15841 Marlin Place
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Listing broker / agent: Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc. · Raquel Magro · 818-968-4585 · CRMLS
MLS # SR26147811 · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 13:34 UTC
About this property
Before I tell you about this charming Mid-Century home in one of Lake Balboa's neighborhoods, let's talk about the things you can't see, because they're the expensive ones! The roof? NEWER. The sewer line? REPLACED. Copper plumbing? UPDATED. HVAC motor? NEW. Fresh interior and exterior paint? DONE! In other words, many of the major projects that keep homeowners awake at night have already been taken care of, leaving you free to enjoy the fun part—making this vintage beauty your own. Now, let's step inside. The spacious living room welcomes you with a mirrored accent wall that's just waiting to reflect your best dance moves (or at least make the room feel twice as big). Adjacent den can become a formal dining room, home office, or whatever your imagination dreams up. The country kitchen is where old-school charm steals the show. A soaring knotty pine ceiling sets the stage while the wood cabinetry, classic Formica countertops, built-in appliances, and breakfast nook remind us that good design never really goes out of style. It's the kind of kitchen where coffee tastes a little better and family recipes deserve to live on. The home's unique floor plan places the bedrooms on opposite sides of the living room, giving everyone their own private retreat. The east bedroom offers laminate flooring, generous wall-to-wall closets, and access to a semi-updated bathroom featuring fabulous vintage tile that deserves a comeback. Even the hallway wallpaper has survived the decades with style and is ready for its close-up. The west bedroom continues the retro vibe with laminate flooring and its own mirrored three-quarter bathroom with a walk-in shower. Step outside and discover a property that's full of personality. The fully gated lot offers a long driveway leading to a one-car garage and an additional covered carport. Mature fruit trees provide nature's grocery store, while the classic backyard clothesline is a nostalgic reminder of the days before dryers—and yes, sheets really do smell better dried in the California sunshine! The spacious backyard offers endless possibilities. Garden, entertain, add an ADU (buyer to verify), or simply relax and enjoy your own private retreat. If HGTV and Grandma's house had a baby, this might be it. Full of character, packed with expensive upgrades, and ready for its next chapter, this Lake Balboa classic is looking for someone who appreciates a little nostalgia, a lot of charm, and a home with stories still left to tell.
Property details
- MLS number
- SR26147811
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,134 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1667 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1949
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 46
Building
- Year built
- 1949
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Bungalow, Mid Century Modern, Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Repairs Cosmetic, Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Den, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Outside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Carport spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Concrete, Covered, Carport, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Rv Potential
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Near Public Transit
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Vinyl, Wood
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Los Angeles Unified
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Nearby public schools
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.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bassett Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake Balboa | K–5 | 0.1 mi |
| Cohasset Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake Balboa | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Columbus Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Valerio Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| Lashon Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Van Nuys | K–8 | 1.3 mi |
| Sylvan Park Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake Balboa | K–12 | 1.4 mi |
| Robert Fulton College Preparatory (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Van Nuys | 6–12 | 1.4 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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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $795,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $795,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:34 | $795,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Lake Balboa
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-24 14:26 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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