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701 Ocean Avenue 301

Santa Monica, CA 90402

$4,395,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms2 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area2,049 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size0.9631 acres
Property typeCondominium
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Listing broker / agent: Compass · Richard Stearns · CRMLS

MLS # 26984997 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 03:27 UTC

About this property

701 Ocean Avenue is one of the finest condo buildings in Santa Monica and all of Los Angeles. A true ocean-view oasis, Unit 301 offers a rare opportunity to live directly across from not only lush Palisades Park, but the Pacific Ocean as well. With 2 beds, 2.5 bathrooms, a bar area, and over 2000 square feet of space to curate, this unit can accommodate a variety of lifestyles and design sensibilities. The space is luxurious yet uncomplicated, with a formal marble entryway, open floorplan, and head on ocean views. The large private patio opens from both the great room and the primary suite. The kitchen is equipped with modern Meile and Bosch appliances and has abundant cabinetry and storage. The primary wing has a marble clad en-suite bath, a walk-in closet, additional closets, and ocean views. The secondary bedroom contains an en-suite bathroom as well. This end unit only has one adjacent neighbor and features extra side windows and a second balcony and sitting area. There are 2 side-by-side parking spots, and ample guest parking, located in a secured subterranean garage. The rooftop is spectacular; recently renovated and upgraded. It features a sparkling pool and spa and multiple dining, cooking, cabanas, and lounge spaces - a perfect place to watch the sunset. Residents enjoy 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center, multi-purpose room with catering kitchen, and on-site management. The unit also includes a dedicated storage closet located downstairs. Just beyond the front door, a short walk away, sits Santa Monica's celebrated Montana Avenue and its restaurants, shops and services. With its exceptional location, ocean views, thoughtful amenities, and spacious layout, Unit 301 offers a distinctive opportunity to experience Santa Monica at its best.

Property details

MLS number
26984997
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Condominium
Beds / baths
2 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area
2,049 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size
0.9631 acres
County
Los Angeles
Year built
1993
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
28

Building

Year built
1993
Architectural style
Contemporary
Stories
1
Building stories
4
Levels
One
Entry level
3

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Three-quarter bathrooms
0
Quarter bathrooms
0

Rooms & interior

Rooms
Entry Foyer, Living Room, Other
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Interior features
Ceiling Fans, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Room
Furnishing
Unfurnished

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Parking
Assigned, Community Structure, Side By Side
Pool
Above Ground, Community, Association
Property outlook
Ocean, Pier

Utilities & community

Community features
Gated, Pool
Association amenities
Controlled Access, Meeting Room, Picnic Area, Pool, Security

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$2,609.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly
Pets
Call
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Roosevelt Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica K–5 0.5 mi
Canyon Charter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Santa Monica K–5 0.7 mi
Lincoln Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica 6–8 1.1 mi
Santa Monica High (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica 9–12 1.5 mi
Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica Not reported 1.7 mi
McKinley Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica Not reported 1.9 mi
Palisades Charter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Pacific Palisades K–5 1.9 mi
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica K–8 2.0 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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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$4,395,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$4,395,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 2, 2026 05:54$4,395,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Santa Monica

Active residential homes for sale in Santa Monica, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings245Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$1,598,888245 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$902.1427 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market25245 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction28
Listings with an increase0

28 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-20 03:30 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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