5220 Mary Ellen Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91401
$1,726,000
Original list price: $1,770,000
MLS: 26846415
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,278
Lot
0.11 ac
Year Built
1965
MLS #
26846415
Days on Market
35
Listed
Jul 1, 2026
Description
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Sherman Oaks, this updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom pool home offers just under 2,300 square feet of comfortable living space with a functional floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining. The remodeled kitchen serves as the heart of the home, connecting naturally to the adjacent living and dining areas. Updated flooring and remodeled bathrooms complement the home's comfortable layout, creating inviting spaces for everyday living and gathering with family and friends. Designed with indoor-outdoor living in mind, the backyard features a pool and spa, along with a separate pergola-covered entertaining area just off the dining room, creating a seamless extension of the home's living space. Whether hosting guests, dining outdoors, or enjoying a quiet evening, the outdoor spaces offer flexibility for year-round Southern California living. Located within the sought-after Riverside Drive Charter School attendance area and just minutes from Ventura Boulevard, Sportsmen's Lodge, NoHo West, shopping, dining, parks, convenient access to the 101 and 170 freeways, and multiple houses of worship, this Sherman Oaks home offers an exceptional combination of location, updates, and lifestyle.
Location
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, CA 91401
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Kendra Fuchs · Real Broker
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$12,728
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $172,600 · Loan: $1,553,400
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.66% as of Jul 30, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $9,983
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,798
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $647
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Today's Rates
As of Jul 30, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.66%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.04%
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 $60,410 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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