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Property Description
231 California Avenue, a rare five-unit multifamily investment located in the prestigious North of Wilshire enclave of Santa Monica-just three blocks from the beach and moments from the vibrant retail and dining along Montana Avenue. Built in 1953, this two-story property spans approximately 4,426 square feet on a 5,016 square-foot lot zoned SMR3*, offering investors a compelling blend of prime location, strong in-place fundamentals, and substantial long-term upside. The building features an attractive unit mix of spacious one- and two-bedroom layouts, including two 1-bed/1 bath units, two 2-bed/1-bath units and one 2-bed/1.5- bath unit which boasts a private outdoor patio. The property includes four on-site parking spaces (two garaged and two tandem), with additional permitted street parking available for residents. Each unit is separately metered for gas and electricity, includes its own water heater, and is supported by a security system. Operating expenses are minimal, limited primarily to water, common area electricity, and trash. Boasting a Walk Score of 89, the location offers residents unparalleled access to Santa Monica's top lifestyle destinations, including the beach, Palisades Park, Third Street Promenade, and the iconic Pier. Easy access to major transit corridors like the 10 Freeway, 405, PCH, and Expo Line ensures convenient connectivity to Downtown LA, Silicon Beach, and LAX. This is a premier opportunity to acquire a turn-key asset in one of Southern California's most supply-constrained and highly desirable coastal submarkets. 1 Unit (2+1) to be delivered vacant
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 231 California Ave
General
- Sold For: $2,050,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 25551221
- Added to Site: 220 day(s) ago
Interior
- Cooking Appliances: Cooktop - Gas
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Community
Additional Information
- Other Features: Other
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Garage - 2 Car, Driveway
Location
- Area: Santa Monica
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: East corner of California and 3rd St.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 2
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 4,426
- Sq. Ft. Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Year Built: 1953
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
Unit Information
- Units in Complex: 5
- Unit Type: 2106, 2107, 2108
Unit 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Unit 3
- Total Bathrooms: 1.5
- Bedrooms: 2
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Other
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1152
- Lot Size: 5016
- Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Zoning: SMR3*
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $518.53
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Owner Pays: Water
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: None
- APN: 4292-022-009
Listed and Sold by Compass, John Swartz and Compass, Jacqueline Carroll
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Schools
Schools serving 231 California Ave
School District:Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt Elementary School, Santa Monica, CA 801 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica, CA 1501 CA Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Santa Monica High School 601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 231 California Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/08/2025
Sold
$2,050,000
-10.68%
MLS
6/11/2025
Listed
$2,295,000
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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.
231 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (MLS# 25551221) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $2,050,000 on October 08, 2025. Want to learn more about 231 California 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.

