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  • $1,584,500

    491 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

    0beds
    523sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1936
    2,465 Square Feet Lot
    $1,584,500 Zestimate®
    $3,030/sqft
    $3,159 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,584,500

    $1.41M - $1.81M

    $3,159/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Never before on market, the 1936 Baby Grand Piano Studio is an early Modernist example of one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century: Richard Neutra. Custom-built for notable local writer David Malcolmson and now restored to its original condition, this prized gem has been published widely in architectural books and magazines as The Mother-In-Law & The David Malcolmson Guest House. This pied-a-terre with expansive curved wall of windows framing the canyon and the terraced garden below is a small but private artistic haven, and can be your great sunny coastal sanctuary, perfect for snowbirds escaping harsh winters or local professionals looking for a chic studio space. Located in the desirable Santa Monica Canyon, but technically in the City of LA in the Palisades School District. Tucked away from the city hustle, moments to the beach, Rustic Canyon Park tennis courts, local restaurants, and shops. Experience life in a historical piece of art.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 0
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wall
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Other
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Common walls with other units/homes: Detached/No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 523 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One
    Lot
    • Size: 2,465 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4410016041

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Rustic
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1936

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Monica

    Other

    Other facts
    • County: Los Angeles
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • ListingStatus: Active
    • PropertyType: Residential
    • SourceLivingArea: Assessor
    • SourceLotSizeArea: Assessor
    • ViewDescription: Ocean, Canyon
    • FireplaceRooms: Other
    • Country: US
    • Equipment: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Rooms: Other
    • PropertyCondition: Updated/Remodeled
    • Laundry: Other
    • ListingArea: Santa Monica
    • ParkingGarage: Garage - 1 Car
    • Style: Architectural
    • KitchenFeatures: Granite Counters, Remodeled
    • Heating: Wall
    • Levels: One
    • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • OtherStructuralFeatures: Historical
    • CommonWalls: Detached/No Common Walls
    • Furnished: Unfurnished

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/10/2021Sold$1,440,000-14.3%$2,753/sqft
    Source: CLAW #21721974
    1/20/2021Listing removed--
    Source: CLAW
    1/9/2021Listed for sale$1,680,000$3,212/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty #21677942

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$18,623 +1%$1,558,699 +2%
    2024$18,440 +2%$1,528,137 +2%
    2023$18,080 +4.9%$1,498,175 +2%

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    Neighborhood: Pacific Palisades

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Los Angeles Unified

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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