Occasionally referred to as “the new Silver Lake,” Echo Park is a hip neighborhood in its own right, home to a bevy of thrift stores, coffee shops, dive bars and music venues. Its central location puts residents within proximity to Dodger Stadium, DTLA and other Eastside hotspots like Los Feliz and Atwater Village. The area is known for its walkability and, of course, Echo Park Lake, an urban oasis with postcard-worthy views of the city skyline. If you’re in the market for a new construction home in this quirky ‘hood, check out these four enticing options.
1. Morra
Developer: Planet Home Living
Status: Construction
Priced from: Contact developer
Morra is an exclusive collection of five single-family detached homes in the northern part of Echo Park. Currently under construction, these modern, three-story homes feature two to three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and up to 1,480 square feet of living space. Expect two-car garages, oversized yards, bonus rooms and sumptuous master suites (as per plan).
2. The Cliffs
Developer: Ark Construction & Development
Status: Selling
Priced from: mid-$800,000s
If your aesthetic could best be described as clean and contemporary, you’re going to love the single-family homes at The Cliffs. The floorplans are open and airy, complete with two-car garages, rooftop decks, bonus spaces, polished concrete floors, expansive windows and high-end finishes. Teetering on the edge of Echo Park and Silver Lake, future residents of this new community will be able to walk to local gems like Modo Yoga and Shreebs Coffee.
3. Alvarado Lofts
Developer: Marc Homes
Status: Selling
Priced from: $799,990
Converted lofts are cool and all, but a brand-spankin’ new one comes without maintenance issues. Alvardo Lofts is a recently completed single-family home development with industrial flair. The two-story homes tout two bedrooms, two bathrooms, rooftop decks and two-car garages. Interiors are defined by exposed ductwork, double-height ceilings, iron stairs and railings, and open kitchens.
4. 30 On Top
Developer: DB Builders Inc.
Staus: Construction
Priced from: low-$1 millions
Perched atop a hill, this collection of 30 single-family homes offers breathtaking views of DTLA. Marketed as two separate developments — Aura and Aire — the residences feature two to four bedrooms, rooftop decks, two-car garages and walk-in closets (as per plan). Aura features a modern architectural design with on-trend accents, while Aire is contemporary and organic.
