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78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information

78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica
Alternate address(es) 78 N Ocean Way
Zip code 90402
County Los Angeles
Municipality Los Angeles
Neighborhood Pacific Palisades

Sales & Tax Overview for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

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Current property tax $10,055

Lot & Building Information for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

Building sqft 2,998
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.186
Units 1
Year built 1926
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Heating/AC Central heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district One-Family Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Los Angeles Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

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About 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was built in 1926 and has a total of 2,998 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90402 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $805,305, the tax amount paid for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90402 is $9,562.

When was 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90402 last sold?

78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was last sold in 01/28/2016.

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Past Sales & Property History for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/28/2016 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
01/22/2016 Trust Transfer Deed
10/15/2015 Court Action Conveyance
               
               
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Property Taxes for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,562
Current property tax $10,055
Market value $805,305
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 78 Ocean Way, 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
18851 Los Angeles City Light Maintenance
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
18850 Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1

Assessment History for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 Ocean Way, 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 $805,305 1.1874 $9,562 +0.95%
2024-2025 $789,516 1.1997 $9,472 +2.03%
2023-2024 $774,037 1.1994 $9,284 +4.97%
2022-2023 $758,861 1.1655 $8,845 +1.16%
2021-2022 $743,982 1.1752 $8,743 -1.07%

Permits for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
09/14/2009
10/14/2008
04/24/2001
             
             
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Santa Monica residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,625,000
-21.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,126
-8.4% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$870,000
-0.6% 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 0.43
Carthrop School NR Private K-6 278 0.44
Roosevelt Elementary School 8 Public K-5 594 0.89
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.11
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.11

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 1.11
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.18
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 1.21
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 1.54
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.94

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 1.09
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.18
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 1.59
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 1.80
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.94

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Neighbors for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

Here are the neighbors for 78 Ocean Way, Santa Monica.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
102 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 5,198 03/17/2022 $8,500,000
129 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 2,570 07/19/2013
141 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 1,125 02/15/2024 $5,986,000
84 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 3,224 12/19/2025
144 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 2,237
150 Ocean Way, Santa Monica
207 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 4,430 10/15/2021
138 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 2,144 02/19/2016
268 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica 1,576 04/09/1998 $545,000
272 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica 2,905 07/14/2010 $1,200,012
49 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 3,688 09/10/2021 $11,250,000
127 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 3,126 06/25/2021 $3,975,000
219 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 2,020 06/17/1998
278 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica 1,896 01/15/2013
147 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 4,200 04/14/2010 $3,650,036
165 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 3,749 12/09/2016
130 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 1,978 06/28/2013
136 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 1,262 09/29/2005
159 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 3,340 05/31/2017
201 Mabery Rd, Santa Monica 2,696 02/25/2013

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