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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1523 Cortez St
General
- Sold For: $500,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: DW26032756
- Added to Site: 103 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room
- Fireplace(s): None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: None
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
Location
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: Glendale Blvd and Cortez Street
School Information
- School District: Los Angeles Unified
Community
- Community Features: Urban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 491
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1921
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1095
- Lot Size Source: See Remarks
- Zoning: LACW
- Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,016.29
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by Keller Williams Realty, Melanie Guillen
Sold by EstateX inc., Alberto Araujo
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Schools
Schools serving 1523 Cortez St
School District:Los Angeles Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Betty Plasencia Elementary School 1321 Cortez Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Sal Castro Middle School 1575 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi |
Belmont Senior High School 1575 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Edward R. Roybal Learning Center 1200 Colton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Academic Leadership Community School 322 Lucas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Miguel Contreras Learning Complex School 322 Lucas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Contreras Learning Center-Los Angeles School Of Global Studies 322 Lucas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Contreras Learning Center-School Of Social Justice 322 Lucas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 1523 Cortez St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/15/2026
Sold
$500,000
0.2%
MLS
2/12/2026
Listed
$499,000
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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.
1523 Cortez Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (MLS# DW26032756) is a Single Family property that was sold at $500,000 on April 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1523 Cortez Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Silver Lake? You can browse all Silver Lake real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

