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540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information

540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica
Alternate address(es) 540 N Dryad Rd
Zip code 90402
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Pacific Palisades

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

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Sale date 08/17/2016
Sale price $3,630,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $51,536

Lot & Building Information for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

Building sqft 4,368
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.138 i
Units 1
Year built 1990
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district One-Family Residential (R1H1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

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About 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was built in 1990 and has a total of 4,368 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $4,297,176, the tax amount paid for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 is $51,024.

When was 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 last sold?

540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was last sold in 04/18/2023.

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/17/2016 $3,630,000
08/31/2010 $2,880,028
09/27/2007 $2,975,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/18/2023 Grant Deed
(Reappraisal transfer - no DTT - Single parcel sale)
12/28/2022 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/25/2022 Revocable Transfer Death Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
08/17/2016 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
07/01/2016 Individual Grant Deed Trust Transfer
08/31/2010 Trust Deed
08/31/2010 Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
08/31/2010 Deed
09/29/2008 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
09/27/2007 Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $51,025
Current property tax $51,536
Market value $4,297,176
Tax per sqft $12

Special Assessments And Penalties for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1
18869 Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement

Assessment History for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $4,297,176 1.1874 $51,025 -18.24%
2024-2025 $5,202,000 1.1997 $62,408 +25.98%
2023-2024 $4,130,314 1.1994 $49,539 +4.97%
2022-2023 $4,049,329 1.1655 $47,195 +1.16%
2021-2022 $3,969,932 1.1752 $46,655 -1.06%

Permits for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
07/28/2008
06/11/2008
06/11/2008
06/11/2008
10/25/2007
09/27/2007
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Santa Monica residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,800,000
16.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,183
9.3% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Canyon Elementary School 10 Charter K-5 392 0.18
Carthrop School NR Private K-6 278 0.33
Roosevelt Elementary School 8 Public K-5 594 0.66
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.04
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.04

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.04
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.17
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 1.23
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 1.36
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.59

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 1.01
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.17
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 1.45
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 1.48
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.59

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Neighbors for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica

Here are the neighbors for 540 Dryad Road, Santa Monica.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
548 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 2,996 08/21/2019 $4,950,000
14107 Attilla Rd, Santa Monica 2,893
544 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 5,301 11/01/2010
552 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 2,839 05/03/2017
534 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 6,172 03/06/2012
601 San Lorenzo St, Santa Monica 3,630 11/07/2012
556 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 4,751 12/10/2024
619 San Lorenzo St, Santa Monica 1,813 07/18/2002 $1,430,514
623 San Lorenzo St, Santa Monica 2,293 04/16/2002
568 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 2,378 09/30/2019 $4,215,000
564 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 2,073 05/13/2013
586 E Channel Rd, Santa Monica 3,562 06/16/1999
627 San Lorenzo St, Santa Monica 4,228 03/07/2012
580 E Channel Rd, Santa Monica 2,204 01/18/2013
560 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 3,778 03/05/2007
576 E Channel Rd, Santa Monica 4,999 12/08/2000 $2,250,022
530 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 3,328 07/16/2012
524 Dryad Rd, Santa Monica 1,668 11/03/2020
600 San Lorenzo St, Santa Monica 2,761 10/11/2016
605 San Lorenzo St, Santa Monica 1,870 08/28/2007

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