Get ready to swing your hammers! Great INVESTOR opportunity to complete this unfinished Laurel Canyon hideaway project located in a quaint hillside neighborhood. The 1252 sf 2 bed/2 bath main house has approved plans and permits that includes the opportunity to create a 3rd bedroom. The main house also has a basement. A 2 car garage at the street level provides an area for a potential deck over the garage that could add lovely outdoor living to the front of the home. The property includes an existing, permitted and separate recreation room at the back of the property that also has approved plans and permits for a private 532 sf 1 bed/1 bath ADU complete with a courtyard, along with separate address, meters and home access from Weepah Way, which is above the property and has street parking. This canyon living location is minutes away from great restaurants, shopping and entertainment and all that the city has to offer. Property to be sold AS IS. Renderings are for informational purposes only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
4,133 sq ftLot Size
$870Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alyssa Banko•DRE #02039877• VIP Realty Group
Listed by Nancy Metelitz•DRE #01220554• VIP Realty Group
.. . Investor Ready! Be your own landlord in Kirkwood Bowl with this Single Family 3 bedroom and 2.5 baths home converted into two units long ago. Front 2 bedroom and 1.5 baths unit has private entrance on Ridpath Drive with a separate courtyard - delivered vacant for buyer to move into. Back 1 bedroom and 1.5 baths unit with its private separate entrance on Weepah Way & own private courtyard is tenant occupied.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,608 (+1.5%)
$1,019,592 + $254,898
$1,274,490
2024
$15,374 (+15.9%)
$1,019,592 + $254,898
$1,274,490
2023
$13,264 (+28.6%)
$999,600 + $249,900
$1,249,500
2022
$10,318 (+580.2%)
$858,840 + $214,710
$1,073,550
2021
$1,517 (+4.0%)
$510,000 + $340,000
$850,000
2020
$1,458 (+3.3%)
$41,422 + $54,109
$95,531
2019
$1,412 (+4.3%)
$40,998 + $53,555
$94,553
2018
$1,354 (+1.8%)
$40,195 + $52,505
$92,700
2017
$1,330 (+6.8%)
$38,635 + $50,467
$89,102
2016
$1,246 (+1.3%)
$38,635 + $50,467
$89,102
2015
$1,230 (−1.2%)
$37,878 + $49,478
$87,356
2014
$1,245 (+1.1%)
$36,580 + $47,781
$84,361
2012
$1,232 (+2.2%)
$36,415 + $47,566
$83,981
2011
$1,205 (−1.4%)
$35,701 + $46,634
$82,335
2010
$1,222 (+4.1%)
$35,001 + $45,720
$80,721
2009
$1,174 (+3.8%)
$34,740 + $45,379
$80,119
2008
$1,131
$34,823 + $45,487
$80,310
Tax history for 8343 Ridpath Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,608 (+1.5%)
$1,019,592 + $254,898
$1,274,490
2024
$15,374 (+15.9%)
$1,019,592 + $254,898
$1,274,490
2023
$13,264 (+28.6%)
$999,600 + $249,900
$1,249,500
2022
$10,318 (+580.2%)
$858,840 + $214,710
$1,073,550
2021
$1,517 (+4.0%)
$510,000 + $340,000
$850,000
2020
$1,458 (+3.3%)
$41,422 + $54,109
$95,531
2019
$1,412 (+4.3%)
$40,998 + $53,555
$94,553
2018
$1,354 (+1.8%)
$40,195 + $52,505
$92,700
2017
$1,330 (+6.8%)
$38,635 + $50,467
$89,102
2016
$1,246 (+1.3%)
$38,635 + $50,467
$89,102
2015
$1,230 (−1.2%)
$37,878 + $49,478
$87,356
2014
$1,245 (+1.1%)
$36,580 + $47,781
$84,361
2012
$1,232 (+2.2%)
$36,415 + $47,566
$83,981
2011
$1,205 (−1.4%)
$35,701 + $46,634
$82,335
2010
$1,222 (+4.1%)
$35,001 + $45,720
$80,721
2009
$1,174 (+3.8%)
$34,740 + $45,379
$80,119
2008
$1,131
$34,823 + $45,487
$80,310
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,135 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1933
Sq. Ft.
1,784
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5567023003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
Dec 22, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
Dec 19, 2023 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Install new stucco with wire lath over existing siding. Perform interior kitchen and bathroom remodels and repairs without changing walls or openings. Replace damaged wood framing with materials of the same size, spacing, and type.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
None
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Recreation
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5567023003
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
# of Property ADU: 1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills
School Information
High School District: Los Angeles Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.10593600
Longitude: -118.37361600
Directions: Laurel Canyon to Kirkwood Drive, right on Ridpath Dr, property will be on right hand side
Zoning: LAR1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,784
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,135 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1933
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5567023003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 661-904-4380
Days Active in MLS: 47
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 47
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Alyssa
List Agent Last Name: Banko
Co-List Agent First Name: Nancy
Co-List Agent Last Name: Metelitz
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: VIP Realty Group
Co-List Office Name: VIP Realty Group
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Or
Buyer Agent Last Name: Brodsky
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
Around this home
Schools
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
5/10
Fairfax Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
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