7225 Forbes Ave

$1,349,000
Price
3
Beds
2,320 Sq. Ft.
$581 / Sq. Ft.
2,320
Sq. Ft.
$581
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Over Half an Acre in Lake Balboa: Car Lovers, Creatives, Gardeners, and Dreamers are Welcome! You'll fall in love with this private oasis in peaceful Lake Balboa! Set on a rare 23,370 sq ft lot, this gated compound offers exceptional privacy and endless possibilities. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is anchored by a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and skylights, filling the living and dining areas with natural light and warmth. While very livable, the home could benefit from some updating --...Over Half an Acre in Lake Balboa: Car Lovers, Creatives, Gardeners, and Dreamers are Welcome! You'll fall in love with this private oasis in peaceful Lake Balboa! Set on a rare 23,370 sq ft lot, this gated compound offers exceptional privacy and endless possibilities. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is anchored by a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and skylights, filling the living and dining areas with natural light and warmth. While very livable, the home could benefit from some updating -- a wonderful opportunity to add value and make it your own. A true highlight is the detached 3-car garage connected to an oversized bonus space. Perfect for car aficionados, hobbyists, or creatives, it provides incredible space for a workshop, studio, or the build-out of a guesthouse or ADU -- ideal for multigenerational living or storage. Outdoors, the property continues to impress with a sparkling 14' x 40' pool, an incredible amount of succulents, native plants, trees, and generous gated parking for several vehicles and plenty of play spaces. This rare Lake Balboa gem offers the space, flexibility, and lifestyle you've been waiting for, whether your dream is to restore, expand, or create your own private compound. Property sold AS-IS. Bring your vision. Bring your entire family.

Listing Agents

  1. Ari Afshar

    Ari Afshar

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01753779

    ari@compass.com

    P: (310)-780-3180

  2. Allison Gold

    Allison Gold

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01865934

    allison.gold@compass.com

    P: (323)-855-4692

Property Details for 7225 Forbes Avenue

Zoning
LAR1
Style
Ranch
Property Attached YN
false
Parcel Number
2226031013
Living Area
2320
Source Living Area
Taped
Area
Lake Balboa (LKBL)
Lot Size Area
23377

Open Houses

Saturday, Aug 30th

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Aug 31st

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 08/27/2025 04:06 PM

Property Details for 7225 Forbes Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #25583921
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,377 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ari Afshar, DRE #01753779; Compass, Allison Gold, DRE #01865934
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Building Information for 7225 Forbes Avenue

Stories1Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,377 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,871 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,068

Property Taxes

$803

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 7225 Forbes Avenue

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Trees/Woods, Pool
  • View: Trees/Woods, Pool
  • Security Features: Gated, Automatic Gate
  • Direction Faces: East
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: As Is
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Acreage: 0.5367
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23377
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 77x300
  • Source Lot Size Dimensions: Assessor
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Private, Garage - 3 Car, Oversized, Detached, Driveway - Concrete
  • Total Parking: 6
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 3
  • Garage Spaces Total: 3
  • Parking Features: Private, Garage - Three Door, Oversized, Concrete
  • Attached Garage: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Utility Room, Living Room
  • Rooms: Dining Area, Den/Office, Utility Room, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas, Living Room
  • Den: Yes
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Central
  • Cooling Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Equipment: Microwave, Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Dryer Hookup, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: Room
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Fenced
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Fenced
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa: In Ground
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fence: Stucco Wall
  • Patio Features: Awning
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: None
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 08-27-2025

Property History for 7225 Forbes Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25583921

$1,349,000—
Aug 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25583921

$1,349,000—
Oct 8, 2015

Sold

CLAW #SR15108570CN

$655,000—
Oct 8, 2015

Sold

CRMLS #SR15108570

$655,000—
Sep 9, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557170621

$655,000—
Sep 8, 2015

Pending

CRMLS #SR15108570

—
Sep 8, 2015

Pending

CLAW #SR15108570CN

—
Jun 19, 2015

Price Change

CRMLS #SR15108570

$699,000—
Jun 12, 2015

Price Change

CRMLS #SR15108570

$729,900—
May 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR15108570CN

$839,000—
May 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR15108570

$839,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25583921

$1,349,000
08/27/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25583921

$1,349,000
10/08/2015

Sold

CLAW #SR15108570CN

$655,000
10/08/2015

Sold

CRMLS #SR15108570

$655,000
09/09/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557170621

$655,000
09/08/2015

Pending

CRMLS #SR15108570

—
09/08/2015

Pending

CLAW #SR15108570CN

—
06/19/2015

Price Change

CRMLS #SR15108570

$699,000
06/12/2015

Price Change

CRMLS #SR15108570

$729,900
05/20/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SR15108570CN

$839,000
05/20/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SR15108570

$839,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 7225 Forbes Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$528,064Additions$232,114Total$760,178
Tax Record2024$9,632 ($803 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,370 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947ZoningLAR1CountyLOS ANGELESAPN2226-031-013

Schools near 7225 Forbes Avenue

This home is within Los Angeles Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gault Street Elementary School
PublicK to 5

William Mulholland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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7225 Forbes Avenue is a single family home for sale in Lake Balboa, CA 91406. This listing's school district is Los Angeles Unified School District. Nearby schools include Gault Street Elementary School, William Mulholland Middle School and Birmingham Community Charter High School. 7225 Forbes Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,320 sqft single family home built in 1947.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ari Afshar, DRE #01753779; Compass, Allison Gold, DRE #01865934

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