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538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Palisades Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.147

Sale price

$4.2M

General Information

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Address
Primary address
538 Palisades Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Zip code
90402
Neighborhood
North of Montana
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Santa Monica

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,488
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1920
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
HVAC
Floor/wall heating
Sales
Sale date
12/20/2024
Sale price
$4,199,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$52,590
Tax per sq. ft.
$35
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Unit Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.147

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
59 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise

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

Ownership information for 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

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

Sales history for 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/20/2024 $4,199,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX-XXXXXXXX XXX-XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/20/2024 Trust Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/20/2024 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT)		 XXXXXX-XXXXXXXX XXX-XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/20/2024 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/04/2024 Affidavit XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX-XXXXXXXX XXX-XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/04/2024 Affidavit Successor Trustee
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/25/2010 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$52,590
Current property tax
$53,006
Tax per sq. ft.
$35
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,368,639
Land value
$3,953,520
Building value
$415,119

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $4,282,980 1.2038 $51,559 +2191.91%
2024-2025 $195,243 1.1522 $2,250 +1.61%
2023-2024 $191,415 1.1566 $2,214 +1.17%
2022-2023 $187,663 1.1661 $2,188 +2.35%
2021-2022 $183,984 1.1623 $2,138 +0.65%
2020-2021 $182,100 1.166555 $2,124 +2.98%
2019-2020 $175,030 1.178512 $2,063 +6.27%
2018-2019 $171,599 1.1311 $1,941 +0.35%
2017-2018 $168,235 1.1497 $1,934 +3.20%
2016-2017 $164,937 1.1363 $1,874 +1.29%

Special assessments & penalties for 538 Palisades Avenue, 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
06111 West Vector Mosquito
Permits

Permit information for 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
06/05/2025

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Neighborhood

Santa Monica residential market stats

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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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Roosevelt Elementary School 8 Public K-5 594 0.18
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.38
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.38
Carthrop School NR Private K-6 278 0.41
Canyon Elementary School 10 Charter K-5 392 0.64
Delphi Academy of Santa Monica NR Private PK, K-6 28 0.66
Delphi Academy of Santa Monica NR Private PK, K-6 28 0.66
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.38
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 0.71
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 0.79
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.20
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.42
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 1.54
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 1.70
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School 7 Public K-8 247 1.95
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 2.00
Paul Revere Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,718 2.08
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 0.35
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 1.05
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.20
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.42
Santa Monica High School 9 Public 9-12 2,678 1.48
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 1.70
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.78
Olympic High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 34 1.99
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 2.00
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 2.11

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Neighbors for 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

608 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 529 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 427 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 210 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 605 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 138 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 222 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 401 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 611 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 617 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 238 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 408 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 435 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 124 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 226 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 536 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 400 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 625 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 308 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 236 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

90024, Los Angeles County, CA 90025, Los Angeles County, CA 90034, Los Angeles County, CA 90049, Los Angeles County, CA 90064, Los Angeles County, CA 90066, Los Angeles County, CA 90073, Los Angeles County, CA 90077, Los Angeles County, CA 90094, Los Angeles County, CA 90095, Los Angeles County, CA 90272, Los Angeles County, CA 90291, Los Angeles County, CA 90292, Los Angeles County, CA 90293, Los Angeles County, CA 90401, Los Angeles County, CA 90403, Los Angeles County, CA 90404, Los Angeles County, CA 90405, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

The development at 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 has a total of 1,488 square feet.

When was 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was last sold on 12/20/2024 for $4,199,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 is currently assessed at $4,368,639.

What are the property taxes for 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

The property taxes for 538 Palisades Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 total $52,589.

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