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638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 - Property report

Also known as: 638 Hill St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1962

Acreage

0.148

Sale price

$3,250,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
638 Hill St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Zip code
90405
Neighborhood
Ocean Park
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Santa Monica

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
3,869
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1962
Last altered
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
07/28/2015
Sale price
$3,250,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$47,240
Tax per sq. ft.
$12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Ocean Park Low Density Residential (OP2)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.148

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
56 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
86 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA

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

Sales history for 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/28/2015 $3,250,000 XXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
04/13/2007 $1,500,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XX XXXX XXX
08/06/2003 $899,008 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/26/2021 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XX XXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/15/2016 Notice XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/10/2015 Easement XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/28/2015 Trust Deed XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/28/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
07/11/2013 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/18/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/11/2012 Notice XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/13/2011 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/25/2011 Trust Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 638 Hill 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$47,240
Current property tax
$48,290
Tax per sq. ft.
$12
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,924,278
Land value
$1,798,768
Building value
$2,125,510

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $3,924,278 1.2038 $47,240 +6.57%
2024-2025 $3,847,333 1.1522 $44,329 +1.61%
2023-2024 $3,771,896 1.1566 $43,626 +1.17%
2022-2023 $3,697,938 1.1661 $43,122 +2.33%
2021-2022 $3,625,431 1.1623 $42,138 +0.67%
2020-2021 $3,588,258 1.166555 $41,859 +2.98%
2019-2020 $3,448,924 1.178512 $40,646 +6.27%
2018-2019 $3,381,299 1.1311 $38,247 +0.35%
2017-2018 $3,315,000 1.1497 $38,112 +3.20%
2016-2017 $3,250,000 1.1363 $36,930 +55.05%

Special assessments & penalties for 638 Hill 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

Permit information for 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
02/16/2016

*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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 0.22
John Muir Elementary School NR Public K-5 0 0.24
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School 7 Public K-8 247 0.26
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.62
Will Rogers Elementary School 6 Public K-5 549 0.64
Circle Of Children Developmental Kindergarten NR Private K 21 0.66
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 0.72
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.72
Ecole Claire Fontaine NR Private K 28 0.72
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.72
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 0.22
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School 7 Public K-8 247 0.26
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.62
VENICE LUTHERAN SCHOOL NR Private K-8 65 0.72
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.72
St. Mark School NR Private PK-8 310 0.72
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 837 0.75
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 1.41
Venice Luthern School NR Private K-8 62 1.43
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Olympic High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 34 0.21
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 0.22
Venice Skills Center NR Public 0 0.62
Santa Monica High School 9 Public 9-12 2,678 0.69
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 19 0.72
Animo Venice Charter High School 5 Charter 9-12 414 0.95
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.24
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 1.41
Acton Academy Venice Beach NR Private 1-12 0 1.55
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 1.81

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Neighbors for 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA

2716 7th St, Santa Monica 2715 6th St, Santa Monica 2715 Highland Ave, Santa Monica 640 Hill St, Santa Monica 645 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica 2707 6th St, Santa Monica 655 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica 648 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica 2701 Highland Ave, Santa Monica 653 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica 647 Ashland Ave, Santa Monica 658 Hill St, Santa Monica 2725 6th St, Santa Monica 621 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica 631 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica 654 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica 644 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica 657 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica 643 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica 660 Raymond Ave, Santa Monica

Nearby ZIP codes for 638 Hill 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 90293, Los Angeles County, CA 90401, Los Angeles County, CA 90402, Los Angeles County, CA 90403, Los Angeles County, CA 90404, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405?

The development at 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 was built in 1962.

What is the total square footage of 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405?

638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 has a total of 3,869 square feet.

When was 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 last sold and what was the sale price?

638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 was last sold on 07/28/2015 for $3,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405?

638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 is currently assessed at $3,924,278.

What are the property taxes for 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405?

The property taxes for 638 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 total $47,240.

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