761 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades: New single-family home After the 2025 Fire
New single-family home with an ADU at 761 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on September 14, 2026 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M, 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 | 761 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 761 N Swarthmore Ave |
| Rebuild | New single-family home with an ADU |
| What the plans show | 2 storeys, basement, accessory dwelling unit |
| Building permit issued | September 14, 2026 |
| Status | Just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Builder named on the permits | J L M Development |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 3 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 761 Swarthmore Ave since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | New single-family home with an ADU | Issued |
| September 14, 2026 | Temporary shoring | Issued |
| September 14, 2026 | Grading | Issued |
3 permits since September 14, 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
761 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
- 713 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, foundation
- 717 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, foundation
- 725 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 731 Swarthmore Ave: New accessory dwelling unit (ADU), framing
- 733 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 746 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 754 Swarthmore Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 780 Swarthmore Ave: New commercial building, foundation
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 761 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades?
New single-family home with an ADU (2 storeys, basement, accessory dwelling unit), permitted September 14, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 761 Swarthmore Ave?
It is just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Who is building 761 Swarthmore Ave?
J L M Development 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.