2225 Montana Ave Santa Monica, CA 90403
North of Montana Neighborhood
--
Bed
--
Bath
2,587
Sq Ft
6,022
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of December 2012Montana Avenue triplex can be delivered with 1 unit vacant at close of escrow. Charming property in the Franklin school district and convenient to bus lines, markets and shops. Two, 2 bedroom 1 bath units comprise the main building and there is a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment above the 2 car garage. Main building is appx 2137 sqft.Very private, fenced, grassy front yard area and lovely courtyard with patio and garden areas in back. One of the 2 bedrooms has a private laundry area, second laundry room off garage. Unit #3 rent is "potential" as this unit is owner occupied. Each of the 2 bedrooms has parking for 1 car in the shared garage. Great investment opportunity.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $22,240
Year Built
- Built in 1949
Lot Details
- 6,022 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x120
Home Design
- Triplex
- Traditional Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 2,587 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Oven or Range
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Garage Space
Utilities
- Gravity Heating System
- Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
- Sewer in Street
Community Details
- 2 Buildings
- 3 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- Tenant pays for electricity, gas
- The owner pays for gardener, water
- Assessor Parcel Number 4278-020-010
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 1, 2015
Sold by
Chen Chow and Chen Roland Meyer
Bought by
Chen Chow
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 16, 2014
Sold by
Chen Chow
Bought by
Meyer Chen Chow and Meyer Chen Roland
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 27, 2012
Closed on
Oct 18, 2012
Sold by
Lorda Frances Anne
Bought by
Chen Chow
Seller's Agent
John Hathorn
Compass
Buyer's Agent
John Hathorn
Compass
List Price
$1,525,000
Sold Price
$1,530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.33%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,530,000 | Fidelity-Van Nuys |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $763,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $900,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $611,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $603,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $540,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2021 12/11/21 | Rented | $4,250 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/01/2021 12/01/21 | For Rent | $4,250 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/17/2012 12/17/12 | Sold | $1,530,000 | +0.3% | $591 / Sq Ft |
| 10/12/2012 10/12/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/27/2012 09/27/12 | For Sale | $1,525,000 | -- | $589 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $22,240 | $1,884,076 | $1,760,938 | $123,138 |
| 2024 | $22,240 | $1,847,134 | $1,726,410 | $120,724 |
| 2023 | $21,882 | $1,810,916 | $1,692,559 | $118,357 |
| 2022 | $21,607 | $1,775,409 | $1,659,372 | $116,037 |
| 2021 | $21,070 | $1,740,598 | $1,626,836 | $113,762 |
| 2020 | $20,926 | $1,722,751 | $1,610,155 | $112,596 |
| 2019 | $20,713 | $1,688,973 | $1,578,584 | $110,389 |
| 2018 | $19,458 | $1,655,857 | $1,547,632 | $108,225 |
| 2016 | $18,828 | $1,591,560 | $1,487,537 | $104,023 |
| 2015 | $18,584 | $1,567,654 | $1,465,193 | $102,461 |
| 2014 | $18,329 | $1,536,946 | $1,436,492 | $100,454 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Chris Gray
Seller's Agent in 2021
Chris Gray
Beverly and Company, Inc.
(323) 612-7086
11 Total Sales
-
Stefan Gray
S
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Stefan Gray
Beverly and Company, Inc.
(818) 382-4160
3 Total Sales
-
John Hathorn
Seller's Agent in 2012
John Hathorn
Compass
(310) 924-4014
26 in this area
51 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 12-626951
APN: 4278-020-010
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