1222 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90404, Santa Monica, 90404 - 7 bed, 5 bath

1222 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90404 home-pic-0

1222 Chelsea Avenue

Santa Monica, California 90404

ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
CONDITION: GOOD
7Beds
5Baths
2,464Sq Ft
5,316Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$2,400,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$2,084,464
15% AboveMARKET VALUE

SUMMARY

Analysis of 1222 Chelsea Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90404 reveals a property with a current list price of $2,400,000, which is 15% above the estimated $2,084,464 Fair Market Value. Buyers should carefully evaluate the pricing and consider negotiation opportunities. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Santa Monica Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Estimated Market Value

$2,084,464
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Santa Monica.

Comparable Sales Map

Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently

Address Sold Price BedsBathsSq Ft$/SqftDistance
1222 Chelsea Avenue
Subject
$2,400,000*
List Price
752,464$846-
A
1226 Chelsea Avenue
Active
$2,790,000
List Price
653,038$9180.0 mi

* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Good
TeardownExcellent

Property is move-in ready.

The property is in good condition, benefiting from significant 2025 updates to major systems including plumbing, electrical, and foundation work. While originally built in 1923, these recent structural and mechanical improvements, combined with its current high-income rental status and well-maintained appearance, indicate it is move-in ready with major systems within their expected lifespan.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

About 1222 Chelsea Avenue

1222 Chelsea Avenue presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-located triplex on a quiet, tree-lined street just moments from Douglas Park, neighborhood markets, shops, dining, and transit in one of Santa Monica's most desirable residential neighborhoods. The key here is flexibility as the property consists of three thoughtfully configured units totaling approximately 2,464 sq ft total across 3 units: The front 3+2 cottage is apx 900 sq ft, the Rear duplex is 3+2 upper with terrace apx 900 sq ft, and 1+1 lower apx 650 sq ft. The layout provides both separation and functionality, appealing to traditional tenants, extended households, or multi-generational living. A detached three-car garage and on-site laundry enhance convenience, usability, and long-term tenant appeal, while the overall scale of the property offers the intimacy of low-density ownership rarely available in Santa Monica's high-barrier-to-entry market. The property is currently leased to a single tenant under a month-to-month master lease generating approximately $12,695 per month providing immediate income from day one with operational simplicity. Previously withdrawn from the rental market under the Ellis Act, with re-rental restrictions expired, the property offers a level of flexibility that is increasingly uncommon locally: a buyer may elect to continue the existing master lease structure, purchase the property vacant for personal occupancy, or lease the units individually at current market rates. This optionality allows alignment with a variety of objectives, whether seeking stabilized income, partial owner occupancy with supplemental rental revenue, a family compound configuration, or long-term hold in a premier coastal submarket. Recent 2025 improvements including plumbing, electrical, termite remediation, mold remediation, and foundation-related work provide additional confidence in the property's condition and ongoing durability. Opportunities of this scale and versatility in Santa Monica are increasingly limited, making 1222 Chelsea Avenue a compelling option for both investors and owner-users seeking stable income, long-term appreciation potential, and meaningful control over future use.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1923
Lot Size
5,316 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
7
Total Bathrooms
5 (5 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds7.03.0
90%
Baths5.02.0
90%
Square foot2,4641,721.5
90%
Lot Size5,3166,335.5
20%
Price$2.40M$2.05M
90%
Price per sq ft$974$1.2K
30%
Built year19231944
10%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market18163
10%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Feb 16, 2026

$2,400,000

Initial Listing

Sold

May 20, 2016

$1,785,000

Public Record

Sold

Jul 5, 2005

$1,150,000

Public Record

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