$999,999

5655 Wish Ave Encino, CA 91316

$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,794 sqft
0.1 acres
$557 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5655 Wish Ave

First Time on the Market in Over 60 Years – An Encino Village Treasure. Welcome to this beloved family home, offered for the first time in more than six decades. With only two owners in its lifetime, this property has been the backdrop for countless memories – birthday parties, holidays and graduations celebrated with pride. Now, it’s time for a new family to make memories here. Nestled in the heart of Encino Village, a tree-lined neighborhood steeped in Hollywood history and reportedly the site of the former RKO Studios movie lot where scenes from “It’s a Wonderful Life” were filmed, this home is rich character and community history. Inside, you’ll find the warmth of original hardwood floors, two fireplaces, a brick hearth, and a vaulted, wood-beamed ceiling with skylights in the family room. The split bedroom floor plan offers privacy, versatility and endless potential. This home is ready for your personal vision and updates to start its new chapter. Step outside to its ample yards, perfect for children’s playtime, entertaining friends, or simply enjoying the California sunshine. The detached garage is ideal for parking, storage, or potential ADU conversion. Just around the corner from the amenities of Balboa Park, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of suburban living with easy freeway access to city shopping, dining, entertainment and employment centers. Come see why this home was a family favorite for over 60 years.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,794 sqft
Lot size0.1368 Acres
Year built1955
MLS #SR25118776
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior: All Bedrooms Down
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $999,999
  • Price/SqFt: $557
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,859
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Back Yard
  • Directions: Please google it.
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,794 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1368 Acres
  • MLS Number: SR25118776
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Rodeo Realty
  • Office Phone: (818) 618-6000
  • Listing Agent: Dana Frank

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 02, 2013
Home Sold
$240,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$385,020$4,859
2023$377,471$4,768
2022$370,070$4,550
2021$362,814$4,486
2020$359,095$4,353
2019$352,055$4,290
2018$345,153$4,196
2017$338,386$4,196

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Academy for Enriched Sciences

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

17551 Miranda St

7

Encino Charter Elementary School

Public Charter KG-5

0.8 mi

16941 Addison St

5

Emelita Academy Charter

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

17931 Hatteras St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,931. The majority of Encino, CA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

22%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
15%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

56%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5655 Wish Ave

The listing price of 5655 Wish Ave property is $999,999.

The property 5655 Wish Ave is a house located in Encino, California, 91316.

Active Listing: 5655 Wish Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5655 Wish Ave are: Academy for Enriched Sciences (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Encino Charter Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Emelita Academy Charter (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mulholland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Gaspar De Portola Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Magnolia Science Academy 2 (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), High Tech la (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Birmingham Community Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,859 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on January 2, 2013 for $240,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5655 Wish Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 5655 Wish Ave is 1,794 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5655 Wish Ave is 1955.

This home is located at 5655 Wish Ave in Encino, CA and zip code 91316 in the The San Fernando Valley neighborhood. This 1,794 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $999,999.

Over 395 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Encino, CA. In the same period over 328 listings were sold below the listed price and 148 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2025 in Encino, CA there were 10.2% more homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $896,516, while the average time on the real estate market was 36 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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