7238 Balcom Avenue

Los Angeles CA 91335

1788 sq. ft.

6755 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $798,000

Rosemary Markson, last sold this property on 30 September 2026 after 35 days on market.

Overview

OFFER DEADLINE: TUESDAY 9/1 12 PM (NOON) Calling all renovators and midcentury enthusiasts: this character-rich 1956 Birdhouse Ranch reflects many of the hallmark details associated with William Mellenthin’s celebrated San Fernando Valley homes, along with the kind of original character that makes a thoughtful restoration especially rewarding. Located in Reseda, the home offers approximately 1,788 square feet with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a versatile bonus room with a closet, all on a 6,755-square-foot lot. The large bonus room offers flexibility for an office, den, studio, hobby room, or other use. Step inside to find original hardwood floors, extensive wood paneling and detailing, a dramatic double-sided brick fireplace, a diamond-pane window, and other period touches, providing a compelling foundation for renovation. Outside, the gated property includes a large driveway, an attached 2-car direct-access garage with built-ins, an in-ground pool, and multiple mature fruit trees (citrus, fig, and more). A signature birdhouse/dovecote detail is prominently featured above the garage. Ready for extensive renovation, this is an exciting opportunity for a builder, investor, or owner-occupant to bring their vision and breathe new life into a home with real personality and value-add potential. Ideally situated approximately 10 minutes from Lake Balboa Park and its extensive recreational amenities, with convenient access to major Valley freeways.

Features

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

4 carspaces

2 open car spaces

2 garage spaces

1788 sq. ft. floor area

6755 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom single-family properties sold in Los Angeles over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 7238 Balcom Avenue is $735k.

Median value

$735k

Estimated value range

$2.9k - $1.4m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-2%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Los Angeles. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.