Archive for the ‘Echo Park’ Category
1624 Landa In Echo Park
1624 Landa St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
1 BR, 1 BA
$499,000
Here’s another pricey one bedroom in Echo Park (check out last week’s at 2235 Lake Shore). This split-level Craftsman has a lot going for it: high ceilings, fireplace, formal dining room, finished basement and it’s located on a private cul-de-sac at the top of beautiful Elysian Heights. But is one bedroom enough for you? That’s a question prospective buyers will need to answer when they consider this very charming property.
1701 Clinton In Echo Park
1701 Clinton Unit 515
Los Angeles, CA 90039
2 BR, 1 BA
875 square feet
$349,000
My new listing has finally hit the market! This two bedroom, one bathroom condo is located in the mid-century building (Allyn E. Morris 1973) overlooking Echo Park lake. It has two floors, is in great condition, has numerous upgrades (granite counter-tops, hardwood floors, etc), and features this tremendous view from one of the bedrooms as well as the spacious balcony:
This unit is priced to sell and is perfect for someone looking to live in a stylish and affordable pad right in the heart of Echo Park in a great building (with a pool!). The first open house will be Sunday, March 7th. More photos after the break.
2235 Lake Shore In Echo Park
2235 Lake Shore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
1 BR, 1.5 BA
$499,000
The listing agent calls this a “one of a kind offering” and I would have to agree. You don’t see many one bedrooms for $499,000 very often! But before we scoff at the idea of buying a one bedroom at that price, let’s look at what else you get: a fireplace, stainless steel appliances, a detached studio, a full basement with bonus room, great views, multiple patios, a koi pond and a large terraced lot with room to expand.
Whew! OK, those are a lot of nice touches so maybe this is a winner after all. Here are some more photos to help you decide:
So what do you think – worth it or not?
For more photos and info click here.
1421 N. Alvarado In Echo Park
1421 N. Alvarado
Los Angeles, CA 90026
2 BR, 1.5 BA
$529,000
This is the kind of early century craftsman that gets people very excited. Why? Because instead of walking into a home that may technically be inhabitable but has reams of work to be done, we have here a home that is move-in ready with has tons of character. And as a result this should gain lots of interest and offers in the next few weeks.
Echo Park Art Walk
I’ve been looking for new art to decorate my new apartment. This weekend’s Echo Park PDA (public displays of ART) is the perfect event to check out some up and coming artists’ wares.
The event is on Saturday, February 6, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and begins at the corner of Echo Park Ave. and Delta St. You will receive a map of the impromptu local galleries, including chain link fence galleries, driveway theaters, hands-on crafting stations, performance art spaces, intersection musical performances, outdoor movie screenings, sculptures, parking lot mini concerts, and more. Before you head out to get your art on, stop fuel up at Chango (1559 Echo Park Ave) with their delicious coffee, bagels and scones.
Sirens and Sailors in Echo Park
Sirens and Sailors is located in little Victorian bungalow right off Sunset in Echo Park. The boutique is owned by Jennifer Phillips and frequented by stylists looking to pick up pieces from both LA and international designers, like Grey Ant and Vivienne Westwood.
If you’re looking for unique, beautiful clothes, this is your spot. There are new and vintage items and a small selection of men’s clothing. Sirens and Sailors also carries shoes and amazing accessories. (I’m currently dying over a few of their necklaces.) Plus, they have little odds and ends like Crazylibellule Perfume Sticks and Cupcake Lipgloss.
Sirens and Sailors
1104 Mohawk St. (Sunset Blvd.)
(213) 483-5423
2366 Landa St In Echo Park
2366 Landa St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
2 BR, 2BA
$699,000
The listing agent describes this property as “truly a WOW home designed to fit seamlessly in its natural surroundings.” And that’s no lie: perched up on a hill, it takes 87 steps to get up to the front door – so yes, you truly are a part of the natural surroundings!
Nicknamed The StepHouse by owner/architect Chris King, this home hit the market about two months ago and no one has stepped up (no pun intended) and plunked down some cash for this rather beautiful looking home. As you can see the inside and the deck have both been done up very nicely:
So what would it take for you to buy a home like this? Is 87 stairs one stair too many or is there nothing that would stop you from buying your dream home?
For more info and photos click here.
Interview with Bobbie Boutique Owner
Newly opened Echo Park boutique, Bobbie, carries cool, affordable lines like Mink Pink, Motel, BB Dakota, Jack by BB Dakota, and more. Bobbie’s owner Kate Moore was sweet enough to chat with Take Sunset about Bobbie, why she decided to open a boutique in Echo Park, and some of her favorite spots in the area.
Take Sunset: When did you open Bobbie?
Kate Moore: November 27, 2009.
TS: Why did you want to open your own boutique?
Kate: I had been a buyer/manager for four years at a store called Wolfgang in Florida. At 21, I decided to quit and move to Los Angeles alone to kind of do the whole get as far away from home as possible thing. After not working and living in downtown LA for about a year, I decided I missed the shop life, but I did not miss working under someone. So I decided to make my own shop, and here I am.
TS: How would you describe Bobbie?
Kate: Bobbie is affordable fashion forward clothing for everyone. Bobbie has something for everyone, and pieces that are versatile so you can wear them more than one way. I also try to get new stuff in frequently so that people have something new to look at every time they come in.
TS: Why did you want to open a boutique in the Echo Park/Silver Lake area? Read more…
Nihilist Film Festival In Echo Park
This Sunday, December 20th marks the 11th annual Nihilist Film Festival at the Echo Park Film Center in Echo Park. Two hours of short films from around the country will be on display ranging from troubling to hilarious, to profound and to completely silly. Sounds like a little something for everyone – well everyone except children and clergy, according to the organizers.
Festival Director Elisha Shapiro commented, “If you are tired of all those ‘namby-pamby’ film festivals with artsy film-school projects, grab your wig and keys. The Nihilist Film Festival dares to go to someplace different. How weird can a film get and still be entertaining?”
As a special feature, all those who bring their own televisions and arrive fifteen minutes early will be able to include their appliances in the traditional ritual Blessing of the Televisions, which sounds pretty awesome. A very reasonable donation of 99 cents is requested. The festival starts at 7:30pm at 1200 N. Alvarado.
More information is available at the Nihilists Corner website.
2312 & 2314 Valentine St In Echo Park
2312 & 2314 Valentine St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
2 units – 1 BR 2 BA
$99,000
Update 1/16/10: sold for $335,000!
My friend took me to this open house today with very little preface as to what we were going to see. When he had trouble finding parking and as I saw herds of people heading in one direction I started wondering what was up.
“Uh, I guess this is going to be a crowded one,” he said.
As we approached the house I started to see why – this is no ordinary income property, flip, rehab, whatever you want to call it. Every contractor, flipper and investor was here to see what could potentially be the deal of the year: an architecturally significant mid-century that has been abandoned for over 15 years.
Those years of neglect have left the house in a condition that I overheard one person describe as “as if beautiful vintage car had been in a terrible accident and left in a junkyard.”
The photos below don’t do this house justice – it’s in much worse shape thank it looks – but take a look anyway. And then head over tomorrow (12/6) for the second and last open house. Because in a year it will either be replaced by something new or it will (hopefully) be restored to its original glory and you’ll wish you had seen the before and not just the after.
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