NOT LISTED FOR SALE

544 E Channel Rd Santa Monica, CA 90402

Estimated Value: $5,917,000 - $7,776,000

6 Beds
6.5 Baths
4,963 Sq Ft
$1,413/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Home Office
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Gym

About This Home

As of January 2024

Located in the highly coveted Santa Monica Canyon, this newly remodeled home offers charm and privacy the moment you step into the tree lined gated courtyard. Experience the quintessential California indoor-outdoor lifestyle throughout the home as every room on the first floor opens to an outdoor space perfect for family and entertaining. The formal living room has vaulted ceilings and is adorned with a stone fireplace and flows seamlessly into the kitchen and oversized family room. The en suite bedroom, office and vast multi-purpose room all open to the the sun-soaked backyard. Heading upstairs, there are four secondary bedrooms that complement the generous primary suite and the rooms are illuminated by natural light pouring in through the windows and skylights. The second level also boasts a large rooftop deck, offering the perfect place to relax and bask in the sun. Don't miss the opportunity to experience Canyon living at its finest! *Property has 2 sets of washer/dryers, an alarm system and converted garage with an apparatus for storage.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cindy Ambuehl

Christie's International Real Estate SoCal License #01821934 Listed on: 11/20/2023

Last Renter's Agent

Cindy Ambuehl

Christie's International Real Estate SoCal License #01821934 Listed on: 11/20/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,298

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 7,449 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x135
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 4,963 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $50,000
  • Tenant pays for gas, electricity, water, trash collection
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4408-032-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,298

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Security Deposit: 50000
  • Tenant Pays: Gas, Electricity, Water, Trash Collection

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Style: Traditional
  • Single Family Or Apt: Single Family
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Lease Terms: 1+Year
  • Living Area: 4963
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1710
  • Lot Dimensions: 55x135
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Number Of Photos: 16
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: In Closet, Inside, Laundry Area, Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Alarm System, Barbeque, Built-Ins, Dryer, Washer, Garbage Disposal, Freezer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Ceiling Fan
  • Price Per S Q F T: 4.53

Exterior Features

  • Pool: No
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Tree Top, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway, On street
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Call

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4408-032-017
  • Lot Size Area: 7449

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2013
Sold by
Phillips Richard L and Phillips Elissa H
Bought by
Phillips Richard L and Phillips Elissa H
Current Estimated Value
$6,915,451

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2013
Sold by
Koch Charles Edward and Koch Jane Saffell
Bought by
Phillips Richard L and Phillips Elissa H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2013
Sold by
Phillips Richard L and Phillips Elissa H
Bought by
Philips Richard Louis and Phillips Elissa Hillary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2009
Sold by
Koch Charles Edward and Koch Jane Saffell
Bought by
Phillips Richard L and Phillips Elissa H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2009
Sold by
Koch Charles Edward and Koch Jane Saffell
Bought by
Cullen Raymond A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1996
Sold by
Koch Charles H and Koch Virginia S
Bought by
Koch Charles Edward and Koch Jane Saffell

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1995
Sold by
Fennelly Jane Corey
Bought by
Koch Charles Edward and Koch Jane Saffell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
9.16%
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
Phillips Richard L -- None Available
Phillips Richard L -- California Tite Company
Philips Richard Louis -- None Available
Phillips Richard L $2,735,000 California Title Company
Cullen Raymond A -- None Available
Koch Charles Edward -- --
Koch Charles Edward $590,000 Continental Lawyers Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Phillips Richard L $1,987,000
Closed Phillips Richard L $1,983,892
Closed Phillips Richard L $500,000
Previous Owner Phillips Richard Louis $1,475,000
Previous Owner Phillips Richard L $1,150,000
Previous Owner Phillips Richard L $1,300,000
Previous Owner Koch Charles Edward $250,000
Previous Owner Koch Charles Edward $200,000
Previous Owner Koch Charles Edward $100,000
Previous Owner Koch Charles Edward $1,000,000
Previous Owner Koch Charles Edward $650,000
Previous Owner Koch Charles Edward $325,000
Previous Owner Koch Charles Edward $575,000
Previous Owner Koch Charles Edward $80,000
Previous Owner Koch Charles Edward $472,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2024 01/10/24 Rented $19,000 -15.6% --
01/04/2024 01/04/24 Price Changed $22,500 -10.0% $5 / Sq Ft
11/20/2023 11/20/23 For Rent $25,000 -- --
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 $50,298 $4,232,604 $2,003,613 $2,228,991
2024 $50,298 $4,149,613 $1,964,327 $2,185,286
2023 $41,995 $3,468,739 $1,925,811 $1,542,928
2022 $40,025 $3,400,725 $1,888,050 $1,512,675
2021 $39,544 $3,334,045 $1,851,030 $1,483,015
2019 $38,348 $3,235,157 $1,796,128 $1,439,029
2018 $38,209 $3,171,723 $1,760,910 $1,410,813
2016 $36,561 $3,048,563 $1,692,533 $1,356,030
2015 $35,231 $2,937,472 $1,667,110 $1,270,362
2014 $35,327 $2,879,932 $1,634,454 $1,245,478
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cindy Ambuehl

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Cindy Ambuehl

    Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    (928) 575-5281

    38 in this area

    123 Total Sales

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 23-333531

The MLS

APN: 4408-032-017

California Los Angeles County Santa Monica 90402

544 E Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA

This home is located at 544 E Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402 since 20 November 2023 and is currently priced at $7,012,989. This property was built in 2002. 544 E Channel Rd is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Canyon Charter Elementary, Paul Revere Charter Middle School, and Palisades Charter High.

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