Nearly a century in the making, this enchanting 1928 retreat rests quietly within the storybook landscape of Rustic Canyon. The property has evolved with grace into a timeless English Tudor where every detail feels considered, a blend of craftsmanship, history, and warmth. Inside, soaring beamed cathedral ceilings create a sense of openness and light, while custom herringbone wood floors ground the space in quiet sophistication. Sunlight filters gently through colorful stained-glass windows, casting shifting patterns across the rooms throughout the day. Restored vintage lighting glows softly in the evenings, enhancing the home's intimate, almost cinematic ambiance. Each of the five en suite bedrooms offers its own distinct rhythm and personality, private & peaceful. At the very top, the primary suite feels like a retreat unto itself, bathed in natural light and surrounded by treetop views that stretch across the lush canyon landscape. On the lower level, the home reveals one of its most captivating chapters. Published as part of the original 1920s cabin, this space carries the spirit of another era. A dramatic refurbished screening lounge unfolds, leading to a hidden Prohibition-era speakeasy tucked behind secret doors- a playful and storied nod to the home's past as a gathering place for the Uplifters community. Outside, the grounds feel equally transportive. Mature greenery surrounds the home, creating a sense of privacy and calm, while the 54-foot saline pool and spa stretch elegantly across the landscape designed for long afternoons in the sun and quiet evenings under a verdant canopy. Incredible creative studio over 3-car garage. Gardening shed. Set within one of Los Angeles' most cherished and storied enclaves, this is more than a home... it's a rare and soulful retreat where history, artistry, and nature exist in effortless harmony.
For sale
Price cut: $475K (4/11)
$7,775,000
20 Latimer Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
5beds
5,245sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
0.6 Acres Lot
$7,673,000 Zestimate®
$1,482/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gardening shedTimeless english tudorCustom herringbone wood floorsDramatic refurbished screening loungeRestored vintage lightingFive en suite bedroomsColorful stained-glass windows
- 7 days |
- 1,500 |
- 105 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robin Walpert DRE # 01237116 310-480-4980,
Sotheby's International Realty 310-454-0080
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26700075
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Bar, Dressing Area, Enclosed Glass Porch, Garage Apartment, Guest House, Home Theatre, Powder, Projection, Retreat, Service Entrance, Basement, Atrium
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-Ins
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Patio, Living Room, Bonus Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,245
- Total interior livable area: 5,245 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage - 3 Car
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: Lap, Salt Water
- Spa features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Tree Top
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Detached Guest House
- Parcel number: 4409014002
- Zoning: LARE11
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Cable, Phone System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Country
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Alarm System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,482/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,948,458
- Annual tax amount: $71,104
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
Estimated market value
$7,673,000
$7.29M - $8.06M
$7,934/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Price change | $7,775,000-5.8%$1,482/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $8,250,000+89.7%$1,573/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/24/2011 | Sold | $4,350,000-12.9%$829/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $4,995,000$952/sqft |
Source: Prudential California Realty #11-502353 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,104 +1% | $5,948,458 +2% |
| 2024 | $70,419 +2% | $5,831,822 +2% |
| 2023 | $69,034 +4.9% | $5,717,474 +2% |
| 2022 | $65,788 +1.2% | $5,605,367 +2% |
| 2021 | $65,015 -1% | $5,495,458 +1% |
| 2020 | $65,705 | $5,439,110 +2% |
| 2019 | $65,705 +4.5% | $5,332,462 +2% |
| 2018 | $62,862 | $5,227,905 +2% |
| 2017 | $62,862 +2.2% | $5,125,398 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $61,481 +8.1% | $4,749,443 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $56,897 +1.2% | $4,678,103 +2% |
| 2014 | $56,208 | $4,586,467 +3.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $4,437,000 +793.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $496,512 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $492,802 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $493,974 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $484,290 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $474,795 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $465,486 |
| 2005 | -- | $465,486 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $447,413 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $439,214 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $430,603 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $413,884 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$46,044/mo
Principal & interest
$38399
Property taxes
$7645
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Pacific Palisades
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Canyon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Paul Revere Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Palisades Charter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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