About 807 Waterloo Street
801-807 Waterloo Street is a fully entitled affordable housing development site in the heart of Echo Park. Two adjacent parcels totaling 12,613 square feet. Approved entitlements for 131 income-restricted units and letter of Compliance already in hand. The plan calls for a seven-story mid-rise using Type III over Type I construction. At roughly 65,000 buildable square feet, the unit mix breaks down to 84 singles and 47 one-bedrooms. A rooftop deck, multiple open recreation areas, and space for supportive services are built into the design. The 50% design development plan package is included, and the Welfare Tax Exemption is already BOE-approved. Both are significant time and cost advantages for a buyer ready to move. On pricing, $22,099 per buildable unit is the number that stops people. A mission-driven developer or nonprofit can acquire a fully entitled 131-unit affordable project in one of the most transit-connected neighborhoods in LA for a fraction of what it costs to assemble and entitle from scratch. The location supports it. Walk Score of 89. Six-minute walk to Sunset Boulevard. 1.3 miles to the Metro B Line. 2.5 miles to Downtown LA. The site sits within the Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley Community Plan area, surrounded by the kind of neighborhood density (restaurants, transit, employment) that drives lease-up velocity for affordable housing. The rental demand picture in Echo Park is not speculative. New developments are moving in the corridor right now: 176 units at 2225 W Sunset, 74 units at 3004 W Sunset, 90 units at 355 Glendale. Supply is coming but it is not catching up. Income-restricted product at this location will not sit.
Features of 807 Waterloo Street
| MLS® # | 26667183 |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,895,000 |
| Bathrooms | 0.00 |
| Lot Size | 12,613 |
| Type | Land |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 807 Waterloo Street |
|---|---|
| Area | C21 - Silver Lake - Echo Park |
| City | Los Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Zip Code | 90026 |
Amenities
| View | City Lights |
|---|---|
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Has Basement | No |
|---|---|
| Fireplace | No |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | March 19th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 173 |
| Zoning | LARD1.5 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Benjamin J. Hsiang |
|---|---|
| Office | Realty Investment Advisors, Inc. |
