966 Palisades Beach Rd Santa Monica, CA 90403

$19,995,000
5 beds
8 full
6,647 sqft
0.1 acres
$3,008 / sqft
House

Property details

About 966 Palisades Beach Rd

CEO of Molori design famous for Aman and Four Seasons amongst other designs. His personal home is turn-key, move-in ready IMMEDIATELY! Unparalleled peace of mind with 24-hour police security and a fully staffed 24-hour fire station within a few hundred yards. Multiple access points, the home was not evacuated during these fires. Set on the exclusive Palisades Beach Road, known as the original "Billionaire's Beach," the pedigree of this fully turnkey, oceanfront private retreat is second to none. Artfully crafted by the luxury lifestyle brand Molori Design, this iconic beachfront, resort-style estate offers unobstructed ocean views and direct access to the pristine Pacific coastline, all while being moments from world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment. With multiple access exit points, close location to LAX, Beverly Hills, and Malibu, this home, and all of the homes in this stretch were not affected by the fire. The original movie Beach where everyone stayed from Charlie Chapman to the Beatles known as the Gold Coast. Kirk has multiple residences on the street as well as George Rosenthal, the owner of the Rally Studios at Sunset Marquee, and the CEO and founder of TPG David Bonderman. Homes in this location have been well established for decades and occupied for many years. Completely remodeled and updated with new furniture. Former residents of this area include Elon, RDJ, CFO of Facebook and several other high-profile people here as this is the real Billionaire's Beach. High ceilings, chevron oak floors to the semi-precious stone Slabs accents, this custom coastal estate boasts meticulous attention to detail and luxurious European finishes in every corner. Step into the grand foyer and enter an expansive formal living room with panoramic ocean views. An exquisite Ebony Macasar and WHITE Thasos Stone extends to a spacious outdoor deck, perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining. The gourmet kitchen, inspired by the world-renowned El Buti restaurant, masterfully designed by acclaimed chef Juan Carlos Ramos, features top-of-the-line Wolf appliances, while the elegant 25-person dining room features sleek French doors that capture the serene coastal breeze. All doors designed to bring the outside in. Upstairs, discover the opulent primary suite with mesmerizing ocean vistas and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The lavish, spa-inspired bath includes a luxurious claw-foot tub, steam shower, and an oversized walk-in closet. A second primary suite boasts retractable glass doors that collapse, extending the room to a private outdoor terrace with a jacuzzi. Each bedroom inspired by the Presidential suite, features a built-in coffee and tea station, along with a state-of-the-art bar refrigeration system, offering the luxury and convenience of a five-star hotel. Experience the quintessential beachfront lifestyle in your own resort outdoor oasis with lush tropical gardens with banana trees and other fruit trees, infinity pool, spa, cold plunge, and two outdoor lounge areas with unobstructed beach views. Built for entertaining, the home includes a custom stainless steel and stone kitchen by Kalamazoo with seating, a wood-fired custom bbq, refrigerators, an ice machine, dish washer, commercial pizza oven and storage and a dining area. No detail nor expense has been spared with a state-of-the-art home theater, gym with yoga and pilates studio, a steam and massage room that could serve as an optional sixth bedroom with the en suite bathroom. Additional amenities include, complete Control4 home automation, sound-engineered windows and doors, Geo Thermal temperature-controlled floors, private garage, and extra guest parking. Your permanent vacation awaits. Don't miss the rare opportunity to acquire this ultimate destination retreat along one of the most sought-after shorelines in the world. Untouched by the fire without any evacuation. Walking distance to the shops, local schools in multiple areas.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size6,647 sqft
Lot size0.1256 Acres
Year built2015
MLS #25480345
FireplaceLiving Room, Outside
ViewIsland, Other, Hills, Ocean

Summary

  • MLS Number: 25480345
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
  • Office Phone: (424) 249-7162
  • Listing Agent: Aaron Kirman

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 25, 2010
Home Sold
$3,950,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$5,963,020$69,672
2023$5,846,099$68,562
2022$5,731,470$67,754
2021$5,619,089$66,164
2020$5,561,473$65,083
2019$5,452,426$61,206
2018$5,345,517$60,976
2017$5,240,704$60,976

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

1.0 mi

421 Entrada Dr

9

Franklin Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.8 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 $104,545. Residents of Santa Monica, CA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
21%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
22%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

73%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 966 Palisades Beach Rd

This home is located at 966 Palisades Beach Rd in Santa Monica, CA and zip code 90401 in the Wilshire / Montana neighborhood. This 6,647 square foot home, which was built in 2015, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $19,995,000.

Santa Monica, CA housing market in January 2025 saw over 13 listings sold above listed price, more than 6 sold at listed price and over 22 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Santa Monica, CA increased by 43% between December and January 2025. 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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