Nestled in a beautifully landscaped 7-unit California Cottage, this rare ground-level front facing gem offers the perfect blend of 1940s charm and modern convenience. Surrounded by lush, mature foliage, this front-facing unit provides privacy and a tranquil, garden-like setting. Step inside to find original hardwood floors, oversized windows on three sides, and French doors that flood the space with natural light and invite in cool ocean breezes. The open floor plan flows seamlessly from the airy living room to a tiled kitchen patioideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Updated bathroom, custom closets, and thoughtful upgrades throughout make this home as functional as it is stylish. Spacious side patio off the kitchen great for dog owners and morning coffee. Enjoy the convenience of 2 parking spaces, one in and one out of a shared two-car garage with good storage. All from a private driveway accessed from the alley. Located on the peaceful and picturesque 800 block of 12th Street, this unique street features a rare sidewalk greenbelt lined with palms. Just steps from the heart of Montana Avenue's vibrant dining and shopping scene, including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and boutique favorites. You're also less than a mile to Palisades Park, the Promenade, and the Metro linemaking this home an easy canvas for any lifestyle.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower in Tub
Interior Features
- Open Floorplan
- Recessed Lighting
- Tile Counters
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Appliances
- Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Appliances YN: Yes
- Laundry Features: Common Area, Community
Other Rooms
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: In Kitchen
- Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fencing: Fence YN: Yes, Fencing: Average Condition
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Tile
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Land Info
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Garden, Lot 6500-9999, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1721534
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 7499
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Detached
- Parking Features: Parking YN: Yes, Parking Features: Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space, Shared Driveway
- Parking Total: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 1.00
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Earthquake Insurance
- Association Fee: 409
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 409
Multi-Unit Info
School Information
- School District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active Under Contract
- County: Los Angeles
- Directions: South of Montana, North of Wilshire
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: C14 - Santa Monica
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: C14 - Santa Monica
- Parcel Number: 4281023084
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2181
- Zoning: SMR2
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 623
- Year Built: 1947
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
- Direction Faces: East
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Foundation Details: Raised
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Property Age: 78
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Turnkey
- Roof: Common Roof
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- House Style: Traditional
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
