252 21st Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 252 21st Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,301 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.207 acres (9,023 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$13,508 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4278-026-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4278-026-003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,301 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Spanish
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	9,023 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	252 21ST PL
City	SANTA MONICA
State	CA
Zip	90402-2502
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SMR1*
Legal Description	G1LLETTES REGENT SQUARE LOT 3 BLK E
Legal Subdivision	GILLETTES REGENT SQUARE TRACT
Legal Block	E
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA MONICA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	701201

Owner

252 21st Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2021.

Source: Los Angeles County records, as of October 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	252 21ST PL, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-2502
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 24, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer
Feb 24, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 24, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 17, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000311413
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2021
Property Address	252 21ST PL, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-2502
Document Number	0000311413
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 79
Instrument Date	Jan 26, 2021
Instrument	21-0311413
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	252 21ST PL, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-2502

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2021
Property Address	252 21ST PL, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-2502
Document Number	0000311415
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 79
Instrument Date	Jan 26, 2021
Instrument	21-0311415
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	252 21ST PL, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-2502

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2021
Property Address	252 21ST PL, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-2502
Document Number	0000311414
Map Reference	MB 22 PG 79
Instrument Date	Jan 26, 2021
Instrument	21-0311414
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	252 21ST PL, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-2502

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 21st Pl was $13,508 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Los Angeles County
Municipality	Santa Monica City
Unified School District	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,066,404 (+2%) Land $935,579 Building $130,825
2025	$13,508.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,045,495 Land $917,235 Building $128,260
2023	$12,495.00 (+1.34%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,004,899 Land $881,618 Building $123,281
2022	$12,330.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 252 21st Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	5 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

Wildfire risk around 252 21st Pl is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 747 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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