525 N Sycamore Avenue 409
Los Angeles, CA, 90036
$479,000
MLS: 26871321
Beds
1
Baths
1
Sq Ft
694
Lot
0.92 ac
Year Built
1972
MLS #
26871321
Days on Market
10
Listed
Aug 11, 2026
Description
At Sycamore Villas, just south of Melrose and east of La Brea, this newly-renovated one-bedroom top-floor home brings a thoughtful, design-conscious sensibility to one of Los Angeles' most convenient central locations. The comfortable interior has been reworked with a restrained material palette and a clear emphasis on function, storage, and everyday livability. The living and dining areas are open and well proportioned, with wide-plank wood flooring, abundant natural light, and leafy outlooks that soften the urban setting. A private balcony extends the living space outdoors. The renovated galley kitchen is especially well resolved, with light wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, graphic tilework, extensive storage, and a full suite of brand-new appliances. Additional built-in cabinetry in the hallway near the entry provides useful storage and creates a more finished transition through the home. The bedroom is generously scaled and includes substantial closet space, mirrored wardrobe doors, and an in-unit stacked washer and dryer, an especially valuable feature in the building. The bathroom has also been fully updated with a custom vanity, quartz counter, soaking tub, dual shower system, terrazzo tile floors, and green glazed tile that gives the room a distinctive sense of material character. Sycamore Villas is a controlled-access condominium community with gated subterranean parking, a heated pool, cedar sauna, exercise area, and resident lobby. Unit 409 includes two tandem parking spaces. The location places the home within easy reach of the restaurants, cafes, shops, galleries, and everyday amenities surrounding Melrose, La Brea, Highland, Fairfax, Hancock Park, and West Hollywood. Rather than relying on excess, the renovation succeeds through clarity, useful storage, warm materials, and a compact plan that feels well considered from room to room.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90036
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Brian Linder · Compass
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Payment estimate
$4,391
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI + HOA. Down payment: $47,900 · Loan: $431,100
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.65% as of Aug 20, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $2,768
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $499
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $180
- HOA dues
- $645
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Today's Rates
As of Aug 20, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.65%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.95%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Los Angeles home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $16,765 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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