249 23rd Street
Santa Monica, CA, 90402
$5,495,000
Original list price: $5,995,000
MLS: 26872383
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,845
Lot
0.20 ac
Year Built
1926
MLS #
26872383
Days on Market
66
Listed
Aug 18, 2026
Description
Charming Spanish home with beautiful curb appeal and original architectural details throughout. Offering close to 2,900 square feet, the home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, original tile and hardwood floors, French doors, and exposed wood beams. The grand living room has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace and opens to a covered, coved lanai, ideal for entertaining and enjoying the private backyard. A formal dining room leads to the kitchen and walk-in pantry. The flexible floor plan includes a downstairs fourth-bedroom suite with a separate sitting room, which could also serve as an office or den with direct outdoor access. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a bright primary suite with generous closet space and split-system air conditioning. Each bedroom enjoys attractive views of the surrounding greenery. The fully hedged backyard offers exceptional privacy, mature trees, citrus trees, and a fire pit. Additional features include a large laundry room and detached garage. A wonderful example of classic Santa Monica Spanish architecture, the home has been lovingly maintained and offers a rare combination of generous scale, warmth, privacy, and authentic period character. Ideally located in the Franklin School District, just moments from the Brentwood Country Mart and the shops and restaurants of Montana Avenue, this is a rare chance to acquire a classic Santa Monica Spanish with exceptional character, generous scale, and significant upside.
Location
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, CA 90402
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: John Hathorn · Compass
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Payment estimate
$42,057
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $549,500 · Loan: $4,945,500
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.32% as of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $33,972
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $5,724
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $2,061
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 22, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.32%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.68%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Santa Monica home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $192,325 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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