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Property Description
At Sycamore Villas, just south of Melrose and east of La Brea, this newly-renovated one-bedroom top-floor home brings a thoughtful, design-conscious sensibility to one of Los Angeles' most convenient central locations. The comfortable interior has been reworked with a restrained material palette and a clear emphasis on function, storage, and everyday livability. The living and dining areas are open and well proportioned, with wide-plank wood flooring, abundant natural light, and leafy outlooks that soften the urban setting. A private balcony extends the living space outdoors. The renovated galley kitchen is especially well resolved, with light wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, graphic tilework, extensive storage, and a full suite of brand-new appliances. Additional built-in cabinetry in the hallway near the entry provides useful storage and creates a more finished transition through the home. The bedroom is generously scaled and includes substantial closet space, mirrored wardrobe doors, and an in-unit stacked washer and dryer, an especially valuable feature in the building. The bathroom has also been fully updated with a custom vanity, quartz counter, soaking tub, dual shower system, terrazzo tile floors, and green glazed tile that gives the room a distinctive sense of material character. Sycamore Villas is a controlled-access condominium community with gated subterranean parking, a heated pool, cedar sauna, exercise area, and resident lobby. Unit 409 includes two tandem parking spaces. The location places the home within easy reach of the restaurants, cafes, shops, galleries, and everyday amenities surrounding Melrose, La Brea, Highland, Fairfax, Hancock Park, and West Hollywood. Rather than relying on excess, the renovation succeeds through clarity, useful storage, warm materials, and a compact plan that feels well considered from room to room.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 525 N Sycamore Ave #409
General
- Price: $479,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 26871321
- Updated: 8/13/2026
- Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Dining Area, Living Room, Patio Open, Sauna, Gym
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Unit, In Closet
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Pool, Exercise Room, Sauna, Sun Deck, Controlled Access, Gated Parking, Assoc Maintains Landscape, Assoc Pet Rules, Rec Multipurpose Rm, Elevator
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Association Pool, In-Ground, Heated
- Security/Safety: Card/Code Access, Gated, Automatic Gate
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Balcony, Open Patio, Other - See Remarks
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Tandem, Community Garage, Assigned, Built-In Storage, Garage - 2 Car, Gated, Auto Driveway Gate
Location
- Area: Hancock Park-Wilshire
- County: Los Angeles
- Complex: Sycamore Villas
- Cross Streets: Melrose and La Brea
- Driving Directions: 1-1/2 blocks south of Melrose, 1 block east of La Brea
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- School District: Los Angeles Unified
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Water and Sewer Paid, Water, Sewer, Trash, Earthquake Insurance, Building and Grounds
- Pet Restrictions: Assoc Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Electric, Radiant
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Modern
- Structure Type: Condominium
- Common Walls: Attached
- Entry Floor Number: 4
- Stories/Levels: 4
- Square Feet: 694
- Sq. Ft. Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Year Built: 1972
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Other Struct. Feat.: Balcony
Unit Information
- Units in Complex: 102
Lot Features
- Property View: Tree Top, Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.9159
- Lot Size: 39897
- Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Lot Features: Alley Access, Flats
- Zoning: LARD1.5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $690.2
- Other Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Year: 1972
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: Property Report
- APN: 5525-020-098
Listed by Compass, Brian Linder
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Price & Sales History for 525 N Sycamore Ave #409
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/11/2026
Listed
$479,000
12.71%
MLS
10/24/2022
Sold
$425,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 525 N Sycamore Ave #409
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,350
3%
$442,169
4%
2023
$5,190
10%
$425,000
8%
2022
$4,697
1%
$395,055
2%
2021
$4,636
-1%
$387,310
1%
2020
$4,684
4%
$383,340
2%
2019
$4,497
—
$375,825
2%
2018
$4,486
2%
$368,457
2%
2017
$4,388
2%
$361,233
2%
2016
$4,289
1%
$354,151
2%
2015
$4,226
240%
$348,832
265%
2014
$1,243
—
$95,533
—
2013
$1,237
—
$95,102
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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525 N Sycamore Ave #409, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (MLS# 26871321) is a Condo property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 525 N Sycamore Ave #409 is currently listed for $479,000 and was received on August 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 525 N Sycamore Ave #409? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Hancock Park? You can browse all Hancock Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

