$1,584,254Average Value$203Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Settled between Wilshire and Montana
Situated along Ocean Avenue, under a mile from the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Wilshire Montana is a high-end neighborhood of condos sandwiched between two popular commercial stretches. "It's not cleverly named. It's literally the residential strips of land between Wilshire Boulevard and Montana Avenue," says Keller Williams Realtor Mike Lease, who has been selling around Los Angeles for over a decade. It's a walkable community with a robust retail and restaurant scene boasting national names and local favorites. "And the fact that it's close to the beach makes it really peaceful," says eXp agent Hector Benavidez, who has nearly 25 years of experience.
The average list price for a home in Wilshire Montana is $2,391,673, in Santa Monica CA.
Palisades Park is a large park with many different amenities in Wilshire Montana.
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High-end shopping and dining on Montana Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard
Montana Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard are two highly walkable commercial stretches with retail and restaurant options. There are high-end giants like Ulta Beauty and places like The Detox Market, a boutique cosmetic store with only a few U.S. locations. The neighborhood has a broad mix of casual and upscale dining destinations. La La Land Kind Cafe is a stylish coffee shop with light bites and crisp white walls and accents, both indoors and out. Rustic Canyon is a restaurant specializing in California cuisine. The vibe inside is very midcentury modern, with wood-lined picture windows and minimalist lighting and décor. Whole Foods and Pavilions are among the options for grocery shopping. Santa Monica Seafood Market & Restaurant is a no-frills spot for fresh fish, offering a wide variety of seafood with an adjacent café and oyster bar.
Bento box from Noma Sushi in Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica CA.
Wilshire Montana is the center of great cuisine, such as Bun & Mi, a five star Vietnamese spot.
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Housing inventory is primarily condos and townhomes
Single-family homes comprise only a small segment of Wilshire Montana’s housing inventory. The residential streets have a mix of largely prewar bungalows interspersed with higher-density housing, both apartments and condos. Homes range in price from $800,000 for something vintage under 1,000 square feet to $2.5 million for something updated with around 3,000 square feet. The bulk of the housing in the neighborhood is condos and townhomes. Many condos near and along Ocean Avenue have full or partial ocean views. Prices range between $900,000 for something from the 1970s with under 1,000 square feet to $3 million for a modern build with closer to 3,000 square feet. A condo at The Dorchester House, built in 1990, can sell for as much as $3.5 million — with another $800 monthly for HOA fees.
There are many condos in Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica CA.
Row of homes in Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica CA.
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Making music and watching the sunset at Palisades Park
The salty air and sea breeze bring buyers not just to Wilshire Montana, but all of Santa Monica. Situated on over 25 acres along Ocean Avenue, Palisades Park is the neighborhood’s primary green space, replete with a rose garden and public art. The park overlooks Santa Monica Bay and paved walking paths wind past towering coastal palms. The iconic pier is visible in the distance, which paints a pretty picture at sunset. Palisades Park is the site of community events, like the Make Music Los Angeles concert in June 2024. Just beyond the Pacific Coast Highway is Santa Monica State Beach, a two-mile stretch with a paved path that runs south to the pier and continues toward Venice Beach.
Wilshire Montana offers a rich nightlife with its close proximity to downtown Santa Monica.
Enjoy an oceanside stroll at Palisades Park in Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica CA.
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Second Saturdays of Summer
The Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition hosts free movies and music at Reed Park. Second Saturdays of Summer runs from mid-July to mid-September and features one hour of live music before a kid-friendly feature is played. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, and the popcorn is free.
Psychedelic therapy and other unique services can be found in Wilshire Montana, CA.
Cycling, volleyball, jogging, surfing and more are all part of the Wilshire Montana lifestyle.
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Excellent public schools seeing massive upgrades
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified is a top-tier public school district with an A-plus grade from Niche. Roosevelt Elementary, Lincoln Middle and Santa Monica High School are also graded A-plus. Niche ranks SMHS in the top 5% of public high schools in California and the top 10% in diversity. In late 2024, Samohi, as it is known locally, was in Phase 3 (of 4) of an expansion that includes an already completed Discovery building, the addition of a state-of-the-art gymnasium and an Exploration building to the campus. “The public schools here are great, and in Wilshire Montana, that’s where most parents are going to send their kids,” Lease says. “Unlike North of Montana, where many people go private.”
Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school in Santa Monica
The Santa Monica High School in Downtown Santa Monica.
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Walkable to UCLA Medical Center
Wilshire Montana is under a mile from downtown Santa Monica. The neighborhood’s two main thoroughfares, Wilshire Boulevard and Montana Avenue, are known for stop-and-go traffic, particularly along the commercial stretches nearest the coast. Bus routes run along a few intersecting thoroughfares. Interstate 10 is about six blocks away, which runs the 15 miles east to downtown Los Angeles. It’s a sneaky long drive that can take as long as two hours during increasingly unpredictable rush hours. The same can be said of the drive to Los Angeles International Airport, about 10 miles away. UCLA Medical Center is two blocks outside the neighborhood, easily walkable for healthcare workers.
Wilshire Montana is a 15-mile drive from Downtown LA.
Palisades Park is a large park with many different amenities in Wilshire Montana.
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Parks in this Area
Christine Emerson Reed Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Palisades Park
Picnic Area
Beach
Walking Paths
Holbrook Park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center
North Beach Playground
Beach
Playground
Parking Lot
Palisades Park
Transit
Airport
Los Angeles International
19 min drive
Bus
Montana Eb & 20th Ns
Bus
Montana Eb & 11th Fs
Bus
4th Sb & Washington Fs
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Montana Eb & Euclid Fs
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Wilshire Wb & 20th Ns
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20th Sb & California Ns
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Lincoln Nb & Montana Ns
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wilshire Montana
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wilshire Montana Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica over the last 12 months is $445,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This enticing open air access, 798-sq foot, 1 bedroom Santa Monica residence is ideally located south of Montana Ave's chic stores, upscale restaurants and quality markets. This west facing front flat invites light from three sides. Updated features and efficient design yields a uniquely comfortable living space among only 11 other units. Access is from a garden entrance surrounded by a
Come check out this beautifully renovated, three-story townhouse! Open-concept design meets modern amenities in the heart of Santa Monica. Special features include newly remodeled kitchen and baths, brand new central AC (installed in 2024), in-unit laundry, a private patio, in-home gym, and two side-by-side covered parking places. Brand new roof added in Spring 2024. Around the corner from
Welcome to coastal living at its finest. This beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo offers 1,349 square feet of bright, modern interior space in the heart of Santa Monica. Just moments from the beach, Third Street Promenade, and the city's best dining and nightlife, this turn-key residence delivers comfort and convenience in one of LA’s most iconic neighborhoods. Enjoy an
Experience this highly sought-after Santa Monica Neighborhood just north of Wilshire Blvd. This 3 Bed, 2 Bath Condo is spacious with an open concept that fills the living room, dining, and kitchen with natural light. A fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, great counter space and wood cabinetry. Appliances include Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave, new Dish Washer, and stack Washer and
This unit is part of a Bulk Condo Sale (All Units Must be Purchased Together) along with eight (8) others presents a unique opportunity to acquire nine (9) out of eleven (11) condominium units (all with separate Assessor Parcel Numbers) at 1101 Lincoln Boulevard, ideally situated in the coveted North of Wilshire neighborhood of Santa Monica. Just nine blocks from the beach and steps from the
This unit is part of a Bulk Condo Sale (All Units Must be Purchased Together) along with eight (8) others presents a unique opportunity to acquire nine (9) out of eleven (11) condominium units (all with separate Assessor Parcel Numbers) at 1101 Lincoln Boulevard, ideally situated in the coveted North of Wilshire neighborhood of Santa Monica. Just nine blocks from the beach and steps from the
Modern apartment located in a prime area of Santa Monica, just blocks from the ocean. The building is a quiet & secured 3-story over subterranean parking, which includes 1 parking space. Unit is on bottom floor, has hardwood floors, new appliances, with washer and dryer in unit. The building has a small gym and sauna. Located in prized Santa Monica Malibu School District.
Spacious 2 BD, 2 BA just blocks from the beach & 3rd Street Promanade. Open floor plan w/ lots of natural light. Modern kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless appliances. Bathroom stall shower and tub, granite counters and plenty of storage. Unit features gas fireplace, hardwood throughout, and a balcony. Building includes secured entry, 1 parking spot subterranean plus permit parking,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
20,895
Median Age
43
Population Density
36 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,520
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,424
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
71.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
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®
95/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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