653 Palisades Beach Rd Santa Monica, CA 90402

$15,000,000
5 beds
3 full, 2 partial
3,431 sqft
0.1 acres
$4,372 / sqft
House

Property details

About 653 Palisades Beach Rd

Located on the iconic Palisades Beach Road, this recently remodeled beach-front California bungalow is positioned on the famous Gold Coast of Santa Monica. Embodying the casual beach lifestyle with refined finishes, the open floor plan offers views from nearly every room. The primary bedroom is a special light-filled sanctuary with expansive windows allowing for amazing views. The primary bathroom features a jacuzzi tub with a separate shower featuring beautiful ocean views. The backyard is an entertainer's dream, featuring beautiful landscaping, a pool, covered hot tub, and fireplace just steps from the iconic Santa Monica bike path. The private courtyard offers ample parking for guests or large families. Other amenities include a gym, sauna, detached guest house and 3-car garage plus additional storage. The property was taken down to the studs in 2018 and reimagined with new flooring, insulation, drywall, plumbing, electrical, fixtures, windows, appliances, fireplace, sprinkler system, tankless water heater, roofing, and more. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and the Santa Monica pier. The best Santa Monica has to offer!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,431 sqft
Lot size0.1309 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingDoor-Multi, Driveway, Garage, Private
MLS #25487633
Garage3 spaces
WaterfrontOcean Front
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewCity Lights, Other, Ocean, Pier, Water

Summary

  • MLS Number: 25487633
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (310) 230-5744
  • Listing Agent: Madison Hildebrand

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bedroom featuring beam ceiling, light hardwood / wood-style floors, and a water view

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 31, 2018
Home Sold
$6,100,000
Jul 25, 2013
Home Sold
$5,500,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$6,804,663$79,386
2023$6,671,239$78,121
2022$6,540,431$77,204
2021$6,412,188$75,400
2020$6,346,440$74,171
2019$6,222,000$67,757
2018$5,925,534$67,504
2017$5,809,348$67,504

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

801 Montana Ave

8

Canyon Charter Elementary

Public Charter KG-5

0.7 mi

421 Entrada Dr

9

Franklin Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.9 mi

2400 Montana Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $89,052. Most Santa Monica, CA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
23%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

69%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 653 Palisades Beach Rd

This home is located at 653 Palisades Beach Rd in Santa Monica, CA and zip code 90402 in the North of Montana neighborhood. This 3,431 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $15,000,000.

Over 13 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Santa Monica, CA. In the same period over 22 listings were sold below the listed price and 6 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Santa Monica, CA between December and January 2025 increased by 43%. In January 2025 median list price was $1,816,750 and the average listing age was 55 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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