12256 Riverside Drive, a well-maintained five-unit multifamily property located in the desirable Valley Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, a few blocks North of Studio City. The property currently features one vacant & lease-ready 2+1 unit. Recent capital improvements include new exterior paint, resealed balconies and walkways, new awning supports, HVAC upgrades, and a fully renovated shared backyard with weatherproof storage. Additional enhancements include a wireless gated entry system, updated landscaping with drip irrigation, new security and path lighting, and a modernized shared laundry room with app-enabled or coin-operated machines. Together, these updates position the property as a well-cared-for and easy-to-manage investment. The building comprises (1) 1+1, (2) 2+1, and (2) 3+2 units, separately metered for gas and electricity. Unit 1 has recently been rented (Dec 2025) and is on RUBS for water & sewer expenses through Livable (max of $50/mo). Each apartment has benefited from targeted interior upgrades, including electrical sub-panel replacements, new double-pane Low-E windows, updated plumbing (with copper lines throughout many sections), modernized kitchens and bathrooms, new flooring and paint, and refurbished private outdoor spaces. The property also includes five tuck under parking spaces with tandem parking capability for 9 vehicles total. There is potential to convert parking into ADUs (buyer to verify). Ideally situated near the Studio City border, 12256 Riverside Drive offers residents quick access to Universal Studios, Sherman Oaks, the Westfield Mall, Erewhon, Whole Foods, and the Silver Triangle. Its central location provides convenient connectivity across the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles, ensuring steady tenant demand.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
7,160 sq ftLot Size
$372Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Jake Glaser•DRE #02128816
•310-494-6368 (agent)
•jake@lyonstahl.com (agent)
Listed by Spencer Chan•DRE #02197531
•310-259-2181 (agent)
•spencer@lyonstahl.com (agent)
Bought with Edgar Torossian•DRE #02113151• Compass
*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
11
Baths
7
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,160 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
4,430
Year built
1961
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
2356035001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
Oct 15, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Install or replace equipment valves.
Plumbing
Aug 13, 2015 • Final
Grading
Backfill an existing pool using uncertified fill for landscaping purposes. The pool shell will remain in place.
Grading
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
Garage
Covered Parking, Carport, Tandem
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 5
Interior
Heating & Cooling
A/C
Wall Heat
Multi-Unit Income
Gross Income: 136490
Gross Operating Income: $134,283
Net Operating Income: $83,174
Multi-Unit Expenses
Total Annual Expense: $51,108
Multi-Unit Other Financial Information
Cap Rate: 4.91
Gross Rent Multiplier: 12.3
Vacancy Rate: 1
Scheduled Actual: Actual
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Type Type: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Type Of Units: 1+1,2+1,3+2
# of Buildings: 1
Unit 1 Information
# of Beds: 1
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $1,900
Projected Rent: $1,900
Actual Rent: $1,900
# of Units: 1
Unit 2 Information
# of Beds: 2
# of Baths: 1.00
Projected Rent: $2,600
# of Units: 1
Unit 3 Information
# of Beds: 3
# of Baths: 2.00
Rent: $2,570
Projected Rent: $3,400
Actual Rent: $2,570
# of Units: 1
Unit 4 Information
# of Beds: 2
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $1,300
Projected Rent: $2,600
Actual Rent: $1,300
# of Units: 1
Unit 5 Information
# of Beds: 3
# of Baths: 2.00
Rent: $3,004
Projected Rent: $3,400
Actual Rent: $3,004
# of Units: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 2
Two Level
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Land Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,160
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1644
Lot Size Dimensions: 57 x 125
Zoning: LARD1.5
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessed Total Value: $1,399,587
Assessed Land Value: $805,219
Assessed Land %: 57.53
Assessed Improvement Value: $594,368
Assessed Improvement %: 42.47
Assessor Parcel Number: 2356-035-001
Location
Community Information
# of Units in Complex (Total): 5
Location Information
Directions: Property located on the south side of Riverside Dr, east of Whitsett Ave in Valley Village.
Public facts
Beds: 11
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,430
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,160 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 2356035001
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Around this home
Schools
Riverside Drive Charter Elementary School
Charter K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Walter Reed Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
North Hollywood Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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