$7,125

closing credit¹

1523 Cortez St Los Angeles, CA 90026

$600,000
3 beds
2 full
491 sqft
0.1 acres
$1,222 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1523 Cortez St

Single Family home for sale with a lot of potential, on a nice sized lot in prime location minutes from Echo Park Lake. Great investment opportunity for the right buyer, lowest priced single family home on the market in the 90026 zip code. Located up stairs, giving the property an eagle vantage point and views of the DTLA skyline when the trees are trimmed, street parking only.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size491 sqft
Lot size0.1095 Acres
Year built1921
MLS #DW23221604
ViewCity Lights

Summary

  • MLS Number: DW23221604
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Lee & Associates Los Angeles
  • Office Phone: (323) 702-3850
  • Listing Agent: Melanie Guillen

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 04, 1988
Home Sold
$60,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$673,200$8,243
2023$660,000$8,087
2022$106,062$1,407
2021$103,983$1,386
2020$102,918$1,348
2019$100,901$1,325
2018$98,924$1,263
2017$96,985$1,263

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Betty Plasencia Elementary

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

1321 Cortez St

4

Union Avenue Elementary

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

150 S Burlington Ave

4

Rosemont Avenue Elementary

Public District 2-5

0.6 mi

421 Rosemont Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,802. Typical income of Los Angeles, CA residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

50%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

31%
Single, No Kids
26%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
31%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
13%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less
  • H&MH&M
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • NissanNissan
  • HondaHonda
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1523 Cortez St

This home is located at 1523 Cortez St in Los Angeles, CA and zip code 90026 in the Central LA neighborhood. This 491 square foot home, which was built in 1921, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 17, 2024 and is currently priced at $600,000.

Los Angeles, CA housing market in December 2024 saw over 524 listings sold above listed price, more than 203 sold at listed price and over 740 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Los Angeles, CA between November and December 2024 decreased by 5.3%. Listings spent 41 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $1,026,634 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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