Santa Monica is a coastal city in West Los Angeles County. It borders Santa Monica Bay on the West, Pacific Palisades and Brentwood on the North, West Los Angeles and Mar Vista on the East and Venice on the South. View some of the current Santa Monica real estate listings or customize your own home search.

This city is known for its healthy life style and is environment and pedestrian friendly. They have an excellent public transportation system – one of the best in the United States. Consequently, the entire city of Santa Monica is convenient and accessible to all – whether or not you own a car. Additionally, the world famous beach and bike trail provide residents and visitors with a large choice of activities and outdoor recreation.

Santa Monica offers the charm and appeal of a coastal city along with golden beaches and the chance for an invigorating swim in the Pacific Ocean. It boasts a number of world-class restaurants and upscale shops – nearly 400 dining options and hundreds of retail shops – which draw thousands of families, couples, celebrities, international travelers and first time vacationers every year.

Demographics

• Median age 39
• Area – 9 square miles
• 2005 population – 96,500
• Santa Monica has 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 3 high schools
• Adult education: 26% of its residents are college graduates while 13% have completed graduate school.
• Average January high temperature – 63.7 degrees
• Average January low temperature – 50.2 degrees
• Average July high temperature – 68.8 degrees
• Average July low temperature – 62.1 degrees
• Average precipitation – 13.27 inches

There are five zip codes serving the Santa Monica real estate market. Each one is separated out to show the (1) Median Household Income, the (2) Average Household Income, the (3) Per Capita Income and (4) Average Home Sales Price.

90401: (1) $57,746 (2) $36,521 (3) $46,790 (4) $ 770,000

90402: (1) $125,470 (2) $240,761 (3) 106,955 (4) $2,021,000

90403: (1) $63,032 (2) $88,931 (3) $53,242 (4) $920,000

90404: (1) $43,044 (2) $62,344 (3) $30,432 (4) $680,000

90405: (1) $59,880 (2) $91,895 (3) $50,981 (4) $1,036,500

Some of the many celebrities born and/or living in Santa Monica:

• Ben Affleck, actor
• Lorenzo Lamas, actor
• Shirley Temple, diplomat and former child star
• Bonnie Franklin, actress
• Anjelica Huston, actress/director
• Robert Redford, actor/director
• Tommy Kendall, NASCAR

Examples of Santa Monica real estate for sale:

• 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,622 square foot condo, bright and spacious top floor corner unit with windows on 3 sides, 20 ft. vaulted ceilings, only one common wall, 4' x 37' balcony, tumbled stone counters in kitchen, Spanish tile, bleached wood cabinets, inside laundry. Paved court yard, lush landscaping. Asking price…..$740,000
• The perfect Santa Monica location less than 1/2 block from Douglas Park, this tastefully remodeled warm and inviting 1800 square foot 3 bedroom traditional home features a large living room with bay window and wood burning fireplace, an open plan with remodeled kitchen and dining room, a huge master suite with large walk-in closet, hardwood floors throughout, and much more....The exterior features a large side yard and patio with a large private rear grassy yard, a storage room, and a large home office/playroom. Franklin School district, close to shops, restaurants and Montana Avenue ….asking price $1,650,000

If you are seeking a house in Santa Monica, contact paulieshouse.com and we will help you find the home of your dreams in this lovely city.