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Sold for $1,630,000
  • $1,630,000

    1256 Chelsea Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404

    4beds
    4baths
    1,924sqft
    Multi Family
    Built in 1937
    -- sqft lot
    $2,059,600 Zestimate®
    $847/sqft
    $5,887 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,059,600

    $1.79M - $2.35M

    $5,887/mo

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    What's special

    Private entrancesTurf landscapingUpgraded interiorsMounted smart tvsBamboo fencingUpdated appliancesCharming outdoor spaces
    Charming Santa Monica four-plex with upgraded Interiors & strong Income. Rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained California bungalow-style four-plex in a prime Santa Monica location just off Wilshire Blvd. All units feature private entrances, charming outdoor spaces, and updated interiors. Each unit offers character and privacy, with select upgrades including in-unit laundry, mounted smart TVs, updated appliances, and split AC systems. The property features turf landscaping, bamboo fencing, keypad entry, updated electrical, newer water heaters, and a new roof installed in 2023. Garage Parking: Detached 4-car garage. 1 garage space available for owner use; 3 garage spaces currently leased to Unit D, which is drywalled and finished off as a creative work/parking space. Permit street parking available. Current Rents:* Unit A: $1,900/month * Unit B: $3,500/month * Unit C: $700/month * Unit D: $3,500/month. Some units eligible for Santa Monica MAR rent increase. Unbeatable Santa Monica location just blocks from Erewhon, Whole Foods, top hospitals, parks, and major bus lines. Enjoy easy access to Montana Ave, the beach, and all the best dining, shopping, and amenities the Westside has to offer making this a highly desirable rental property or owner-user opportunity in a consistently strong market. Do not disturb tenants. Shown by appointment only with 48 hr notice.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Melissa Oliver DRE # 00894644 310-403-4455,

    Coldwell Banker Realty 310-455-4111,

    Paul Ferra DRE # 01227825 310-455-1717,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    Paul Ferra, DRE # 01227825

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Melissa Oliver, DRE # 00894644

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25546069MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    Kitchen
    • Features: Remodeled
    Heating
    • Electric
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioning
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In And Free Standing
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Turnkey, Built-Ins
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,924
    • Total interior livable area: 1,924 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - 3 Car
    • Garage spaces: 4
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: DisabilityAccess
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Pool features: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 5,331 sqft
    Details
    • Additional structures: Other
    • Parcel number: 4276017055
    • Zoning: SMR2*
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: California Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Multi Family
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1937

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Monica

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/29/2025Sold$1,630,000-19.5%$847/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25546069 Report a problem
    7/9/2025Pending sale$2,025,000$1,052/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25546069 Report a problem
    6/26/2025Contingent$2,025,000$1,052/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25546069 Report a problem
    6/13/2025Price change$2,025,000-8%$1,052/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25546069 Report a problem
    5/31/2025Listed for sale$2,200,000-15.2%$1,143/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25546069 Report a problem
    1/20/2021Listing removed$2,595,000$1,349/sqft
    Source: CLAW #20659712 Report a problem
    11/14/2020Listed for sale$2,595,000+31.4%$1,349/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #20659712 Report a problem
    8/12/2019Sold$1,975,000-4.8%$1,027/sqft
    Source: CLAW #19463446 Report a problem
    6/5/2019Price change$2,074,250+4%$1,078/sqft
    Source: Josh "Afi" Afighom #19463446 Report a problem
    5/17/2019Pending sale$1,995,000$1,037/sqft
    Source: Josh "Afi" Afighom #19463446 Report a problem
    5/7/2019Listed for sale$1,995,000$1,037/sqft
    Source: Josh "Afi" Afighom #19463446 Report a problem
    3/8/2019Listing removed$1,995,000$1,037/sqft
    Source: Josh "Afi" Afighom #18410460 Report a problem
    11/27/2018Listed for sale$1,995,000+100.5%$1,037/sqft
    Source: Josh "Afi" Afighom #18410460 Report a problem
    5/1/2014Listing removed$1,350$1/sqft
    Source: Broker Direct #14754841_CLAW Report a problem
    4/24/2014Listed for rent$1,350$1/sqft
    Source: Magno Realty Group #14754841_CLAW Report a problem
    5/1/2010Listing removed$995,000$517/sqft
    Source: NRT California #10441509 Report a problem
    4/30/2010Price change$995,000-9.5%$517/sqft
    Source: NRT California #10441509 Report a problem
    4/14/2010Listed for sale$1,099,000-7.9%$571/sqft
    Source: NRT California #10441509 Report a problem
    12/21/2007Sold$1,193,000+202%$620/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    10/13/1999Sold$395,000+67%$205/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/23/1995Sold$236,500$123/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$27,115 +6.4%$2,160,447 +2%
    2024$25,478 +1.6%$2,118,096 +2%
    2023$25,071 +1.3%$2,076,576 +2%
    2022$24,761 +2.5%$2,035,869 +2%
    2021$24,156 +0.7%$1,995,961 +1%
    2020$23,992 $1,975,500 +64.1%
    2019$23,992 +69.4%$1,203,929 +2%
    2018$14,165 $1,180,333 +2%
    2017$14,165 +0.5%$1,156,700 +2%
    2016$14,099 +3.3%$1,134,020 +1.5%
    2015$13,644 +2.6%$1,116,987 +2%
    2014$13,298 $1,095,108 +1.4%
    2012-- $1,080,000
    2011-- $1,080,000 -11%
    2010-- $1,213,975 -0.2%
    2009-- $1,216,860 +2%
    2008-- $1,193,000 +163.3%
    2007-- $453,133 +2%
    2006-- $444,249
    2005-- $444,249 +4%
    2004-- $427,000 +1.9%
    2003-- $419,175 +2%
    2002-- $410,957 +4%
    2000-- $395,000

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    Neighborhood: Mid-City

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