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1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 - Property report

Also known as: 1538 18th St

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Property type

Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less (0200)

Year built

1932

Acreage

0.172

Sale price

$125,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1538 18th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Zip code
90404
Neighborhood
Mid-City Santa Monica
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Santa Monica

Owner

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Building
Property type
Double, Duplex or Two Units - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
1,855
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1932
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
05/14/1997
Sale price
$125,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,569
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (R2)
Units
2
Lot
Acreage
0.172

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
68 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/14/1997 $125,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/10/2026 Trust Deed XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/19/2021 Quitclaim Deed to A Revocable Trust
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX
04/13/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/18/2013 Subordination XXXXXXXX XXX X
06/18/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/12/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/05/2009 Subordination XXXXXXXX XXXX X
01/05/2009 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/05/2009 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
05/14/1997 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$4,569
Current property tax
$5,571
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$379,537
Land value
$296,523
Building value
$83,014

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $372,096 1.2038 $4,479 +6.57%
2024-2025 $364,801 1.1522 $4,203 +1.61%
2023-2024 $357,649 1.1566 $4,137 +1.17%
2022-2023 $350,638 1.1661 $4,089 +2.32%
2021-2022 $343,764 1.1623 $3,996 +0.68%
2020-2021 $340,241 1.166555 $3,969 +2.98%
2019-2020 $327,031 1.178512 $3,854 +6.27%
2018-2019 $320,620 1.1311 $3,627 +0.35%
2017-2018 $314,334 1.1497 $3,614 +3.20%
2016-2017 $308,171 1.1363 $3,502 +1.29%

Special assessments & penalties for 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA

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
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
25280 Santa Monica Stormwater Mgmt Fee
25281 Santa Monica-Storm Water Special Tax
93172 Santa Monica/Malibu Unified Sch Dist. Measure R
06111 West Vector Mosquito
Permits

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,625,000

-21.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,126

-8.4% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Santa Monica Montessori NR Private K-6 32 0.13
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 0.18
Crossroads Elementary School NR Private K-5 0 0.20
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.23
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.23
Waldorf Early Childhood Center NR Private PK-K 37 0.24
McKinley Elementary School 7 Public K-5 403 0.53
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 0.18
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.23
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 0.33
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.46
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 0.67
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 837 0.98
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.04
New Roads School NR Private K-12 653 1.13
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 1.20
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School 7 Public K-8 247 1.34
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 0.18
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 0.33
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.46
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 0.46
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 40 0.84
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 53 0.87
Santa Monica High School 9 Public 9-12 2,678 0.96
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 1.20
Olympic High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 34 1.22
New West Charter School 7 Charter 6-12 997 1.60

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Neighbors for 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA

1552 18th St, Santa Monica 1558 18th St, Santa Monica 1508 18th St, Santa Monica 1720 Broadway, Santa Monica 1517 17th St, Santa Monica 1531 17th St, Santa Monica 1527 17th St, Santa Monica 1534 18th St, Santa Monica 1548 18th St, Santa Monica 1447 17th St, Santa Monica 1521 17th St, Santa Monica 1701 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica 1714 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 1553 17th St, Santa Monica 1537 17th St, Santa Monica 1536 18th St, Santa Monica 1514 18th St, Santa Monica 1721 Broadway, Santa Monica 1710 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 1411 17th St, Santa Monica

Nearby ZIP codes for 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA

90024, Los Angeles County, CA 90034, Los Angeles County, CA 90049, Los Angeles County, CA 90064, Los Angeles County, CA 90073, Los Angeles County, CA 90095, Los Angeles County, CA 90291, Los Angeles County, CA 90401, Los Angeles County, CA 90402, Los Angeles County, CA 90403, Los Angeles County, CA 90405, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

The development at 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 was built in 1932.

What is the total square footage of 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 has a total of 1,855 square feet.

When was 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 last sold and what was the sale price?

1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 was last sold on 05/14/1997 for $125,000.

What is the assessed value of 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 is currently assessed at $372,096.

What are the property taxes for 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

The property taxes for 1538 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 total $4,479.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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