1436 20th Street 8
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Listing broker / agent: Compass · Melissa Menard · CRMLS
MLS # 26853689 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 04:31 UTC
About this property
Positioned in one of Santa Monica's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods, this quiet rear-facing townhome offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Located at 1436 20th Street #8, this beautifully maintained residence features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,410 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Built in 1989, the home offers abundant natural light, some newer dual-paned windows and an architectural element, fresh interior paint, rich hardwood floors, and a spacious open living room centered around a timeless marble fireplace. The adjoining kitchen is designed for everyday living and features granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, two generously sized bedroom suites provide comfortable retreats, each offering privacy and well-appointed bathrooms. A convenient powder room on the main level is ideal for guests. Step outside to a large private patio, perfect for morning coffee, outdoor dining, relaxing with friends, or enjoying Southern California's year-round weather. Additional highlights include central heating and air conditioning, in-unit laundry with stacked washer and dryer, two side-by-side subterranean parking spaces, guest parking, and dedicated storage. This home is just minutes from Montana Avenue, Whole Foods Market, Douglas Park, Santa Monica College, the Expo Line, top-rated dining, shopping, medical centers, and 20 blocks from the beach. Whether commuting across Los Angeles or enjoying everything the Westside has to offer, this location offers exceptional accessibility while maintaining a peaceful residential setting. With low HOA dues of just $400 per month, this move-in ready townhome presents an outstanding opportunity for low-maintenance living in one of Los Angeles' most sought-after coastal communities.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26853689
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,410 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.5163 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1989
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 98
Building
- Year built
- 1989
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 0
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Living Room, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Decorative, Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Stacked, Upper Level
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Assigned, Controlled Entrance, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Gated, Community Structure, Side By Side
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Enclosed
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wood
- Property outlook
- City Lights
Utilities & community
- Community features
- Gated
- Association amenities
- Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $400.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Pets
- Yes
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McKinley Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 0.3 mi |
| Lincoln Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 6–8 | 0.6 mi |
| Edison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 0.8 mi |
| Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 0.9 mi |
| Santa Monica High (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| John Adams Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 6–8 | 1.1 mi |
| Grant Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 1.2 mi |
| Will Rogers Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 1.2 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $999,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,069,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,069,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-19 11:46 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:31 | $999,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-20 04:39 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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