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.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
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
Est.:
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
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 27, 2025 at 05:37pm
Listing Provided by:
Brad Wiseman DRE #00780341 818-880-9900,
Equity Union
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25114280
Originating 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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