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    Brad Wiseman DRE #00780341 818-880-9900,

    Equity Union

    Price cut: $229.5K (6/12)
    $4,265,500

    538 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402

    4beds
    2,245sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    6,414 Square Feet Lot
    $4,285,700 Zestimate®
    $1,900/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Pristine beachesClassic craftsman detailsCozy central fireplaceWelcoming front porchElegant primary suiteSmart toiletDedicated dining room
    Drastic Price Reduction! Welcome to 538 Palisades Avenue – A Timeless Craftsman Home in Santa Monica’s 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 Westside’s most desirable communities.
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    Listing updated: July 27, 2025 at 05:37pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Brad Wiseman DRE #00780341 818-880-9900,

    Equity Union

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25114280MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Sunroom
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Primary Suite
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Main Level Primary
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Down
    Bedroom
    • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,245 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached Carport, Concrete, Covered, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Carport spaces: 2
    • Covered spaces: 4
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: 1
    • Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park/Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 6,414 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4293013033
    • Zoning: SMR1*
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Raised
    Condition
    • Additions/Alterations
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Santa Monica

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,900/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $191,415
    • Annual tax amount: $3,028
    • Date on market: 5/23/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Alley Paved
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