3838 Buena Park Drive, Studio City, California 91604, Studio City, 91604 - 4 bed, 3 bath

3838 Buena Park Drive, Studio City, California 91604 home-pic-0

3838 Buena Park Drive

Studio City, California 91604

ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
4Beds
3Baths
1,616Sq Ft
6,232Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$1,599,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$1,645,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 3838 Buena Park Drive, Studio City, California 91604 reveals a Fairly Priced Property with a current list price of $1,599,000  aligned with the estimated $1,645,000 Fair Market Value. This represents a stable investment opportunity at market rate. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Studio City Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Estimated Market Value

$1,645,000
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Studio City.

Comparable Sales Map

Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently

Address Sold Price BedsBathsSq Ft$/SqftDistance
3838 Buena Park Drive
Subject
$1,599,000*
List Price
431,616$1,018-
A
4214 Farmdale Avenue
Sold
$1,925,000331,780$1,0810.6 mi
B
11689 Picturesque Drive
Sold
$1,340,000331,824$7350.1 mi
C
3714 Vantage Avenue
Sold
$1,903,000331,800$1,0570.4 mi
D
11316 Sunshine Terrace
Active
$1,625,000
List Price
321,768$9190.7 mi

* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Good
TeardownExcellent

Property is move-in ready.

This 1950 Mid-Century Modern home is move-in ready and features significant interior updates. The kitchen has been modernized with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops, while the bathrooms feature sleek, contemporary finishes and updated lighting. The property appears well-maintained with a detached en suite studio and low-maintenance landscaping, meeting the criteria for a high-quality, updated home that preserves its architectural integrity while offering modern amenities.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Great Schools

    Elementary School: Warner Avenue Elementary School (9/10).

  • Iconic Mid-Century Design & Views

    This 1950s architectural gem features signature walls of glass that showcase breathtaking jetliner city views, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living in a highly desirable aesthetic.

  • Prime Location & School District

    Situated in the highly coveted Carpenter Charter School District, the property offers unparalleled access to major film studios, Fryman Canyon hiking, and the vibrant Ventura Blvd dining scene.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1616, other record living area = 1221. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 3.

  • High Price Per Square Foot

    With only 1,616 square feet of living space distributed across four bedrooms, the interior may feel compact and carries a premium price-per-foot compared to larger area alternatives.

  • Hillside Topography

    The property's elevated hillside position, while providing views, typically implies limited usable flat yard space and potential accessibility challenges common to canyon living.

About 3838 Buena Park Drive

A compelling lifestyle awaits with this remarkable Mid-Century Modern, circa 1950 sited high in the hills of Studio City. Hip, relaxed, refined with a stylistic identity all its own, the property resides in divine harmony with its organic environment of towering trees and verdant mountain backdrop. Boundless, breathtaking city light and jetliner views are showcased through walls of glass and patio. Simplicity is the new luxury as sleek, clean lines of the exterior extend into the interior where artful form follows high function. Stylish landscaping is low maintenance, attractive and eco-friendly. Interior spaces are casually elegant and airy with serene neutral hues and captivating natural light with the modernist devotion to connecting the indoors to the out achieving a feeling of communion with nature. Sleek, modernized baths feature fine lighting, fixtures and finishes. The kitchen is a perfectly scaled, updated culinary center designed for the adventurous at home chef. Imbued with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops. With an emphasis on lifestyle, the outdoor space defines Southern California living as sliding glass doors reveal an idyllic, private backyard retreat. An alluring venue for day to dusk relaxed al fresco leisure and endless outdoor entertaining. An array of highlights includes a fabulous DETACHED EN SUITE STUDIO offering a myriad of possibilities for that highly sought after work from home space. Located in the acclaimed Carpenter Charter School District with proximity to CBS, NBC, Warner Bros, Disney and Universal Studios, and just moments to Fryman Canyon, Studio City's beloved farmer's market and the chic shopping and dining district along famed Ventura Blvd. This modern urban hills retreat of unique style and enduring design is the place and space where you want to live. Welcome!

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
6,232 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3 (3 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Studio City Unified Schools

Rio Vista Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 1.3 mi

7/10

Wonderland Avenue Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 1.8 mi

9/10

Toluca Lake Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 2.0 mi

7/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds4.04.0
50%
Baths3.03.0
50%
Square foot1,6162,465.5
19%
Lot Size6,2327,672
18%
Price$1.60M$2.20M
20%
Price per sq ft$989$962
59%
Built year19501954
40%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market59169
10%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Jan 27, 2026

$1,599,000

$1,645,000

-3% Price Drop

Initial Listing

Price Change

Jan 6, 2026

$1,645,000

Initial Listing

Sold

Nov 6, 2017

$1,300,000

Public Record

Sold

May 12, 1997

$321,000

Public Record

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