$4,200,000
$300K PRICE DROP

389 Upper Mesa Rd Santa Monica, CA 90402

Estimated payment $26,393/month

Total Views 6,852
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,094 Sq Ft
$2,006 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Room in yard for a pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Perched atop the coveted upper Santa Monica Canyon hillside, this extraordinary home offers an unrivaled opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind ocean-view property. Set on a private promontory, the site commands breathtaking 270-degree panoramic views encompassing the Pacific Ocean, Downtown Los Angeles, and the verdant expanse of Santa Monica Canyon.The existing residencea charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom homepresents the option for a stylish and immediate move-in remodel. Alternatively, realize the full potential of this rare site with a visionary new build, fully designed by the acclaimed Empire Group Design Build. In-progress plans and architectural renderings are available and included with the sale. Huge plus, the property falls under LA Building and Safety and not Santa Monica.The new design concept is a cutting-edge, fire-resilient estate thoughtfully crafted with cutting-edge fireproof SCIP concrete walls, triple-glazed fiberglass doors, and windows, a standing seam metal roof, fireproof insulation, and an advanced wildfire suppression system with a defensible landscape design. A signature Lautner-style zero-edge pool serves as both a design focal point and an auxiliary water source. The proposed residence will feature 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a state-of-the-art home theater, wine cellar, dual walk-in closets, a primary suite with incredible balconies and ocean views from 3 levels, elevator, parking for 4 vehicles, including a car carousel, a luxurious Italian Boffi kitchen, and a full wellness center/gym.Located minutes from State Beach, World-renowned Riviera Golf Club, Canyon Elementary, Rustic Canyon Park, and Canyon Square, this rare offering promises a tranquil and intentional lifestyle in one of Santa Monica's most sought-after enclaves. Whether as a stunning remodel or a legacy new construction, this property is a singular opportunity to create something truly exceptional.

Listing Agent

Joseph Cilic

Sotheby's International Realty License #01421044 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listing Agent

James Rucker

Sotheby's International Realty License #01334714

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,946

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 8,064 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • Canyon
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,094 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • Room in yard for a pool

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4410-021-030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,946

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 2094
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1732
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Number Of Photos: 10
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Den, Living Room
  • Flooring: Mixed, Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Price Per S Q F T: 2005.73

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool Description: Room For
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Panoramic, Mountains, Ocean, Canyon
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Other Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car, Driveway
  • Total Parking: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4410-021-030
  • Lot Size Area: 8064

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $35,946 $2,971,382 $2,525,675 $445,707
2023 $2,422 $183,730 $117,797 $65,933
2022 $2,318 $180,129 $115,488 $64,641
2021 $2,275 $176,598 $113,224 $63,374
2019 $2,209 $171,363 $109,867 $61,496
2018 $2,136 $168,004 $107,713 $60,291
2016 $2,020 $161,481 $103,531 $57,950
2015 $1,991 $159,056 $101,976 $57,080
2014 $2,008 $155,941 $99,979 $55,962
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Price Changed $4,200,000 -6.7% $2,006 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $4,500,000 +42.9% $2,149 / Sq Ft
12/07/2023 12/07/23 Sold $3,150,000 +9.6% $1,504 / Sq Ft
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2023 11/06/23 For Sale $2,875,000 0.0% $1,373 / Sq Ft
10/14/2013 10/14/13 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
10/14/2013 10/14/13 Under Contract -- -- --
07/31/2013 07/31/13 For Rent $3,500 -- --
Source: The MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,150,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $853,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

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Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25534103

The MLS

APN: 4410-021-030