$10,000

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1523 Marsden St Los Angeles, CA 90026

$999,000
3 beds
2 full
1,067 sqft
0.2 acres
$936 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1523 Marsden St

Beautiful and captivating 1911 California Bungalow offering serene hillside and canyon views and situated in one of LA’s trendiest neighborhoods. Perched in a secluded Echo Park locale, this vintage and stylish home is recently renovated and offers a blend of charm, warmth, vintage character and modern upgrades. The home offers an exceptional indoor-outdoor living experience. A red brick pathway at the entrance of the property leads to a private front yard, perfect for morning coffee or evening tea, with views of the surrounding area. Inside, the home features a seamless and open design with natural and bright lighting, an elegant living room with oversized windows offering hillside views, new vinyl plank flooring, new interior paint throughout, recessed lighting, spacious and open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, primary bedroom with doors that lead out to the outdoor patio area, and a good size secondary bedroom with separate access. Stepping outside to the side yard area is a large and inviting wood patio deck that is ideal for outdoor dining, lounging, entertaining or unwinding. The expansive rear lot offers endless potential for gardening, recreation or future expansion. A large bonus/flex space is beneath the main house and is currently staged as an additional bedroom with a bathroom. This one of a kind home is mere blocks from vibrant Echo Park retail, restaurant and shopping venues including Bacetti Trattoria, The Lonely Oyster, Donna’s, La Fe, Valerie Echo Park, and Canyon Coffee. Recreational amenities include proximity to Elysian Park, dog friendly hiking and biking trails and Baxter steps. A rare opportunity where timeless character meets modern design, don’t miss out on this beautiful and charming Echo Park gem!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOther, Wall Furnace
StatusActive
CoolingOther, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Size1,067 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1604 Acres
Year built1911
ParkingDriveway
MLS #SR25022313
ViewHills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods

Summary

  • MLS Number: SR25022313
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Rockwood Realty
  • Office Phone: (310) 245-7820
  • Listing Agent: Patrick Leff

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 26, 2002
Home Sold
$315,000
Dec 18, 1990
Home Sold
$125,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$447,262$5,476
2023$438,493$5,370
2022$429,896$5,118
2021$421,468$5,054
2020$417,147$4,900
2019$408,969$4,853
2018$400,951$4,743
2017$393,090$4,743

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Elysian Heights Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-6

0.3 mi

1562 Baxter St

6

Clifford Street Math & Technology Magent

Public District KG-6

0.5 mi

2150 Duane St

3

Mayberry Street Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.8 mi

2414 Mayberry St

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 $49,318. The most common annual income of people living in Los Angeles, CA is less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

40%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

64%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
33%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • ToyotaToyota
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1523 Marsden St

This home is located at 1523 Marsden St in Los Angeles, CA and zip code 90026 in the Central LA neighborhood. This 1,067 square foot home, which was built in 1911, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $999,000.

Los Angeles, CA housing market in January 2025 saw over 294 listings sold above listed price, more than 161 sold at listed price and over 545 sold below. The number of listings in Los Angeles, CA increased by 20.1% between December and January 2025. Listings spent 45 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $1,035,435 during the same period.

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

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