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    • Listed by: Joseph Group • William Joseph • Contact: 310-415-4655
    $1,800,000

    1620 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

    2beds
    2baths
    1,626sqft
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    $12,036/mo
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    Duplex
    Built in 1925
    -- sqft lot
    $1,745,900 Zestimate®
    $1,107/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    1620 California Avenue presents an opportunity to own a original Spanish revival duplex in one Santa Monica's most highly coveted neighborhoods North of Wilshire. With this location this duplex offers the unique flexibility to live in one residence while generating rental income from the second unit or develop and hold as a passive investment. Rich in character and timeless design, this Spanish Revival duplex embodies classic architectural elegance while offering exceptional potential. Ideally located just moments from Montana Avenue, Palisades Park, the beach, the Third Street Promenade, acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, and everyday conveniences, it offers the very best of the Santa Monica lifestyle. The property's coveted North of Wilshire location, enduring architectural appeal, and duplex configuration provide a strong foundation for long-term appreciation and income potential. Whether your vision is to restore a timeless Spanish Revival, occupy one unit while leasing the other, or add a premier coastal asset to your investment portfolio, 1620 California Avenue presents a rare opportunity where architectural heritage, location, and long term value converge.
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    Listed by:

    William Joseph DRE #01934991 310-415-4655,

    Joseph Group,

    Brook Billings DRE #01997704 310-927-7426,

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    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SB26138196MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Heating
      • Floor Furnace, Fireplace(s)
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Inside
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Down
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,626
      • Total interior livable area: 1,626 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage, Garage Faces Side
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 1
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 4,986 Square Feet
      • Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4281004024
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Spanish
      • Property subtype: Duplex
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Foundation: Raised
      • Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass,Spanish Tile,Tile
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1925

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Sidewalks
      Location
      • Region: Santa Monica

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,107/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,706,740
      • Annual tax amount: $21,439
      • Date on market: 7/20/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 5 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Contract
      • Road surface type: Alley Paved, Paved

        Estimated market value

        $1,745,900

        $1.66M - $1.83M

        $4,666/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/20/2026Listed for sale$1,800,000+20%$1,107/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #SB26138196 Report a problem
        6/15/2018Sold$1,500,000-29.4%$923/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/15/2018Price change$2,125,000+11.8%$1,307/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Troop Real Estate #SR18055786 Report a problem
        6/5/2018Pending sale$1,900,000$1,169/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Troop Real Estate #SR18055786 Report a problem
        5/29/2018Price change$1,900,000-5%$1,169/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Troop Real Estate #SR18055786 Report a problem
        4/7/2018Price change$2,000,000-5.9%$1,230/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Troop Real Estate #SR18055786 Report a problem
        3/27/2018Price change$2,125,000-3.4%$1,307/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Troop Real Estate #SR18055786 Report a problem
        3/12/2018Listed for sale$2,200,000$1,353/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Troop Real Estate #SR18055786 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$21,439 +6.5%$1,706,740 +2%
        2024$20,127 +1.6%$1,673,275 +2%
        2023$19,805 +1.3%$1,640,466 +2%
        2022$19,558 +2.5%$1,608,301 +2%
        2021$19,075 +0.7%$1,576,767 +1%
        2020$18,946 $1,560,600 +2%
        2019$18,946 +961.1%$1,530,000 +1424.7%
        2018$1,786 $100,347 +2%
        2017$1,786 +1.2%$98,381 +2%
        2016$1,765 +4.2%$96,453 +1.5%
        2015$1,693 +1.5%$95,005 +2%
        2014$1,668 $93,145 +2.5%
        2012-- $90,908 +2%
        2011-- $89,126 +0.8%
        2010-- $88,461 -0.2%
        2009-- $88,673 +2%
        2008-- $86,935 +2%
        2007-- $85,231 +2%
        2006-- $83,561
        2005-- $83,561 +4%
        2004-- $80,319 +1.9%
        2003-- $78,848 +2%
        2002-- $77,303 +4%
        2000-- $74,304
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Wilshire/Montana

        Getting around

        86 / 100
        Very Walkable
        62 / 100
        Good Transit
        92 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

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