$1,650,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,565 Sq Ft
$1,177/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,054 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Indoor Pool
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Roosevelt Elementary School Rated A+
  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Sauna

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to coastal living at its finest! This recently refreshed 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom condominium in the sought-after Dorchester House offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Step into a spacious living area with new flooring, fresh paint, and French doors leading to a secluded balcony, ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The efficient kitchen boasts a number of new features, including a sink, Bosch cooktop & dishwasher and Samsung oven, offering an ideal setup for everyday cooking and entertaining. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, and all bathrooms have been enhanced with new vanities, mirrors, and faucets for a modern touch. The Dorchester House provides exceptional amenities, including a fitness room, rec room, indoor pool and spa, and sauna. You'll also enjoy the convenience of two side-by-side parking spots and additional storage in the building's secure garage. Located just moments from the beach, Montana Ave and the vibrant 3rd Street Promenade, this home offers an unbeatable location with easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Don't miss the chance to experience Santa Monica living in this exceptional home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steffanie Cohen

Keller Williams Beverly Hills License #02127109 Listed on: 01/30/2025

Keller Williams Beverly Hills

Co-Listed By

Kelly Aluise

Keller Williams Beverly Hills License #01501990

Last Buyer's Agent

Robbie Sikora

Compass License #01410979

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,865

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

HOA Fees

  • $1,177 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,565 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Guest Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Additional Features

  • Spa
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4292-019-057

Community Details

Overview

  • 42 Units

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Recreation Room
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Card or Code Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,865

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,177 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: The Dorchester House
  • Entry Floor: 2
  • Living Area: 1565
  • Lot Acreage: 0.6895
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 4
  • Unit Floor In Building: 2
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Number Of Photos: 34
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative, Living Room
  • Flooring: Mixed
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: In Unit, In Closet
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1021.73

Exterior Features

  • Pool Description: Indoor, Association Pool
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Indoor, Association Spa
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Assigned, Controlled Entrance, Covered Parking, Subterr Side by Side
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Card/Code Access

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Extra Storage, Elevator, Controlled Access, Assoc Pet Rules, Assoc Maintains Landscape, Guest Parking, Rec Multipurpose Rm, Sauna, Exercise Room, Spa
  • Pet Rules: Call

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Fees: 1177.36
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4292-019-057
  • Lot Size Area: 30033

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Ruman Richard and Ruman Rosabella
Bought by
Laks Howard and Stornetta-Laks Carole
Seller's Agent
Steffanie Cohen
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
Buyer's Agent
Robbie Sikora
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
3.19%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Jan 10, 2025
Sold by
Ruman Family Trust and Richard Ruman I
Bought by
Ruman I Richard I and Ruman Rosabella
Seller's Agent
Steffanie Cohen
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
Buyer's Agent
Robbie Sikora
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
3.19%
Views
6

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2015
Sold by
Ruman I Richard
Bought by
Ruman Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2015
Sold by
Ruman Richard
Bought by
Ruman I Richard and Ruman Rosabella

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2012
Sold by
Ruman Richard and Ruman Rosebella
Bought by
Ruman Richard and Ruman Rosebella

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,500
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2000
Sold by
Ruman I Richard
Bought by
Ruman I Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1999
Sold by
Dorchester House Ltd
Bought by
Ruman I Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,650,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gift Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $214,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $213,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $222,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $274,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $273,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $1,650,000 +3.2% $1,054 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Sale $1,599,000 0.0% $1,022 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Price Changed $1,599,000 -- $1,022 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,865 $630,141 $401,603 $228,538
2023 $7,736 $617,786 $393,729 $224,057
2022 $7,627 $605,673 $386,009 $219,664
2021 $7,416 $593,798 $378,441 $215,357
2019 $7,282 $576,187 $367,217 $208,970
2018 $6,862 $564,890 $360,017 $204,873
2016 $6,593 $542,956 $346,038 $196,918
2015 $6,504 $534,802 $340,841 $193,961
2014 $6,419 $524,327 $334,165 $190,162
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25-480929

The MLS

APN: 4292-019-057