NOT LISTED FOR SALE

853 21st St Unit 103 Santa Monica, CA 90403

Northeast Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,530,000 - $1,966,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,492 Sq Ft
$1,136/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2012

Last sale price $1,270,000 $851 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,696/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Wood Flooring
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A+
  • Gated Parking
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of March 2012

Steps from Montana, this NEW & MODERN 2 bed/2.5 bath townhome, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect William Hefner, offers unsurpassed privacy & a wonderful balance of high-end finishes & smart, green features (soon to be LEED for HOMES-Gold certified). This bright home epitomizes the California lifestyle, with an inviting indoor-outdoor flow, including a roof deck & patios that total approximately 500 sf. The 300 sf panoramic roof deck, complete with solar panels, is designed to support a hot tub! Nearly 10' ceilings, along with floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood glass "walls" and 8' interior solid core doors, create a voluminous feel. Open, gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, Caesarstone breakfast bar & designer cabinetry. Luxurious baths include clean limestone & Grohe fixtures. Direct access from private, 2-car garage & 240-volt EV charger ready. [Photos shown are of model home showcasing elegant interiors by HGTV designer Kahi Lee & stylish furnishings by Christopher Guy.]

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauri Lappin

Lappin Realty Group License #01439532 Listed on: 11/05/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Dorin

Compass License #01320609

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,327

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 7,971

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Synthetic Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,492 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Alarm System

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Gated Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • Gated Home

Community Details

Overview

  • 6 Units

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Controlled Access
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,327

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Style: New Project
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: 21st at MONTANA
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Living Area: 1492
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 3
  • Unit Floor In Building: 1
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Built-Ins, Cable, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Intercom, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Satellite, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 867.96

Exterior Features

  • Balcony: N/A
  • Exposure: N/A
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Synthetic
  • View: City Lights, Mountains, Ocean
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Attached, Direct Entrance, Garage, Gated, Private Garage, Side By Side, Subterranean
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Earth Quake Ins: 0
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Community, Gated

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Controlled Access, Security
  • Pet Rules: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 380.00
  • Unit Location: N/A

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: UNAVAILABLE

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2020
Sold by
Appleton Marc Francis and Appleton Katherine Ariel
Bought by
Appleton Marc Francis and David Anthony Appleton Exempt
Current Estimated Value
$1,774,869

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Kerns Joanna
Bought by
Appleton Marc Francis and Marc Appleton 2009 Grantor Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2020
Sold by
Kerns Joanna
Bought by
Appleton Marc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2015
Sold by
Kerns Joanna
Bought by
Thompson Michael J and Thompson Katherine Ariel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2012
Sold by
Montana Avenue Townhomes Llc
Bought by
Appleton Marc Francis and Kerns Joanna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Appleton Marc Francis -- None Available
Appleton Marc Francis -- None Available
Appleton Marc -- None Available
Kerns Joanna -- None Available
Thompson Michael J $540,000 None Available
Kerns Joanna $540,000 None Available
Appleton Marc Francis -- None Available
Appleton Marc Francis $1,270,000 Stewart Title Of California
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Appleton Marc Francis $625,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Sold $1,270,000 -1.9% $851 / Sq Ft
01/03/2012 01/03/12 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2011 11/05/11 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $868 / Sq Ft
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 $15,327 $1,294,123 $872,148 $421,975
2024 $15,327 $1,268,749 $855,048 $413,701
2023 $15,080 $1,243,873 $838,283 $405,590
2022 $14,888 $1,219,485 $821,847 $397,638
2021 $22,450 $1,878,383 $1,138,932 $739,451
2020 $21,054 $1,752,455 $1,319,483 $432,972
2019 $20,843 $1,718,094 $1,293,611 $424,483
2018 $19,617 $1,684,407 $1,268,247 $416,160
2016 $15,830 $1,347,519 $965,546 $381,973
2015 $15,625 $1,327,279 $951,043 $376,236
2014 $15,398 $1,301,281 $932,414 $368,867
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lauri Lappin

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Lauri Lappin

    Lappin Realty Group

    (310) 740-5428

    3 Total Sales

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  • Diane Dorin

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Diane Dorin

    Compass

    (310) 466-1619

    2 in this area

    13 Total Sales

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 11-564741

The MLS

APN: 4277-004-054

California Los Angeles County Santa Monica 90403 Northeast

853 21st St Unit 103, Santa Monica, CA

This home is located at 853 21st St Unit 103, Santa Monica, CA 90403 since 05 November 2011 and is currently estimated at $1,694,336, approximately $1,135 per square foot. This property was built in 2012. 853 21st St Unit 103 is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, and Santa Monica High School.

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