Mid-City Santa Monica
The Proper Hotel is a swanky neighborhood hotspot
The neighborhood is teeming with boutique shopping, unique dining destinations and other hotspots like the Santa Monica Proper Hotel. "The Proper Hotel is one of my favorite places. I love going there — it's very swanky," Lease says. "They have a restaurant and bar on the first floor and a second restaurant on the rooftop. It's such a great place." There are commercial stretches along Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards. Specialized Santa Monica is a showcase venue for bicycles, apparel and accessories, promising an on-site mechanic. Rip City Skates is a skate shop since the 1970s that sells skateboards, parts and accessories, as well as clothing and footwear. "Milo & Olive is a great Italian place known for wood-fired pizza, and Blueys is great for coffee and breakfast. They're known for pancakes, but everything there is amazing," Lease says. There are multiple options for stocking up on groceries, including Trader Joe's, Bristol Farms and Erewhon.
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Compact prewar bungalows and expansive contemporary offerings
Mid-City is nearly 80% renters, with apartments making up a large chunk of the housing inventory. What’s left is a mix of single-family housing, condos and townhomes representing about a century’s worth of building. Clark calls it “a melting pot of homes." The single-family homes in the neighborhood are a mix of cozy prewar bungalows and more contemporary offerings built on teardown or infill lots. Homes are priced between $700,000 for something objectively small and $3 million for something more expansive and modern. Condos hit between $600,000 and $2 million, while townhouses are priced between $800,000 and $2.2 million, depending on the size and state of renovation. HOA fees add between $300 and $500 per month. Most multifamily housing is medium density, between 10 and 40 apartments. The high-rises with ocean views are a few blocks closer to the coast.
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Blocks from the iconic Santa Monica Pier
Set six blocks back from the Pacific Ocean, Mid-City has walkable beach access to one of the most iconic spots on the West Coast. The Santa Monica Pier is a storied seaside destination with an amusement park, shops and cafes. It is adjacent to the Heal the Bay Aquarium, a marine center with over 100 local species, and the Original Muscle Beach, an outdoor public fitness area that dates to the 1930s. Nearby, the Santa Monica Tennis Club attracts an upscale crowd. Across the street from sprawling Amazon Studios, Colorado Center Park is a peaceful urban refuge with sports facilities like basketball and tennis courts and a playground. On Olympic Boulevard, Memorial Park has an indoor gym, skate park and a dog run. Both parks are peaceful places to walk or spread out on the grass and soak up some sun while the kids play.
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Year-round events hosted in Santa Monica
Though not specifically to Mid-City, Santa Monica plays host to countless annual events and festivals, as well as rare or even one-time pop-up events. There is Earth Day at the Heal the Bay Aquarium in the spring, the Main Street Summer SOULstice in July, Americana in the Park in the fall and Main Street Holiday Festivities in December. The Santa Monica Film Festival brings out crowds to celebrate independent storytelling and the BFF Binge Fringe Festival is a free theater event that runs from October through November.Santa Monica High School has niche sports like water polo
Santa Monica-Malibu United is an exceptional public school district with an A-plus grade from Niche. McKinley Elementary is a walkable community school with an A grade. Lincoln Middle School and Santa Monica High School are graded A-plus by Niche. The high school, which is abbreviated to Samohi, is one of the best in the state. Samohi has a full slate of athletic activities, from traditional sports like football and basketball to more niche offerings like water polo, tennis, lacrosse and co-ed wrestling.
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Walkability is key because traffic can be heavy near the beach
One of Mid-City’s main thoroughfares is Santa Monica Boulevard, a heavily trafficked four-lane road with stop lights every few blocks. Nearby, Ocean Avenue runs along the beach and is lined by tall palms, bike lanes and street parking. It’s a bustling location with shops and dining destinations. "In terms of traffic, you're a few blocks from the beach, so it's going to be a little tighter," Lease says. "But if you're staying local, it's not that bad. You learn which roads to avoid and when." The neighborhood is blocks from the Pacific Coast Highway and Interstate 10, sometimes called the Santa Monica Freeway. Downtown LA is 15 miles east via the 10, a seemingly short-distance drive that can take as long as 45 minutes during unpredictable rush hours. The UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is walkable within the neighborhood, and Los Angeles International Airport is about 10 miles south, another sneaky long drive, depending on the time of day. Mid-City is a walkable community with robust public transportation options. In addition to bus routes, the LA Metro E Line connects to Bergamot Station.
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Written By
Amber Steinmetz-Cole
Photography Contributed By
Christopher Montagne-Waggoner
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Khalil Chisholm
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cindy Ambuehl
Cindy Ambuehl
Responds QuicklyChristie's International Real Estate SoCal
(747) 294-3863
126 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City Santa Monica
$1,625,000 Price
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Stephanie Younger
Stephanie Younger
Compass
(424) 417-2755
892 Total Sales
4 in Mid-City Santa Monica
$490K - $1.5M Price Range
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Eric Hartnack
Eric Hartnack
Compass
(562) 543-5641
14 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City Santa Monica
$1,040,000 Price
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Sebastian Wolski
Sebastian Wolski
Compass
(747) 246-7875
48 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City Santa Monica
$1,190,000 Price
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Josh Stein-Sapir
Josh Stein-Sapir
Responds QuicklyKeyes Real Estate
(562) 456-3475
144 Total Sales
2 in Mid-City Santa Monica
$1.4M - $1.5M Price Range
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Christelle Masi
Christelle Masi
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Los Angeles
(424) 306-0284
62 Total Sales
1 in Mid-City Santa Monica
$900,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Colorado Park
Christine Emerson Reed Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Douglas Park
Euclid Park
Ohio And Bundy Triangle Park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mid-City Santa Monica | US |
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| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mid-City Santa Monica Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mid-City Santa Monica, Santa Monica sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mid-City Santa Monica, Santa Monica over the last 12 months is $279,900, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$279,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$279,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$600,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$825,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
144
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$298
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,927
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,364
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,343
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,236
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
657
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 4pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,205 - $5,410 per month
- The Charlie Santa Monica
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 453+ Sq Ft
- 1450 Cloverfield Blvd
- Santa Monica, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,393
Median Age
41
Population Density
25 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,141
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,212
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
68.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
70°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
90
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
67
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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