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
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 Square Feet Lot
$2,608,200 Zestimate®
$1,582/sqft
$7,493 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,608,200
$2.37M - $2.87M
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Stunning fireplaceLush private backyardDesigner kitchenBlooming rose vinesSoaring ceilingsHandmade moroccan zellige tilesHigh-end stainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Haleh Dowlatshahi DRE # 01455468 310-463-3030,
Rodeo Realty- Brentwood 310-873-4100
Bought with:
Susan Kastner, DRE # 01237053
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Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25581715
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other
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 Square Feet
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 & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,582/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,749,300
- Annual tax amount: $21,956
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Sold | $2,600,000+4%$1,582/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Pending sale | $2,500,000$1,522/sqft |
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| 9/21/2025 | Contingent | $2,500,000$1,522/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Price change | $2,500,000-12.2%$1,522/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Price change | $2,849,000-4.9%$1,734/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+74.6%$1,823/sqft |
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| 10/5/2023 | Sold | $1,715,000-6%$1,044/sqft |
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| 9/16/2023 | Contingent | $1,825,000$1,111/sqft |
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| 9/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,825,000$1,111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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% |
| 2022 | $2,081 +4.2% | $116,852 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,997 +29.3% | $114,562 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,544 | $113,389 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,544 +9.5% | $111,166 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,410 | $108,987 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,410 +0.7% | $106,851 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,401 +4.4% | $104,757 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,342 +1.8% | $103,184 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,317 | $101,164 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,734 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $96,799 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $96,077 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $96,306 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,419 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $92,568 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $90,754 |
| 2005 | -- | $90,754 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $87,231 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $85,633 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $83,955 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $80,697 |
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Neighborhood: Wilshire/Montana
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