315 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Property Records

Los Angeles County property record for 315 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.103 acres (4,497 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,557 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Transfer Mar 2021 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4289-013-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4289-013-007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Units	2 Units
Building Area	1,206 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	4,497 sqft (0.103 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	315 BICKNELL AVE
City	SANTA MONICA
State	CA
Zip	90405-2311
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	SMOP2*
Legal Description	NE 10 FT OF SE 30 FT OF LOT 4 AND NE 10 FT OF LOT 5 BLK 10 SOUTH SANTA MONICA AN D SW 30 FT OF LOTS 4 AND 5 BLK 2 LUCAS TRACT
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH SANTA MONICA
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	4,5
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA MONICA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	702002

Owner

315 Bicknell Ave, a duplex, is held in a trust since February 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	321 BICKNELL AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-2311
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 24, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 22, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 22, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 5, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000449021
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2022
Property Address	315 BICKNELL AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-2311
Document Number	0000089217
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 86&87
Instrument Date	Jan 18, 2022
Instrument	22-0089217
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
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	321 BICKNELL AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-2311

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 22, 2021
Property Address	315 BICKNELL AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-2311
Document Number	0000449021
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 87
Instrument Date	Feb 5, 2021
Instrument	21-0449021
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
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	321 BICKNELL AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-2311

March 2021: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	LOS ANGELES CA
Recording Date	Mar 22, 2021
Property Address	315 BICKNELL AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-2311
Document Number	0000449020
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 86&87
Instrument Date	Feb 5, 2021
Instrument	21-0449020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	321 BICKNELL AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-2311

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 315 Bicknell Ave was $1,557, up 5.4% from the year before.

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		$63,699 (+2%) Land $55,226 Building $8,473
2025	$1,557.00 (+5.42%)	$62,452 Land $54,145 Building $8,307
2024	$1,477.00 (+1.86%)
2023	$1,450.00 (+53.93%)	$60,030 Land $52,044 Building $7,986
2022	$942.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 315 Bicknell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 315 Bicknell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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