$1,499,000

Introducing a fully permitted, designer-renovated top-floor residence in one of Santa Monica's most coveted neighborhoods. Completed between 2021 & 2022 with an owner-driven design and meticulous attention to detail, this 1,500 sq ft, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, light-filled home delivers luxury, functionality, and a rare level of quality for the Wilshire/Montana market.… Read More Located in a charming 7-unit complex, the unit features 9'+ ceilings, southwest-facing exposure, new double-pane windows, custom window coverings, and expansive sliding glass doors that bring in beautiful natural light and views of palm trees, cityscape, and even a slight ocean view on clear days. The extensive renovation includes oak wood flooring, custom-height baseboards, all new interior shaker doors with upgraded hardware, Baldwin front door hardware, a wrought-iron stair railing, Benjamin Moore Zero VOC paint, custom electrical work, new light fixtures throughout, and LED strip lighting in key areas. The home also features a new heat pump (2021), new air handler (2023), and a Halo LED air scrubber, ensuring clean indoor air and energy-efficient comfort.The chef's kitchen is a standout: custom shaker/flat-panel cabinetry (soft-close, dovetail construction), Pental honed quartz counters + waterfall peninsula, floating shelves with integrated LED lighting, and high-end appliances including Bosch, Sharp, and LG washer/dryer. A built-in bar with custom cabinetry and low-iron Starphire glass shelving adds beauty and functionality to the main living space.Both bathrooms were completely rebuilt and feature honed Carrara marble floors, walls, and counters, high-quality plumbing fixtures, frameless glass shower, custom cabinetry, new toilets, sinks, tub, and a built-in medicine cabinet in the primary suite. The primary bedroom includes a California Closets custom walk-in closet, while upgraded hallway closets offer additional organized storage. The elegant fireplace has been rebuilt with a Statuarietto marble surround and updated to code with gas ignitionfully functional for gas logs or decorative. A rare Santa Monica amenity, the home includes 3 parking spaces: a private two-car tandem garage, one additional parking space, plus a large private storage room, all exclusive to Unit 5.Located in the highly sought-after Franklin School District, the property sits just moments from Montana Avenue's boutiques, cafs, Erewhon, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, top dining, banking, healthcare, and the beach. Near all your needs, convenience, and a quiet residential setting make this an unbeatable location. This is truly a turnkey, top-floor designer renovation with thoughtful materials, low/zero VOC products, premium fixtures, storage, light, airflow, and an elevated layout that provides calm, luxury, and joy. Homes of this caliber in a 7-unit building rarely hit the market. See pvt remarks for a showing requests. Read Less

Courtesy of The Condo Experts, Brian Maser, The Condo Experts 310-494-2979.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Feb 17, 2026

Property Type

Condominium

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,481

Lot Size

0.18 Acres

Year Built

1969

MLS Number

25611087

30 Days Snapshot Of 90403

$1.43M

-36%

(avg) sold price

+40%

homes sold

-3%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Amenities

None

Appliances & Equipment

Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Hood Fan, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven

Building

1,481 sq ft, Built in 1969, Levels: One, Multi/Split, Attached, Contemporary

Cooling

Central

Disclosures

As Is

Exterior Features

Balcony, Living Room Balcony

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Decorative, Gas, Living Room

Floors

Hardwood, Tile

Garage

3 total garage spaces, Driveway, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Attached, Door Opener, Detached, Attached, Garage Is Detached, Private, Private Garage, Tandem, Parking Space

Heating

Central

Home Owner's Association

Dues Frequency: Monthly, HOA Present, Homeowner Dues: $500, Pet Rules: Call For Rules

Interior Features

Turnkey

Kitchen

Remodeled

Laundry

In Kitchen, In Unit, Laundry Closet Stacked

Lot

LotAcreage: 0.1837, LotSizeArea: 8,002, Corner Lot

Miscellaneous

Property Report

Parking

CoveredParking: 2, OpenOtherSpacesTotal: 1, TotalParking: 3

Pool

PoolYN: False, None

Property

EntryFloorNumber: 2, NumberOfUnits: 7, PropertySubType: Condominium, ViewDescription: Other, Tree Top, City, City Lights, Trees/Woods, Peek-A-Boo, ViewYN: 1, Zoning: SMR2*, Balcony, Updated/Remodeled

Windows

Double Pane Windows

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