NOT LISTED FOR SALE

970 Centinela Ave Santa Monica, CA 90403

Northeast Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,479,579 - $6,089,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,466 Sq Ft
$1,301/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2019

Last sale price $3,835,000 $859 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $35,771/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Spa
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A+
  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2019

Stunning Santa Monica North of Wilshire Modern Spanish Santa Fe-Style Home with separate Hill-Top Studio/Guest House. This is a custom-built home with an abundance of gorgeous detail. There are stone, hardwood, and rustic tile surfaces. There are hand painted details, an enchanting tiered fountain, and a beautiful rustic mission tile roof. The large kitchen has an island and opens to a living room that features two sets of French doors with balcony/patios. There is a main floor state of the art screening room. The master bedroom is large with a fireplace, French doors to a romantic balcony, en suite bathroom with steam shower, and a large master closet with island and separate hallway entrance. The grounds and landscaping are enchanting and romantically lit throughout - making them ideal for evening soirees. The guest house has a ¾ bath, a lawn, its own patio, and magical city, rooftop, and tree top views. There is a large two car garage with work shop area and laundry room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chuck Husting

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01837773 Listed on: 03/21/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Christina Hopkins

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01737549

Last Buyer's Agent

Chuck Husting

Compass License #01837773

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,424

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 9,984 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned SMR1*

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 4,466 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Driveway
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4266-002-058

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,424

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 4466
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Number Of Photos: 34
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Travertine
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 918.05

Exterior Features

  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Bath Tub
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: City, City Lights, Mountains, Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Assigned, Built-In Storage, Driveway, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Attached, Side By Side, Workshop

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4266-002-058
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9984

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2019
Closed on
Jun 17, 2019
Sold by
Dougan Diana Lady
Bought by
Barlow Stephen A and Barlow Lynne S
Seller's Agent
Chuck Husting
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Husting
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$4,190,000
Sold Price
$3,835,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$355,000
-8.47%
Current Estimated Value
$5,809,145

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,974,145
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$2,492,750
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2016
Closed on
Jun 23, 2016
Sold by
Dougan John Lynn
Bought by
Dougan Diana Lady
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Bouza
Cynthia A. Bouza
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Bouza
Cynthia A. Bouza
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-7.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2016
Closed on
Jun 20, 2016
Sold by
Horton Anthony S
Bought by
Dougan Diana Lady
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Bouza
Cynthia A. Bouza
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Bouza
Cynthia A. Bouza
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-7.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2015
Sold by
Horton Anthony S
Bought by
Horton Anthony S and The Anthony S Horton Jr Revocable Living

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,608,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2010
Sold by
Horton Anthony Sawyer
Bought by
Horton Anthony S and The Anthony S Horton Jr Revocable Living

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2003
Sold by
Saks Matthew
Bought by
Horton Anthony Sawyer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2000
Sold by
Mcniff David P
Bought by
Saks Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,750
Interest Rate
8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1997
Sold by
Stibbard Lindsey
Bought by
Mcniff David P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
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
Barlow Stephen A $3,835,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Dougan Diana Lady -- Chicago Title Company
Dougan Diana Lady $3,250,000 Chicago Title Company
Horton Anthony S -- Chicago Title Company
Horton Anthony S -- Fidelity
Horton Anthony S -- None Available
Horton Anthony Sawyer $2,000,000 Equity Title Company
Saks Matthew $625,000 Lawyers Title Company
Mcniff David P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barlow Stephen A $2,515,500
Closed Barlow Stephen A $2,492,750
Previous Owner Horton Anthony S $1,000,000
Previous Owner Horton Anthony S $1,608,000
Previous Owner Horton Anthony Sawyer $2,100,000
Previous Owner Horton Anthony Sawyer $1,300,000
Previous Owner Horton Anthony Sawyer $250,000
Previous Owner Horton Anthony Sawyer $250,000
Previous Owner Horton Anthony Sawyer $1,400,000
Previous Owner Saks Matthew $468,750
Previous Owner Mcniff David P $50,000
Previous Owner Mcniff David P $160,000
Closed Horton Anthony Sawyer $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2019 06/25/19 Sold $3,835,000 -6.5% $859 / Sq Ft
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Price Changed $4,100,000 -2.1% $918 / Sq Ft
03/21/2019 03/21/19 For Sale $4,190,000 +28.9% $938 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $3,250,000 0.0% $807 / Sq Ft
05/30/2016 05/30/16 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Price Changed $3,249,000 -7.0% $807 / Sq Ft
04/01/2016 04/01/16 For Sale $3,495,000 +7.5% $868 / Sq Ft
03/28/2016 03/28/16 Off Market $3,250,000 -- --
03/24/2016 03/24/16 For Sale $3,495,000 -- $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 $49,424 $4,278,010 $2,231,036 $2,046,974
2024 $49,424 $4,194,129 $2,187,291 $2,006,838
2023 $48,639 $4,111,892 $2,144,403 $1,967,489
2022 $48,059 $4,031,267 $2,102,356 $1,928,911
2021 $46,908 $3,952,224 $2,061,134 $1,891,090
2019 $41,587 $3,448,925 $2,069,355 $1,379,570
2018 $39,116 $3,381,300 $2,028,780 $1,352,520
2016 $27,989 $2,402,087 $1,921,672 $480,415
2015 $27,628 $2,366,006 $1,892,807 $473,199
2014 $27,221 $2,319,660 $1,855,730 $463,930
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chuck Husting

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Chuck Husting

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (310) 454-0080

    2 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Chuck Husting
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  • Christina Hopkins

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Christina Hopkins

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (310) 430-9559

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Christina Hopkins
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Cynthia Bouza

    Cynthia A. Bouza

    (310) 717-6159

    3 Total Sales

    Cynthia Bouza
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 19-446490

The MLS

APN: 4266-002-058

California Los Angeles County Santa Monica 90049 Northeast

970 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA

This home is located at 970 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 since 21 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $5,809,145, approximately $1,300 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 970 Centinela Ave 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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