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Property Description
A special opportunity to own a piece of Santa Monica History. Sophisticated living with timeless appeal in this quintessential charmed 3 br +4 ba cottage with 2 car side-by-side parking with direct access into residence. Built in 1908 and fully restored as brand new construction in 2018, the Cottage preserves its charm with bay windows, exposed rafter tails but now includes modern flare with elevated hipped-roof, vaulted ceilings, wide plank walnut floors, wainscoting and custom cabinetry. The historic masterpiece offers a storybook setting with white picket fence front yard, large covered patio leading into the bright and airy open floor plan. Kitchen features custom cabinets with Carrara marble counters, chef's appliances: Bertizoni, Sub Zero, Kitchenaid. Bathrooms finished with Cararra marble, large format tiles, custom wall-hung cabinets, and frameless glass enclosures. As part of the Mills Act program, this residence not only celebrates its historic roots but rewards its next steward with substantial annual property tax savings a rare opportunity in one of L.A.'s most coveted zip codes. Three condominium units on the lot in back are part of the HOA.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 954 5th St
General
- Sold For: $2,583,750
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 25610599
- Added to Site: 85 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Breakfast Area
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Closet Stacked
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Fenced
- Spa Description: None
- Other Features: None
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Direct Entrance, Attached, Community Garage
Location
- Area: Santa Monica
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: Washington and 5th Street
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: California Bungalow
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Square Feet: 1,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Developer
- Year Built: 1908
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Property View: Other
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1719
- Lot Size: 7486
- Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Zoning: SMR2*
- Lot Description: 2-4 Lots
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,866.6
- Other Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Year: 1908
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: Other
- APN: 4292-015-068
Listed by Compass, Kathryn Landrum and Compass, Wheeler Coberly
Sold by Sotheby's International Realty, Alexandra Pfeifer
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Schools
Schools serving 954 5th St
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 | 0.4 mi |
Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica, CA 1501 CA Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Santa Monica High School 601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 954 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/18/2025
Sold
$2,583,750
-7.72%
MLS
10/24/2025
Listed
$2,799,900
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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.
954 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (MLS# 25610599) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,583,750 on December 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 954 5th St? Do you have questions about finding other Single 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.

