Beautiful 3 bedroom home that's been fully rehabbed & is the true definition of new! Boasts a new 50 year roof, electronic gated driveway & keypad also opens garage door, dual pane energy saving windows, 5-ton HVAC 18 seers unit with NEST learning thermostat, tank-less water heater, make-up air system for entire house! The new security hardwired & camera systems will make any buyer fully secure. Speaker sound system throughout entire house, garage & back yard and is great for entertaining guests! The upgraded kitchen features stainless steel stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, instant hot/cold water filter system and under-counter wine cooler. The master bedroom has double doors leading out to the back and the bathroom has a steam shower. Stepping out to the yard, you will find a 6-person spa, built-in BBQ & pizza oven, fruit trees, patio dining area & 2-car garage with cabinetry. Don't wait another minute, you are sure to fall in love with this gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,943 sq ftLot Size
$727Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Juan Lastre•DRE #00896917• JohnHart Real Estate
Lake Balboa cosmetic fixer with good bones and charm. Magnificent tree-lined street. Newer copper plumbing, hardwood floors, original charm. Needs much TLC, but priced accordingly.
Public Records
Sep 28, 1978
Sold
$62,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,192 (+1.2%)
$404,855 + $269,903
$674,758
2024
$8,092 (+2.0%)
$404,855 + $269,903
$674,758
2023
$7,934 (+4.9%)
$396,917 + $264,611
$661,528
2022
$7,563 (+1.3%)
$389,135 + $259,423
$648,558
2021
$7,467 (−1.0%)
$381,505 + $254,337
$635,842
2020
$7,541 (+4.1%)
$374,025 + $249,350
$623,375
2019
$7,242 (+1.0%)
$370,190 + $246,794
$616,984
2018
$7,166 (+2.3%)
$362,932 + $241,955
$604,887
2017
$7,006 (+2.4%)
$348,840 + $232,560
$581,400
2016
$6,844 (+23.7%)
$348,840 + $232,560
$581,400
2015
$5,534 (−2.3%)
$342,000 + $228,000
$570,000
2014
$5,666 (+25.7%)
$322,000 + $131,000
$453,000
2012
$4,507 (+1.4%)
$244,600 + $99,900
$344,500
2011
$4,445 (+6.5%)
$244,600 + $99,900
$344,500
2010
$4,172 (+4.0%)
$244,600 + $99,900
$344,500
2009
$4,012 (−33.0%)
$244,600 + $72,400
$317,000
2008
$5,987
$244,600 + $72,400
$317,000
Tax history for 6551 Ruffner Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,192 (+1.2%)
$404,855 + $269,903
$674,758
2024
$8,092 (+2.0%)
$404,855 + $269,903
$674,758
2023
$7,934 (+4.9%)
$396,917 + $264,611
$661,528
2022
$7,563 (+1.3%)
$389,135 + $259,423
$648,558
2021
$7,467 (−1.0%)
$381,505 + $254,337
$635,842
2020
$7,541 (+4.1%)
$374,025 + $249,350
$623,375
2019
$7,242 (+1.0%)
$370,190 + $246,794
$616,984
2018
$7,166 (+2.3%)
$362,932 + $241,955
$604,887
2017
$7,006 (+2.4%)
$348,840 + $232,560
$581,400
2016
$6,844 (+23.7%)
$348,840 + $232,560
$581,400
2015
$5,534 (−2.3%)
$342,000 + $228,000
$570,000
2014
$5,666 (+25.7%)
$322,000 + $131,000
$453,000
2012
$4,507 (+1.4%)
$244,600 + $99,900
$344,500
2011
$4,445 (+6.5%)
$244,600 + $99,900
$344,500
2010
$4,172 (+4.0%)
$244,600 + $99,900
$344,500
2009
$4,012 (−33.0%)
$244,600 + $72,400
$317,000
2008
$5,987
$244,600 + $72,400
$317,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,945 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,284
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
2231016016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 29, 2026.
Jun 6, 2023 • Active
Plumbing
Replace a dishwasher.
Plumbing
Jan 25, 2016 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Install sill plate anchor bolts and cripple wall plywood according to city standard plans for earthquake hazard reduction. No foundation replacement is included in this work.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Flooring Information
Wood
Interior Features
Entry Level: 0
Levels: One
Has Spa
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Other
Parcel Number: 2231016016
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 34.19020427
Longitude: -118.49621507
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable-LKBL
Directions: Cross Streets: Haynes St.
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable-105
Zoning: LAR1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,284
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,945 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 2231016016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 40
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Juan
List Agent Last Name: Lastre
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: JohnHart Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jennifer
Buyer Agent Last Name: Shor
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
Around this home
Schools
Gault Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
William Mulholland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
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