Nestled in a beautifully landscaped 7-unit complex, this rare ground-level front facing gem offers the perfect blend of 1940s charm and modern convenience. Surrounded by lush, mature foliage, this front-facing unit provides privacy and a tranquil, garden-like setting.
Step inside to find original hardwood floors, oversized windows on three sides, and French doors that flood the space with natural light and invite in cool ocean breezes. The open floor plan flows seamlessly from the airy living room to a tiled kitchen patio—ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Updated bathroom, custom closets, and thoughtful upgrades throughout make this home as functional as it is stylish. Spacious side patio off the kitchen great for dog owners and morning coffee. Enjoy the convenience of 2 parking spaces, one in and one out of a shared two-car garage with good storage. All from a private driveway accessed from the alley. Located on the peaceful and picturesque 800 block of 12th Street, this unique street features a rare sidewalk greenbelt lined with palms. Just steps from the heart of Montana Avenue's vibrant dining and shopping scene, including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and boutique favorites. You're also less than a mile to Palisades Park, the Promenade, and the Metro line—making this home an easy canvas for any lifestyle.
Sold for $825,000
Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties • Gary Ruebsamen • Contact: 818-908-2420
Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
$825,000
842 12th St #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1beds
623sqft
Condominium
Built in 1947
-- sqft lot
$826,400 Zestimate®
$1,324/sqft
$3,687 Estimated rent
Home value
$826,400
$752,000 - $909,000
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Cool ocean breezesOversized windowsSpacious side patioMature foliageNatural lightOpen floor planUpdated bathroom
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Listed by:
Gary Ruebsamen DRE #01273059 818-974-7325,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties,
Traci Eiler DRE #01316504 818-908-2420,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Traci Eiler, DRE #01316504
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Gary Ruebsamen, DRE #01273059
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25078433
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 623 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, One Space, Shared Driveway, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Tile
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Average Condition
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,499 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Garden, Near Park, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 4281023084
- Zoning: SMR2*
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Unknown
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Common Roof
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Earthquake Insurance
- HOA fee: $409 monthly
- HOA name: 842 12th St HOA
- HOA phone: 310-453-5368
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,324/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $752,288
- Annual tax amount: $9,733
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2025 | Sold | $825,000+7.1%$1,324/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $770,000-3.7%$1,236/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Pending sale | $799,950$1,284/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Contingent | $799,950$1,284/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,950$1,284/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Contingent | $799,950$1,284/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,950+15.1%$1,284/sqft |
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| 7/2/2020 | Sold | $695,000-2.8%$1,116/sqft |
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| 4/21/2020 | Pending sale | $715,000$1,148/sqft |
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| 4/18/2020 | Price change | $715,000-4.5%$1,148/sqft |
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| 3/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $749,000+86.3%$1,202/sqft |
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| 7/9/2003 | Sold | $402,000+27.7%$645/sqft |
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| 11/3/2000 | Sold | $314,909+88.6%$505/sqft |
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| 6/5/1996 | Sold | $167,000$268/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,733 +6.4% | $752,288 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,146 +1.7% | $737,538 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,996 +1.4% | $723,077 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,875 +2.7% | $708,900 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,643 +31.5% | $695,000 +33% |
| 2020 | $6,573 | $522,606 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,573 +7.4% | $512,360 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,119 | $502,315 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,119 +0.6% | $492,467 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,083 +3.3% | $482,812 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,888 +2.7% | $475,561 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,733 | $466,246 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $455,039 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $446,117 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $442,784 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $443,836 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $435,134 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $426,603 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $418,240 |
| 2005 | -- | $418,240 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $402,000 +20.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $332,928 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $326,400 +80.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $180,502 |
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Neighborhood: Wilshire/Montana
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