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3201 Benedict Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210, Beverly Hills, 90210 - 2 bed, 2 bath

3201 Benedict Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210 home-pic-0
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$999,000$1,950/sqft
3201 Benedict Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210
2Beds
2Baths
1,950Sqft
35,395Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

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Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 35395, living area = 1950.
Top Cons:
Major Legal & Code Compliance Issues: Property includes four illegally built, unpermitted units, faces City of Los Angeles 'Notice to Comply' and 'Notice of Non-Compliance,' and is subject to active neighbor litigation.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$999.0K vs avg $5.25M ($-4,251,000)1%
Size:1,950 sqft vs avg 3,787.5 sqft11%
Price/sqft:$512 vs avg $1.2K7%

More Insights

Built in 1950 (76 years old).
Condition: This property, built in 1950, is in 'poor' condition due to significant legal and structural issues. The MLS description explicitly states the presence of four illegally built, unpermitted units, and the City of Los Angeles has issued 'Notice to Comply' and 'Notice of Non-Compliance.' This indicates major defects affecting safety, soundness, or structural integrity, requiring substantial repairs and rehabilitation. While the main kitchen features a professional-grade range, the cabinets, lighting, and overall style are dated. Other areas of the main house show dated laminate flooring, old light fixtures, and some wood paneling. The 'additional units' appear to have more recent, basic cosmetic updates (e.g., grey laminate flooring, white walls), but their illegal status overshadows any superficial improvements. The property is far from move-in ready and requires extensive work beyond minor updates, including addressing the legal and structural non-compliance, making it a high-risk investment.
Year Built
1950
Close
-
List price
$999K
Original List price
$999K
Price/Sqft
$512
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
25591069
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Good View: City Lights, Canyon
Deck
ViewCity Lights,Canyon

About this home

******** Court Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for 8am on May 5th, 2026 at 111 N Hill Street Dept 2D Los Angeles CA 90012 ********** PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS BEFORE CALLING/TEXTING: **NO SHOWINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** (1) EMAIL For Showings. DO NOT walk on property without an appointment !!! (2) This is a PROBATE Sale subject to Court Confirmation and Overbid and offers must be submitted without any contingencies whatsoever. (3) Property includes four additional units, illegally built WITHOUT city permits. (4) Two of the additional units are occupied with long term tenants over the age of 65. Tenants in the 2 bedroom unit pay $2,600 per month. Tenants in the 1 bedroom unit pay $1,400 per month. Property will be delivered tenant occupied. (5) The City of Los Angeles has issued a "Notice to Comply" and a "Notice of Non-Compliance" against the property. (6) Please see all documents and notices in DROPBOX LINK available in "Agent Remarks" section. (7) We do NOT have any geological reports or land surveys. (8) Property square footage, bedroom and bathroom count is per public record. Actual size and bed/bath count is MUCH greater due to the additional units. (9) Next door neighbor has filed a law suit in Superior Court for Trespass, Private Nuisance, Preliminary/Permanent Injunctive Relief. (10) Property is NOT located in the City of Beverly Hills. Yes, the mailing address is Beverly Hills, 90210 but it is definitely in the City of Los Angeles and receives absolutely no services from City of Beverly Hills. BUT..........HERE's THE GOOD NEWS..... This is an Incredible opportunity to create a fantastic home in one of the most expensive Zip codes in the entire country. Property is situated in a quiet setting just below Mulholland Drive in the "Beverly Hills Post Office" area of Los Angeles. Beautiful, head on, canyon views with city & ocean in the distance. Floor to ceiling walls of glass look out onto the view. HUGE opportunity to create massive value.

L
Lee Ziff
Listing Agent

Nearby schools

9/10
Roscomare Road Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.7mi
9/10
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.6mi
9/10
West Hollywood Elementary School
Public,•K-5•4.1mi
9/10
Warner Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•4.2mi
2/10
Van Nuys Middle School
Public,•6-8•2.7mi
6/10
Walter Reed Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.4mi
8/10
Hawthorne Elementary School
Public,•K-8•4.2mi
8/10
El Rodeo Elementary School
Public,•K-8•4.6mi
3/10
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School
Public,•6-8•6.5mi
6/10
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School
Public,•9-12•3.4mi
8/10
North Hollywood Senior High School
Public,•9-12•3.8mi
6/10
Van Nuys Senior High School
Public,•9-12•4.1mi
9/10
Beverly Hills High School
Public,•9-12•5.0mi
7/10
Fairfax Senior High School
Public,•9-12•5.5mi
6/10
University Senior High School
Public,•9-12•6.0mi
6/10
University Senior High School Charter
Public,•9-12•6.0mi
Condition Rating
Poor
This property, built in 1950, is in 'poor' condition due to significant legal and structural issues. The MLS description explicitly states the presence of four illegally built, unpermitted units, and the City of Los Angeles has issued 'Notice to Comply' and 'Notice of Non-Compliance.' This indicates major defects affecting safety, soundness, or structural integrity, requiring substantial repairs and rehabilitation. While the main kitchen features a professional-grade range, the cabinets, lighting, and overall style are dated. Other areas of the main house show dated laminate flooring, old light fixtures, and some wood paneling. The 'additional units' appear to have more recent, basic cosmetic updates (e.g., grey laminate flooring, white walls), but their illegal status overshadows any superficial improvements. The property is far from move-in ready and requires extensive work beyond minor updates, including addressing the legal and structural non-compliance, making it a high-risk investment.
Pros & Cons

Pros

High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 35395, living area = 1950.
Great Schools: Elementary School: Warner Avenue Elementary School (9/10). High School: Beverly Hills High School (9/10).
Panoramic Views: Offers beautiful, head-on canyon views with city and ocean in the distance, enhanced by floor-to-ceiling glass.
Prestigious Location: Located in a quiet setting just below Mulholland Drive within the highly desirable 'Beverly Hills Post Office' area (90210 zip code).
Significant Value-Add Opportunity: Presents a substantial opportunity for a discerning buyer to create a high-value, custom home.
Expansive Lot: Features a generous 35,395 sqft lot, providing privacy and potential for extensive landscaping or expansion.
Understated Potential Square Footage: Public records understate the actual living space due to additional units, suggesting potential for a larger residence upon legalization.

Cons

Major Legal & Code Compliance Issues: Property includes four illegally built, unpermitted units, faces City of Los Angeles 'Notice to Comply' and 'Notice of Non-Compliance,' and is subject to active neighbor litigation.
Tenant Occupied with Protected Status: Two illegal units are occupied by long-term tenants over 65, who will remain with the property, posing significant challenges for eviction or redevelopment.
Challenging Transaction & Limited Access: A probate sale requiring court confirmation, overbid, and non-contingent offers. Showings are restricted ('NO SHOWINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE'), and critical due diligence documents like geological reports are unavailable.
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