NOT LISTED FOR SALE

558 E Channel Rd Santa Monica, CA 90402

Santa Monica Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,892,926

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,328 Sq Ft
$2,102/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 20, 2021

Last sale price $4,250,000 $1,826 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,114 / mo

178 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Views of Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2021

Charming, serene retreat in the highly coveted Santa Monica canyon. This sensational and gated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is surrounded by mature trees, with a large grassy yard. A jacuzzi tub enveloped in the surrounding trees is reminiscent of an Ojai escape. You will be stunned by the intrinsic, Spanish detail of the home abounding with natural light throughout. There is a bonus room, which can be a playroom for the kids, or transformed into an office or gym. Make yourself at home in this intimate, beautiful sanctuary minutes from the beach. The ideal and perfectly balanced Santa Monica lifestyle. Including a short walk to Canyon Charter elementary school.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Ambuehl

Christie's International Real Estate SoCal License #01821934 Listed on: 03/25/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Langen

Compass License #01108147

Compass

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,275 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52x128
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Trees

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4408-032-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

6,275 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1441
  • Lot Dimensions: 52x128
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Mixed
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Washer, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Above Ground, Hot Tub
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Attached, Garage, Driveway
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4408-032-009
  • Lot Size Area: 6275

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2022
Sold by
Alejandro And Carly De Castro Revocable and De Castro Alejandro
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$4,892,926

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2021
Closed on
Sep 23, 2021
Sold by
Kaplan John and Kaplan Andrea Grove
Bought by
Alejandro And Carly De Castro Revocable Trust and De Castro
Seller's Agent
Cindy Ambuehl
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
Buyer's Agent
Frank Langen
Compass
List Price
$4,500,000
Sold Price
$4,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.90%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2013
Sold by
Gimelstob Justin J
Bought by
Kaplan John and Kaplan Andrea Grove

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2010
Sold by
Gimelstob Barry
Bought by
Gimelstob Justin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2005
Sold by
Gimelstob Patricia
Bought by
Gimelstob Barry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,610,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2005
Sold by
Phillips Richard L
Bought by
Gimelstob Justin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,610,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2002
Sold by
Taylor Bruce and Taylor Judith
Bought by
Phillips Richard L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
5.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2000
Sold by
Global Investors Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Taylor Bruce

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
8.63%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2000
Sold by
Trust Wells Fargo Bank Tr Delores E Lasar
Bought by
Global Investors Ltd Partnership
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Santa Monica Canyon, CA

  • Crosby Doe Real Estate Agent - Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.

    Crosby Doe

    Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.

    (424) 541-1360

    33 Total Sales

    1 in Santa Monica Canyon

    $2,750,000 Price

    Crosby Doe
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  • Michael Mackenbach Real Estate Agent - Estate Properties

    Michael Mackenbach

    Estate Properties

    (424) 373-6410

    54 Total Sales

    1 in Santa Monica Canyon

    $3,344,000 Price

    Michael Mackenbach
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  • Donald Heller Real Estate Agent - Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    Donald Heller

    Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    (424) 238-6571

    110 Total Sales

    1 in Santa Monica Canyon

    $3,500,000 Price

    Donald Heller
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  • Cindy Ambuehl Real Estate Agent - Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    Cindy Ambuehl

    Responds Quickly

    Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    (747) 294-3863

    116 Total Sales

    15 in Santa Monica Canyon

    $3.1M - $13M Price Range

    Cindy Ambuehl
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  • Amir Jawaherian Real Estate Agent - The Agency

    Amir Jawaherian

    Responds Quickly

    The Agency

    (747) 271-5158

    34 Total Sales

    1 in Santa Monica Canyon

    $4,890,000 Price

    Amir Jawaherian
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  • Rayni Williams Real Estate Agent - The Beverly Hills Estates

    Rayni Williams

    Responds Quickly

    The Beverly Hills Estates

    (323) 701-1695

    144 Total Sales

    1 in Santa Monica Canyon

    $9,250,000 Price

    Rayni Williams
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title Company O
Alejandro And Carly De Castro Revocable Trust $4,250,000 Fidelity National Title
Kaplan John $2,900,000 California Title Company
Gimelstob Justin J -- Lawyers Title
Gimelstob Barry -- Southland Title
Gimelstob Justin J -- Southland Title
Phillips Richard L $1,679,000 Southland Title
Taylor Bruce $1,400,000 Provident Title
Global Investors Ltd Partnership $1,300,000 Provident Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $3,000,000
Previous Owner Kaplan John $1,100,000
Previous Owner Kaplan John $1,300,000
Previous Owner Kaplan John $1,100,000
Previous Owner Gimelstob Justin J $700,000
Previous Owner Gimelstob Justin J $1,607,000
Previous Owner Gimelstob Justin J $1,610,000
Previous Owner Phillips Richard L $1,191,000
Previous Owner Phillips Richard L $1,200,000
Previous Owner Phillips Richard L $1,200,000
Previous Owner Taylor Bruce $1,300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Sold $4,250,000 0.0% $1,826 / Sq Ft
09/19/2021 09/19/21 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Price Changed $4,250,000 -5.6% $1,826 / Sq Ft
03/25/2021 03/25/21 For Sale $4,500,000 0.0% $1,933 / Sq Ft
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Rented $17,500 0.0% --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 For Rent $17,500 -- --
Source: The MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $53,876 $4,600,335 $3,680,269 $920,066
2025 $53,876 $4,510,133 $3,608,107 $902,026
2024 $53,341 $4,421,700 $3,537,360 $884,340
2023 $52,292 $4,335,000 $3,468,000 $867,000
2022 $49,831 $4,250,000 $3,400,000 $850,000
2021 $38,873 $3,284,268 $2,504,765 $779,503
2019 $37,696 $3,186,857 $2,430,473 $756,384
2018 $37,586 $3,124,370 $2,382,817 $741,553
2016 $35,975 $3,003,049 $2,290,291 $712,758
2015 $35,441 $2,957,941 $2,255,889 $702,052
2014 $35,537 $2,900,000 $2,211,700 $688,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cindy Ambuehl Real Estate Agent - Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Cindy Ambuehl

    Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    (818) 489-0282

    15 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Cindy Ambuehl
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  • Frank Langen Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Frank Langen

    Compass

    (310) 963-3891

    31 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Frank Langen
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  • Laura Kate Jones Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Laura Kate Jones

    Compass

    (310) 600-4723

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Laura Kate Jones
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 21-710512

The MLS

APN: 4408-032-009

California Los Angeles County Santa Monica 90402 Santa Monica Canyon

558 E Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA

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