1948 N. Alvarado

Sold for $1,565,000 at $270,000 over asking price — an earthy, vintage treehaus set amongst the urban jungle in coveted Elysian Heights.

My recent Echo Park listing is a true rare find. Equal parts soulful & serene, this dwelling is ripe for easygoing California living … with gloriously original wood, hillside views, and a backyard for an endless summer.

After a few moons of design preparation — polishing this vintage gem to perfection, while maintaining every bit of original charm — we launched Alvarado in early fall.

The response was incredible. Thanks to editorial photography + a curated marketing campaign, 200+ folks came through our open houses, resulting in eleven fantastic offers. Ultimately, we closed at 20% ($270,000) over asking price, with wonderful new custodians. My clients are thrilled, and ready to begin their next adventure.

Read on for this home’s narrative — 

Moments from the scrappy action of Echo Park lies this c. 1917 bungalow. The vignettes from street offer a whiff of Japanese undertones, with an elongated roofline & flared eaves. Pass underneath a tongue-and-groove porch ceiling to your soaring main living space. The vibe here is almost that of a 50s post-and-beam, with pitched wooden ceilings & parquet floors, recalling the romance of another era. A statuesque fireplace invites conversation while on the other end of this room, dine beneath a wall of vintage built-ins.

Wander a little further into another gathering space full of period detailing … wainscotting, antique hardware, and trim among the casual wonders impossible to replicate today. Just off this room is a warm chef’s kitchen awaiting farmer’s market feasts. Step through french doors onto the blissful upper deck, with jetliner views of Echo Park’s flora & fauna.

Back inside, a chic guest bedroom is warmed by original plank flooring. Soak the day off in your stunning, understated bathroom with clawfoot tub + rainfall shower. Through an office/flex space you’ll find the light-filled primary. A true oasis in white, this room also calls out to midcentury undertones, with wood ceilings & a wall of windows. The connecting door to your balcony is a boon for morning yoga flow or evening aperitivos.

Outside, a private lower yard with cowboy pool and sun-drenched, expansive deck is perfect for hillside soirees or sunset swims. Towering banana trees & mature bamboo create an awe-inspiring, jungle-like, almost treehouse-tropical sanctuary.

Steps from local treasures like Canyon Coffee, Cookbook, and Bacetti, you’re at the heart of all that makes Echo Park irresistible, while retaining a calming sense of greenery.

A rare artist’s abode, from another life, awaiting her next custodian.

Photo credit: Alex @ Virtually Here Studios + Sam Arneson