Los Angeles County property record for 1520 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,806 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,744 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,250,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $140,636 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4291-028-023 |
| Primary APN | 4291-028-023 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 8,806 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 7,744 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1520 2ND ST |
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| City | SANTA MONICA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90401-2303 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | SMC3* |
| Legal Description | SANTA MONICA LOT D BLK 198 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA MONICA |
| Legal Block | 198 |
| Legal Lot Number | D |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA MONICA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 701902 |
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10000 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 1803, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067-7018 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019715009 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001630814 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1520 2ND ST, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401-2303 |
| Document Number | 0000715009 |
| Map Reference | MB 39 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-0715009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000715010 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-0715010 |
| Name | FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF LONG BEACH |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Municipality | Santa Monica City |
| Unified School District | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,434,065 (+2%) Land $7,808,631 Building $3,625,434 | |
| 2025 | $140,636.00 (+6.41%) | $11,209,869 (+4.04%) Land $7,655,521 Building $3,554,348 |
| 2024 | $132,169.00 (+1.57%) | |
| 2023 | $130,132.00 (+1.15%) | $10,774,578 Land $7,358,249 Building $3,416,329 |
| 2022 | $128,654.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1997 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION serves 90,729 people · EPA ID CA1910146 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL. |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, BAI Connect, Frontier, GeoLinks, Starry.
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