517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information
517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica |
| Zip code | 90402 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Municipality | Santa Monica |
| Neighborhood | North of Montana |
Sales & Tax Overview for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
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| Sale date | 02/07/2017 |
| Sale price | $10,000,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $143,437 |
Lot & Building Information for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
| Building class | Single Family Residence - Vacant (010V) |
| Acreage | 0.51
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| Year last altered | Register |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Single-Unit Residential (R1) |
| Weed hazard | No |
| School district | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District |
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Other Property Data for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
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About 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
The current market value is $11,837,975.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2017 | $10,000,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
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Property Taxes for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $142,506 |
| Current property tax | $143,437 |
| Market value | $11,837,975 |
Special Assessments And Penalties for 517 Alta Avenue, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03071 | Los Angeles County Flood Control | Register |
| 00177 | Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W | Register |
| 25280 | Santa Monica Stormwater Mgmt Fee | Register |
| 25281 | Santa Monica-Storm Water Special Tax | Register |
| 93172 | Santa Monica/Malibu Unified Sch Dist. Measure R | Register |
Assessment History for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 517 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 | $11,837,975 | 1.2038 | $142,506 | +6.57% |
| 2024-2025 | $11,605,858 | 1.1522 | $133,723 | +1.61% |
| 2023-2024 | $11,378,293 | 1.1566 | $131,601 | +1.17% |
| 2022-2023 | $11,155,190 | 1.1661 | $130,081 | +2.33% |
| 2021-2022 | $10,936,461 | 1.1623 | $127,114 | +0.67% |
Permits for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
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Santa Monica residential market stats
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Risk
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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 |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthrop School | NR | Private | K-6 | 278 | 0.25 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 594 | 0.27 |
| Canyon Elementary School | 10 | Charter | K-5 | 392 | 0.48 |
| St. Monica Catholic Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 256 | 0.54 |
| St. Monica Catholic Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 256 | 0.54 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Monica Catholic Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 256 | 0.54 |
| British American School - La | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.83 |
| Lincoln Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 854 | 0.92 |
| Lighthouse Church School | NR | Private | K-12 | 126 | 1.31 |
| Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 1.57 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Monica Preparatory | NR | Private | 9-12 | 398 | 0.51 |
| Pacifica Christian High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 240 | 1.17 |
| Lighthouse Church School | NR | Private | K-12 | 126 | 1.31 |
| Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool | NR | Public | 0 | 1.57 | |
| The Second Street School | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 1.62 |
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Neighbors for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
Here are the neighbors for 517 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 527 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 3,795 | 10/16/2013 | |
| 618 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 2,848 | 03/07/2008 | |
| 531 4th St, Santa Monica | 1,380 | 12/20/2019 | |
| 602 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 1,318 | 04/13/2004 | |
| 610 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 4,832 | 03/13/2012 | |
| 530 7th St, Santa Monica | 2,110 | 11/06/2020 | |
| 525 4th St, Santa Monica | 1,490 | 08/12/2022 | $2,474,500 |
| 532 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 3,218 | 06/04/2013 | |
| 624 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 2,986 | 01/02/2019 | |
| 510 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 4,066 | 07/23/2003 | |
| 427 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 7,000 | 04/10/2003 | |
| 415 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 01/15/2004 | $3,130,031 | |
| 411 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 2,415 | 10/20/1993 | |
| 538 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 7,508 | 01/19/2012 | $2,700,000 |
| 625 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 3,123 | 07/18/2019 | |
| 614 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica | 3,788 | 11/13/2002 | |
| 617 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 4,587 | 03/23/2012 | |
| 619 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 3,541 | 05/06/2020 | |
| 629 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 2,813 | 02/05/2026 | |
| 609 Alta Ave, Santa Monica | 3,180 |