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Downtown Santa Monica

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.California
$33M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$2.5M
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.100
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$2.5M
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,822 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1971
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.28%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.35%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.57%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.7.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.21%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.73%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.42%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.24.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.194
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.378

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.48%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,592
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,266 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$148K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Downtown Santa Monica compares

By median home value, Downtown Santa Monica is the 23rd most expensive of 344 neighborhoods in Los Angeles County, and its typical home is worth more than 95% of all homes in Los Angeles County.

Home values in Downtown Santa Monica

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$633K$8M
neighborhoods in Los Angeles County ranked by median home value
#Los Angeles CountyMedian valueHomes
1Malibu Colony$7.5M124
2Winding Way$7M110
3Serra Retreat$6.2M109
4Broad Beach$6M133
5North of Montana$5.4M3,841
6Point Dume$5.3M950
7Encinal Bluffs$5.2M264
8La Costa Beach$5.1M209
9Malibu Road$5.1M250
10Malibu Country Estates$4.4M112
11Malibu Park$3.9M753
12Northeast$3.7M1,196
13Big Rock$3.6M323
14Bel Air$3.4M3,128
15Cheviot Hills$3.1M2,411
16Pacific Palisades$3.1M9,681
17Malibu West$3.1M368
18Carbon Beach$3M245
19Windsor Square$2.8M1,377
20Beverly Crest$2.8M4,883
21Brentwood$2.6M10,759
22Beverlywood$2.5M2,213
23Downtown Santa Monica$2.5M100
24Hancock Park$2.5M2,880

344 neighborhoods in Los Angeles County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Downtown Santa Monica market

What is the median home price in Downtown Santa Monica, CA?

The median sale price in Downtown Santa Monica, CA is $33,100,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Downtown Santa Monica, CA each year?

1 homes sold in Downtown Santa Monica, CA over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Downtown Santa Monica, CA?

Downtown Santa Monica, CA contains 100 residential properties, with a median of 2,822 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1971. The median TopHap Estimate is $2.5M.

How does Downtown Santa Monica, CA compare to the rest of Los Angeles County?

By median home value, Downtown Santa Monica, CA is the 23rd most expensive of 344 neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. Its typical home is worth more than 95% of all homes in Los Angeles County. Beverlywood ranks just above it and Hancock Park just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Downtown Santa Monica, CA?

21% of homes in Downtown Santa Monica, CA are owner-occupied. 73% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Downtown Santa Monica, CA hold?

57% of mortgaged homes in Downtown Santa Monica, CA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 7.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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