407 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades: New single-family home After the 2025 Fire
New single-family home at 407 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on September 25, 2026 with a stated construction value of $500K to $1M, and the rebuild is just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate). Builtie tracks every Palisades rebuild permit, the stage of each build and the builder behind it.
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The rebuild
| Address | 407 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 407 N Swarthmore Ave |
| Rebuild | New single-family home |
| What the plans show | 2 storeys, attached garage, fire sprinklers throughout |
| Rebuild track | Like-for-like rebuild (the City's expedited track under Emergency Executive Order 1) |
| Building permit issued | September 25, 2026 |
| Status | Just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $500K to $1M |
| Builder named on the permits | Here We Are Construction Inc |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 2 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 407 Swarthmore Ave since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | New single-family home | Issued |
| September 25, 2026 | Grading | Issued |
2 permits since September 25, 2026. A typical rebuild runs demolition and debris clearance, grading and retaining walls, the new building, then the pool and site work.
Where it stands
407 Swarthmore Ave is just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate).
At that stage these trades are inside their award window, the stretch of the build when the builder decides who gets the work:
| Trade | Award window |
|---|---|
| Excavation and Site Work | Before construction starts |
| Construction Site Security | Before the start to 15% |
| Concrete and Foundation | Before the start to 5% |
| Structural Steel | 0% to 15% |
| Elevators | 0% to 20% |
| Framing | 0% to 20% |
| Painting | 5% to 35% |
Other rebuilds on Swarthmore Ave
- 327 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, foundation
- 339 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 404 Swarthmore Ave: New accessory dwelling unit (ADU), framing
- 406 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 413 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, foundation
- 418 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, permitted
- 426 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, interior trades
- 431 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, complete
All of them: fire rebuilds on Swarthmore Ave. Every street: the Pacific Palisades fire rebuild tracker.
For contractors
Builtie tracks every Palisades rebuild permit as it is issued, estimates where each build stands, and names the builder behind it, so a trade can reach them while its part of the job is still open. The decision makers and their verified contacts are in Builtie.
Plans
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Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 407 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades?
New single-family home (2 storeys, attached garage, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted September 25, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 407 Swarthmore Ave?
It is just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 407 Swarthmore Ave a like-for-like rebuild?
Yes. The City marked its permit eligible for the expedited like-for-like track.
Who is building 407 Swarthmore Ave?
Here We Are Construction Inc is named on the permits. The decision makers and contacts are in Builtie.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.