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Property Description
Charming Santa Monica four-plex with upgraded Interiors & strong Income. Rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained California bungalow-style four-plex in a prime Santa Monica location just off Wilshire Blvd. All units feature private entrances, charming outdoor spaces, and updated interiors. Each unit offers character and privacy, with select upgrades including in-unit laundry, mounted smart TVs, updated appliances, and split AC systems. The property features turf landscaping, bamboo fencing, keypad entry, updated electrical, newer water heaters, and a new roof installed in 2023. Garage Parking: Detached 4-car garage. 1 garage space available for owner use; 3 garage spaces currently leased to Unit D, which is drywalled and finished off as a creative work/parking space. Permit street parking available. Current Rents:* Unit A: $1,900/month * Unit B: $3,500/month * Unit C: $700/month * Unit D: $3,500/month. Some units eligible for Santa Monica MAR rent increase. Unbeatable Santa Monica location just blocks from Erewhon, Whole Foods, top hospitals, parks, and major bus lines. Enjoy easy access to Montana Ave, the beach, and all the best dining, shopping, and amenities the Westside has to offer making this a highly desirable rental property or owner-user opportunity in a consistently strong market. Do not disturb tenants. Shown by appointment only with 48 hr notice.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1256 Chelsea Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,630,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 25546069
- Added to Site: 233 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Turnkey
- Cooking Appliances: Built-In And Free Standing
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Unit
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Fenced
- Other Features: Other
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Open Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Garage Description: Garage - 3 Car
Location
- Area: Santa Monica
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: North of Santa Monica Blvd. & South of Wilshire Blvd. Between 24th & 25th Street.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- # Electric Meters: 4
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 2
- Architectural Style: California Bungalow
- Disability Access: DisabilityAccess
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,924
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1937
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Unit Information
- Units in Complex: 4
- Unit Type: 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109
Unit 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 3
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 4
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Other
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1224
- Lot Size: 5330
- Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Alley: Yes
- Zoning: SMR2*
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,052.49
- Price Per Unit: 550000
- Assessment Year: 1937
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: As Is, Rent Control
- APN: 4276-017-055
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Schools
Schools serving 1256 Chelsea Ave
School District:Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
McKinley Elementary School, Santa Monica, CA 2401 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica, CA 1501 CA Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Santa Monica High School 601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1256 Chelsea Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/29/2025
Sold
$1,630,000
-19.51%
MLS
6/12/2025
Price Reduced
$2,025,000
-7.95%
MLS
5/30/2025
Listed
$2,200,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1256 Chelsea Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (MLS# 25546069) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $1,630,000 on July 29, 2025. This property was listed by Oliver Ferra and Associates from our Malibu Office.Want to learn more about 1256 Chelsea Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Santa Monica? You can browse all Santa Monica real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


