Updated kitchen and bathrooms, newly installed plantation shutters, and a friendly/walkable neighborhood are waiting for you with this priced-to-sell Encino townhouse! On the first floor, you will find a spacious living room with gas fireplace and natural light from the private patio. The dining area has adjacent built-in cabinets, a closet, and a pantry. The 3-year-old kitchen has stainless steel appliances, soft-close cabinets/drawers, quartz countertops, glass tiled backsplash, and a functional island. Next to the kitchen is a multi-purpose room used as an office or breakfast nook. There is also a half-bath and laundry hook-up for a full-size stackable washer/dryer. Upstairs, you will find enormous bedrooms with walk-in closets. The north side of the house overlooks a lovely yard (no walls!). Connecting the bedrooms is a unique Jack-and-Jill bathroom with 2 sinks (and space for a 3rd!), a newly retiled shower, and a separate bathtub! Balboa Oaks has an outdoor heated pool, indoor Jacuzzi, gym, large renovated community room (great for parties!), security cameras, and a backyard with citrus trees. The low HOA includes ground maintenance, water, garbage and earthquake insurance for the complex. The home has 2-tandem parking spots with the option of a convenient 3rd spot for $35/month! This home is located two blocks from Ventura Blvd, with easy access to the 101. It is a block from the highly rated Encino Charter Elementary School and Encino Park!