NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1524 Berkeley St Unit 5 Santa Monica, CA 90404

Mid-City Santa Monica Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $895,000 - $1,072,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,063 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Modern Architecture
  • Walk-In Closet
  • McKinley Elementary School Rated A
  • Built-In Features
  • Open Patio

About This Home

As of September 2022

This cheerful 3 bedroom + 2 bath ground floor condo is ready for you to move right in! Great Santa Monica location in the popular College Street Neighborhood and close to everything the Westside has to offer. Step into a spacious living room with gas fireplace that opens to a dining area, small patio, and a modern kitchen with granite countertops. The primary-bedroom suite has a walk-in closet. Central hall with laundry cabinet (with washer/dryer), linen closet, 2nd bath and access to primary bedroom suite across from the secondary bedrooms. One of the secondary bedrooms features a small sunny patio. There's also one-car covered parking with extra storage area. This friendly, well-maintained 7-unit building is just moments away from Erewhon, excellent restaurants, the Expo Line, parks, and freeways. Available now.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jerry Jaffe

Compass License #01326486 Listed on: 08/21/2022

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Jerry Jaffe

Compass License #01326486 Listed on: 08/21/2022

Compass

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,653

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 7,841

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,063 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $9,000
  • Tenant pays for insurance, gas, electricity
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4267-026-079

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Additional Features

  • 7 Units
  • Community Storage Space

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,653

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Credit Report Amount: 35.00
  • Credit Report Required: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 9000
  • Tenant Pays: Insurance, Gas, Electricity

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Style: Modern
  • Single Family Or Apt: Condo/Apt
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Lease Terms: 1+Year
  • Living Area: 1063
  • Stories: 2
  • Unit Floor In Building: 1
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Number Of Photos: 20
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Gas
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: In Unit, Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 4.23

Exterior Features

  • Pool: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Parking Garage: Carport
  • Total Parking: 1

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Extra Storage
  • Pet Rules: Call

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unit Location: West

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4267-026-079
  • Lot Size Area: 8119

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Swett Benjamin R and Anderson Amy N
Bought by
Swett Benjamin R and Anderson Amy N
Current Estimated Value
$970,455

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2013
Sold by
Schmalholz Ellen S
Bought by
Swett Benjamin R and Anderson Amy N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2010
Sold by
Schmalholz Ellen S
Bought by
Schmalholz Ellen S and Schmalholz Family Trust Of 1990

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,800
Interest Rate
4.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2010
Sold by
Schmalholz Ellen S
Bought by
Schmalholz Ellen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,800
Interest Rate
4.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2003
Sold by
Schmalholz Ellen S
Bought by
Schmalholz Ellen S and Schmalholz Family Trust Of 1990

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,250
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2003
Sold by
Schmalholz Ellen S
Bought by
Schmalholz Ellen S and Levin Sylvia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,250
Interest Rate
5.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1999
Sold by
Schmalholz Ellen S
Bought by
Schmalholz Ellen S and Levin Sylvia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,600
Interest Rate
6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1999
Sold by
Family Trust Schmalholz, Ellen S Tr Schmalhol
Bought by
Schmalholz Ellen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,600
Interest Rate
6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1998
Sold by
Levin Sylvia A
Bought by
Levin Sylvia and The Sylvia Levin Declaration Of Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Swett Benjamin R -- None Available
Swett Benjamin R $503,000 Stewart Title Of California
Schmalholz Ellen S -- None Available
Schmalholz Ellen S -- First American Title Co La
Schmalholz Ellen S -- Gateway Title Company
Schmalholz Ellen S -- Gateway Title Company
Schmalholz Ellen S -- Gateway Title
Schmalholz Ellen S -- Gateway Title Company
Schmalholz Ellen S -- South Coast Title
Schmalholz Ellen S -- Equity Title
Levin Sylvia -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Anderson Swett Revocable Trust $382,000
Closed Swett Benjamin R $404,000
Closed Sweet Benjamin R $417,000
Previous Owner Schmalholz Ellen S $159,800
Previous Owner Schmalholz Ellen S $175,250
Previous Owner Schmalholz Ellen S $175,250
Previous Owner Schmalholz Ellen S $177,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2022 09/02/22 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
08/21/2022 08/21/22 For Rent $4,500 -- --
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
2025 $7,653 $616,597 $465,821 $150,776
2024 $7,653 $604,508 $456,688 $147,820
2023 $7,528 $592,656 $447,734 $144,922
2022 $7,423 $581,036 $438,955 $142,081
2021 $7,222 $569,645 $430,349 $139,296
2019 $7,092 $552,751 $417,586 $135,165
2018 $6,676 $541,914 $409,399 $132,515
2016 $6,423 $520,872 $393,502 $127,370
2015 $6,337 $513,049 $387,592 $125,457
2014 $6,256 $503,000 $380,000 $123,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jerry Jaffe

    Landlord's Agent in 2022

    Jerry Jaffe

    Compass

    (310) 403-4925

    43 Total Sales

    Jerry Jaffe
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 22-191967

The MLS

APN: 4267-026-079

California Los Angeles County Santa Monica 90404 Mid-City Santa Monica

1524 Berkeley St Unit 5, Santa Monica, CA

This home is located at 1524 Berkeley St Unit 5, Santa Monica, CA 90404 since 21 August 2022 and is currently priced at $970,455. This property was built in 1974. 1524 Berkeley St Unit 5 is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including McKinley Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, and Santa Monica High School.

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