For sale · Pending

6438 Orion Avenue

Van Nuys, CA 91406

$1,195,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms3 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area1,782 Sq Ft
Lot size0.3329 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Equity Union · Stephanie Vitacco · 818-989-2000 · CRMLS

MLS # SR26192548 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 01:57 UTC

About this property

Tucked behind mature trees and set well back from the street, this generously proportioned Midvale Estates property offers a sense of privacy and space that is increasingly hard to find. Set on an expansive 14,500 sq ft lot, the approx. 1,800 sq ft home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a flexible floor plan designed around both everyday living and entertaining. Inside, original solid hardwood floors and plaster walls with plentiful natural light creating a warm, inviting atmosphere with timeless character. The formal living room centers around a fireplace and large bay window overlooking the front grounds, with French doors leading into the formal dining room. The adjacent kitchen features ample wood cabinetry, a cozy breakfast area with custom built-in banquette seating and direct access to the rear patio. A separate laundry room provides convenience. One of the home's most versatile spaces is the expansive family room/den, where wood-beamed ceilings, extensive built-in storage around a large picture window overlooking the pool and backyard, and a sliding glass door to the patio create an especially inviting gathering space. Its generous size and layout also provide flexibility for use as a 4th bedroom, office or creative studio. The primary bedroom offers dual mirrored wardrobes and a full en-suite bathroom with jetted soaking tub and shower with secondary hallway access. A rear bedroom enjoys its own updated 3/4 en-suite bath with secondary hallway access directly across from the third bedroom, which opens directly to the rear patio. The backyard is equally compelling, with a large brick courtyard-style patio featuring a SunSetter motorized retractable awning and built-in BBQ, an expansive lawn area with custom playhouse offering storage or creative-use potential, and a sparkling in-ground pool framed by wraparound brick decking and additional yard space. Fully owned solar panels with Tesla batteries, tankless water heater, dual zoned A/C systems, and durable redwood construction add practical value. With its substantial lot, the property offers room for personalization and possible expansion. Close to local shopping and dining, Lake Balboa and the Sepulveda Basin's recreational amenities, with convenient access to the 405, 101 and 170 freeways, this is a distinctive opportunity to enjoy an unusually spacious property with character, flexibility and abundant outdoor living in the San Fernando Valley.

Property details

MLS number
SR26192548
Status
Pending
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
3 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area
1,782 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.3329 acres
County
Los Angeles
Year built
1941
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
16

Building

Year built
1941
Year built source
Assessor
Architectural style
Traditional
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Levels
One
Entry level
1
Construction
Frame, Stucco
Roof
Tile
Condition
Turnkey
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
1
Three-quarter bathrooms
1

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
3
Main-level bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom, Center Hall, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range Hood
Interior features
Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Chair Rail, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas, Living Room, Raised Hearth
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking
Asphalt, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Side By Side
Attached garage
No
Pool
Fenced, Gunite, In Ground, Private
Spa
None
Patio / porch
Brick, Concrete, Covered, Open, Patio, Wrap Around
Exterior features
Barbecue
Lot features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Street Level, Yard
Lot size source
Assessor
Fencing
Block, Wood, Wrought Iron
Property outlook
None

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Suburban, Park

Fees & lease terms

Association
No
Association fee
$0.00

Schools reported in the listing

High school
Van Nuys
High school district
Los Angeles Unified

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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.

Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Columbus Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys K–5 0.5 mi
Sylvan Park Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys K–5 0.6 mi
Bassett Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake Balboa K–5 0.6 mi
Will Rogers Continuation (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys 9–12 0.9 mi
Van Nuys Senior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys 9–12 1.0 mi
Valerio Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys K–5 1.3 mi
Valley Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys 6–8 1.3 mi
Ararat Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys K–5 1.3 mi

Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$1,195,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$1,195,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 10, 2026 16:14$1,195,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Van Nuys

Active residential homes for sale in Van Nuys, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings115Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$848,500115 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$511.3687 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market18115 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction13
Listings with an increase1

14 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-20 02:58 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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