| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 85th | Best |
| Demographics | 76th | Best |
| Amenities | 79th | Best |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4180 N Arch Dr, Studio City, CA, 91604, US |
| Region / Metro | Studio City |
| Year of Construction | 1990 |
| Units | 36 |
| Transaction Date | 2024-10-18 |
| Transaction Price | $12,000,000 |
| Buyer | STUDIO CITY UNIVERSAL MANAGEMENT LLC |
| Seller | WENDT GEORGE E |
4180 N Arch Dr, Studio City Multifamily Investment
Neighborhood fundamentals point to durable renter demand and income stability, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. The metrics noted here reflect the surrounding neighborhood, not the property, highlighting high renter concentration and a deep amenities base.
Studio City’s neighborhood profile is attractive for investors screening Los Angeles assets. The area carries an A neighborhood rating and ranks 104th out of 1,441 metro neighborhoods (above metro median), signaling balanced strength across demand drivers. Housing indicators rank 55th of 1,441 (top quartile among Los Angeles neighborhoods), and neighborhood NOI per unit performance sits in the 92nd percentile nationally — a constructive backdrop for multifamily income stability.
Amenity access is a clear edge: grocery options are in the 97th percentile nationally, restaurants in the 96th, cafes in the 91st, pharmacies in the 95th, and parks in the 90th. These concentrations place the amenity score in the top quartile among 1,441 metro neighborhoods, supporting leasing velocity and day-to-day livability that helps retention.
Renter depth is notable. The neighborhood’s share of renter-occupied housing units is 76.9% (98th percentile nationally), implying a sizable tenant base that typically supports occupancy stability. Median contract rents benchmark high (92nd percentile nationally). At the same time, a high-cost ownership market (home values and value-to-income in the upper national percentiles) tends to sustain reliance on multifamily housing and can support pricing power when paired with disciplined lease management.
Demographics aggregated within a 3-mile radius suggest medium-term support for the renter pool. Recent population and household counts were relatively flat, but WDSuite’s forward view points to growth in households and higher-income cohorts by 2028, which can expand the pool of prospective renters and underpin rent collections for well-positioned properties.
The asset’s 1990 construction is newer than the neighborhood’s average vintage (1982). That typically enhances competitive positioning versus older stock, while still leaving room for targeted capital plans — systems updates and selective interior upgrades — to capture value-add upside.
Safety signals are comparatively favorable. The neighborhood ranks 357th out of 1,441 Los Angeles metro neighborhoods for crime (top quartile locally), and sits around the 76th percentile nationwide. Year-over-year estimates indicate notable declines in both violent and property offenses, a trend that supports leasing and retention narratives. As always, investors should corroborate these signals with current local reporting and on-site observations.
Proximity to major entertainment and media employers helps deepen the professional renter base and supports lease-up and retention. Nearby demand drivers include Radio Disney, Disney, Live Nation Entertainment, Charter Communications, and Activision Blizzard Studios.
- Radio Disney — media & entertainment offices (1.9 miles)
- Disney — media & entertainment (2.9 miles) — HQ
- Live Nation Entertainment — entertainment & venues (3.3 miles)
- Charter Communications — telecommunications (4.2 miles)
- Activision Blizzard Studios — interactive entertainment (5.4 miles)
4180 N Arch Dr benefits from a renter-centric neighborhood with strong amenity access and solid income fundamentals. Neighborhood housing indicators rank in the top quartile among 1,441 Los Angeles neighborhoods, and NOI per unit trends benchmark well nationally, supporting an underwriting case for occupancy stability and resilient cash flows. Based on CRE market data from WDSuite, the area’s renter-occupied share is elevated and occupancy levels sit above metro medians, while high ownership costs tend to sustain reliance on multifamily rentals.
The 1990 vintage is newer than local average stock, offering relative competitiveness while leaving scope for targeted renovations and system upgrades to capture value-add upside. Demographics within a 3-mile radius point to household and income growth over the next several years, expanding the prospective renter pool. Risks to monitor include affordability pressure (rent-to-income signals) and average school ratings, which call for disciplined rent setting and amenity positioning.
- Renter-heavy neighborhood (high renter-occupied share) supports demand depth and occupancy stability.
- Strong amenities and top-quartile local housing metrics underpin leasing velocity and retention.
- 1990 construction provides competitive positioning with potential value-add through targeted upgrades.
- Investor watchlist: affordability pressure (rent-to-income) and middling school ratings may influence pricing power and tenant mix.