5543 Buffalo Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91401
$999,999
MLS: 26996989
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,927
Lot
0.14 ac
Year Built
1941
MLS #
26996989
Days on Market
31
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
Description
An exceptional opportunity to own in Sherman Oaks at a price that leaves room for your vision. Offered in its present condition, 5543 Buffalo Ave features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and approximately 1,900 sq ft on an approximately 6,000 sq ft lot, giving the next owner full creative control to renovate, reimagine and add value. Build the home you actually want, with the location to back it up: minutes to Ventura Blvd dining and shopping and easy access to the 101 and 405. Ideal for buyers, contractors and investors alike. Priced to sell.
Location
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, CA 91401
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Kevin Goldman · Revel Real Estate
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
$7,814
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $100,000 · Loan: $899,999
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.18% as of Nov 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $6,097
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,042
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $375
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Today's Rates
As of Nov 5, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.18%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.57%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
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 $35,000 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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