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240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 - Property report

Also known as: 240 Alta Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.201

Sale price

$810,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
240 Alta 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.
1,931
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1924
Last altered
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
06/03/1988
Sale price
$810,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$24,770
Tax per sq. ft.
$13
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Unit Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.201

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

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

Sales history for 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/03/1988 $810,000 XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX & X
04/12/1988 $732,500 XXXXXXXX XXXXX & X XXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/03/1988 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX & X XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/12/1988 Deed XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX & X

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$24,770
Current property tax
$25,171
Tax per sq. ft.
$13
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,057,677
Land value
$1,783,594
Building value
$274,083

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,057,677 1.2038 $24,770 +6.57%
2024-2025 $2,017,331 1.1522 $23,244 +1.61%
2023-2024 $1,977,777 1.1566 $22,875 +1.17%
2022-2023 $1,938,998 1.1661 $22,611 +2.33%
2021-2022 $1,900,979 1.1623 $22,095 +0.67%
2020-2021 $1,881,488 1.166555 $21,949 +2.98%
2019-2020 $1,808,430 1.178512 $21,313 +6.27%
2018-2019 $1,772,971 1.1311 $20,054 +0.35%
2017-2018 $1,738,208 1.1497 $19,984 +3.20%
2016-2017 $1,704,127 1.1363 $19,364 +1.29%

Special assessments & penalties for 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

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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 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

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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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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)
Carthrop School NR Private K-6 278 0.32
Roosevelt Elementary School 8 Public K-5 594 0.42
Canyon Elementary School 10 Charter K-5 392 0.55
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.56
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.56
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 0.73
Delphi Academy of Santa Monica NR Private PK, K-6 28 0.75
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.56
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 0.73
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 1.04
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.44
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.63
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.65
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 1.77
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School 7 Public K-8 247 2.04
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 2.12
Paul Revere Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,718 2.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 0.54
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 1.29
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.44
Santa Monica High School 9 Public 9-12 2,678 1.59
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.63
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.65
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences NR Private K-12 1,178 1.93
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 2.01
Olympic High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 34 2.11
Santa Monica-Malibu Adult NR Public 0 2.12

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Neighbors for 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

614 4th St, Santa Monica 315 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 223 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 227 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 215 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 331 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 218 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 205 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 207 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 305 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 226 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 222 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 234 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 136 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 125 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 144 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 316 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 330 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 237 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica 308 Alta Ave, Santa Monica

Nearby ZIP codes for 240 Alta Avenue, 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 90403, Los Angeles County, CA 90404, Los Angeles County, CA 90405, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

The development at 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 has a total of 1,931 square feet.

When was 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 last sold and what was the sale price?

240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was last sold on 06/03/1988 for $810,000.

What is the assessed value of 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 is currently assessed at $2,057,677.

What are the property taxes for 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

The property taxes for 240 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 total $24,770.

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