5005 Varna Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
$1,399,000
MLS: 26721097
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,200
Lot
0.16 ac
Year Built
1948
MLS #
26721097
Days on Market
9
Listed
Jun 3, 2026
Description
Set on a corner lot in one of Sherman Oaks' most desirable pockets, this classic Mellenthin traditional offers character, space, and incredible potential. A landscaped front yard with mature citrus trees, flowering gardens, and a brick porch welcomes you into a bright living room filled with original charm. The home features a formal dining room, a light-filled kitchen with generous pantry space, and a second fireplace. A spacious beamed family room opens to the backyard, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow. The primary suite offers sliding glass doors to the yard and a large en suite bath, with two additional bedrooms, a powder room, laundry room, and two-car garage completing the layout. Outside, mature hedges create a private backyard, along with a generous side yard offering additional space and flexibility. Just moments from Ventura Boulevard, neighborhood farmers markets, top-rated schools, and The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge with Erewhon, Equinox, and acclaimed restaurants, this is a rare opportunity to get into one of Sherman Oaks' most sought-after pockets and make this home your own.
Location
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, CA 91423
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Caitlin Dulany · Sotheby's International Realty
Payment estimate
$10,257
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $139,900 · Loan: $1,259,100
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.52% as of Jun 11, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $7,975
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,457
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $525
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Today's Rates
As of Jun 11, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.52%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.84%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Sherman Oaks home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $48,965 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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