Situated in the heart of Santa Monica, enjoy the ultimate lifestyle with LA's finest coffee, shopping, and dining just moments from your front door. Sophisticated and timeless, this contemporary eco-friendly residence blends architectural elegance with sustainable design all in the award winning Franklin School District. Originally built in 2009 and exceptionally well maintained, this light-filled home features soaring ceilings, skylights, glass walls, and an exposed steel floating staircase, creating an effortless sense of openness and style. The chef's kitchen is equipped with Energy Star stainless steel appliances, a large center island with breakfast bar, and seamless flow into the family room and private courtyard perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The main level also offers a dining room, living room, and an ensuite bedroom ideal for guests or an office. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private retreat with dual glass walls, a spa-inspired bath with steam shower and soaking tub, and access to a loft space. Two additional bedroom en-suites complete the second floor, while the top level features two lofts and a rooftop deck showcasing ocean and mountain views. The ground level includes a guest suite with separate entrance, an oversized gym, and a garage made for a car collector's dream with parking for up to 5 cars! Built with sustainable integrity, the home includes hydronic radiant heat floors, low-E double-pane windows, AEP Span metal roofing, natural ventilation systems, and energy-efficient insulation. Offering exceptional design, eco-conscious construction, and an unbeatable central Santa Monica location, this home perfectly balances luxury, functionality, and enduring quality.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
3,840 sq ftLot Size
$1,074Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Santiago Arana•DRE #01492489• The Agency
•310-926-9808 (agent)
•santiago@theagencyre.com (agent)
Listed by Griffin Riddle•DRE #01949069• The Agency
•310-890-3306 (agent)
•griffin.riddle@theagencyre.com (agent)
Bought with Nicole Contreras•DRE #01512844• Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
Est. $10,874 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2009 Montana Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TheMLS #25605891
Apr 28, 2026
Sold
$4,725,000
$1,074/sq ft
Apr 7, 2026
Pending
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Mar 18, 2026
Contingent
—
Oct 14, 2025
Listed
$4,995,000
$1,135/sq ft
TheMLS #17-213910
May 4, 2017
Sold
$3,675,000
$835/sq ft
Apr 7, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 23, 2017
Listed
$3,795,000
$863/sq ft
2009 Elegant and meticulously designed Contemporary eco-friendly home in Franklin School District. Enjoy an abundance of light in this beautifully appointed home with high ceilings, skylights, glass walls, polished concrete/hardwood floors, exposed steel floating staircase, plus an elevator! Chef's kitchen with Energy Star stainless appliances, island with breakfast bar which leads into the family room and opens to a courtyard, plus dining, living room & bedroom ensuite. Upstairs entails Master suite with spa-like bathtub, steam shower and double glass walls & loft. Plus two other bedroom ensuites on the second floor. Top level has two lofts, Roof deck with ocean & mountain views. Ground floor bedroom en-suite with separate entrance, game room, & access to garage, parking for 3 cars or more. Added features: HVAC w/ min. duct runs, natural ventilation, hydronic radiant heat floors, low Emax glazing/double pane windows/doors, R-19/R-30 insulation & AEP Span metal roofing.
Public Records
Oct 6, 2006
Sold
$969,500
$220/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$52,504 (+6.6%)
$1,796,053 + $2,554,396
$4,350,449
2024
$49,258 (+1.6%)
$1,760,837 + $2,504,310
$4,265,147
2023
$48,475 (+1.2%)
$1,726,311 + $2,455,206
$4,181,517
2022
$47,897 (+2.5%)
$1,692,462 + $2,407,065
$4,099,527
2021
$46,749 (+0.7%)
$1,659,277 + $2,359,868
$4,019,145
2020
$46,434 (+1.0%)
$1,626,743 + $2,313,597
$3,940,340
2019
$45,981 (+6.3%)
$1,610,063 + $2,289,874
$3,899,937
2018
$43,237 (+63.0%)
$1,578,494 + $2,244,975
$3,823,469
2017
$26,521 (+3.4%)
$1,668,326 + $567,229
$2,235,555
2016
$25,646 (+1.3%)
$1,668,326 + $567,229
$2,235,555
2015
$25,316 (+1.5%)
$1,635,614 + $556,107
$2,191,721
2014
$24,943 (+2.9%)
$1,579,488 + $537,025
$2,116,513
2012
$24,229 (+2.2%)
$1,572,350 + $534,598
$2,106,948
2011
$23,704 (+1.0%)
$1,541,520 + $524,116
$2,065,636
2010
$23,465 (+100.1%)
$1,511,295 + $513,840
$2,025,135
2009
$11,725 (+1.9%)
$1,500,000 + $510,000
$2,010,000
2008
$11,508
$1,008,251
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
6
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3,840 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
4,400
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4279005018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
R2
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Recreation
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage
4+ Car Garage, Garage Is Attached, Direct Entrance, Subterranean, Driveway
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 5
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Powder Room, Double Vanity(s), Shower and Tub
Kitchen Information
Built-In BBQ, Cooktop - Gas, Oven
Island
Laundry Information
Laundry Area
Additional Rooms
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
Family Room
Gym, Breakfast Bar, Family Room, Dining Area, Living Room, Loft, Office, Patio Open, Walk-In Closet, Powder Room, Bar Room