5 Reasons We Love EVO South in Downtown Los Angeles

(Updated 3/10/2010 -- in our opinion, EVO remains one of the best buys in Los Angeles. The building is 75% sold. See list of sale units at bottom of post.)

Updated 7/12/2010 -- EVO is now 83% sold!

We've toured EVO South before, and each time we go back we remember why we like the building so much:

1. Great Location. The South Park neighborhood where EVO is located is near the Staples Center, LA Live, freeways, restaurants, nightspots and even the new Ralphs Fresh Fare at 645 W 9th Street.

2. LEED Silver Certification and High-Quality Construction. From the low VOC paint to the wool carpets to the energy efficient windows, EVO South has been built from the ground up as a "green", non-toxic environment. The building's finishes are top rate.

3. Unit Mix. Each unit is unique. There are different color options for floors, cabinets and caesarstone. Some units have architectural concrete features, alcoves, balconies, galley kitchens. There are great 1 bedroom units, 2 bedroom units, lower floor units, upper floor units, etc.

4. Amenities. The common spaces -- the 6th floor pool area, the 24th floor gym, the lobby and elevator area, the hallways -- all feel intimate, luxurious and very high end.

5. Value. EVO South offers value. There are 1 bedroom sale units from $420,000 (updated 3/10/10) and 2 bedrooms on sale for $730,000 (updated 3/10/10). The $/sq ft sale prices are in line with this superior product.


EVO South
Address: 1155 S Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90015
# of stories: 24
HOA: $479 - 555 for a 1 bedroom; $527 - 752 for a 2 bedroom
Units: 310
Sales: 75% sold (updated 3/10/10)
Parking: 1 space for 1 bedroom homes; 2 spaces for 2 bedroom homes

EVO -- prices of 1 br, 1 ba units available 3/11/10:

#610 -- $520,000 -- 858 sq ft -- West Facing Terrace
#1314 -- $485,000 -- 858 sq ft -- West Facing
#1106 -- $460,000 -- 890 sq ft -- West Facing
#1405 -- $430,000 -- 914 sq ft -- East View
#1207 -- $420,000 -- 954 sq ft -- East View

EVO -- prices of "Featured 2 Bedroom Homes" available 3/11/10:

#1702 -- $1,475,000 -- 2,346 sq ft -- SW Corner unit
#1906 -- $810,000 -- 1,177 sq ft -- West Balcony
#1910 -- $775,000 -- 1,160 sq ft -- West Balcony
#1108 -- $730,000 -- 1,177 sq ft -- West Balcony

Sold by the Mark Group