837 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades: New single-family home After the 2025 Fire
New single-family home at 837 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on November 24, 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 | 837 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 837 N Alma Real Dr |
| Rebuild | New single-family home |
| What the plans show | 2 storeys, attached garage, fire sprinklers throughout |
| Rebuild track | Not like-for-like, so it went through the City's standard plan review |
| Building permit issued | November 24, 2025 |
| Status | With the structure going up (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $500K to $1M |
| Builder named on the permits | Birdwell / Peck Construction LLC |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 3 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 837 Alma Real Dr since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2025 | Grading | Issued |
| November 24, 2025 | New single-family home | Issued |
| February 27, 2026 | Repair or alteration: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
3 permits since November 24, 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
837 Alma Real Dr 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 Alma Real Dr
- 801 Alma Real Dr: New single-family home, framing
- 805 Alma Real Dr: New single-family home, framing
- 809 Alma Real Dr: New single-family home, foundation
- 814-816 Alma Real Dr: New single-family home with an ADU, interior trades
- 815 Alma Real Dr: New single-family home, foundation
- 821 Alma Real Dr: New single-family home, permitted
- 863 Alma Real Dr: Repair or alteration: revision to an earlier permit, framing
- 865 Alma Real Dr: Repair or alteration: revision to an earlier permit, framing
All of them: fire rebuilds on Alma Real 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 837 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades?
New single-family home (2 storeys, attached garage, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted November 24, 2025 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 837 Alma Real Dr?
It is with the structure going up (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 837 Alma Real 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 837 Alma Real Dr?
Birdwell / Peck Construction 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.