548 Chapala Dr, Pacific Palisades: New single-family home After the 2025 Fire
New single-family home at 548 Chapala Dr, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on September 24, 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 | 548 Chapala Dr, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 548 N Chapala Dr |
| Rebuild | New single-family home |
| What the plans show | 2 storeys, detached garage, fire sprinklers throughout |
| Rebuild track | Not like-for-like, so it went through the City's standard plan review |
| Building permit issued | September 24, 2026 |
| Status | Just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $500K to $1M |
| Builder named on the permits | Albino Construction Inc |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 3 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 548 Chapala Dr since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | New single-family home | Issued |
| September 24, 2026 | Grading | Issued |
| September 24, 2026 | New garage | Issued |
3 permits since September 24, 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
548 Chapala Dr 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 Chapala Dr
- 501 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, foundation
- 530 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, framing
- 531 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, likely complete
- 536 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, interior trades
- 542 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, framing
- 710 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, interior trades
- 720 Chapala Dr: Home addition, interior trades
- 738 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, framing
All of them: fire rebuilds on Chapala Dr. 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 548 Chapala Dr, Pacific Palisades?
New single-family home (2 storeys, detached garage, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted September 24, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 548 Chapala Dr?
It is just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 548 Chapala Dr a like-for-like rebuild?
No. The City marked its permit ineligible for the like-for-like track, so the plans went through standard review.
Who is building 548 Chapala Dr?
Albino 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.