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20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402 - Property report

Also known as: 20 Gale Pl

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1954

Acreage

0.217

Sale price

$3,870,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
20 Gale Pl
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.
2,708
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1954
Last altered
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
HVAC
Central refrigeration & heating
Sales
Sale date
02/07/2020
Sale price
$3,870,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$53,008
Tax per sq. ft.
$20
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Unit Residential (R1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.217

Area overview

Walk score
19 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
32 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
32 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Weed hazard
No

Ownership information for 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA

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

Sales history for 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/23/2020 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
02/07/2020 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXX
11/21/2019 Affidavit Successor Trustee XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/13/2019 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXX X
04/03/2017 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/12/2016 Affidavit
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXX XXXX X XXXXXX
12/08/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/07/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/23/2015 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
10/22/2012 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 20 Gale Place, 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
$53,008
Current property tax
$54,110
Tax per sq. ft.
$20
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,403,392
Land value
$3,522,715
Building value
$880,677

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $4,317,052 1.2038 $51,969 +6.57%
2024-2025 $4,232,405 1.1522 $48,766 +1.61%
2023-2024 $4,149,418 1.1566 $47,992 +1.17%
2022-2023 $4,068,058 1.1661 $47,438 +2.33%
2021-2022 $3,988,293 1.1623 $46,356 +170.03%
2020-2021 $1,471,595 1.166555 $17,167 +2.98%
2019-2020 $1,414,453 1.178512 $16,669 +6.27%
2018-2019 $1,386,720 1.1311 $15,685 +0.35%
2017-2018 $1,359,531 1.1497 $15,630 +3.20%
2016-2017 $1,332,874 1.1363 $15,146 +1.29%

Special assessments & penalties for 20 Gale Place, 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
93172 Santa Monica/Malibu Unified Sch Dist. Measure R
06111 West Vector Mosquito

Permit information for 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Expire date Status
09/24/2025
01/03/2024
01/28/2020

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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

FEMA flood zones
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Canyon Elementary School 10 Charter K-5 392 0.87
Franklin Elementary School 9 Public K-5 611 0.88
Roosevelt Elementary School 8 Public K-5 594 0.92
Carthrop School NR Private K-6 278 0.94
Garden Of Angels School NR Private PK-1 77 1.05
Garden Of Angels School NR Private PK-1 77 1.05
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.29
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.29
Palisades Charter Elementary School 9 Charter K-5 428 1.45
McKinley Elementary School 7 Public K-5 403 1.58
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Paul Revere Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,718 1.06
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 1.13
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.29
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.35
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.54
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 1.73
St. Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 1.81
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.91
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 1.26
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 1.30
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.35
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.54
Palisades Charter High School 9 Charter 9-12 2,959 1.66
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 40 1.84
Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool NR Public 0 1.91
Santa Monica High School 9 Public 9-12 2,678 2.32
University Senior High School Charter 6 Charter 9-12 1,338 2.38

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

The development at 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was built in 1954.

What is the total square footage of 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402 has a total of 2,708 square feet.

When was 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402 last sold and what was the sale price?

20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was last sold on 02/07/2020 for $3,870,000.

What is the assessed value of 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402 is currently assessed at $4,317,052.

What are the property taxes for 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

The property taxes for 20 Gale Place, Santa Monica, CA 90402 total $51,968.

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