$499,000

1523 Cortez Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026

3 beds |
2 baths |
491 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1921
4,770sqft lot
—— car garage
$1,016/sqft
Listed 4 days ago

Property Description

Opportunity is knocking in prime 90026. Perched above the street just minutes from Echo Park Lake, this single-family home offers strong upside for investors, builders, or savvy end-users looking to create value. Situated on a generously sized lot with elevated positioning and potential DTLA skyline views (with tree trimming), the property presents a rare chance to secure the lowest-priced single-family home currently on the market in the zip code. Street parking only. Ideal for renovation, repositioning, or long-term hold in one of LA’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 12, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 16, 2026 at 3:18PM
Listing Office:: Lee & Associates Los Angeles : 323-922-3832
Listing Agent:: Melanie Guillen : 323-702-3850
MLS ID:: DW26032756

Laundry: None
A/C: None
Fireplace: None

Pool: None
Parking: Parking spaces: 0

General: 1

HOA Amenities: 0.0
Originating MLS: CRMLS_CRM
School District: Los Angeles Unified
County: Los Angeles

Zoning: LACW5160002013
View: City LightsView

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: CRMLS_CRM

This listing courtesy of Melanie Guillen , Lee & Associates Los Angeles

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Location

Schools Nearby

Betty Plasencia Elementary

1321 Cortez St, Los Angeles, CA, 90026

Grades KG-5

0.25 miles away

Sal Castro Middle School

1575 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90026

Grades 6-8

0.45 miles away

Harris Newmark Continuation

1575 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90026

Grades 9-12

0.45 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.