640 El Cerco Pl, Pacific Palisades: New single-family home After the 2025 Fire
New single-family home at 640 El Cerco Pl, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on November 25, 2025 with a stated construction value of $500K to $1M, 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 | 640 El Cerco Pl, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 640 N El Cerco Pl |
| Rebuild | New single-family home |
| What the plans show | 2 storeys, attached garage, pool or spa, fire sprinklers throughout |
| Building permit issued | November 25, 2025 |
| Status | With the structure going up (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $500K to $1M |
| Builder named on the permits | Spiegel Wellman LLC |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 13 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 640 El Cerco Pl since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | Grading | Issued |
| November 25, 2025 | Grading | Issued |
| November 25, 2025 | New single-family home | Issued |
| December 19, 2025 | Grading | Issued |
| December 19, 2025 | Pool and spa | Issued |
| April 16, 2026 | Repair or alteration: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| April 16, 2026 | Pool and spa: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| April 16, 2026 | Grading: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| April 16, 2026 | Grading: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| April 16, 2026 | Grading: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| July 23, 2026 | Grading: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| July 23, 2026 | Addition: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| August 14, 2026 | Repair or alteration: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
13 permits since May 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
640 El Cerco Pl 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 El Cerco Pl
- 623 El Cerco Pl: New single-family home, interior trades
All of them: El Cerco Pl. 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 640 El Cerco Pl, Pacific Palisades?
New single-family home (2 storeys, attached garage, pool or spa, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted November 25, 2025 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 640 El Cerco Pl?
It is with the structure going up (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Who is building 640 El Cerco Pl?
Spiegel Wellman LLC 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.