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What Santa Monica dirt is selling for North of Montana?

Do you know (or care) which Oscar nominated actors have been spotted outside our Montana Ave. office recently?  Do you know which hit television host from 90402 welcomed his new baby into the world yesterday?

What Santa Monica dirt is selling for North of Montana? How about which Montana Ave. restaurant has expanded?  Which real estate company is the fastest growing start-up in the City? Which Santa Monica real estate group has had the highest sales prices per square foot in the shortest time frames?   Which 3-level, Modern style, new home is rumored to be under contract for $5+ million? Did you know that both of the recent $5+ million closings were purchased by local, move-up Buyers?

Do you know where to get these answers? :)

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Here is your real estate news:

New Listings this week

Find out what's happening in Santa Monicawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

439 16th St. -   5bd + 4.5ba.  $4,250,000.    Beautifully remodeled and updated. Gorgeous formal living room, sunny kitchen, luxurious master suite. Custom finishes throughout.  Last sold in June 2006 for $3,725,000.

256 24th St. -   3bd + 2ba.  $2,950,000.   Fully priced given it last sold in 2009 for $2,150,000 but an opportunity to for someone. Available plans and permits for a second floor addition. This will be an interesting litmus test for the market.

Sales this week

405 9th St. -   5bd + 3ba.  $2,795,000.  Sold in a week!   Remodeled and with good indoor and outdoor flow.  Guest house/ apartment in the back.  Last sold in October 2009 for $2.5 million.

103 Winnett Pl. -   4bd + 4ba.  $4,150,000.  Unique architectural by AIA Daly Genik.  Roof top gardens and super-private location just north of San Vicente Blvd.  Last sold in January 2005 for $2,150,000 as land value. 

1820 San Vicente Blvd. -   4bd + 3.5ba.  $2,650,000.   Oversized corner lot apx. 12,906 sq. ft.  Last sold in May 1997 for $605,000.

415 14th St. -   3bd + 1.25ba.  $1,850,000.   This home came on the market a few weeks ago and the listing agent tell me she is completely overwhelmed by the activity.

335 24th St. -  5bd + 4.5ba.  $3,499,000.   Maybe the 3rd time will be the successful time for this versatile home.  Not everyone’s ideal floor plan but a good house at a good price.

550 10th St. -   5bd + 4.5ba.  $3,295,000.   Nice home, north of Alta with a great floor plan and priced to sell quickly.  Apx. 4,300+ sq. ft.  Large backyard with room for a pool.  Last sold in June 2003 for $2.4 million.

Closed Deals this week

333 20th St. -   5bd + 6.5ba.  $5,185,000.   Built in 2007.  Apx. 7,000 sq. ft. of living space.  Large basement. This home last sold in June 5, 2007 for $5,100,000 which indicates a complete rebound from the last 5 years!

477 21st Pl. -   4bd + 5.5ba.  $2,985,000.    Apx. 9,880 sq. ft. corner lot, needs updating. 

305 10th St.-  5bd + 3ba.  $2,700,000.   As I mentioned last month, very well-priced at $2,450,000 so it’s no surprise that it closed for $250,000 over list price. 11,000 sq. ft lot. Landmark Commission will have the final word on its development.

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