853 22nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Listing broker / agent: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties · Charlee Nessel · CRMLS
MLS # 26901671 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 07:44 UTC
About this property
Set on a 7,992 sq. ft. lot in a coveted North of Wilshire location, this wonderfully refreshed 3-bedroom Santa Monica home combines original character, thoughtful updates and a generous amount of space to live both indoors and out. Inside, refinished original hardwood, plus new floors carry through light-filled living spaces, where exposed beams, skylight, fireplace and built-ins add warmth and character. The beautifully renovated kitchen features new cabinetry, quartz countertops, newer appliances, updated lighting and an expanded adjoining laundry area with separate dining. The family room and primary bedroom open through French doors directly to the rear yard, creating an easy connection between the home and its outdoor spaces. A newer deck, covered gazebo, multiple seating and garden areas with mature avocado, lemon and Valencia orange trees, create a harvest all year in your backyard. An abundance of sunny space left for vegetables, herbs, play, or build and design your dream pool for all year summertime weather. Behind the detached garage is an approximately 192 sq. ft. bonus/studio with a remodeled bath, loft, skylight, sink area and separate entrance with its own parking from alley. This is an incredibly useful space for an office, studio, guests or creative pursuits. The extensively refinished garage features epoxy flooring, finished walls and substantial attic/storage space. Additional improvements include a major electrical upgrade, partial plumbing upgrades, split-system A/C in the living area, new wall heater, fresh interior/exterior paint and selected new windows and doors. An extensive and thoughtful drought-conscious landscaping with succulents, agave, decorative stone and pebble plus, irrigation improvements. Adorned with lovely trees for front yard privacy. All of this just one block from Montana Ave, neighborhood schools, parks, shops, restaurants and everything that makes this pocket of Santa Monica so enduringly desirable.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26901671
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,563 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.1835 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1923
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 45
Building
- Year built
- 1923
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Bungalow
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Foundation
- Raised
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Family Room, Loft, Living Room, Utility Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Loft, Utility Room
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Electric
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Covered, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Private, Rv Potential, Side By Side
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
- Lot size source
- Assessor
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Other
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 0.2 mi |
| Lincoln Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 6–8 | 0.6 mi |
| McKinley Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 0.7 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Brentwood Science (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Brockton Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Paul Revere Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 1.4 mi |
| Edison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 1.5 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
- $3,585,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $3,585,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:48 | $3,585,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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