1620 California
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Listing broker / agent: Joseph Group · William Joseph · 310-415-4655 · CRMLS
MLS # SB26138196 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 19:50 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- SB26138196
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential Income
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Lot size
- 0.1145 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1925
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 117
Building
- Year built
- 1925
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Asphalt, Fiberglass, Spanish Tile, Tile
- Foundation
- Raised
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Inside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Lot features
- Two To Five Units Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 6–8 | 0.1 mi |
| McKinley Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 0.6 mi |
| Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 0.7 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Santa Monica High (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 9–12 | 1.2 mi |
| Edison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 1.3 mi |
| Canyon Charter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Santa Monica | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Will Rogers Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 1.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,699,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,800,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,800,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-17 14:58 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:37 | $1,699,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Santa Monica
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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