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!
Sold for $1,150,000 on 04/01/25
Listing Provided by:
Patrick Leff DRE #01216054 310-245-7820,
Rockwood Realty
$1,150,000
1523 Marsden St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
3beds
1,067sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
6,989 Square Feet Lot
$1,134,800 Zestimate®
$1,078/sqft
$5,674 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 01, 2025 at 07:07pm
Listing Provided by:
Patrick Leff DRE #01216054 310-245-7820,
Rockwood Realty
Bought with:
Iric Fishbein, DRE #01976501
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25022313
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- See Remarks, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- See Remarks, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,067 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Open, Patio, Wood
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 6,989 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn
Details
- Parcel number: 5420031002
- Zoning: LARD3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Urban
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,FHA
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,134,800