Easy to fall in love with this one... first time on the market in 50 years! Located in a sought-after pocket of Lake Balboa, this single-level Ranch style home has been impeccably maintained. Choose new carpet & paint & move right in, or give it a complete overhaul & create your dream home. Either way, you'll be the winner! This spacious home has great curb appeal & features an excellent floor plan, central A/C, original rock fireplace, abundant closet & storage space, laundry room with pantry, wide driveway, a two car garage with plenty of cabinet space + an automatic garage door opener. There is a covered patio in the walled/fenced backyard. Conveniently located to the 101 & 405 freeway access, the Los Angeles Metro Orange Line, Van Nuys Airport & Orange Line Bikeway. One of the many reasons the Lake Balboa neighborhood is so popular is its recreational offerings. The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area features Lake Balboa Park, the Japanese Garden, Sepulveda Dam Recreation Bike Path, Woodley Park, Sepulveda Wildlife Reserve and other parks & mini-parks. You will find pedal boats, picnic pavilions, jogging paths, fishing, private boating, BBQ areas, a universally accessible playground and more. There is a golf course nearby or shop the Encino Farmers market, which is also within c