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Property Description
3945 Frances is an opportunity to acquire a 19 unit offering in a prime pocket of Mar Vista, adjacent to multi-million dollar homes. The property consists of 19 units, of which, (6) bachelor units are non-conforming. The current unit mix is (13) 1 bed, 1 bath and (6) bachelor, 1 bath units spread out across 9,165 square feet. The building was built in 1963 and sits on a 9,976 square foot lot zoned LAR3. There are currently 2 vacant 1 bed, 1 bath units that offer an investor the opportunity to capture immediate upside. With it's central location on the Westside, the Mar Vista submarket captures premium rents and the ability to increase cash flow on day one. The building offers on-site laundry facilities and 13 parking spaces, a necessary amenity in this part of town. Mar Vista has benefited from it's location, adjacent to Venice to the west, Culver City to the south, and West LA to the north. These locations have seen massive growth and development, with both an influx of businesses and residents that have helped rejuvenate these markets, making them a premiere rental pocket in LA's most desirable and renter friendly pocket.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3945 Frances Ave
General
- Sold For: $2,800,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 26663117
- Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago
Interior
- Cooking Appliances: Gas, Range
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 19
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 17
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Community
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
- Other Features: None
Parking
- Garage Description: Assigned
Location
- Area: Palms - Mar Vista
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: Corner of Frances and Caswell, south of Venice Blvd and north of Washington Pl.
- Direction Faces: East
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Wall
Utilities
- Sewer: In Street
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 9,165
- Sq. Ft. Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Year Built: 1963
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
Unit Information
- Units in Complex: 19
- Unit Type: 2106, 2107
Unit 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2291
- Lot Size: 9979
- Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Lot Dimensions: 142 x 72
- Alley: Yes
- Lot Features: Alley Access
- Zoning: LAR3
- Lot Description: Alley Paved, Level/Flat Lot, Lot Shape-Rectangular
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $365.52
- Assessment Year: 1963
- Owner Pays: Gas, Water
- Tenant Pays: Electricity
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: As Is
- APN: 4235-005-001
Listed and Sold by Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc., Peter James and Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc., William James
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Schools
Schools serving 3945 Frances Ave
School District:Los Angeles Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Grand View Boulevard Elementary School 3951 Grand View Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Mark Twain Middle School and World Languages Magnet 2224 Walgrove Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Venice Senior High School 13000 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3945 Frances Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2026
Sold
$2,800,000
-16.42%
MLS
3/11/2026
Listed
$3,350,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
3945 Frances Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066 (MLS# 26663117) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $2,800,000 on June 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 3945 Frances Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Mar Vista? You can browse all Mar Vista real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

