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1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 - Property report

Also known as: 1238 Chelsea Ave

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Property type

Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)

Year built

1964

Acreage

0.122

Sale price

$1,100,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1238 Chelsea Ave
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
Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less
Building sq. ft.
3,792
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1964
Last altered
Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
8
Sales
Sale date
02/01/2018
Sale price
$1,100,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$18,389
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (R2)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.122

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
65 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

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

Sales history for 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/01/2018 $1,100,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/18/1993 $255,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/02/2018 Release XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/02/2018 Release XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX-XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/01/2018 Trust Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX
02/01/2018 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/01/2018 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/19/2017 Notice Action XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX-XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/29/2016 Notice Action XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/07/2013 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXX-XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
10/07/2013 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/22/2007 Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1238 Chelsea Avenue, 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
$18,389
Current property tax
$19,664
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,527,596
Land value
$1,213,003
Building value
$314,593

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,497,645 1.2038 $18,029 +6.57%
2024-2025 $1,468,288 1.1522 $16,918 +1.61%
2023-2024 $1,439,499 1.1566 $16,649 +1.17%
2022-2023 $1,411,275 1.1661 $16,457 +2.33%
2021-2022 $1,383,604 1.1623 $16,082 +0.67%
2020-2021 $1,369,417 1.166555 $15,975 +2.98%
2019-2020 $1,316,243 1.178512 $15,512 +260.04%
2018-2019 $380,897 1.1311 $4,308 +0.35%
2017-2018 $373,430 1.1497 $4,293 +3.20%
2016-2017 $366,109 1.1363 $4,160 +1.29%

Special assessments & penalties for 1238 Chelsea Avenue, 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

Permit information for 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
08/07/2015

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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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)
McKinley Elementary School 7 Public K-5 403 0.12
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.34
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.48
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.48
Garden Of Angels School NR Private PK-1 77 0.54
Garden Of Angels School NR Private PK-1 77 0.54
Franklin Elementary School 9 Public K-5 611 0.67
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.34
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.48
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 0.69
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 0.72
Futures Academy - Brentwood NR Private 6-12 32 0.80
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 0.80
New Roads School NR Private K-12 510 0.97
New West Charter School 7 Charter 6-12 997 1.32
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 837 1.50
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.34
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 40 0.40
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 53 0.44
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 0.50
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 0.69
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 0.80
University Senior High School Charter 6 Charter 9-12 1,338 1.29
New West Charter School 7 Charter 6-12 997 1.32

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Neighbors for 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

2411 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica 2420 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica 1246 Chelsea Ave, Santa Monica 1222 Chelsea Ave, Santa Monica 2424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica 1217 23rd St, Santa Monica 1245 24th St, Santa Monica 1226 Chelsea Ave, Santa Monica 1250 Chelsea Ave, Santa Monica 1256 Chelsea Ave, Santa Monica 1218 Chelsea Ave, Santa Monica 2402 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica 1255 24th St, Santa Monica 1249 24th St, Santa Monica 1239 24th St, Santa Monica 1223 24th St, Santa Monica 2415 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica 2416 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica 2412 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica 2408 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Nearby ZIP codes for 1238 Chelsea Avenue, 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 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

The development at 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 was built in 1964.

What is the total square footage of 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 has a total of 3,792 square feet.

When was 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 last sold and what was the sale price?

1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 was last sold on 02/01/2018 for $1,100,000.

What is the assessed value of 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 is currently assessed at $1,497,645.

What are the property taxes for 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

The property taxes for 1238 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 total $18,028.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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