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838 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Property Information

838 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 838 12th Street, Santa Monica
Zip code 90403
County Los Angeles
Municipality Santa Monica
Neighborhood Wilshire - Montana

Sales & Tax Overview for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica

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Current property tax $10,709

Lot & Building Information for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica

Building sqft 3,370
Total sqft 4,582
Building class Four Units (Any Combination) - 4 Stories or Less (0400)
Acreage 0.172
Buildings on lot 2
Units 4
Year built 1947
Year last altered
Stories 4
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Low Density Residential (R2)
Weed hazard No
School district Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

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About 838 12th Street, Santa Monica

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403?

838 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 was built in 1947 and has a total of 3,370 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 838 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $818,363, the tax amount paid for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 is $9,851.

When was 838 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 last sold?

838 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 was last sold in 05/19/2009.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/19/2009 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
05/19/2009 Deed
04/29/2009 Deed
09/11/2003 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
07/16/1997 Deed
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Property Taxes for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,851
Current property tax $10,709
Market value $818,363
Tax per sqft $2

Special Assessments And Penalties for 838 12th Street, 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
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

Assessment History for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $818,363 1.2038 $9,851 +6.57%
2024-2025 $802,318 1.1522 $9,244 +1.61%
2023-2024 $786,587 1.1566 $9,098 +1.17%
2022-2023 $771,164 1.1661 $8,993 +2.34%
2021-2022 $756,044 1.1623 $8,787 +0.66%

Permits for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica

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Santa Monica residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,721,000
-1.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,133
2.3% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% 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)
Roosevelt Elementary School 8 Public K-5 594 0.28
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.42
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.42
Garden Of Angels School NR Private PK-1 77 0.55
Garden Of Angels School NR Private PK-1 77 0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 0.38
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.42
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.77
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 0.90
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.12

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 0.40
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 0.64
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 0.77
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.12
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 1.35

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Neighbors for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica

Here are the neighbors for 838 12th Street, Santa Monica.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
833 11th St, Santa Monica 7,776 02/27/2012
821 11th St, Santa Monica 6,728
832 12th St, Santa Monica 2,761 08/21/1996
911 11th St, Santa Monica 3,394 09/25/2013
849 11th St, Santa Monica 11,336 09/25/2019
1100 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 5,268 08/05/2022
1116 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 3,788
1102 Idaho Ave, Santa Monica 6,438 05/04/2021
814 12th St, Santa Monica 13,991 12/24/2002
846 12th St, Santa Monica 5,350 12/19/2019
829 11th St, Santa Monica 6,728 03/31/2005 $1,150,011
822 12th St, Santa Monica 3,331 12/07/2012 $469,000
1130 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 4,453 11/14/2013
907 11th St, Santa Monica 2,196 11/03/2004
917 11th St, Santa Monica 7,562 01/08/2010
1112 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 3,993 09/02/2025
1112 Idaho Ave, Santa Monica 836 05/04/2021
817 11th St, Santa Monica 8,732 10/31/2005
811 11th St, Santa Monica 10,160 03/16/2022
818 12th St, Santa Monica 11,797 12/24/2002

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