Incredible front-facing, modern townhome built in 2012 located in prime Santa Monica just steps to Montana Avenue. Designed by renowned architect William Hefner, this pristine 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence is simply stunning with a sophistication of luxury and style that feels like your own art studio. California living at its finest with an open floor plan with nearly 10-foot floor-to-ceiling glass bi-fold doors that open to two private patios for ideal indoor-outdoor flow. The exquisite interior includes chef's kitchen with Viking appliances & Caeserstone countertops. Dramatic floating staircase with glass railings lead to the 2nd level. Upstairs find the serene master suite featuring a custom frameless glass, corner window & spa-like, limestone tiled bath with dual sinks. The 2nd bedroom includes an en-suite bath. Only one common wall & a private, direct entry 2-car garage with pre-wire for 240-volt EV charger. The complex is LEED Certified GOLD. Santa Monica living at its finest.
Sold for $1,853,000
$1,853,000
853 21st St #101, Santa Monica, CA 90403
2beds
1,246sqft
Condo
Built in 2012
-- sqft lot
$1,880,900 Zestimate®
$1,487/sqft
$5,831 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,880,900
$1.75M - $2.03M
$5,831/mo
Zestimate® history
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, On Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: Attached
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,246 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 7,982 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4277004052
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Condition
- Year built: 2012
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Automatic Gate, Card/Code Access, Exterior Security Lights, Smoke Detector, Fire Sprinklers, Prewired for alarm system
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $540 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,487/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,890,060
- Annual tax amount: $23,494
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2023 | Sold | $1,853,000-2.5%$1,487/sqft |
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| 8/22/2023 | Pending sale | $1,900,000$1,525/sqft |
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| 6/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000+4.4%$1,525/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/12/2019 | Sold | $1,820,000-3.2%$1,461/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 8/16/2019 | Pending sale | $1,880,000$1,509/sqft |
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| 8/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,880,000+3.3%$1,509/sqft |
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| 1/10/2018 | Sold | $1,820,000+43.6%$1,461/sqft |
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| 4/11/2012 | Sold | $1,267,500$1,017/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,494 +6.5% | $1,890,060 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,054 -3% | $1,853,000 -3.1% |
| 2023 | $22,734 +1.3% | $1,913,142 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,453 +2.5% | $1,875,631 +2% |
| 2021 | $21,905 +0.3% | $1,838,855 +1% |
| 2020 | $21,838 | $1,820,000 -2% |
| 2019 | $21,838 +33.9% | $1,856,400 +32.7% |
| 2018 | $16,308 | $1,399,197 +2% |
| 2017 | $16,308 +0.4% | $1,371,763 +2% |
| 2016 | $16,235 +3.3% | $1,344,866 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $15,717 +2.8% | $1,324,666 +2% |
| 2014 | $15,286 | $1,298,718 +124.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $579,373 |
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Neighborhood: Northeast
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Santa Monica High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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- California
- Los Angeles County
- Santa Monica
- 90403
- Northeast
- 853 21st St Unit 101