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5640 Wish Avenue

Encino, CA 91316

4 beds
3 baths
2,218 sqft
10,232 sqft lot
$653 per sqft
1955 build
– on site

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Welcome to your private oasis in the heart of Encino! Excellent curb appeal with a mid-century-modern desert vibe includes drought tolerant landscaping and private courtyard with tranquil fountain. Enter the spacious great room featuring an open floorplan with cathedral ceilings & recessed lighting. Enjoy tons of natural light with a large, courtyard facing picture window, double skylights, and wall-to-wall double sliding glass doors that take in the sparkling pool views. Hardwood flooring, crown molding, beamed ceilings, and dual pane windows throughout. The front living space includes an entertainment inset wall, and sliding glass doors that open to the front courtyard. The kitchen offers a quaint breakfast bar, white shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, including dishwasher, gas range, and built-in microwave. A dedicated laundry room is just off the kitchen with outdoor access to the side patio. One of the four bedrooms is just off the great room, separate from the other bedrooms, and includes an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, and sliding glass doors that lead to the back patio & pool. A wide archway leads to the center hall with 3 additional bedrooms, each with direct access to outdoor spaces via sliding glass doors. The two secondary bedrooms share a hall bathroom w/ walk-in shower and dual-sink vanity. The extra-large primary suite is a true sanctuary boasting high beamed ceiling with skylight, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, and sliding glass doors that open to the front courtyard. The en-suite bathroom has a glass enclosed shower, separate soaking tub, walk-in closet, and dual sink vanity. The backyard is a secluded, Palm Springs-like haven with plenty of privacy, sparkling in-ground pool, a grassy area, and tropical landscaping that includes fruitful citrus trees. Choose to enjoy the sun or relax in the shade with the retractable, remote-controlled sunshade that’s built-in to the facia just off the great room – perfect for outdoor entertaining or dining al fresca. The home also includes an attached garage with tons of extra storage, a solar heating blanket for the pool, and central HVAC. Located on a well-maintained neighborhood near Balboa Tennis Center, Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area, dog park, Trader Joe’s, 101 freeway access, and trendy shops and restaurants on Ventura Blvd.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Stephanie Vitacco / Equity Union / stephanie@teamvitacco.com

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 12, 2024 •

MLS# SR24040261 —

The Building

Year Built:

1955
Year Built Source:

Appraiser
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Frame, Stucco
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Structure Type:

House
Exterior Features:

Rain Gutters
Entry Level:

1
Patio:

1
Patio And Porch Features:

Brick, Patio Open
Foundation:

Raised
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Total Number Of Units:

1
Stories Total:

1

Interior

Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
Levels:

One
Entry Location:

Front door
Kitchen Features:

Granite Counters
Eating Area:

Breakfast Counter / Bar
Door Features:

Sliding Doors
Window Features:

Blinds, Drapes, Skylight(s)
Flooring:

Wood
Room Type:

Center Hall, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Primary Bedroom
Laundry:

Individual Room, Stackable, Washer Hookup
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2218.00

Location

Directions:

West of Balboa Blvd, North of Burbank Blvd.
Latitude:

34.17360700
Longitude:

-118.50575300

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

LAR1
Lot Features:

Back Yard, Desert Front, Landscaped, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Park Nearby
Lot Size Area:

10232.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.2349
Lot Size SqFt:

10232.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

None
Fencing:

Block, Vinyl
Fence:

Yes
Road Frontage:

City Street
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Additional Parcels:

No
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

9800.24
Tax Tract:

20332
Tax Lot:

87

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

4
Main Level Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Bathroom Features:

Bathtub, Shower, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Granite Counters, Separate tub and shower
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

3
Main Level Baths:

3
Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

2

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.500%
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

$2.50
Parcel Number:

2255022008

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
Included:

Yes

Schools

Middle School:

Mulholland
Middle School:

MULHOL
High School:

Birmingham
High School:

BIRMIN
High School District:

Los Angeles Unified

The Community

Senior Community:

No
Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool:

Private, In Ground
Private Pool:

Yes
Spa Features:

None
Association:

No
Assessments:

Yes
Assessments:

Unknown

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door
Parking Spaces:

1.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

1.00

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Utility Costs

$174/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/12/24 Apr 12, 2024	Sold	CRMLS_CA	$1,450,000	3.9%
3/20/24 Mar 20, 2024	Pending	CRMLS_CA	$1,395,000
3/13/24 Mar 13, 2024	Price Changed	CRMLS_CA	$1,395,000	-7.0%

House Sold on 4/12/2024

$1,450,000

Listing provided by broker:

Stephanie Vitacco

Equity Union

stephanie@teamvitacco.com

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5640 Wish Avenue

Encino, CA 91316