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- 5,016 sqft lot
- 1953 build
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231 California Avenue, a rare five-unit multifamily investment located in the prestigious North of Wilshire enclave of Santa Monica-just three blocks from the beach and moments from the vibrant retail and dining along Montana Avenue. Built in 1953, this two-story property spans approximately 4,426 square feet on a 5,016 square-foot lot zoned SMR3*, offering investors a compelling blend of prime location, strong in-place fundamentals, and substantial long-term upside. The building features an attractive unit mix of spacious one- and two-bedroom layouts, including two 1-bed/1 bath units, two 2-bed/1-bath units and one 2-bed/1.5- bath unit which boasts a private outdoor patio. The property includes four on-site parking spaces (two garaged and two tandem), with additional permitted street parking available for residents. Each unit is separately metered for gas and electricity, includes its own water heater, and is supported by a security system. Operating expenses are minimal, limited primarily to water, common area electricity, and trash. Boasting a Walk Score of 89, the location offers residents unparalleled access to Santa Monica's top lifestyle destinations, including the beach, Palisades Park, Third Street Promenade, and the iconic Pier. Easy access to major transit corridors like the 10 Freeway, 405, PCH, and Expo Line ensures convenient connectivity to Downtown LA, Silicon Beach, and LAX. This is a premier opportunity to acquire a turn-key asset in one of Southern California's most supply-constrained and highly desirable coastal submarkets.
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Last updated Jun 14, 2025
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MLS# 25551221 —
The Building
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Year Built:1953
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New Construction:No
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Building Area Total:4426.00
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Total Number Of Units:5
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# of Buildings:2
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Stories Total:2
Interior
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Levels:Two
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Laundry:Community
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Laundry:1
Location
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Directions:East corner of California and 3rd St.
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Latitude:34.01979600
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Longitude:-118.50124600
The Property
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Property Type:Residential Income
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Zoning:SMR3*
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Lot Size Area:5016.0000
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Lot Size Acres:0.1152
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Lot Size SqFt:5016.00
Listing Agent
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- No listing contact info available
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:Standard
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Parcel Number:4292022009
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:1
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Heating:Central
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Cooling:No
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Cooling:None
Appliances
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Appliances:Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop
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Included:Yes
The Community
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Association:No
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Senior Community:No
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Assessments:No
Parking
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Parking:Yes
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Parking:Garage - Two Door, Driveway
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Parking Spaces:4.00
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Garage Spaces:2.00
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Uncovered Spaces:2.00
Walk Score®
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Walk Score is the most well-known measure of walkability for any address. It is based on the distance to a variety of nearby services and pedestrian friendliness. Walk Scores range from 0 (Car-Dependent) to 100 (Walker’s Paradise).
Bike Score®
Provided by WalkScore® Inc.
Bike Score evaluates a location's bikeability. It is calculated by measuring bike infrastructure, hills, destinations and road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters. Bike Scores range from 0 (Somewhat Bikeable) to 100 (Biker’s Paradise).
Transit Score®
Provided by WalkScore® Inc.
Transit Score measures a location's access to public transit. It is based on nearby transit routes frequency, type of route (bus, rail, etc.), and distance to the nearest stop on the route. Transit Scores range from 0 (Minimal Transit) to 100 (Rider’s Paradise).
Soundscore™
Provided by HowLoud
Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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6/11/25
Jun 11, 2025
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Listed / Active | CRMLS_CA | $2,295,000 |