557 Almar Ave, Pacific Palisades: New single-family home After the 2025 Fire
New single-family home at 557 Almar Ave, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on December 29, 2025 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M, and the rebuild is with the structure going up (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 | 557 Almar Ave, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 557 N Almar Ave |
| Rebuild | New single-family home |
| What the plans show | attached garage, fire sprinklers throughout |
| Building permit issued | December 29, 2025 |
| Status | With the structure going up (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Builder named on the permits | Resolved in Builtie |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 2 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 557 Almar Ave since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | New single-family home | Issued |
| December 29, 2025 | Grading | Issued |
2 permits since December 29, 2025. A typical rebuild runs demolition and debris clearance, grading and retaining walls, the new building, then the pool and site work.
Where it stands
557 Almar Ave is with the structure going up (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 |
|---|---|
| Construction Site Security | Before the start to 15% |
| Painting | 5% to 35% |
| Masonry | 10% to 30% |
| Waterproofing | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 15% to 35% |
| Electrical | 20% to 45% |
| HVAC and Mechanical | 20% to 45% |
| Plumbing | 20% to 45% |
| Fire Protection | 25% to 50% |
Other rebuilds on Almar Ave
- 424 Almar Ave: Home repair or alteration, finishing
- 438 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, permitted
- 452 Almar Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 487 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, foundation
- 501 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, framing
- 523-525 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, framing
- 555 Almar Ave: New garage, finishing
- 555-561 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, finishing
All of them: fire rebuilds on Almar 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
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 557 Almar Ave, Pacific Palisades?
New single-family home (attached garage, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted December 29, 2025 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 557 Almar Ave?
It is with the structure going up (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Who is building 557 Almar Ave?
Builtie resolves the builder behind the permits and attaches a verified decision maker.
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.