Significant Price Improvement! Coveted Santa Monica end/corner-unit townhome just five blocks from the beach! Bright and filled with natural light, this beautifully maintained home offers the privacy of only one shared wall and features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a versatile loft ideal for a home office or guest space, an updated kitchen, direct-access 2-car garage, and a new HVAC system. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the spacious private back patio is conveniently accessed from the living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating the perfect space for entertaining, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing. Multiple outdoor living areas, including three private balconies, a patio, and a spacious deck, provide wonderful opportunities to enjoy the Southern California coastal lifestyle.Additional recent improvements include a new roof, while the HOA has completed extensive community enhancements, including exterior painting and waterproofing, adding long-term value and peace of mind. Ideally located between Montana Avenue and the Third Street Promenade, and just minutes from Palisades Park, the beach, renowned restaurants, cafs, and boutique shopping, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and coastal living. A rare opportunity and exceptional value in one of Santa Monica's most sought-after neighborhoods.
For sale
Price cut: $69K (7/31)
$1,425,000
511 Washington Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
2beds
1,492sqft
Residential, Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1990
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$1,391,800 Zestimate®
$955/sqft
$600/mo HOA
What's special
- 80 days |
- 630 |
- 37 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimberly Bui DRE # 01280953 310-808-7818,
KB Luxe Real Estate 310-310-8987
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26842559
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Powder, Breakfast Area, Patio Enclosed
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Freezer, Disposal, Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: In Unit, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,492
- Total interior livable area: 1,492 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Secured, Assigned
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Tree Top
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4292010053
- Zoning: SMR2*
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium, Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: None
- Subdivision: Ocean Terrace Hoa
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Gated Parking
- HOA fee: $600 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $955/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,193,242
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,391,800
Estimated sales range
$1.32M - $1.46M
Rent Zestimate®
$6,545/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $1,425,000-4.6%$955/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,494,000+57.3%$1,001/sqft |
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| 8/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,200$3/sqft |
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| 6/18/2013 | Sold | $950,000+26.7%$637/sqft |
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| 3/24/2004 | Sold | $750,000+53.1%$503/sqft |
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| 1/4/2001 | Sold | $490,000+18.8%$328/sqft |
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| 7/31/1998 | Sold | $412,500$276/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,193,242 +2% |
| 2025 | $14,841 +6.5% | $1,169,846 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,931 +1.6% | $1,146,908 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,706 +1.3% | $1,124,421 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,529 +2.6% | $1,102,374 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,186 +0.7% | $1,080,760 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,095 | $1,069,679 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,095 +7.3% | $1,048,706 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,205 | $1,028,144 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,205 +0.5% | $1,007,985 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,149 +3.3% | $988,221 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,756 +2.8% | $973,378 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,439 | $954,312 +33.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $717,000 -6.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $767,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $767,000 -10% |
| 2009 | -- | $852,000 +4.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $811,822 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $795,904 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $780,299 |
| 2005 | -- | $780,299 +50.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $519,312 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $509,795 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $499,800 +18.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $420,750 |
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Neighborhood: Wilshire/Montana
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Santa Monica High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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