Special offer

Santa Monica Ocean Front Condos, A Market Report May 2012

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Home Jane Realty BRE# 01439865

Santa Monica ocean front condos are a highly desirable commodity, understandably since there is very little inventory.

Below is an overview of what has happened over the past 4 months in the more popular buildings:


Building Sold Over 2011 Low Price High Price Median Price % of 2011 Active Pending Market
101 Ocean Ave 1  = N/A N/A $1,021,250  N/A 1 0  
515 Ocean | Park Plaza  1 +1 N/A N/A $1,160,000 N/A 3 1  
535 Ocean | Oceanaire 2  +1 $2,047,500 $10,500,000 $6,273,650 N/A 0 1  
701 Ocean Ave 0  = N/A N/A N/A  N/A 0  0  
801 Ocean | Pacifican 0 = N/A N/A  N/A N/A 0 0  

All information provided by MLS/CLAW is deemed accurate but is not guaranteed.

Seller’s Market Buyers’ Market Stable Market
Less than 6 months inventory More than 6 months inventory  

 


With the exception of Park Plazawhich has 3 units on the market, and only 1 sale over the past 4 months, the other buildings have buyers waiting for units to come on the market.  Santa Monica ocean front condos is definitely a sellers’ market.

 

And if you are looking at renting a Santa Monica ocean front condo:

101 Ocean has 1 unit for lease at $25,000 per month.

535 Ocean, The Oceanaire, has two units for lease, one at $5,195, and the other at 5,495 per month.

201 Ocean Ave, Ocean Towers, is a coop, one of the few in Los Angeles, so buying into it is a challenge.  However, there are 12 units currently for lease, the lowest at $3,300 for  a studio, and the highest at $10,500 for a 3-bedroom, per month.  Some of these units have spectacular views, many are furnished and the majority share a community laundry.

Santa Monica ocean front condos for sale and lease

 

 

Buying or Selling Los Angeles Real Estate

Buying or selling a Los Angeles home can be a daunting process in a city this size, especially if you’re new to L.A. Town. You’ll need a resident expert to show you around and help you narrow down the areas where you might like to live. I will help you find the perfect home in the right area to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs!

When I list and sell Los Angeles homes for my clients I strive to make the experience a pleasant one. My mission is to provide outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.

If you are an absentee owner, you’ll need someone to handle all the details that you can’t handle remotely. That’s where I come in – I’m there when you can’t be. I also specialize in lease property in Los Angeles.

Westside Los Angeles Real Estate, including, but not limited to:

For more information on how I can best serve your Los Angeles real estate needs, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form or give me a call at 310-473-6919.


Read more: http://www.homejane.com/santa-monica-ocean-front-condos-a-market-repor.html#ixzz1vR9awu2t

Comments (8)

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

HI Jane.... Santa Monica was Whitey Bulger's hide out for years..... now he's in the "big house"....

May 20, 2012 04:52 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Barb,  he certainly his.  And he didn't live far from these condo buildings.coe

May 20, 2012 05:24 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Jane - very interesting Santa Monica condo real estate market report - look at how few listings there are.  I bet when one comes on the market, it's sold in literally hours!!!!  Well done.

May 20, 2012 06:03 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Juli,  thank you kindly.

May 20, 2012 06:55 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Jane,

Wow, your inventory is low indeed. Great job on this report, as you always do.

May 20, 2012 09:29 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Patty,  yes it is.  And thank you, as always.

May 20, 2012 12:09 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Great report Jane for the Santa Monica real estate area...it certainly puts housing in perspective for your area..

May 20, 2012 10:31 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Ginny,  thank you for dropping by.

May 21, 2012 02:29 AM