$2,374,401Average Value$1,144Average Price per Sq Ft25Homes For Sale
Quiet residential streets but walkable to amenities
Blocks from the beach and 3 miles from downtown Santa Monica, Sunset Park is a commercially growing neighborhood with a massive park project on the horizon. “I wouldn’t call it a scene because it’s not a scene yet, but you have stuff within the neighborhood, and it’s thriving,” says Compass agent Nitzan Lumer, a third-generation Angeleno who lived in neighboring Ocean Park for a decade. Sunset Park is quiet and family-friendly, with sleepy residential streets that are walkable to city amenities. “I would describe it as one of the last ‘Leave it to Beaver’ neighborhoods on the Westside of LA," says local Realtor Tregg Rustad, estates director with Rodeo Realty. “Kids walk and bike to school. Most blocks hold yearly block parties with their neighbors.”
Prewar bungalows and postwar ranch-style homes
Sunset Park has a broad mix of housing, including single-family homes, condos and townhouses, and multifamily units. The inventory of single-family homes was built primarily before 1939, though building continued through the ‘50s. Architectural styles include prewar bungalows and postwar ranch-style homes. There are some classic homes with Spanish influence and more contemporary homes on fill-in lots. “When people are moving to Sunset Park, they’re looking for a home with a yard and quiet streets,” Lumer says. Homes range in price from around $1.9 million for a small three-bedroom with just over 1,000 square feet to upward of $5 million for something spacious and contemporary. Condos and townhomes cost between $800,000 and $1.8 million, while multifamily units list between $1.5 million and $3.6 million.
Mid century houses are most common in Sunset Park, CA.
Sunset Park boasts a selection of newly built, modern homes and some Spanish revivals.
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Restaurants popping up on Ocean Park Boulevard
Some restaurants along Pico Boulevard cater to students at Santa Monica College, but Ocean Park Boulevard is a more prominent business district. “There’s been a nice bump in the commercial here. In the last three or four years, they’ve added some great restaurants,” Lumer says. “Layla Bagels is one of the best spots in LA; there’s a 30-minute line there on the weekends, and it’s all over Eater and super trendy.” Ghisallo is a casual Italian place — no white tablecloths and tuxedos — that’s got great pasta and pizza. They also do to-go sandwiches and slices. DOG PPL is a social club where owners of well-trained and thoroughly vetted pups gather and enjoy the vibe. There is a beautiful dog park with benches and a coffee shop, and they provide umbrellas and sunscreen or blankets when it’s cold. “This creates such a fun community of dog owners. People who are members go every day to meet new friends and network,” Lumer says. For stocking up on groceries, there is family-owned and operated Bob's Market, which specializes in gourmet meat, wine and cheese.
Enjoy the large patio at Lazy Daisy Cafe in Sunset Park.
For artisan breads in Sunset Park, try out Jyan Isaac Bread.
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A year-round farmers market and a slate of seasonal events
From year-round farmers markets to comedy shows to seasonal events, Santa Monica maintains an active community calendar. MAINopoly: Taste of Main Street, a culinary walking tour in the spring, is an interactive event that mirrors the classic board game. In the summer, Sunset Swims are adult-only pool sessions in the evenings at Annenberg Community Beach House. Americana in the Park showcases a diverse group of Southern California artists each fall. Main Street Holiday Festivities in December include a tree lighting at the California Heritage Museum, festive events held by store owners and a candlelit walk to the famous Shopping Cart Tree.
Try some fresh produce at the Saturday Farmer's Market in Sunset Park, CA.
Celebrating America highlights community spirit through SMC's lively performances.
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Highly rated schools have bigtime appeal to buyers
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified is one of the best school districts in greater Los Angeles, with an A-plus grade from Niche. The school district and teachers are in the top 5% of all California schools, according to Niche. “The schools have a big appeal to buyers in this area. There’s something nice about the walkability: quiet streets, kids playing out front, and then can you walk them to school,” Lumer says. Grant Elementary School also gets an A-plus, while John Adams Middle School gets an A. Known for celebrity alums like Robert Downey Jr., Sean Penn and Rob Lowe, Santa Monica High School is graded A-plus. The school’s Renaissance program uses recognition, rewards, incentives and celebrations to promote achievement. The program is highly recognized by colleges and universities in the U.S.
Santa Monica College is located in Sunset Park. The public community college enrolls over 30,000 students in over 90 academic areas of study. The school is mostly commuters, so there isn't a big student presence in the neighborhood. SMC has 17 sports teams that have won championships and produced Olympians like Isaac Bruce, Lenny Krayzelburg, and Evan Lysacek.
John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica has a large front entrance with colorful sign.
Santa Monica High School is graded A-plus.
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Blocks from the beach and a booming golf club
Outdoor access is what Southern California is all about, and Sunset Park is only blocks from Santa Monica Beach, an iconic 3.5-mile stretch with a promenade, pier and an amusement park. The neighborhood has pocket parks like Marine Park and Clover Park, and more expansive offerings like Virginia Avenue Park and Memorial Park just beyond Pico Boulevard. Dogs are allowed at Marine Park, which features an auditorium, picnic areas, lighted fields and courts, and a playground for kids to enjoy. Penmar Golf Course is a nine-hole, par-33 executive course offering lessons and a putting green. “For many years, this was an unremarkable city course, but a few years ago, a new operating group took over, and they put in an amazing restaurant,” Lumer says. “It’s created a nice little bump in social activity for the area. The neighborhood really needed something like that. Penmar hosts events with live music, sometimes with stands and vendors.
Contemporary houses, tree lined roads and two main shopping streets await you at Sunset Park.
Sunset Park is blocks from the Pacific Ocean, where one can watch the dancing kites.
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Local congestion and easy access to LAX
Sunset Park is about 15 miles west of Los Angeles, a drive that can take almost an hour during unpredictable rush hours. Downtown Santa Monica is much closer — just under 3 miles via 20th Street. The neighborhood is partially bordered by I-10, and Lincoln and Ocean Park boulevards are the main thoroughfares. Stop-and-go traffic at red lights is standard on the four-lane boulevards. The 10 is elevated and a few blocks outside Sunset Park, so highway noise isn't a big issue. Santa Monica Airport is in the neighborhood, but most residents fly out of Los Angeles International. LAX is just 14 miles south via I-405, but plan for an hour's drive, depending on the time of day. UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is about 2 miles away via Cloverfield Boulevard. For those who rely on public transportation, there are bus routes operated by Big Blue Bus.
The future of the Santa Monica Airport
Once a concern for homebuyers in Sunset Park, traffic at the Santa Monica Airport has dwindled over the years, and in a few years, there won’t be any planes at all. “I sell houses all around the airport, and the noise is minimal because the planes are so small. There are no jets; it’s only private planes, and there aren’t many of them,” Lumer says. Looking ahead, the city plans to convert the 227-acre property into a “Great Park” after the airport closes in 2029. “This is going to be a huge, sprawling recreational area with everything you could ever want in a park, including restaurants,” Lumer says. “This will be a huge game-changer for the neighborhood because property values will skyrocket.”
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Sunset Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset Park, Santa Monica sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset Park, Santa Monica over the last 12 months is $2,220,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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