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243 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 243 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Property Summary

Property TypeQuadplex
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 3,444 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.138 acres (5,996 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,400,000 (Feb 2010)
Tax Bill$23,056 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Transfer
Feb 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN4289-018-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4289-018-022

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,444 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleQuadruplex
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,996 sqft (0.138 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address243 BICKNELL AVE
CitySANTA MONICA
StateCA
Zip90405-2366
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Local Zoning CodeSMOP2*
Legal DescriptionSOUTH SANTA MONICA SW 50 FT OF LOTS 17 AND LOT 18 BLK 6
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH SANTA MONICA TRACT
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number17,18
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA MONICA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract702002

Owner

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address900 LACHMAN LN, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272-2207
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 26, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 7, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 12, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 12, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 14, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010198604
Prior Transfer DateSep 25, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0001611766
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Recording DateAug 26, 2022
Property Address243 BICKNELL AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-2366
Document Number0000854744
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 86
Instrument DateAug 25, 2022
Instrument22-0854744
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address900 LACHMAN LN, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272-2207

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLOS ANGELES CA
Property Address243 BICKNELL AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-2366
Document Number0000166725
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2020
Title CompanyPROGRESSIVE TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address900 LACHMAN LN PACIFIC PALISADES CA 902722207, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272-2207

Mortgage

Document Number0000166725
DateFeb 11, 2020
Instrument166725
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 10, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles County
MunicipalitySanta Monica City
Unified School DistrictSanta Monica-Malibu Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,843,283 (+2%) Land $1,316,633 Building $526,650
2025$23,056.00 (+8.59%)$1,807,141 (+4.04%) Land $1,290,817 Building $516,324
2023$21,232.00 (+1.27%)$1,736,969 Land $1,240,694 Building $496,275
2022$20,966.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION
serves 90,729 people · EPA ID CA1910146
Water SourcePurchased surface water from METROPOLITAN WATER DIST. OF SO. CAL.
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: BAI Connect, GeoLinks, Starry.

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