NOT LISTED FOR SALE

938 18th St Unit 1 Santa Monica, CA 90403

Wilshire Montana Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,354,000 - $1,463,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,289 Sq Ft
$1,089/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 12, 2023

Last sale price $1,450,000 $1,125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,475 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of July 2023

Wonderful, rare opportunity to own Front townhouse on prime, palm-tree lined 18th Street, with 2 bedrooms & 2.5 baths, private garage, beautiful front balcony, large side patio, inside laundry, breakfast area, and new central HVAC system in sought-after Santa Monica location. Bright and open floor plan with large living room and large primary bedroom with walk-in closet. Only townhome in property with private garage, featuring 2 side-by-side parking with direct access to unit. No neighbors above or below. Enjoy the finest in California coastal living in this highly walkable premier North of Wilshire neighborhood, conveniently located to Montana Avenue boutiques, restaurants and markets, and of course, the beach. Award- winning school district, Franklin Elementary School. Be prepared to cherish this healthy lifestyle and exclusive living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Felix Wong

Sunshine Realty License #01198940 Listed on: 06/01/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Nourmand

Nourmand & Associates-BH License #01281017

Nourmand & Associates-BH

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 7,982

HOA Fees

  • $534 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,289 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Trees

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • 7,982 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4277-009-051

Community Details

Overview

  • 7 Units

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

7,982 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$534 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Style: Spanish
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: Valencia Gardens HOA
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Living Area: 1289
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1833
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1981
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Decorative
  • Flooring: Carpet, Mixed, Tile, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Garage, Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 983.71

Exterior Features

  • Pool: No
  • View: Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car, Private Garage, Side By Side, Direct Entrance, Door Opener
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Fees: 534.00
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4277-009-051
  • Lot Size Area: 7982

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2024
Sold by
Shankar Vidula and Aiyer Vidula Shankar
Bought by
Lyer Jaya
Current Estimated Value
$1,403,146

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2023
Closed on
Jun 28, 2023
Sold by
Helen Lin Living Trust
Bought by
Iyer Jaya and Alyer Vidula Shankar
Seller's Agent
Felix Wong
Sunshine Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mike Nourmand
Nourmand & Associates-BH
List Price
$1,268,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$182,000
14.35%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.15%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2023
Closed on
Jun 23, 2023
Sold by
Iyer Shankar
Bought by
Aiyer Vidula Shankar
Seller's Agent
Felix Wong
Sunshine Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mike Nourmand
Nourmand & Associates-BH
List Price
$1,268,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$182,000
14.35%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2019
Sold by
Lin Mason and Mason C Lin Living Trust
Bought by
Lin Helen and Helen Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2019
Sold by
Lin Mason
Bought by
Mason C Lin Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2019
Sold by
Lin Helen
Bought by
Helen Lin Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2012
Sold by
Lin Mason C
Bought by
Lin Mason C and Mason C Lin Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2012
Sold by
Lin Mason C and Lin Grace H
Bought by
Lin Mason C and Lin Grace H
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lyer Jaya -- First American Title Company
Lyer Jaya -- First American Title Company
Iyer Jaya $1,450,000 Lawyers Title Company
Aiyer Vidula Shankar -- Lawyers Title Company
Lin Helen $877,500 Stewart Title Company
Mason C Lin Living Trust -- None Available
Helen Lin Living Trust -- None Available
Mason Lin -- None Available
Lin Mason C -- None Available
Lin Mason C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Aiyer Vidula Shankar $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/12/2023 07/12/23 Sold $1,450,000 +14.4% $1,125 / Sq Ft
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2023 06/01/23 For Sale $1,268,000 0.0% $984 / Sq Ft
08/04/2021 08/04/21 Rented $4,500 -3.2% --
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/19/2021 07/19/21 For Rent $4,650 +6.9% --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Rented $4,350 -3.3% --
06/10/2020 06/10/20 For Rent $4,500 +21.8% --
09/02/2015 09/02/15 Rented $3,695 0.0% --
08/26/2015 08/26/15 For Rent $3,695 -- --
Source: The MLS

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 $17,406 $1,464,500 $1,106,657 $357,843
2024 $17,406 $1,450,000 $1,095,700 $354,300
2023 $11,885 $968,469 $350,268 $618,201
2022 $11,730 $949,480 $343,400 $606,080
2021 $11,429 $930,864 $336,667 $594,197
2019 $4,510 $332,895 $114,017 $218,878
2018 $4,249 $326,369 $111,782 $214,587
2016 $4,076 $313,698 $107,443 $206,255
2015 $4,021 $308,987 $105,830 $203,157
2014 $3,976 $302,935 $103,757 $199,178
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • F

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Felix Wong

    Sunshine Realty

    (310) 828-5509

    5 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Felix Wong
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  • Mike Nourmand

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Mike Nourmand

    Nourmand & Associates-BH

    (310) 666-3294

    4 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Mike Nourmand
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Dennis Wong

    Sunshine Realty

    (310) 880-5368

    2 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Dennis Wong
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 23-275557

The MLS

APN: 4277-009-051

California Los Angeles County Santa Monica 90403 Wilshire Montana

938 18th St Unit 1, Santa Monica, CA

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