A Legendary Fryman Canyon Compound First Time Available in 40 Years Tucked away in the ultra-exclusive Fryman Canyon Estates, this custom 1963 Mid-Century estate represents the ultimate blank canvas. Situated on a massive 23,400 sq. ft. lot surrounded by mature Olive trees, Toyon, and native CA landscaping , this property offers unmatched privacy, architectural scale, and immediate upside potential. Whether you are a developer looking for your next marquee project or an end-user ready to customize a forever dream home, opportunities of this caliber are extraordinarily rare. Boasting "good bones" and an incredibly solid footprint, the home features the generous room proportions, soaring scale, and ample storage characteristic of its era. Selling entirely "as-is," it is primed for a high-end transformative redesign to capture peak neighborhood comps. Set back up a private driveway on a sprawling, flat pad, this 3,100-square-foot estate completely immerses you in nature frequent morning visits from local deer and bobcats included. The five-bedroom, 3.5-bath floor plan is perfectly zoned for modern living. The Main Level: Designed for entertaining, featuring a massive, grand-piano-sized living room anchored by a wood-burning/gas fireplace, a formal dining room, a family room with a wet bar, and a vibrant, custom Euro-style Red kitchen. A separate laundry suite and a private fifth bedroom with a full bath round out the lower level (ideal for guests or a home office). The Upper Level: Rest and retreat with four oversized bedrooms, including a sprawling primary suite outfitted with dual sinks, a massive walk-in closet, and an additional secondary closet. The Grounds & Lifestyle: The estate's flat grounds feature a sparkling swimming pool, a two-car garage, and additional driveway parking for up to five vehicles. Located at the intersection of total seclusion and urban convenience, you are steps from world-class hiking and mountain biking trails, yet moments from the best dining, entertainment, and studios the city has to offer. Bring your designer, your contractor, and your vision the next chapter of this Fryman Canyon icon is yours to write. Seller has plans for an addition that have since expired but could potentially be revived with the City of LA. We have a recent Geological Report on hand from May 2025.
For sale
$2,550,000
11944 Briarvale Ln, Studio City, CA 91604
5beds
3,102sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.54 Acres Lot
$2,493,000 Zestimate®
$822/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 6 days |
- 551 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Driscoll DRE # 01270052 818-398-0797,
Coldwell Banker Realty 818-788-5400
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26842667
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Powder, Family Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Area
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioning, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range/Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Mixed
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,102
- Total interior livable area: 3,102 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage - 2 Car
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: In Ground
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Tree Top, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: UNAVAILABLE
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Studio City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $822/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $764,596
- Annual tax amount: $9,722
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
Estimated market value
$2,493,000
$2.37M - $2.62M
$15,000/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,550,000$822/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,722 +1.8% | $764,596 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,549 +1.9% | $749,605 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,371 +4.4% | $734,907 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,973 +1.4% | $720,498 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,852 -0.2% | $706,372 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,867 | $699,130 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,867 +5.6% | $685,422 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,398 | $671,983 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,398 +2.2% | $658,808 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,217 +3% | $645,891 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,974 +1% | $636,190 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,895 | $623,729 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $608,737 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $596,802 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $592,342 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $593,750 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $582,109 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $570,696 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $559,507 |
| 2005 | -- | $559,507 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $537,783 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $527,928 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $517,577 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $497,481 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Studio City
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Carpenter Community Charter SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Walter Reed Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10North Hollywood Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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