Craftsman

538 Palisades Avenue

Santa Monica , CA 90402

MLS#: SR25114280

$4,265,500

Status: Active
Listing number: SR25114280
Listing provided by: Equity Union
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 6 days ago
On site: 2 months ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1920

Sq.Footage

2,245

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.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Master Downstairs

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    3

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Parking

    Attached Carport, Concrete, Covered, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • View

    Park/Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.1472

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Craftsman

Price

  • Sales Price

    $4,265,500

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 245

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,900

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Foundation Details

    Raised

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    2

  • Water Source

    Public

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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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