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538 Palisades Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90402
  • $4,265,500
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 57 Days
  • ID#: SR25114280
UPDATED: 19 min ago
$4,265,500
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.15
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,245
    SQFT
  • $1,900
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1920
County:

School Ratings & Info

School District:
Listing Agent(s): Brad Wiseman of Equity Union (818-989-2000)


Description

Drastic Price Reduction! Welcome to 538 Palisades Avenue " A Timeless Craftsman Home in Santa Monicas Premier Neighborhood. This rarely available and hard to find property is nestled in the heart of Santa Monica's coveted North of Montana neighborhood, directly across from the beloved Goose Egg Park. Set on a generous lot, the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main house offers quintessential California living just moments from pristine beaches, Palisades Park, and the vibrant shops and restaurants of Montana Avenue. The unbeatable mantra rings true here: location, location, location.In addition to the main home, a charming 528-square-foot guest house with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom sits above an oversized 2-car garage with private alley access"ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a home office, gym, or creative studio. There's even potential to convert the garage and guest house into a 1,056-square-foot ADU, expanding your options and adding value.The main house features Classic Craftsman details, including a welcoming front porch and a cozy central fireplace, a sunroom bathed in natural light, a spacious kitchen and elegant primary suite, a dedicated dining room opening to a large, covered porch, an expansive backyard with mature landscaping, perfect for outdoor entertaining, with Carport parking in addition to the garage. The owner recently replaced all of the floors in the main house and remodeled the primary bathroom with a large soaking tub, new vanity, and smart toilet.Families will appreciate being located within the sought-after Roosevelt Elementary School district, adding to the home's allure.Whether you're looking to restore a beloved classic, expand with an ADU, or simply enjoy a piece of Santa Monica history, this property delivers charm, convenience, and an unbeatable location in one of the Westsides most desirable communities.

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Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2025-07-20T12:27:46.337. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or American Real Estate List & Sell. Licensed in the State of California, USA.
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538 Palisades Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90402

  • Price: $4,265,500
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 57 Days
  • Updated: 19 min ago
  • ID#: SR25114280
4
Beds
3
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.15
Acres
2,245
SQFT
$1,900
$/SQFT
1920
Built
Neighborhood:
C14 - Santa Monica
County:
Los Angeles
Area:
C14 - Santa Monica
School District:
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Property Description
Drastic Price Reduction! Welcome to 538 Palisades Avenue " A Timeless Craftsman Home in Santa Monicas Premier Neighborhood. This rarely available and hard to find property is nestled in the heart of Santa Monica's coveted North of Montana neighborhood, directly across from the beloved Goose Egg Park. Set on a generous lot, the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main house offers quintessential California living just moments from pristine beaches, Palisades Park, and the vibrant shops and restaurants of Montana Avenue. The unbeatable mantra rings true here: location, location, location.In addition to the main home, a charming 528-square-foot guest house with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom sits above an oversized 2-car garage with private alley access"ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a home office, gym, or creative studio. There's even potential to convert the garage and guest house into a 1,056-square-foot ADU, expanding your options and adding value.The main house features Classic Craftsman details, including a welcoming front porch and a cozy central fireplace, a sunroom bathed in natural light, a spacious kitchen and elegant primary suite, a dedicated dining room opening to a large, covered porch, an expansive backyard with mature landscaping, perfect for outdoor entertaining, with Carport parking in addition to the garage. The owner recently replaced all of the floors in the main house and remodeled the primary bathroom with a large soaking tub, new vanity, and smart toilet.Families will appreciate being located within the sought-after Roosevelt Elementary School district, adding to the home's allure.Whether you're looking to restore a beloved classic, expand with an ADU, or simply enjoy a piece of Santa Monica history, this property delivers charm, convenience, and an unbeatable location in one of the Westsides most desirable communities.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Craftsman Attached Garage YN No Carport Spaces 2 Carport YN Yes Direction Faces North Entry Level 1 Entry Location 1 Foundation Details Raised Lot Features Back YardFront YardLawnRectangular Lot Parking Features Attached CarportConcreteCoveredDriveway LevelDoor-SingleDrivewayGarageGarage Door OpenerGarage Faces Rear Parking Total 4 Patio And Porch Features ConcretePatio Pool Features None Pool Private YN No Property Attached YN No Road Frontage Type City Street Road Surface Type Alley Paved Sign On Property YN Yes Spa Features None Spa YN No View Park/GreenbeltNeighborhoodTrees/Woods View YN Yes

Interior Features

Appliances DryerWasher Common Walls No Common Walls Cooling Central Air Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features Living Room Fireplace YN Yes Heating Central Heating YN Yes Interior Features All Bedrooms DownBedroom on Main LevelMain Level PrimaryPrimary Suite Main Level Bathrooms 2 Main Level Bedrooms 3

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN No Association Fee 0 Association YN No Common Interest None Community Features ParkStreet LightsSidewalks Disclosures Accessory Dwelling UnitHome Warranty Garage YN Yes Land Lease YN No Laundry Features Laundry Room Lease Considered YN Yes Levels One Listing Agreement Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Service Full Service Listing Terms CashCash to New LoanConventional New Construction YN No Possession Close Of Escrow Property Condition Additions/Alterations Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Smoke Detector(s) Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions Standard Structure Type House Utilities Electricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected Water Source Public Zoning SMR1*



Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2025-07-20T12:27:46.337. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or American Real Estate List & Sell. Licensed in the State of California, USA.
 
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