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1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 - Property report

Also known as: 1251 Chelsea Ave

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Property type

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

Year built

1986

Acreage

0.121

Sale price

$85,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
1251 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.
1,484
Buildings on lot
3
Stories
4 or less
Year built
1986
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
06/20/2003
Sale price
$85,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$14,582
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (R2)
Units
4
Lot
Acreage
0.121

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
66 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

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

Sales history for 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/20/2003 $85,000 XXXXXXX, X XXXXXXXXX, XX
09/24/1998 $480,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/20/2003 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX, X
01/17/2001 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXXXXX, X XXXXXXX X X XXXXXXX
09/24/1998 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1251 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$14,582
Current property tax
$15,790
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,211,365
Land value
$930,690
Building value
$280,675

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,211,365 1.2038 $14,582 +6.57%
2024-2025 $1,187,614 1.1522 $13,684 +1.61%
2023-2024 $1,164,328 1.1566 $13,467 +1.17%
2022-2023 $1,141,499 1.1661 $13,311 +2.34%
2021-2022 $1,119,117 1.1623 $13,007 +0.66%
2020-2021 $1,107,643 1.166555 $12,921 +2.98%
2019-2020 $1,064,633 1.178512 $12,547 +6.27%
2018-2019 $1,043,759 1.1311 $11,806 +0.35%
2017-2018 $1,023,294 1.1497 $11,765 +3.20%
2016-2017 $1,003,230 1.1363 $11,400 +1.29%

Special assessments & penalties for 1251 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

Permit information for 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

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Santa Monica residential market stats

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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 0.11
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.38
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.48
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.48
Santa Monica Montessori NR Private K-6 32 0.55
Garden Of Angels School NR Private PK-1 77 0.58
Franklin Elementary School 9 Public K-5 611 0.70
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.38
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.48
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 0.67
Futures Academy - Brentwood NR Private 6-12 32 0.77
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 0.77
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 0.81
New Roads School NR Private K-12 510 0.93
New West Charter School 7 Charter 6-12 997 1.28
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 837 1.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 40 0.36
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.38
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 53 0.39
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 0.54
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 0.67
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 0.81
University Senior High School Charter 6 Charter 9-12 1,338 1.25
New West Charter School 7 Charter 6-12 997 1.28

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

The development at 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 was built in 1986.

What is the total square footage of 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 has a total of 1,484 square feet.

When was 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 last sold and what was the sale price?

1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 was last sold on 06/20/2003 for $85,000.

What is the assessed value of 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 is currently assessed at $1,211,365.

What are the property taxes for 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404?

The property taxes for 1251 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 total $14,582.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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