The El Tovar is Ocean Aves finest building. Front facing with views over Palisades Park & the Pacific Ocean. One of the largest units renovated w/the finest materials & fittings its also private w/direct access to pool, park & Ocean Ave w/out elevator access required. This home allows ample space to live & work thruout. There are high ceilings & windows which bathe the unit in natural light. A large LR w/ fplc & impressive formal DR both open onto the spacious terrace which is like an outdoor room of its own to take in the views & relax. Prepare meals, work & lounge in the impressive chef's kitchen. A lovely 1/2 bath for guests. The considerable primary suite w/ private balcony & spa-like bath retreat is yet another space to relax, enjoy & work. Both the 2nd & 3rd bedroom share another spa like bath & either could serve as in home office or gym. Your own in unit laundry room & private 2 car grg w/its own door & bldg fitness center make this the private home you're looking for.
Sold for $5,550,000
$5,550,000
603 Ocean Ave #2, Santa Monica, CA 90402
3beds
2,792sqft
Condo
Built in 1996
-- sqft lot
$5,541,900 Zestimate®
$1,988/sqft
$8,794 Estimated rent
Home value
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached/No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,792 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.62 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 4293015046
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Gated
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,325 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,988/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,661,000
- Annual tax amount: $69,007
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2023 | Sold | $5,550,000-10.5%$1,988/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Sold | $6,200,000+3.4%$2,221/sqft |
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| 1/23/2021 | Contingent | $5,995,000$2,147/sqft |
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| 1/23/2021 | Pending sale | $5,995,000$2,147/sqft |
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| 1/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000+328.2%$2,147/sqft |
Source: Compass #20673848 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/1999 | Sold | $1,400,000$501/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,007 +6.6% | $5,661,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $64,751 -14.1% | $5,550,000 -14% |
| 2023 | $75,393 +1.2% | $6,450,480 +2% |
| 2022 | $74,508 +214% | $6,324,000 +218.1% |
| 2021 | $23,725 +0.7% | $1,987,903 +1% |
| 2020 | $23,563 | $1,967,521 +2% |
| 2019 | $23,563 +7.3% | $1,928,943 +2% |
| 2018 | $21,960 | $1,891,121 +2% |
| 2017 | $21,960 +0.4% | $1,854,041 +2% |
| 2016 | $21,868 +3.4% | $1,817,688 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $21,155 +2.8% | $1,790,386 +2% |
| 2014 | $20,572 | $1,755,316 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,713,122 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,679,532 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,666,981 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,670,942 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,638,179 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,606,059 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,574,569 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,574,569 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,513,428 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,485,691 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,456,560 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,400,000 |
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Neighborhood: North of Montana
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- 9/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Santa Monica High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- California
- Los Angeles County
- Santa Monica
- 90402
- North of Montana
- 603 Ocean Ave Unit 2