Listed by Paul Small, Compass, (310) 230-5478 . Bought with Compass
4046 Alta Mesa Dr
Studio City, CA 91604
Studio City- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,586 sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,586 sqft
Local Information
-- mins to
Description
Along with life on the sand in Malibu, canyon living is the quintessential LA experience; clean air, nature and a slower pace that offers time to think, feel and create. It’s no mystery why generations of artists continue to gravitate towards it.
The Forest Cottage, located just off Coldwater, a stone’s throw south of the Harvard Westlake campus, is no exception. It features two generous, ensuite bedrooms situated on either side of a smartly designed open concept living space with wood-burning, white washed brick fireplace, remodeled kitchen and a dedicated laundry room. Exuding serenity throughout with expansive windows and a bounty of natural light, the first thing you’ll notice is the quiet solitude; the feeling of being at one with nature; tree-top views, bird’s chirping, bee’s buzzing, and butterflies doing whatever butterflies do. And while logically, you know you are less than a mile from the perks of modern society; Equinox, Erewhon and the Shops at the Sportsmen’s Lodge, emotionally, you might as well be worlds away, locked in a time-capsule of peace, love and creativity.
While much of the 8,500/sf lot is hillside (easily navigable via wooden steps gracefully carved into the sloping forest of olive, pine and sycamore trees) it culminates at the top in a terraced flat space just awaiting your imagination; a writer’s room, artist’s studio, yoga retreat? Another large flat side yard will be where you entertain family and guests and experience the best of California outdoor living.
As Joni once said, “We are stardust, we are golden, we are billion-year-old carbon. And, we got to get ourselves, back to the garden.”
This is the Forest Cottage. This is Home
The Forest Cottage, located just off Coldwater, a stone’s throw south of the Harvard Westlake campus, is no exception. It features two generous, ensuite bedrooms situated on either side of a smartly designed open concept living space with wood-burning, white washed brick fireplace, remodeled kitchen and a dedicated laundry room. Exuding serenity throughout with expansive windows and a bounty of natural light, the first thing you’ll notice is the quiet solitude; the feeling of being at one with nature; tree-top views, bird’s chirping, bee’s buzzing, and butterflies doing whatever butterflies do. And while logically, you know you are less than a mile from the perks of modern society; Equinox, Erewhon and the Shops at the Sportsmen’s Lodge, emotionally, you might as well be worlds away, locked in a time-capsule of peace, love and creativity.
While much of the 8,500/sf lot is hillside (easily navigable via wooden steps gracefully carved into the sloping forest of olive, pine and sycamore trees) it culminates at the top in a terraced flat space just awaiting your imagination; a writer’s room, artist’s studio, yoga retreat? Another large flat side yard will be where you entertain family and guests and experience the best of California outdoor living.
As Joni once said, “We are stardust, we are golden, we are billion-year-old carbon. And, we got to get ourselves, back to the garden.”
This is the Forest Cottage. This is Home
4046 Alta Mesa Dr, Studio City, CA 91604 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,586 sqft single-family home in Studio City, built in 1948. It last sold for $1,320,000 on Nov 1, 2023 (2% above the $1,288,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2023 with an asking price of $4,495 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 25, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,385,000, with a rent estimate of $5,399/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
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A/C
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HOA
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Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 4046 Alta Mesa Dr
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1586 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: streetAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Tile |
View Has a ViewView: Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods |
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s) |
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Exterior Home Features Fencing: WoodFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached Carport,Driveway Up Slope From Street |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Surface & Elevation Elevation Units: Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 17 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1948 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Cottage |
Building Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 2384021010 |
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Price List Price: $1,288,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Oct 11 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Studio City |
School Information Elementary School: Dixie CanyonHigh School: GrantHigh School District: Los Angeles Unified |
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Community Features: Foothills, Street Lights, SuburbanNot Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS |
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Lot Area: 8461 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan |
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Mls Number: SB23137977Living Area Range Units: Square FeetCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-2384021010-R-N |
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FoothillsStreet LightsSuburban |
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Paul Small DRE #02074499
Compass
Bought with: Laura Martinez DRE #01986062, (323) 559-8865, Compass
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#SB23137977

Price History for 4046 Alta Mesa Dr
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 11/01/2023 | $1,320,000 | Sold | CRMLS #SB23137977 |
| 10/21/2023 | $1,288,000 | Pending | CRMLS #SB23137977 |
| 10/11/2023 | $1,288,000 | Contingent | CRMLS #SB23137977 |
| 09/24/2023 | $1,288,000 | Listed For Sale | CRMLS #SB23137977 |
| 07/25/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 06/26/2023 | $4,295 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/13/2023 | $4,495 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 12/23/2018 | $3,995 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/02/2018 | $3,995 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/16/2018 | $4,500 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 12/11/2016 | $3,750 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/25/2013 | $3,395 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 08/15/2013 | $3,395 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/25/2013 | $3,490 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/21/2013 | $3,495 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/14/2013 | $3,465 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 07/02/2011 | $3,300 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/09/2011 | $3,300 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 03/06/2000 | $345,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Studio City
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.79M
$11.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$745
$6MoM
Available listings
187
3MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $16,427 |
| Assessment | $1,346,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 4046 Alta Mesa Dr
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.16 | Single-Family Home | $1,360,000 | 11/10/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,200 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,650,000 | 11/18/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,265 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $1,680,000 | 07/16/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,796 | |
0.50 | Single-Family Home | $1,965,000 | 03/03/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,568 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $1,670,000 | 04/07/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,755 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $1,050,000 | 11/19/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,392 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $2,085,000 | 07/10/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,676 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $2,085,000 | 07/10/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,722 |
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What Locals Say about Studio City
At least 378 Trulia users voted on each feature.
96 % Say it's dog friendly
85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
84 % Say there are sidewalks
83 % Say car is needed
78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
72 % Say parking is easy
68 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say streets are well-lit
61 % Say there's holiday spirit
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
55 % Say yards are well-kept
51 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say there's wildlife
43 % Say kids play outside
31 % Say there are community events
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