
Santa Monica, California 90403
Analysis of 1620 California, Santa Monica, California 90403 is currently available with a list price of $1,800,000. 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.
Property is move-in ready.
Despite the 1925 build date, the property is well-maintained and move-in ready. The kitchen has been updated within the last 5-10 years with modern shaker cabinets, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors appear refinished and the interior is freshly painted, though the presence of floor furnaces and original windows indicates some dated systems.
Elementary School: Franklin Elementary School (9/10).
Situated in one of Santa Monica's most prestigious neighborhoods, the property is walking distance to Montana Avenue's boutiques and top-rated schools, including Lincoln Middle School.
The duplex configuration allows for a flexible investment strategy, offering the ability to occupy one unit while generating rental income from the other or managing it as a high-demand coastal asset.
As an original 1925 structure, the property likely requires substantial capital investment to modernize systems and interiors to meet contemporary luxury standards.
With only 1,626 total square feet divided between two residences, the individual units are relatively small, which may limit the rental ceiling or appeal for families seeking more space.
1620 California Avenue is a rare offering North of Wilshire, where architectural character, coastal living, and investment potential come together in one of Santa Monica’s most coveted settings. An original Spanish Revival duplex, the property possesses the kind of character that cannot be recreated. Its architecture reflects the craftsmanship, proportions, and romance of another era, while its duplex configuration creates an uncommon level of flexibility for today’s buyer. Live in one residence and lease the other, restore the property into a distinctive architectural compound, or hold it as a long term investment in one of Santa Monica’s most enduring neighborhoods. Beyond the property itself, the location is truly exceptional. Montana Avenue, Palisades Park, the Pacific Ocean, Third Street Promenade, celebrated restaurants, boutique shopping, and the best of Santa Monica are all just moments away. This is a neighborhood defined not only by its desirability, but by its scarcity. For the buyer who values authenticity over the ordinary, 1620 California Avenue offers something increasingly difficult to find: an original piece of Santa Monica with the flexibility to shape its future. Whether restored as a remarkable Spanish Revival residence, enjoyed as an owner user duplex, or held as a premier coastal investment, the opportunity is as much about what already exists as it is about what can be created. Architectural heritage. Coveted location. Exceptional flexibility. A property with a story worth continuing.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades PK-5 • 0.7 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.8 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.1 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| Baths | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| Square foot | 1,626 | 2,684.5 |
| Lot Size | 4,986 | 6,403 |
| Price | $1.80M | $1.73M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.1K | $810 |
| Built year | 1925 | 1950 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 51 | 89 |
Jul 20, 2026
$1,800,000
Initial Listing
Jun 15, 2018
$1,500,000
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