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2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information

2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica
Zip code 90402
County Los Angeles
Municipality Santa Monica
Neighborhood North of Montana

Sales & Tax Overview for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

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Sale date 08/22/1990
Sale price $1,000,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $71,920

Lot & Building Information for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

Building sqft 5,497
Building class Single Family Residence with Pool (0101)
Acreage 0.449
Units 1
Year built 1948
Year last altered
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Heating/AC Central heating
Pool Yes
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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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 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

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About 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was built in 1948 and has a total of 5,497 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90402 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $5,860,866, the tax amount paid for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90402 is $70,553.

When was 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90402 last sold?

2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was last sold in 04/21/2015.

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Past Sales & Property History for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/22/1990 $1,000,000

Title Documents for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/22/2020 Trust Deed 02/01/2050
10/08/2019 Trust Deed 11/01/2049
04/21/2015 Trust Deed 05/01/2030
04/21/2015 Quitclaim Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
07/23/2012 Trust Deed 08/01/2042
01/20/2011 Reconveyance
01/20/2011 Substitution Trustee
08/03/2010 Trust Deed
06/07/2006 Deed
05/29/1998 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $70,553
Current property tax $71,920
Market value $5,860,866
Tax per sqft $13

Special Assessments And Penalties for 2159 La Mesa Drive, 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
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

Assessment History for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2159 La Mesa Drive, 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 $5,860,866 1.2038 $70,553 +6.57%
2024-2025 $5,746,003 1.1522 $66,205 +1.61%
2023-2024 $5,633,337 1.1566 $65,155 +1.17%
2022-2023 $5,522,880 1.1661 $64,402 +2.33%
2021-2022 $5,414,589 1.1623 $62,934 +0.67%

Permits for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/21/2025
02/14/2018
06/11/2015
03/06/2015
07/18/2014
06/20/2014
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Santa Monica residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,721,000
-1.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,133
2.3% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Franklin Elementary School 9 Public K-5 611 0.74
Garden Of Angels School NR Private PK-1 77 1.11
Garden Of Angels School NR Private PK-1 77 1.11
Roosevelt Elementary School 8 Public K-5 594 1.28
Brentwood Science School 6 Public K-5 249 1.33

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Paul Revere Middle School 8 Charter 6-8 1,718 0.64
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 1.27
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.37
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 1.60
Futures Academy - Brentwood NR Private 6-12 32 1.63

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.37
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 1.37
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 1.58
Futures Academy - Brentwood NR Private 6-12 32 1.63
Lighthouse Christian Academy NR Private 9-12 40 1.69

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Neighbors for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica

Here are the neighbors for 2159 La Mesa Drive, Santa Monica.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2311 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 7,056 10/19/2017
2201 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 3,423
1923 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 5,162 02/17/2023 $14,300,000
2233 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 5,930 04/18/1989
2141 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 4,641
2131 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 5,770 12/12/2003 $6,755,067
2113 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 5,892 01/13/2015 $11,673,500
2323 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 2,284 03/27/2012
2327 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 10,157 06/17/2021
2407 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 8,085 10/30/2020 $29,350,000
2153 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 5,960 04/07/2025
2021 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 12,218 03/08/2022
2209 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 5,190 02/14/2022
2101 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 3,332 06/28/2019
2029 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 11,197 04/09/2010
2009 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 5,949 12/04/2019
2219 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 5,699 10/22/2018
2301 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 13,055 01/07/2020
2402 LA Mesa Dr, Santa Monica 5,347 11/01/2002

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