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Sold for $2,600,000
  • $2,600,000

    1225 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

    3beds
    1,643sqft
    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1922
    5,000.69 Square Feet Lot
    $2,588,600 Zestimate®
    $1,582/sqft
    $7,709 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,588,600

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    $7,709/mo

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    What's special

    Charming Santa Monica bungalow, meticulously rebuilt from the ground up while preserving its original footprint and timeless character filled with Love! Featuring soaring ceilings, custom-built cabinetry throughout, and restored front windows complemented by custom wood windows to match. The living room centers around a stunning fireplace with handmade Moroccan Zellige tiles, while the chef's kitchen boasts high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and handcrafted cabinetry. French doors in the kitchen and primary suite open to a lush, private backyard with mature orange and persimmon trees and blooming rose vines. All bathrooms are elegantly finished with Porcelanosa tiles from Spain. The detached garage has been transformed into a fully permitted ADU with its own designer kitchen and bathroom, perfect for office, guests or rental income. Main house has 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bath. Ideally located north of Wilshire, just moments from Montana Avenue, Ocean Avenue, and easy freeway access

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: October 07, 2025 at 02:21pm

    Listed by:

    Haleh Dowlatshahi DRE # 01455468 310-463-3030,

    Rodeo Realty- Brentwood 310-873-4100

    Bought with:

    Susan Kastner, DRE # 01237053

    Compass

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25581715MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/4 bathrooms: 1
    Bedroom
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Bathroom
    • Features: Double Vanity(s), Remodeled, Shower and Tub, Powder Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: Remodeled, Gourmet Kitchen
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater
    • Laundry: Laundry Closet
    Features
    • Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,643
    • Total interior livable area: 1,643 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Tree Top
    Lot
    • Size: 5,000 sqft
    Details
    • Additional structures: Other, Detached Guest House
    • Parcel number: 4281018013
    • Zoning: SMR2*
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1922

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System
    Location
    • Region: Santa Monica

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/7/2025Sold$2,600,000+4%$1,582/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25581715 Report a problem
    10/2/2025Pending sale$2,500,000$1,522/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25581715 Report a problem
    9/21/2025Contingent$2,500,000$1,522/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25581715 Report a problem
    9/11/2025Price change$2,500,000-12.2%$1,522/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25581715 Report a problem
    8/20/2025Price change$2,849,000-4.9%$1,734/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25563421 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$21,956 +6.5%$1,749,300 +2%
    2024$20,608 +868.3%$1,715,000 +1338.9%
    2023$2,128 +2.3%$119,188 +2%

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    Neighborhood: Wilshire/Montana

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