$4,492,994Average Value$1,690Average Price per Sq Ft60Homes For Sale
One of the wealthiest communities in Santa Monica
Set along the Pacific Coast just over a mile from downtown Santa Monica, North of Montana is luxury living at its finest. "This area is second only to Pacific Palisades in terms of wealth and accessibility," says Dario Svidler, Partner CRE's executive vice president, who has almost $1 billion in career sales. "Besides higher prices, the real difference between there and here is you can walk down to Montana Avenue for shopping and dining." The neighborhood is known to be family-friendly and safe, with highly rated schools and a violent crime rate half the national average according to the CAP Index Crime Score. "It's a fantastic city if you can find a place," says First Team Realtor Matt Tilley, who has been in real estate since 2015. "It has a ton of great shops and restaurants, there's always something going on, and, of course, the beach is amazing. The only problem is that people don't often leave, so you might have to wait for the right place to open up."
Some homes North of Montana can soar above $10 million.
Riviera Golf Course is a great place to play a game of golf on the weekends.
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Unique single-family homes and luxury oceanfront condos
Homes in North of Montana are a mix of grand single-family homes and high-end beachside condos. “North of Montana Avenue is strictly residential, and nothing is the same. You can have one house that’s an old original Spanish-style next to a big modern farmhouse, and that’s next to a big contemporary glass box,” says Keller Williams Realtor Mike Lease, who has been selling full-time since 2004. “Prices can easily climb to $15 million or $20 million, so anything under $5 million is a potential teardown. Most people aren’t tearing down $5 million homes, but it happens.” Well-maintained sidewalks, lush tree growth and meticulous landscaping line the neighborhood’s sleepy streets. Early 20th-century architecture runs the gamut, including Mediterranean, Spanish and Tudor-inspired homes and contemporary additions. Most homes are priced between $5 million and $10 million, with a handful of homes over and under that range. Most condos are within three blocks of the beach, mainly along Ocean Avenue. Prices start around $1 million for a one-bedroom with under 1,000 square feet and a limited view to over $7 million for an oceanfront condo with three bedrooms and over 3,000 square feet. For the higher-end condos, HOA fees can climb into the thousands.
Custom built modern homes of various shapes are found throughout North of Montana.
North of Montana offers all the luxury with new modern homes with pools and high end amenities.
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Public schools are all graded A-plus by Niche
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified is a top-tier public school district with an A-plus grade from Niche. Roosevelt Elementary, Lincoln Middle and Santa Monica High School (known as "Samohi") are also graded A-plus. Niche ranks Samohi in the top 5% of public high schools in California and the top 10% in diversity. Some of the biggest stars of the 1980s and ’90s attended the school, including Rob Lowe, Sean Penn and Robert Downey Jr. Samohi has received local, state and national recognition for groups in the visual and performing arts, including band, orchestra and choir. “The public schools in North of Montana are excellent, but at this price point, many kids are going to be in private or charter schools,” Lease says. The neighborhood Calthorp School is ungraded by Niche, while Saint Monica Preparatory gets an A.
Roosevelt Elementary School
is a public school in Santa Monica
The Santa Monica High School in Downtown Santa Monica.
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Beach access and Summer Solstice concerts at Palisades Parks
The outdoor lifestyle is what it’s all about in Santa Monica, and North of Montana has access to some of the best amenities in the city. Palisades Park is a local landmark on over 25 acres between Ocean Avenue and the Pacific Coast Highway. The park has fantastic views of Santa Monica Bay, benches and seated picnic areas, public art and a rose garden. The walking paths wind through trails lined with towering coastal palms, and visitors can see the iconic pier to the south. Santa Monica State Beach is a popular destination, and a few blocks north, Ginger Rogers Beach is LA’s unofficial gay beach, with historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community. Golfers are in luck too. “Riviera Country Club is one of the best golf courses in the country. The PGA plays there,” Svidler says. The private championship course and tennis club attract an upscale crowd to its lush grounds.
Palisades Park in Santa Monica
From picnics to walks, reading a book, enjoying the views, North Montana has it all.
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There's always something to do on Montana Avenue
North of Montana is primarily residential, though Montana Avenue on the neighborhood’s southern border is lined with shopping and dining destinations. “This area is super nice and expensive, with quaint, walkable streets and a ton of great shops and restaurants,” Svidler says. Zibby’s Bookshop is a women-owned independent bookstore where visitors have a respite to read and connect with authors. Breakfast by Salt’s Cure is a great place to start the day. They built their quick-service, casual concept on the original oatmeal griddle cake, which has become wildly popular with customers. A casual chain outpost, Spumoni Pizza Restaurant serves pizza, pasta and other Italian classics in a rich venue with wooden floors and walls, and charming white tablecloth sidewalk seating. For stocking up on groceries, there’s a Pavilions near the intersection of Lincoln Court.
Aero Threatre in North of Montana shows a selection of films, screenings, discussions and more.
Margo's Pizza Kitchen in North of Montana has an amazing happy hour and vegan options.
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Traffic is real, but most residents aren't 9 to 5
North of Montana is a mile-and-a-half from downtown Santa Monica and the iconic pier. The neighborhood’s main thoroughfares are San Vicente Boulevard, a four-lane road lined with bus stops, and Montana Avenue, a two-lane road with turning lanes and traffic lights every few blocks. Interstate 10 is 2 miles away and it runs 15 miles east to downtown LA, a drive that can take as long as two hours during unpredictable rush hours. "The one thing about traffic and drive times is that most people who live here aren't 9-to-5 people," Lease says. That gives residents the opportunity to travel at less buy hours. Los Angeles International Airport is about 10 miles away via Lincoln Boulevard, another sneaky long drive that can take upward of 90 minutes, depending on the time of day. UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is just over a mile away.
North of Montana is located by the Pacific Ocean and the scenic State Route 1.
To the east of North of Montana, visitors and residents enjoy the Santa Monica mountain views.
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Beach concerts and Wellness Walks on Montana avenue
Events are always happening in Santa Monica, one of the busiest beach hubs on the West Coast. On the summer solstice of 2024, the North of Montana Association hosted a concert in Palisades Park as part of the Make Music Los Angeles global celebration of music. The Santa Monica High School string quartet was among the nearly half-dozen acts that performed. The Montana Avenue Merchant Association hosts annual events like the Montana Avenue Wellness Walk in March, Dog Days in August, the Art Walk in September and the tree lighting ceremony in December.
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Parks in this Area
Christine Emerson Reed Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Rustic Canyon Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Palisades Park
Picnic Area
Beach
Walking Paths
Holbrook Park
North Beach Playground
Beach
Playground
Parking Lot
Palisades Park
Transit
Airport
Los Angeles International
21 min drive
Bus
4th Sb & Marguerita Fs
Bus
Montana Wb & 22nd Ns
Bus
26th Sb & San Vicente Mb
Bus
San Vicente Wb & Gale Pl Ns
Bus
4th Sb & Alta Fs
Bus
San Vicente Eb & 14th Fs
Bus
4th Nb & San Vicente Ns
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North of Montana
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North of Montana, Santa Monica sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in North of Montana, Santa Monica over the last 12 months is $5,105,246, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Situated on one of the most coveted streets North of Montana, this fully remodeled like new single-story traditional compound blends timeless charm with modern luxury and an unmatched attention to detail. Behind gates with a mini-compound feel, the home has been completely transformed inside and out. The chef's kitchen is a showstopper, featuring custom millwork cabinetry, Cambria quartz
Tucked behind tall hedges on a beautiful tree-lined street, this storybook Country English-style home offers timeless charm in Santa Monica's coveted North of Montana neighborhood. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, this warm and welcoming residence blends traditional elegance with thoughtful updates across nearly 4,000 sq ft of living space. Inside, you'll find a beautifully balanced layout filled
Situated on one of the most picturesque streets in Santa Monica's premier North of Montana enclave and just half a block from Ocean Avenue, this stately Mediterranean Revival offers timeless elegance on an expansive 0.48-acre lot. Designed with scale and sophistication in mind, the 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom main residence spans two gracious levels, with a flowing floor plan and richly layered
Best Romantic Unobstructed Views! Enjoy the prestigious lifestyle in one of the most favorable resort like living at Ocean Towers with breathtaking ocean, mountain, city views and mesmerizing sunsets. Full service building offering recreational amenities such as pool, spa, fitness room with sauna, meeting facilities, 24-hours concierge & security, valet parking, and maid service available upon
Welcome to Santa Monica's best oceanfront residence adjacent to the iconic Santa Monica Beach and Palisades Park. This is a mostly original 17th floor quiet, back facing unit with stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains. Offering not just a home but a lifestyle experience, this unit blends resort-style amenities with urban living. Enjoy beautiful Santa Monica Mountain Views from this 17th
Experience the prestigious lifestyle and breathtaking views at Ocean Towers, one of the most desirable resort-like living destinations. Enjoy unobstructed ocean, mountain, and city views, as well as mesmerizing sunsets that stretch all the way to Point Dume and beyond. This full-service building offers an array of recreational amenities, including a pool, spa, fitness room with sauna, meeting
Welcome home to Montana Avenue in beautiful Santa Monica, California! Where you live is important, so we've provided the quality you can recognize to ensure that our community is one that you will be proud to call home. We offer the apartment living options you need to create a lifestyle you love.With three unique and spacious floor plans to choose from, Montana Avenue comes fully equipped with
Welcome to Ocean 153. Experience luxury coastal living at its finest in this reimagined residential complex, perched just off the edge of the Santa Monica Bluffs. Embrace the open, bright floor plans featuring elegant hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with breakfast bars and stainless steel appliances, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy the convenience of walk-in closets and savor
Nicole ContrerasChristie's International Real Estate SoCal
JL Montana Apts. is a beautiful apartment complex located in Santa Monica on 235 Montana Avenue. Conveniently located near the Montana Avenue shopping area, Santa Monica Place, Third Street Promenade, and Santa Monica Beach; tenants are only a walking distance away from these popular tourist attractions. This 3-story building has 30 units consisting of 6 studios, 15 one bedrooms and 7 three
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,665
Median Age
50
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,422
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$170,223
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
76.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
70°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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