Rare opportunity to acquire a vacant residential lot in the heart of Echo Park's Elysian Heights neighborhood. Located at 2026 N Alvarado Street, this approximately 7,487-square-foot parcel is surrounded by established homes, offering a unique infill opportunity in one of Northeast Los Angeles' most sought-after residential communities. Zoned R1-1VL with a Low Residential land use designation, the property offers approximately 50' x 150' lot dimensions and is positioned along a residential stretch of N Alvarado Street. Enjoy a hillside setting just minutes from Echo Park Lake, Elysian Park, Silver Lake, Dodger Stadium, and the restaurants, shops and neighborhood favorites throughout Echo Park and Northeast LA. An exciting opportunity for an owner-user, builder or developer to explore the possibilities of a substantial residential parcel in an established neighborhood. Property is located within a Hillside Grading Area and Baseline Hillside Ordinance area. Buyer to independently investigate and verify all information, including lot size and dimensions, zoning, allowable uses, development potential, building requirements, setbacks, access, utilities, soils, grading, fire-zone requirements and all applicable City and governmental regulations. Property lines depicted in photographs and marketing materials are approximate and for illustrative purposes only.
Vacant landProperty Type
7,489 sq ftLot Size
$67Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Justin Borges•DRE #01940318• eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Elysian Heights, located between Echo Park and Elysian Park, is a hillside and residential Los Angeles neighborhood with winding stair streets and panoramic ridge views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the junction of Stadium Way and Park Row, where trailheads, dog walkers, and post-game foot traffic set a casual, outdoorsy tempo. Mid-century cottages and Spanish Revival homes sit above narrow lanes, with pocket gardens and retaining walls shaping the streetscape. Elysian Park’s trails and Dodger Stadium’s event energy frame daily rhythms. Nearby touchstones like The Echo, Stories Books & Cafe, and The Short Stop anchor nights out without leaving the hills.
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Telephone service available
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Tree-top, canyon, and hills views
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Zoning: LAR1
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Property conveyed via trust
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Assessor parcel number 5420-005-024
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 94° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Los Angeles. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2026 N Alvarado St
$470,208
$29K under list price of $499K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $778K to $1.5M.