11944 Briarvale Lane
Studio City, CA, 91604
$2,550,000
MLS: 26842667
Beds
5
Baths
4
Sq Ft
3,102
Lot
0.54 ac
Year Built
1963
MLS #
26842667
Days on Market
44
Listed
Jun 26, 2026
Description
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 2026.
Location
Studio City, Los Angeles County, CA 91604
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Kevin Driscoll · Coldwell Banker Realty
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Payment estimate
$18,706
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $255,000 · Loan: $2,295,000
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.69% as of Aug 6, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $14,794
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $2,656
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $956
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Today's Rates
As of Aug 6, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.69%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.01%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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About the Antelope Valley
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Studio City home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $89,250 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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