| Primary address | 491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica |
| Alternate address(es) | 491 N Mesa Rd |
| Zip code | 90402 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Los Angeles |
| Neighborhood | Pacific Palisades |
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| Sale date | 06/10/2021 |
| Sale price | $1,440,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $18,993 |
| Building sqft | 523 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (0100) |
| Acreage | 0.056 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1936 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Heating/AC | Floor/wall heating |
| Zoning district | One-Family Residential (R1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Los Angeles Unified School District |
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491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was built in 1936 and has a total of 523 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,589,872, the tax amount paid for 491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 is $18,878.
When was 491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 last sold and what was the last sale price?491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was last sold in 06/10/2021 for $1,440,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2021 | $1,440,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $18,878 |
| Current property tax | $18,993 |
| Market value | $1,589,872 |
| Tax per sqft | $36 |
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 | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 18850 | Los Angeles Landscape & Lighting Dist #96-1 | Register |
| 18869 | Los Angeles-Stormwater Pollution Abatement | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 Mesa 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 | $1,589,872 | 1.1874 | $18,878 | +0.95% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,558,699 | 1.1997 | $18,700 | +2.03% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,528,137 | 1.1994 | $18,328 | +4.97% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,498,175 | 1.1655 | $17,461 | +277.05% |
| 2021-2022 | $394,083 | 1.1752 | $4,631 | -1.07% |
The complete history of permits filed for 491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica, including new construction or demolition permits, complaints, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
| Earthquake-induced liquefaction area | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Elementary School | 10 | Charter | K-5 | 392 | 0.35 |
| Carthrop School | NR | Private | K-6 | 278 | 0.59 |
| The Second Street School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 0.79 |
| Palisades Charter Elementary School | 9 | Charter | K-5 | 428 | 0.92 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 594 | 1.03 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Second Street School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 0.79 |
| St. Monica Catholic Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 256 | 1.37 |
| British American School - La | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 1.62 |
| Lincoln Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 854 | 1.62 |
| Paul Revere Middle School | 8 | Charter | 6-8 | 1,718 | 1.92 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Second Street School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 0.79 |
| Palisades Charter High School | 9 | Charter | 9-12 | 2,959 | 1.13 |
| Saint Monica Preparatory | NR | Private | 9-12 | 398 | 1.34 |
| Pacifica Christian High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 240 | 1.87 |
| Lighthouse Church School | NR | Private | K-12 | 126 | 1.98 |
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Here are the neighbors for 491 Mesa Road, Santa Monica.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444 E Rustic Rd, Santa Monica | 1,115 | 09/14/1989 | |
| 471 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 1,710 | 06/20/1994 | |
| 550 E Rustic Rd, Santa Monica | 3,253 | ||
| 471 Sycamore Rd, Santa Monica | 2,690 | 10/10/2018 | $3,650,000 |
| 456 E Rustic Rd, Santa Monica | 3,965 | 08/17/2015 | $1,695,000 |
| 479 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 3,245 | 08/08/2025 | $5,277,500 |
| 475 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 824 | 01/30/2009 | |
| 447 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 1,923 | 03/20/2024 | $620,000 |
| 433 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 1,136 | 10/12/2010 | |
| 487 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 848 | 11/02/2017 | |
| 463 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 4,108 | 01/07/2026 | |
| 415 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 3,897 | 12/04/2025 | $8,550,000 |
| 465 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 945 | ||
| 417 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 3,485 | 03/22/2011 | |
| 454 E Rustic Rd, Santa Monica | 1,516 | 09/21/2011 | |
| 546 E Rustic Rd, Santa Monica | 1,964 | 11/06/2025 | $2,940,000 |
| 509 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 3,737 | 10/15/2015 | |
| 453 Sycamore Rd, Santa Monica | 1,526 | 07/11/2003 | |
| 443 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 1,124 | 06/30/2021 | $2,400,000 |
| 437 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica | 3,434 |