Before & After: 5229 Balboa Boulevard #42, Encino
Before & After · Dated Townhome to Turnkey
5229 Balboa Boulevard, 42
Encino, CA 91316
A 1970s-original Encino townhome — dark wood kitchen, tired finishes — bought right in July 2020 at $525,000 with Gary on the buyer side. The refresh touched every room: white quartz kitchen, updated baths, new flooring and paint. Five months later it resold for $660,000, a 26% gross premium, closing before year-end. The same playbook that works on hillside estates works at the entry price point too.
Purchased July 2020 for $525,000 (buyer side). 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,722 sq ft. Sold December 2020 for $660,000 — 97% of the $679,900 list, 34 days on market. Gross lift +$135,000 in 5 months, before renovation costs.
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