469 Upper Mesa Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Off Market Dec 2016 for $3.7M

$5,365,723

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $22,677/mo

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2,778

sq ft

469 Upper Mesa Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

About this home

Originally designed in 1937 by renowned Case Study architect Thornton Abell as his personal residence, this extensively published home was thoughtfully and meticulously remodeled in 2012 by the sellers with the assistance of noted architect Scott Prentice AIA. Like so many Mid-century homes the property appears modest from the exterior. The interior conveys a powerful elegance that feels perfectly suited to casual Southern California living. Infused with sunlight, every room, patio and deck, has a view to the gardens, the magical ravine and brilliant sunsets. Floor-to-ceiling windows create a seamless line between the interior and exterior living spaces. Inspiring views will draw one to use the serene and zen creative studio/guest house situated on the property just below the main house. Located on a double lot in the coveted Santa Monica Canyon with close proximity to the beach (you can hear the waves at night), Rustic Park and Canyon Elementary School.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$1,932Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marny Maslon •DRE #01322584 • Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.

•310-480-7197 (agent)

•marny.maslon@elliman.com (agent)

Bought with Carol Huston •DRE #01261965 • Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Frank Langen •DRE #01108147 • DeasyPennerPodley

•310-963-3891 (agent)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:TheMLS #16-177220

Redfin Estimate

$5,365,723

$1.6M since sold in December 2016$29K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.7% higher than the average sale price ($4.68M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$2,095,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,094 sq ft
389 Upper Mesa Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$4,580,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,882 sq ft
335 Amalfi Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$4,920,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,633 sq ft
432 Ocampo Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$7,500,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,358 sq ft
239 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$5,390,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,221 sq ft
501 Ocampo Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$3,573,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,633 sq ft
558 Stassi Ln, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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Market trends in 90402, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.8%

1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$4.6M

$172K MoM

Avg. days on market

65d

18 days MoM

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Sale history for 469 Upper Mesa Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 13, 2016

Sold

$3,800,000

$1,368/sq ft

TheMLS #16-177220

Dec 9, 2016

Sold

$3,767,335

$1,356/sq ft

Nov 16, 2016

Pending

—

Nov 11, 2016

Pending

—

Nov 3, 2016

Listed

$3,700,000

$1,332/sq ft

TheMLS #12-575985

Apr 26, 2012

Sold

$1,650,000

$594/sq ft

Mar 30, 2012

Pending

—

Mar 21, 2012

Pending

—

Feb 29, 2012

Price Changed

$1,895,000

$682/sq ft

Feb 1, 2012

Relisted

—

Dec 5, 2011

Delisted

—

Nov 22, 2011

Listed

$1,995,000

$718/sq ft

Thornton Abell, Architect. The Abell House, 1937. Built in the International Modern Style, the architect's personal residence in Rustic Canyon on a huge useable lot is a classically proportioned residence with excellent proximity to the beach, Will Rogers State Park, Rustic Park and Canyon School. The 3 bedroom/4 bathroom (plus den/office) residence is in need of cosmetic restoration. Good Karma Sale - Seller Proceeds go to charity!

TheMLS #11-506203

Oct 4, 2011

Delisted

—

Aug 3, 2011

Relisted

—

Aug 3, 2011

Delisted

—

Feb 9, 2011

Listed

Public Records

Feb 28, 1985

Sold

$500,000

$180/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$52,781 (+1.0%)

$2,168,436 + $2,241,784

$4,410,220

2024

$52,258 (+2.0%)

$2,168,436 + $2,241,784

$4,410,220

2023

$51,232 (+4.9%)

$2,125,918 + $2,197,828

$4,323,746

2022

$48,825 (+1.2%)

$2,084,234 + $2,154,734

$4,238,968

2021

$48,246 (−1.0%)

$2,043,367 + $2,112,485

$4,155,852

2020

$48,756 (+4.2%)

$2,003,301 + $2,071,064

$4,074,365

2019

$46,786 (+0.3%)

$1,982,760 + $2,049,828

$4,032,588

2018

$46,656 (+2.2%)

$1,943,883 + $2,009,636

$3,953,519

2017

$45,633 (+116.9%)

$1,868,400 + $1,931,600

$3,800,000

2016

$21,038 (+1.5%)

$1,868,400 + $1,931,600

$3,800,000

2015

$20,727 (−0.3%)

$1,538,507 + $212,207

$1,750,714

2014

$20,790 (−14.3%)

$1,485,714 + $204,926

$1,690,640

2012

$24,252 (+170.2%)

$1,479,000 + $204,000

$1,683,000

2011

$8,977 (−1.2%)

$1,600,000 + $295,000

$1,895,000

2010

$9,083 (+3.8%)

$539,057 + $158,540

$697,597

2009

$8,747 (+4.5%)

$535,029 + $157,356

$692,385

2008

$8,372

$536,301 + $157,730

$694,031

Tax history for 469 Upper Mesa Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$52,781 (+1.0%)

$2,168,436 + $2,241,784

$4,410,220

2024

$52,258 (+2.0%)

$2,168,436 + $2,241,784

$4,410,220

2023

$51,232 (+4.9%)

$2,125,918 + $2,197,828

$4,323,746

2022

$48,825 (+1.2%)

$2,084,234 + $2,154,734

$4,238,968

2021

$48,246 (−1.0%)

$2,043,367 + $2,112,485

$4,155,852

2020

$48,756 (+4.2%)

$2,003,301 + $2,071,064

$4,074,365

2019

$46,786 (+0.3%)

$1,982,760 + $2,049,828

$4,032,588

2018

$46,656 (+2.2%)

$1,943,883 + $2,009,636

$3,953,519

2017

$45,633 (+116.9%)

$1,868,400 + $1,931,600

$3,800,000

2016

$21,038 (+1.5%)

$1,868,400 + $1,931,600

$3,800,000

2015

$20,727 (−0.3%)

$1,538,507 + $212,207

$1,750,714

2014

$20,790 (−14.3%)

$1,485,714 + $204,926

$1,690,640

2012

$24,252 (+170.2%)

$1,479,000 + $204,000

$1,683,000

2011

$8,977 (−1.2%)

$1,600,000 + $295,000

$1,895,000

2010

$9,083 (+3.8%)

$539,057 + $158,540

$697,597

2009

$8,747 (+4.5%)

$535,029 + $157,356

$692,385

2008

$8,372

$536,301 + $157,730

$694,031

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

2,778

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Los Angeles County

APN

4410020038

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.

Oct 21, 2025 • Final

Bldg-alter/repair

Repair the foundation.

Remodel

May 29, 2025 • Final

Bldg-alter/repair

Construct a new exterior concrete wall and perform foundation repair and replacement at the front of the house.

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
Direct Entrance, Garage, Garage Is Attached, On street
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 4
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
# of Open Other Spaces: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Kitchen Information
Cooktop - Electric, Oven
Island

Laundry Information
Laundry Inside

Additional Rooms
Dining Area
Family Room
Den/Office, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio Open, Studio

Interior Features
Ground Level - no steps

Fireplace Information
In Family Room, In Living Room
# of Fireplaces: 2

Flooring Information
Hardwood Floors, Stained Concrete Floors

Equipment
Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Other
220V Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Radiant Heat, Solar Heat Other
Water Heater Features: Gas, Solar

Exterior

Building Information
Total Floors: 2
Two Level
Detached
Guest House: Detached

Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,350
Zoning: LAR1

Property Features
Drip Irrigation System
Has View
View: Canyon, Tree Top

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 4410-020-038

Location

Location Information
Directions: Sunset - South on Amalfi to Upper Mesa

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,778
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4410020038

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is

Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow

Co Selling Agent Information
First Name: Frank
Last Name: Langen
License #: 01108147

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Canyon Elementary School

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10/10

Paul Revere Middle School

Charter 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

9/10

Palisades Charter High School

Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

5/10 Fire Factor

5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 83° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

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5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Home values near 469 Upper Mesa Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
449 Upper Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2420 Sq. Ft.	$4,409,573
455 Upper Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5855 Sq. Ft.	$7,042,266

Address	Redfin Estimate
473 Upper Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2268 Sq. Ft.	$4,326,932
481 Upper Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4200 Sq. Ft.	$5,117,316

Address	Redfin Estimate
477 Upper Mesa Road, Santa Monica, CA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5612 Sq. Ft.	$7,548,593
529 Spoleto Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6463 Sq. Ft.	$11,301,951

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