's Pizza & Pasta | Pizza | 6817 Balboa Blvd |
| Tamale house | Tamales | 7622 Reseda Blvd |
| Porto's Bakery | Bakery / Cuban | 19467 Nordhoff |
| Chop Shop Butcher & Grill | Steakhouse/ Butcher | 17238 Saticoy Street |
| Black Heart Coffee | Coffee Shop | 7135 Balboa Blvd |
| A Tea Thing | Tea / Boba | 7620 Reseda Blvd |
| Quickly | Team/Boba | 6800 Balboa Blvd |
| BLTea | Team/Boba | 16927 Vanowen St |
| Cake Bash Studio | Cake/Cupcakes | 17246 Vanowen St |
| Leo's Superfood Vegan Cafe | Vegan | 8262 Louise Ave |
| Zig's Restaurant | Breakfast | 6821 White Oak Ave |
| Bene Chicken Cafe | Korean chicken | 17643 Sherman Way |
| Claudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop | Breakfast/bakery | 16350 Ventura Blvd |
| California chicken tikka | indian | 16935 Vanowen St |
| TJ Korean BBQ | korean bbq | 17623 Sherman Way |
| Oro's Bakery & Pizza | Bakery | 7221 Balboa Blvd |
| Springbok Bar & Grill | South African | 16153 Victory Blvd |
| Mercado Buenos Aires | Argentinian | 7540 Sepulveda Blvd |
| Bar Uerukamu | Japanese - Izakaya/Sushi | 17633 Sherman Way |
| Fortune House Restaurant | Chinese | 17206 Saticoy St, |
| Kao Hom Thai Cuisine | Thai | 7139 Balboa Blvd, |
| Davenport's Restaurant | Steakhouse | 16120 Ventura Blvd |
| Mercado Buenos Aires | Argentinian | 7540 Sepulveda Blvd |
| Sushi Katsu-Ya Northridge | Sushi | 9701 Reseda Blvd |
| Sushi Yotsuya | Sushi | 18760 Ventura Blvd |
| Sushi Iki | Sushi | 18663 Ventura Blvd |
| Okomura | Sushi | 17302 Ventura Blvd |
| Sushi Ichiban Kan | 19723 Ventura Blvd | |
| Local Events / Activities | Dates | |
| Louise Park - Friday Market | Every Friday Afternoon | |
| Lake Balboa - Park / Recreation Center | year round | |
| Reseda Rising Mural Festival | 4/28 - 5/1 | |
| Lake Balboa / Encino Farmers Market | Weekly / Sunday 8am -1pm | |
| Lake Balboa/Sepulveda Basin Off Leash Dog Park | year round | |
| Encino Velodrome | year round | |
| Woodley Archery Range | year round | |
| Japanese Gardens at Woodley Park | year round | |
| Woodley Park - Classic car meet up | year round | |
| Carnival Karaoke | 17617 Sherman Way | |
| Supermarkets | ||
| Trader Joe's | 17640 Burbank Blvd\White Oak | |
| Ralph's | Louise/Saticoy | |
| Vallarta | 16107 Victory Blvd | |
Greenland Market - Korean market | 17643 Sherman Way | |
| Gelson's | 5500 Reseda Blvd, | |
| Target Grocery | 8999 Balboa Blvd | |
| Von's | 18439 Ventura Blvd | |
| Whole Foods | 18700 Ventura Blvd | |
| Whole Foods | 20209 Rinaldi St | |
| Costco | 8810 Tampa Ave | |
| Valley Marketplace Reseda | 18345 Vanowen St | |
