| Primary address | 139 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica |
| Zip code | 90402 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Santa Monica |
| Neighborhood | North of Montana |
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| Sale date | 08/14/2002 |
| Sale price | $2,000,020 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $43,604 |
| Building sqft | 3,883 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence with Pool (0101) |
| Acreage | 0.357
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| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1974 |
| Year last altered | Register |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Heating/AC | Central heating |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning district | Single-Unit Residential (R1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District |
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139 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was built in 1974 and has a total of 3,883 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 139 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $3,512,710, the tax amount paid for 139 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 is $42,286.
When was 139 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 last sold?139 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was last sold in 10/29/2010.
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Access detailed property tax data for 139 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $42,286 |
| Current property tax | $43,604 |
| Market value | $3,512,710 |
| Tax per sqft | $11 |
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 | Register |
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00170 | Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs | Register |
| 00177 | Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W | Register |
| 25280 | Santa Monica Stormwater Mgmt Fee | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 139 Alta Avenue, 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 | $3,512,710 | 1.2038 | $42,286 | +6.57% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,443,834 | 1.1522 | $39,680 | +1.61% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,376,309 | 1.1566 | $39,050 | +1.17% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,310,108 | 1.1661 | $38,599 | +2.33% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,245,205 | 1.1623 | $37,719 | +0.67% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthrop School | NR | Private | K-6 | 278 | 0.32 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 594 | 0.52 |
| Canyon Elementary School | 10 | Charter | K-5 | 392 | 0.53 |
| St. Monica Catholic Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 256 | 0.66 |
| St. Monica Catholic Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 256 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Monica Catholic Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 256 | 0.66 |
| British American School - La | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.78 |
| Lincoln Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 854 | 1.14 |
| Lighthouse Church School | NR | Private | K-12 | 126 | 1.54 |
| The Second Street School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 1.59 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Monica Preparatory | NR | Private | 9-12 | 398 | 0.63 |
| Pacifica Christian High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 240 | 1.40 |
| Lighthouse Church School | NR | Private | K-12 | 126 | 1.54 |
| The Second Street School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 1.59 |
| Santa Monica High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 2,678 | 1.66 |
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Here are the neighbors for 139 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 516 4th St, Santa Monica | 3,660 | 04/06/2022 | $6,725,000 |
| 327 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 3,742 | 09/17/2025 | |
| 313 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 2,836 | 02/25/2015 | |
| 204 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 4,321 | 11/04/2013 | |
| 228 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 7,121 | 08/29/2024 | |
| 233 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 3,682 | 04/17/2013 | |
| 234 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 3,408 | 12/29/2017 | |
| 302 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 4,184 | 12/18/2018 | |
| 205 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 4,217 | ||
| 216 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 5,222 | 12/08/2015 | |
| 321 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 2,825 | 12/21/2017 | |
| 317 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 5,118 | 03/04/2025 | |
| 146 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 3,299 | 02/01/2008 | |
| 140 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 4,374 | 03/25/2022 | |
| 222 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 12/30/2019 | ||
| 324 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 4,316 | 01/20/2023 | |
| 237 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 2,782 | 02/01/2022 | |
| 223 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 2,006 | 05/22/2024 | |
| 143 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 4,423 | 10/18/2005 | |
| 210 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 02/27/2023 | $15,434,000 |