$3,150,000
SOLD DEC 7, 2023

389 Upper Mesa Rd Santa Monica, CA 90402

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,094 Sq Ft
7,545 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,504 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of December 2023

Stunning Ocean, Sand and Canyon views abound from the site. Amazing sunsets are all yours at this property. Situated in fabulous Santa Monica Canyon. Ideal location close to the beach with spectacular views. Offering endless possibilities to build that dream home. Bring all your builders . Shown by appointment only. Call listing broker

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Su-Z Schneider

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01065335 Listed on: 11/06/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Simon Beardmore

Sotheby's International Realty License #01321605

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,946

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 7,545 Sq Ft Lot
  • Hillside Location
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Canyon

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,094 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

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

1

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: 2
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Number Of Photos: 4
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Den
  • Flooring: Mixed
  • 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
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 1
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1372.97

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Coastline, Ocean, Canyon
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 1 Car
  • Total Parking: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4410-021-030
  • Lot Location: Hillside, Canyon
  • Lot Size Area: 7545

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2023
Closed on
Nov 16, 2023
Sold by
Ucla Foundation
Bought by
John Nickoll Living Trust and Nickoll
Seller's Agent
Su-Z Schneider
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Simon Beardmore
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,875,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$275,000
9.57%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2002
Sold by
Cognein Guy
Bought by
The Ulca Foundation
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

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 $35,946 $3,213,000 $2,550,000 $663,000
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

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 23-326303

The MLS

APN: 4410-021-030