Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$889,448$512 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $750,000 on Feb 9, 2021

6531 RUFFNER AVE

VAN NUYS, CA 91406
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,737 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$889K
$795K low$983K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750,000 · Feb 9, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,950 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$828,056 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$649,308
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$178,748
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$811,821

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLOS ANGELES
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1967
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Solar
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Evaporative
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(6)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Birmingham Community Charter High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Mulholland Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Gault Street Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi

District: Los Angeles Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91406These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.410

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,779
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,657 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,292
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,291
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

6531 Ruffner Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Lake Balboa
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Lake Balboa
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Lake Balboa
  • Older than 66% of homes in Los Angeles County

What homes are worth in Van Nuys 91406

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$379K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Van Nuys 91406.

How it measures up in Van Nuys 91406

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Van Nuys 91406.

Estimated value$889,448
CheaperTypical $847,408Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$512
CheaperTypical $573Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,737 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,491 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 6531 Ruffner Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake BalboaVan Nuys 91406Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$889,44855% of homes60% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51220% of homes29% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,737 ft²74% of homes69% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac7% of homes9% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195044% of homes45% of homes34% of homes

About 6531 Ruffner Ave

How much is 6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA is $889,448 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $795,405 to $983,491. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA last sell?

6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA last sold on Feb 9, 2021 for $750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA?

6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,737 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA built?

6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA?

6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA is assigned to Birmingham Community Charter High School (high), rated B; Mulholland Middle School (middle), rated C; Gault Street Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Los Angeles Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA compare to other homes in Van Nuys 91406?

Among the 10,012 homes in Van Nuys 91406, it is worth more than 60% of them ($889,448 against a typical $847,408), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($512 against a typical $573), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,737 ft² against a typical 1,491 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1950 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 56% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6531 Ruffner Ave, Van Nuys, CA was $9,950. The county assessed it at $828,056.

More homes on Ruffner Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Van Nuys 91406

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 6531 Ruffner Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map