Exceptional opportunity to build in the desirable El Sereno hills. This residential lot offers the potential to create a custom home with possible city, hillside, and neighborhood views. Conveniently located near Cal State LA, Downtown Los Angeles, South Pasadena, Highland Park, USC Medical Center, and major freeways including the 10, 5, 110, and 710. Surrounded by established homes and ongoing development, this property presents an excellent opportunity for builders, investors, or owner-users. Buyer to independently verify all zoning, development potential, permitted uses, lot dimensions, and utility availability with the appropriate governmental agencies. For safety reasons, please do not walk on the property.
El Sereno, located between Alhambra and Boyle Heights, is a hillside and residential Los Angeles neighborhood with winding streets and wide valley views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Huntington Drive and Eastern Avenue corridor, where taquerias, panaderías, and small storefronts line the sidewalks under steady local foot traffic. Craftsman bungalows and mid-century homes sit on sloped lots, with stair streets and pocket gardens shaping the daily rhythm. Ascot Hills Park frames the ridgeline with dirt trails and open sky. El Sereno Recreation Center and the El Sereno Branch Library anchor civic life. The Metro L Line at Indiana Station links the area to Downtown without changing its low-key pace.
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Located in foothills neighborhood
Directions: From Alhambra Ave, left onto Haven St, left onto Chester St, left onto Round Dr.
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Zoned LAR1
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Parcel number 5217016017
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Exceptional opportunity to build in the desirable El Sereno hills. This residential lot offers the potential to create a custom home with possible city, hillside, and neighborhood views. Conveniently located near Cal State LA, Downtown Los Angeles, South Pasadena, Highland Park, USC Medical Center, and major freeways including the 10, 5, 110, and 710. Surrounded by established homes and ongoing development, this property presents an excellent opportunity for builders, investors, or owner-users. Buyer to independently verify all zoning, development potential, permitted uses, lot dimensions, and utility availability with the appropriate governmental agencies. For safety reasons, please do not walk on the property.
CRMLS #SR26157307
Jul 18, 2026
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$100,000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2026.
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