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137 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Property Information

137 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica
Zip code 90405
County Los Angeles
Municipality Santa Monica
Neighborhood Ocean Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

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Sale date 08/30/2004
Sale price $850,008
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,517

Lot & Building Information for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

Building sqft 2,520
Total sqft 5,040
Building class Five or More Apartments or Units - 4 Stories or Less (0500)
Acreage 0.098 i
Buildings on lot 2
Units 8
Year built 1912
Year last altered 1969
Stories 4
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Weed hazard No
School district Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

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About 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405?

137 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 was built in 1912 and has a total of 2,520 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,014,929, the tax amount paid for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 is $12,217.

When was 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 last sold?

137 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 was last sold in 01/20/2015.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s). There are 4 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information

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Spaces for Lease in 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

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135 – 137 Bay Street
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 09/29/2025
Last updated 04/15/2026

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Creative Office Bungalow – Steps from the Ocean. Charming vintage bungalows just one block from the Pacific. Featuring multiple rooms, private bathroom, polished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and ocean breezes through operable windows. Walking distance to cafés, restaurants, shops, yoga studios, and bike paths. A truly unique, inspiring workspace.

 

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

• 2 Story Bungalow Building with Courtyard

• Beautiful Walk Way

• Operable Windows for Fresh Air

• Right Off of Main Street with Numerous Restaurants and retail in the area

• 2 Blocks from the beach and public parking

• 1 Block from the Casa Del Mar Hotel 

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Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
#05 Creative Office $32-$36/Sqft/Year 750 Kathy Ryan
#07 Creative Office $36/Sqft/Year 750 Kathy Ryan
#3 Creative Office $32-$36/Sqft/Year 750 Kathy Ryan
#8 Creative Office $32-$36/Sqft/Year 750 Kathy Ryan
Active Listings For This Property:
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135 – 137 Bay Street
137 Bay Street, Santa Monica
Property Creative Office
Availability 4 Spaces listed / 3000 Sqft
Price $32-$36/Sqft/Year
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Past Sales & Property History for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/30/2004 $850,008
09/28/1995 $19,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/05/2021 Financing Statement
01/20/2015 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
03/04/2011 Notice of Trustees Sale
11/22/2010 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
11/22/2010 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
01/19/2010 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
03/27/2008 Assignment Trust Deed
02/22/2008 Assignment of Rents
Financing Statement
Trust Deed
02/22/2008 Deed
01/31/2008 Deed
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Property Taxes for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,218
Current property tax $13,517
Market value $1,014,929

Special Assessments And Penalties for 137 Bay 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 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,014,929 1.2038 $12,218 +6.57%
2024-2025 $995,035 1.1522 $11,465 +1.61%
2023-2024 $975,532 1.1566 $11,283 +1.17%
2022-2023 $956,411 1.1661 $11,153 +2.34%
2021-2022 $937,665 1.1623 $10,898 +0.66%

Permits for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

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Santa Monica residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,800,000
16.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,183
9.3% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Demographics By Zip Code

Total population 27,298
Median age 43.1
Average household income $192,151
Family households 39.4%
Occupied housing units 14,312
Owner occupied units 31.4%
Average number of people per household 1.89
Median year structure built 1963
Median value for units with a mortgage $2,000,001
Median value for units without a mortgage $1,627,000

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica

Here are the neighbors for 137 Bay Street, Santa Monica.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1925 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica 4,051 12/22/2023
144 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 16,782 08/22/2002 $4,915,321
2121 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica 16,664 03/21/2002 $4,192,041
118 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica
145 Bay St, Santa Monica 9,990 04/16/2013 $10,000,000
234 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 24,014 03/05/2024
248 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 03/05/2024
249 Bay St, Santa Monica 1,455 04/23/2025
211 Bay St, Santa Monica 5,067 08/23/2017
132 Bay St, Santa Monica 01/28/2013
216 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 5,390 03/05/2024
227 Bay St, Santa Monica 2,646 01/12/2000 $726,007
1918 Main St, Santa Monica 16,800 12/30/2025 $13,853,658
2021 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica 61,351 10/25/2006
1901 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica 236 08/22/2002 $4,915,321
225 Bay St, Santa Monica 4,620 04/15/2014
215 Bay St, Santa Monica 1,548 01/25/2013
2001 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica 13,257 01/28/2013
126 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica 4,696 05/17/2007
1901 Main St, Santa Monica 16,386 04/30/2020 $7,625,000

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