Penthouse Perfection on coveted 12th Street. Just 1.5 blocks from the absolute heart of the Montana Avenue retail district, this front-facing, single-level penthouse offers beautiful views from every room. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (each with a shower and/or tub), the home also includes 3 side-by-side parking spots, 3 private balconies, 2 fireplaces, and in-unit washer/dryer. Convenient elevator access ensures that no stairs are required to enter unit or garage. Nestled in an exclusive, well-maintained building with only 6 units (2 per floor), this is the first unit to come to market in over 11 years. Stroll to Montana Ave shops and restaurants; the Third Street Promenade; and Santa Monica Beach. Experience the very best in coastal living.
Sold for $2,065,000
$2,065,000
938 12th St APT 301, Santa Monica, CA 90403
3beds
1,752sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1990
-- sqft lot
$2,051,400 Zestimate®
$1,179/sqft
$7,839 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,051,400
$1.85M - $2.28M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dennis Wong DRE # 01895999 310-880-5368,
Sunshine Realty 310-828-5509,
Christina Wong DRE # 00533418 310-463-4358,
Sunshine Realty
Bought with:
Dan Urbach, DRE # 01147391
Compass
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25524083
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Walk-In Closet, Dining Area, Breakfast Area, Family Room, Living Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range/Oven
- Laundry: In Unit, Inside
Features
- Elevator
- Flooring: Carpet, Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,752
- Total interior livable area: 1,752 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Side By Side, Subterr Side by Side, Subterranean, Secured
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Other, Tree Top, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4281022041
- Zoning: SMR2*
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Gated
- Subdivision: 938 12th Street
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Elevator(s), Storage
- HOA fee: $770 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,937,489
- Annual tax amount: $25,571
- Date on market: 4/11/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $2,065,000+3.5%$1,179/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$1,139/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Contingent | $1,995,000$1,139/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+26.3%$1,139/sqft |
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| 2/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/14/2020 | Listed for rent | $6,600$4/sqft |
Source: Sunshine Realty #20670376 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2019 | Listing removed | $6,600$4/sqft |
Source: Sunshine Realty #19-526836 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2019 | Listed for rent | $6,600$4/sqft |
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| 3/12/2014 | Sold | $1,580,000-1.1%$902/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #14737679 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,598,000+7.8%$912/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - #14-737679 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2013 | Sold | $1,482,000+2.3%$846/sqft |
Source: CLAW #13684971 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,448,000+18.9%$826/sqft |
Source: Prudential CA - Santa Monica #13684971 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2005 | Sold | $1,218,000+186.6%$695/sqft |
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| 7/24/1997 | Sold | $425,000+9%$243/sqft |
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| 12/13/1996 | Sold | $390,000$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,571 +13% | $1,937,489 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,620 +1.7% | $1,899,500 +2% |
| 2023 | $22,251 +1.2% | $1,861,642 +2% |
| 2022 | $21,976 +2.5% | $1,825,141 +2% |
| 2021 | $21,438 +0.7% | $1,789,355 +1% |
| 2020 | $21,293 | $1,771,009 +2% |
| 2019 | $21,293 +7.3% | $1,736,284 +2% |
| 2018 | $19,845 | $1,702,240 +2% |
| 2017 | $19,845 +0.4% | $1,668,864 +2% |
| 2016 | $19,762 +3.3% | $1,636,142 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $19,129 +9.4% | $1,611,567 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $17,485 | $1,482,000 +9.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,351,680 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,325,178 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,315,275 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,318,400 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,292,550 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,267,207 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,242,360 +150.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $496,580 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $477,299 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $468,552 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $459,366 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $441,530 |
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Neighborhood: Wilshire/Montana
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- 9/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Santa Monica High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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