Seller's Agent in 2024
Elizabeth Puro
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
(310) 418-5427
6 in this area
34 Total Sales
721 15th St Santa Monica, CA 90402
North of Montana NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $4,977,426 - $5,819,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,339
Sq Ft
$2,295/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Cottage
- Franklin Elementary School Rated A+
- No HOA
- Built-In Features
About This Home
As of May 2024Situated in Santa Monica's coveted North of Montana neighborhood, this single-level storybook cottage lies in wait. Lovingly remodeled by Giannetti Home, it offers the perfect balance of timeless charm and modern sophistication with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Past the grassy front yard, a wisteria-covered pergola adorns the entryway to the home. Through a Dutch door, a welcoming natural light-filled foyer leads to a bright and spacious living room with wood-beamed ceiling and fireplace. Nestled between the living room and kitchen, an airy dining room features steel French doors leading to a tranquil side yard ideal for entertaining. The gorgeous chef's kitchen is outfitted with exquisite floating marble shelves, custom cabinets, a stainless steel island with marble top, Wolf Range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Adjacent to the kitchen is an expansive family room with double-height ceiling, clerestory windows and wall-to-wall built-in bookshelves replete with a library ladder. There are three bedrooms and three baths including the gracious primary suite, which features custom closets, a luxurious spa-like bathroom and access to the backyard with its outdoor white brick fireplace, manicured lawn, rose garden and covered vegetable growing beds. Venetian plaster walls and light oak flooring serve to further brighten the home while French casement windows with hidden screens and steel doors and windows by Riviera Bronze accentuate its modern aesthetic. Centrally located near all the best coffee shops and restaurants on Montana Avenue.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. License #00908563 Listed on: 05/03/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $30,830
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 7,497 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x150
- Property is zoned SMR1*
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- 1 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Cottage
Interior Spaces
- 2,339 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Entryway
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Alarm System
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Additional Features
- Open Patio
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 4279-026-022
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 3, 2024
Closed on
May 16, 2024
Sold by
Jonathan And Polly Levine Family Trust and Levine Jonathan L
Bought by
Susan Kaufer Carey Family Trust and Carey
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Puro
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Zackariah Neeley
Equity Union
List Price
$4,895,000
Sold Price
$5,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$805,000
16.45%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$331,143
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.64%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Levine Jonathan L and Levine Polly R
Bought by
Levine Jonathan L and Levine Polly R
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
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 2, 2010
Sold by
Levine Jonathan L
Bought by
Levine Jonathan L and Jonathan L & Polly Ruth Levine Family Tr
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,920,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 2003
Sold by
Gillespie Craig S
Bought by
Levine Jonathan L and Levine Polly Ruth
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 12, 2000
Sold by
Meshel Serene
Bought by
Gillespie Craig S and Gillespie Cristina P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,196,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 1995
Sold by
Dillman Ray
Bought by
Meshel Serene
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
8.46%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 14, 1995
Sold by
Massy David Lawrence Peel
Bought by
Dillman Ray and Meshel Serene
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
8.46%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 1994
Sold by
Clanachan Edger
Bought by
Massy David L and Massy Linda
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Kaufer Carey Family Trust | $5,700,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Levine Jonathan L | -- | North American Title Company | |
| Levine Jonathan L | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Levine Jonathan L | $1,825,000 | California Title Company | |
| Gillespie Craig S | -- | Equity Title Company | |
| Meshel Serene | -- | -- | |
| Dillman Ray | $480,000 | Equity Title | |
| Massy David L | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Susan Kaufer Carey Family Trus | $1,500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Levine Jonathan L | $3,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Levine Jonathan L | $1,920,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Levine Jonathan L | $4,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gillespie Craig S | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gillespie Craig S | $1,196,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dillman Raymond R | $375,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dillman Ray | $384,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2024 05/23/24 | Sold | $5,700,000 | +16.4% | $2,437 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2024 05/13/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/03/2024 05/03/24 | For Sale | $4,895,000 | -- | $2,093 / 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 | $30,830 | $5,814,000 | $5,529,216 | $284,784 |
| 2024 | $30,830 | $2,591,375 | $1,987,912 | $603,463 |
| 2023 | $30,338 | $2,540,565 | $1,948,934 | $591,631 |
| 2022 | $29,969 | $2,490,751 | $1,910,720 | $580,031 |
| 2021 | $29,245 | $2,441,913 | $1,873,255 | $568,658 |
| 2019 | $28,760 | $2,369,488 | $1,817,695 | $551,793 |
| 2018 | $27,012 | $2,323,028 | $1,782,054 | $540,974 |
| 2016 | $26,043 | $2,232,823 | $1,712,855 | $519,968 |
| 2015 | $25,707 | $2,199,285 | $1,687,127 | $512,158 |
| 2014 | $25,329 | $2,156,205 | $1,654,079 | $502,126 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Elizabeth Puro
-
Robert Puro
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Robert Puro
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
(424) 203-1800
4 in this area
43 Total Sales
-
Zackariah Neeley
Z
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Zackariah Neeley
Equity Union
(805) 559-2209
1 in this area
51 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 24-386223
APN: 4279-026-022
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