LOOK NO FURTHER! Welcome to this gorgeous refurbished home in the desirable city of Lake Balboa. This home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus a bonus office room that is perfect for those of us working from home Additional upgrades include newer hardwood floors, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, newer kitchen cabinets, newer A/C and heating unit, manicured lawns, fresh coat of paint, and updated bathrooms. The backyard is an oasis-like retreat with a built in brick bbq pit perfect for entertainment. Washer and dryer included! Close to freeways, shops, and dining. Call today and schedule your viewing appointment.
- CA
- Lake Balboa
- 91406
- 6838 Forbes Avenue
- MLS# OC21053849
- Date Listed03/15/2021
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.17 acres (7,501 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Los Angeles
- Year Built 1951
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,078 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $2.64
Interior Features
- Flooring Wood
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Central
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.17
- Lot Size SQFT 7,501.00
- Lot Features -
Directions
Head west on Vanowen St. Right on Forbes. Arrive.
Financial Considerations
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
7.67 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
9.23 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
13.65 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
7.67 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
9.21 mi
Distance
El Oro Way Charter For Enriched Studies
Public • PK - 5
9.23 mi
Distance
Germain Academy For Academic Achievement
Public • PK - 5
9.63 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
10.06 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
9.23 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
11.79 mi
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Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
13.65 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2021 | Sold | $2,845.00 |
| 03/15/2021 | Active | $2,845.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16601 Cohasset Street | 4 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $614,999 | Dec 10, 2025 | - |
| 7049 De Celis Place | 4 | 3 | Oct 26, 2025 | $578,800 | Dec 10, 2025 | - |
| 6505 Forbes Avenue | 3 | 2 | Oct 23, 2025 | $669,000 | Dec 10, 2025 | - |
| 6917 Forbes Avenue | 3 | 2 | Oct 24, 2025 | $749,999 | Dec 10, 2025 | - |
| 6848 Rubio Avenue | 4 | 3 | Oct 24, 2025 | $799,900 | Dec 10, 2025 | - |
| 6852 Rubio Avenue | Listing | 3 | 2 | Oct 15, 2025 | $819,900 | Jun 25, 2024 | $961,500 |
| 6852 Rubio Avenue | Listing | 3 | 2 | Nov 06, 2025 | $819,900 | Jun 25, 2024 | $961,500 |
| 7651 Genesta Avenue | Listing | 3 | 1 | Oct 15, 2025 | $549,990 | Dec 10, 2025 | - |
| 7651 Genesta Avenue | Listing | 3 | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 | $549,990 | Dec 10, 2025 | - |
| 6554 Rubio Avenue | 3 | 2 | Nov 06, 2025 | $949,000 | Dec 10, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,488 | 174,987 | 10,113,180 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 6,741 | 11,783 | 2,492 | 95 |
| People per Household | 3 | 2.9 | 3 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 38.1 | 37.8 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $64,305 | $59,385 | $73,262 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $28,036 | $29,133 | $35,221 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 115.75 | 124 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 39.5°F | 41.82°F | 48.5°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 95°F | 89.99°F | 83.8°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.92" | 16.92" | 15.14" | 38" |
73/100
Very Walkable
Walk Score ®
44/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
50/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
7 nearby routes: 7 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 57/100, Transit Score: 42/100, Bike Score: 52/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 6838 Forbes Avenue
Source: Realty.com
6838 Forbes Avenue, Lake Balboa, CA 91406 is a Single Family, Residential Lease property listed for $2,845 The property is 1078 sq. ft with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Realty.com has 22 photos of 6838 Forbes Avenue.
Our records indicate that 6838 Forbes Avenue was built in 1951.
The full address for this home is 6838 Forbes Avenue, Lake Balboa, CA 91406.
6838 Forbes Avenue has been listed on Realty.com since Mon March 15, 2021
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 57/100, Transit Score: 42/100, Bike Score: 52/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 6838 Forbes Avenue. Darby Avenue Charter School (Grades: PK - 5), Robert Frost Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), University Senior High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Marshall Reddick Real Estate
(tel: 945-885-8180)
Listing agent:
Antonio Acereto
(tel: 323-695-2566)
(#OCACERTON)
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