Contemporary California Living with Private Pool in Ocean Park. Beautifully reimagined Ocean Park residence blending original 1920s character with thoughtful modern updates. The home was designed by highly recognized Los Angeles modernist architect Steven Shortridge, with architectural work completed in 2000. The four-bedroom, two-bath home features original windows and flooring, an updated kitchen with an antique O'Keeffe & Merritt range, custom cabinetry, breakfast nook, and expansive glass overlooking the private backyard and swimming pool and hot tub. A detached studio with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and a half bath offers flexible space for a home office, creative studio, gym, or guest retreat. Set behind mature hedging for privacy and approximately seven blocks from the beach, the property is moments from Main Street's restaurants, boutiques, and cafes. Offering a unique blend of architectural character, indoor-outdoor living, and quintessential Santa Monica lifestyle.
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Property Information
Subdivision Name: 3734
Living Sq. Ft: 1,822
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT NO 3734 LOT 24
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,987
Legal Lot Number: 24
Municipality Name: SANTA MONIC
Acres: 0.1374
Zoning Code: SMOP2*
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,822
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,987 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4287001009
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Sale and tax history for 714 Kensington Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CLAW #26870995
Sep 24, 2026
Rental Removed
$15,000
$8/sq ft
Aug 12, 2026
Listed for Rent
$15,000
$8/sq ft
TheMLS #21-746884
Jul 20, 2021
Sold
$2,850,000
$1,564/sq ft
Jun 23, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 11, 2021
Listed
$2,600,000
$1,427/sq ft
Contemporary California living in this enchanted oasis nestled in the heart of Ocean Park! Thoughtfully re-imagined blending 1920s charm with modern touches, this house was designed by the highly recognized LA modernist architect, Steven Shortridge. Step into the private front yard, surrounded by hedges, and enter through the original front door made of glass into a light-flooded, generous living space. Savor the SoCal lifestyle year-round in this serene retreat. //About this home: Taken down to the studs, and carefully curated, the main home is 4 Bedrooms/2 Baths with the original windows and floors to preserve the integrity. A detached structure is the most beautiful artists space with a 1/2 bath, high ceilings, and bright, open space perfect for your office, creative hub, Zen retreat, or gym. //We Love: The charming kitchen, which has been updated with modern conveniences yet complements the homes character, including an antique O'Keeffe Merritt range. A cozy breakfast nook, Apple Blossom Green Cupboards, and a full glass wall overlooking the backyard complete this picturesque setting. //You'll Love: The way the light moves through the home with the front and backyard feeling like your own secluded oasis. //The neighborhood: A premier location, you are 7 blocks from the beach and moments to the restaurants, shops, and coffee houses on Main St!
Ocean Park, located between Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach, is a coastal and residential Santa Monica neighborhood with low-slung bungalows and ocean-breeze streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street near Ocean Park Boulevard, where surf shops, espresso bars, and small galleries keep the sidewalks in motion. Community pillars include the Santa Monica Pier, the historic Annenberg Community Beach House, and the Santa Monica Playhouse. Craftsman cottages and mid-century apartments sit beside newer, clean-lined condos, giving blocks a layered look. The beach path and Ocean Park’s pocket parks shape a walk-and-bike routine. Sunset light and marine air define the daily tempo.
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Public facts and zoning for 714 Kensington Rd
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,822
Stories
—
Lot Size
5,987 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1924
Year Renovated
1965
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4287001009
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026.
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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
6 days above 80° expected this year, 18 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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Listing agent: Cecilee Mathieson (3107757520)
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