1401 Palisades Beach Rd is located on the sand of Santa Monica Beach. Offering investors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reposition a 11-unit building with an attractive unit mix. Steps from world famous Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street Promenade and Montana Avenue. The property has 1920s charm with modern updates, hardwood flooring, lots of natural light and breathtaking ocean views. The large beach front patio has a fully functioning kitchen including Viking grill and stainless steel appliances. Only blocks from bustling Santa Monica Blvd and the Pacific Ocean, this desirable location earns a Walk Score of 91. Tenants can enjoy the amenities of Third Street Promenade boutique shops, dining and nightlife. 15 minute walk to the new Santa Monica Expo, allowing access to areas all over LA County. With it's convenient Westside location Santa Monica is hub for world-class tech, e-commerce, media & entertainment companies. Delivered vacant with 22 parking spaces.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
4,763 sq ftLot Size
$1,308Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kimberly Roberts Stepp•DRE #01251767• Stepp Commercial
•310-702-0400 (agent)
•krstepp@steppcommercial.com (agent)
Bought with Jason Vogel•DRE #01815890• Jason Vogel, Broker
Sitting along the Santa Monica boardwalk, right on the sand with head-on ocean views and breezes high-lit by the world famous Santa Monica Pier, this property consist of two building: the beach side house is approximately 2860 sf and houses 8 units - this structure is landmarked. The other house which is NOT landmarked is approximately 1920 sf and has 3 units including a 4 bd, 2 story unit. There is a restaurant-quality outdoor kitchen on the beach side where dining tables and chaise lounges keep guests comfortable and entertained. There is a spa and entertainment area along the side of the property as well as a private sun deck on the breezeway between the two structures. There is also a laundry room. This property may be converted into a SFR (there are plans done for a 5Ksf home). The property will be delivered vacant, it is currently being used as a personal residence. One unit may not be legal, buyer to verify.
Public Records
Sep 29, 2005
Sold
$3,300,000
$690/sq ft
SDMLS #301703652
Feb 14, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 16, 2004
Listed
$3,550,000
$743/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 27, 2002
Sold
$1,760,000
$368/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1991
Sold
$850,000
$178/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$81,186 (+6.6%)
$4,735,640 + $2,029,560
$6,765,200
2024
$76,181 (+1.6%)
$4,642,785 + $1,989,765
$6,632,550
2023
$74,970 (−1.2%)
$4,551,750 + $1,950,750
$6,502,500
2022
$75,900 (+6.5%)
$4,462,500 + $1,912,500
$6,375,000
2021
$71,240 (+0.7%)
$5,355,000 + $1,020,000
$6,375,000
2020
$70,764 (+1.0%)
$4,869,783 + $1,132,505
$6,002,288
2019
$70,083 (+6.3%)
$4,819,850 + $1,120,893
$5,940,743
2018
$65,957 (+0.4%)
$4,725,344 + $1,098,915
$5,824,259
2017
$65,665 (+3.3%)
$4,541,854 + $1,056,244
$5,598,098
2016
$63,584 (+1.3%)
$4,541,854 + $1,056,244
$5,598,098
2015
$62,776 (+28.7%)
$4,452,799 + $1,035,534
$5,488,333
2014
$48,777 (+2.9%)
$3,278,809 + $874,347
$4,153,156
2012
$47,381 (+2.2%)
$3,263,991 + $870,396
$4,134,387
2011
$46,367 (+0.3%)
$3,199,992 + $853,330
$4,053,322
2010
$46,251 (+2.2%)
$3,137,248 + $836,599
$3,973,847
2009
$45,242 (+2.3%)
$3,113,802 + $830,347
$3,944,149
2008
$44,206
$3,121,200 + $832,320
$3,953,520
Tax history for 1401 Palisades Beach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$81,186 (+6.6%)
$4,735,640 + $2,029,560
$6,765,200
2024
$76,181 (+1.6%)
$4,642,785 + $1,989,765
$6,632,550
2023
$74,970 (−1.2%)
$4,551,750 + $1,950,750
$6,502,500
2022
$75,900 (+6.5%)
$4,462,500 + $1,912,500
$6,375,000
2021
$71,240 (+0.7%)
$5,355,000 + $1,020,000
$6,375,000
2020
$70,764 (+1.0%)
$4,869,783 + $1,132,505
$6,002,288
2019
$70,083 (+6.3%)
$4,819,850 + $1,120,893
$5,940,743
2018
$65,957 (+0.4%)
$4,725,344 + $1,098,915
$5,824,259
2017
$65,665 (+3.3%)
$4,541,854 + $1,056,244
$5,598,098
2016
$63,584 (+1.3%)
$4,541,854 + $1,056,244
$5,598,098
2015
$62,776 (+28.7%)
$4,452,799 + $1,035,534
$5,488,333
2014
$48,777 (+2.9%)
$3,278,809 + $874,347
$4,153,156
2012
$47,381 (+2.2%)
$3,263,991 + $870,396
$4,134,387
2011
$46,367 (+0.3%)
$3,199,992 + $853,330
$4,053,322
2010
$46,251 (+2.2%)
$3,137,248 + $836,599
$3,973,847
2009
$45,242 (+2.3%)
$3,113,802 + $830,347
$3,944,149
2008
$44,206
$3,121,200 + $832,320
$3,953,520
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,675 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1912
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4291031008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
R2
BCH
Low Density Residential District
This Zoning District is intended to provide areas for a variety of low-density housing types. These include single-unit housing, duplexes, triplexes, low-scale multi-unit housing, townhouses, and courtyard housing with at least one unit for each 2,000 square ft of parcel area, exclusive of State density bonus. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are also permitted. In addition to low density residential development, this District provides for uses such as transitional housing or hospice facilities, family day care, and neighborhood serving uses such as childcare, neighborhood grocery stores, and community facilities that may be appropriate in a residential environment.
Zone overlays
Beach Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Recreation
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
Jul 25, 2025 • Final
Residential building
Remove and replace sinks in the kitchens of multiple residential units. In the bathrooms, remove and replace the sinks, toilets, showers, and exhaust fans. The bathtub in the master bathroom of one unit will remain.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
May 29, 2025 • Final
Commercial building
Install new shingles on the front building.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage
None
Interior
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
No Heat
Multi-Unit Income
Gross Income: 426000
Gross Operating Income: $427,800
Net Operating Income: $281,965
Multi-Unit Expenses
Total Annual Expense: $128,723
Multi-Unit Other Financial Information
Gross Rent Multiplier: 16.95
Vacancy Rate: 100
Scheduled Actual: Scheduled
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Type Type: 1, 2, 3
Type Of Units: Apartments
# of Buildings: 2
Unit 1 Information
# of Beds: 4
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $6,000
Projected Rent: $6,000
Actual Rent: $6,000
# of Units: 1
Unit 2 Information
# of Beds: 1
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $3,400
Projected Rent: $17,000
Actual Rent: $17,000
# of Units: 5
Unit 3 Information
# of Beds: 0
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $2,500
Projected Rent: $12,500
Actual Rent: $12,500
# of Units: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 2
Security Features: Gated, Card/Code Access
Pool Information
Hot Tub
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Land Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,763
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1094
Zoning: SMR2B*
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessed Total Value: $5,598,098
Assessed Land Value: $4,541,854
Assessed Land %: 81.13
Assessed Improvement Value: $1,056,244
Assessed Improvement %: 18.87
Assessor Parcel Number: 4291-031-008
Location
Community Information
# of Units in Complex (Total): 11
Location Information
Directions: South on PCH
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,675 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4291031008
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Santa Monica High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 80° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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