ACCEPTING BACKUP OFFERS! Tucked away in one of Santa Monica's most coveted pockets, this beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo places you just steps from the best of Montana Avenue, boutique shops, cozy cafes, fitness studios, and top-tier dining. Set moments from Ocean Avenue, Palisades Park, and the iconic Santa Monica coastline, this home offers an unbeatable blend of coastal charm and urban convenience. Inside, the spacious living room provides ample space for relaxation and a home office. The newly renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances with built-in cabinetry for extra storage and seamlessly flows into the expansive dining area. A rare find in this building, the private patio is paired with a newer stackable in-unit washer/dryer. The large bedroom offers a walk-in closet with generous storage, while the bathroom features both a separate tub and shower. Quality tiled floors throughout enhance the home's timeless appeal, complemented by Lutron lighting. The HOA covers water, trash, earthquake and building insurance. The building itself offers fantastic amenities such as a pool, sauna, fitness center, community room, laundry room, elevator, and a beautiful foyer with controlled access. This is a rare chance to live in one of Santa Monica's most sought-after locations - don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of this lifestyle!
Sold for $815,000
$815,000
521 Montana Ave APT 104, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1beds
930sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1969
-- sqft lot
$804,800 Zestimate®
$876/sqft
$3,864 Estimated rent
Home value
$804,800
$724,000 - $893,000
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Private patioFitness centerQuality tiled floorsSeparate tub and showerNewly renovated kitchenStainless steel appliancesExpansive dining area
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Listed by:
Ilyse Cohen DRE # 02185932 818-634-2244,
The Agency 747-977-3250
Bought with:
Damon Kronsberg, DRE # 00893572
Compass
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25532099
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Area, Living Room, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower and Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Counter Top
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Freezer
- Laundry: In Unit, Outside
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 930
- Total interior livable area: 930 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Community Structure, Gated Underground, Garage - 1 Car
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 4293013073
- Zoning: SMR2*
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Spanish Colonial
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1969
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: The 521 Montana Homeowners Association
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Sauna, Pool
- HOA fee: $401 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $876/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $873,228
- Annual tax amount: $11,102
- Date on market: 4/30/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2025 | Sold | $815,000-2.4%$876/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Contingent | $835,000$898/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Price change | $835,000-4.6%$898/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000-6.4%$941/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Listing removed | $935,000$1,005/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $935,000+17.2%$1,005/sqft |
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| 1/20/2021 | Listing removed | $798,000$858/sqft |
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| 12/1/2020 | Price change | $798,000-2.1%$858/sqft |
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| 11/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $815,000+27.5%$876/sqft |
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| 11/1/2005 | Sold | $639,000+31.8%$687/sqft |
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| 3/2/2004 | Sold | $485,000+134.3%$522/sqft |
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| 6/17/1998 | Sold | $207,000$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,102 +6.5% | $873,228 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,426 +1.7% | $856,107 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,255 +1.4% | $839,321 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,117 +2.7% | $822,865 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,854 +0.7% | $806,731 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,785 | $798,460 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,785 +7.3% | $782,805 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,117 | $767,457 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,117 +0.5% | $752,410 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,070 +3.3% | $737,658 +10.8% |
| 2015 | $8,778 +25.7% | $666,000 +15.6% |
| 2014 | $6,982 | $576,000 +14.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $505,000 -5.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $535,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $535,000 -4.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $560,800 -15.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $664,814 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $651,780 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $639,000 +26.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $504,593 +117.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $232,471 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $228,211 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $223,737 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $215,051 |
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Neighborhood: North of Montana
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- 9/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
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