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Iconic Santa Monica Diner Faces Demolition As Preservation Fight Looms
Mel's Drive-In could be replaced by an 8-story apartment building, but preservationists are fighting to protect the 1959 landmark.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Santa Monica Real Estate News
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700 Affordable Homes Could Transform Santa Monica's Bergamot Station
The city is negotiating the future of the 5.6-acre arts center, where at least 707 affordable homes could rise while retaining cultural uses
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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12-Story Apartment Tower Proposed On Santa Monica Single-Family Lot
The 32-unit project near the E Line would replace a single-family home and is the second Santa Monica development proposed under SB 79.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Newsom Negotiating Coastal Carveout Tied To Donor's Santa Monica Project: Report
A Worthe-linked company spent $270,000 lobbying state officials as lawmakers mount an effort to kill the controversial proposal.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Lawmakers Fight Coastal Act Carveout That Appears Tailored To Gehry Project
The proposed language includes a remarkably specific requirement that points to one Santa Monica development.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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133-Unit Apartment Project Proposed Near Santa Monica E Line Station: Report
Developer Kennedy Wilson has filed preliminary plans for an eight-story building on Colorado Avenue.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Rents Decline In Santa Monica As Part Of Downward LA County Trend, Study Finds
Rents in Los Angeles County have fallen to their lowest level in four years, including in Santa Monica, a Realtor.com study has found.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
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2 Santa Monica Building Projects Win LA Architectural Awards
The awards celebrate designs that advance LA's legacy as a creative capital and foster vibrant community life, organizers said.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica ZIP Code Among Country's Top 10 Most Expensive: Study
With a median sale price of $4.49 million this year, one Santa Monica ZIP code is among the most expensive in the nation, a study found.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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‘Godzilla Next Door': How CA Developers Gained New Leverage To Build More Homes
Local governments across California have had to cobble together housing plans to meet a statewide goal of 2.5 million new units by 2030.
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Rent Prices Reach Record High In 2022 In Santa Monica: Report
A report from the city showed that renting a place to live in Santa Monica has grown more costly post-pandemic.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Neighborhoods Among LA County’s Priciest
A recent report named the neighborhood North of Montana among Los Angeles County’s most expensive.
Rachel Barnes and Emily Rahhal , Patch Staff
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UK's New Prime Minister Owns A $7.2M Santa Monica Property: Report
Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak is no stranger to California, and even owns an apartment in Santa Monica.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
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Charming 1920s Adobe Home In Santa Monica: $3.6M
This quaint home is located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the westside and has plenty of character throughout.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
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This Massive, $69 Million Santa Monica Home Looks Like A Resort
The nearly 23,000-square-foot home boasts a karaoke room, indoor basketball court, movie theater, library, wine cellar and resort pool.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica OK's Massive Frank Gehry-Designed Complex
The Santa Monica City Council on July 14 approved plans for a huge Frank Gehry-designed complex, including a 120-room hotel and apartments.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
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Here's A Look At The Largest Land Purchase In Santa Monica
The transaction represents one of the largest entitled land sales on the West Coast and the largest in Santa Monica history.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Rents Expected To Climb As Renters Leave LA
The global coronavirus pandemic has accelerated shifts in Southern California's rental market, driving people from LA's city center.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Ranked Among Priciest Zip Codes In Nation: Report
The Golden State is home to 70 percent of the country’s most expensive homes. See where Santa Monica fell on the list.
Nicole Charky and Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
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Home Prices In Santa Monica Area Continue To Rise
The Santa Monica area has experienced explosive home price growth this past year and prices are still moving upward.
Local Data, Patch Staff
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Home Prices In Santa Monica Area Continue To Rise
National home prices have surged over the past year; the Santa Monica area was no exception.
Local Data, Patch Staff
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Home Prices In Santa Monica Area Increased Recently
National home prices are have surged over the past year; The Santa Monica area was no exception.
Local Data, Patch Staff
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'Charlie's Angels' Star Sells Santa Monica Home For $11.4M
"Charlie's Angels" star Shelley Hack sold her dreamy, Craftsman-style home in Santa Monica.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Ranks Among Worst Cities For First-Time Homebuyers
Santa Monica is ranked the fourth worst city for first-time homebuyers, a new report from WalletHub says.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Ranked #10 Beach Town In U.S.
Santa Monica was ranked among the top 10 beach towns in the U.S. in a recent report from Wallethub.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
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Home Prices In Santa Monica Area Increased Recently: See How Much
Home prices are higher in the Santa Monica area recently. See how much.
Rich Scinto, Patch Staff
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Rent Estimates In Santa Monica Area
Single-family homes have seen the largest rent increases. See how rent changed in the Santa Monica area.
Local Data, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Area Home Prices Up In Past Year
Here is how much home prices have changed over the past year in Los Angeles County area.
Local Data, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Ranked Among Top 50 Beach Towns In U.S.
Santa Monica was ranked a top beach town in the U.S., according to a 2021 report from Stacker.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Neighborhoods Among Top 5 Places To Live In U.S.
Several Santa Monica neighborhoods ranked as the best places to call home in the country in 2021, according to a new report from Niche.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Home Sales Increase In Pandemic, Report Says
Santa Monica single-family home sales skyrocketed in the pandemic, according to 2020 data.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Ranked #3 Priciest Zip Code In The U.S.
At a $3,750,000 median sale price, Santa Monica’s 90402 and Beverly Hills’ iconic 90210 are tied for the title of #3 priciest zip code.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Among Most Expensive ZIP Codes During Pandemic
A study looking at home sales from March 13 to Sept. 7 identified 90402 as one of the 125 priciest.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Zip Codes Among 100 Most Expensive In U.S.
Los Angeles County has the highest number of pricey zips of any county nationwide, according to new data from PropertyShark.
Emily Holland, Patch Staff
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CA Looks To Santa Monica As It Ramps Up Rent Subsidies For Seniors
Over the last year, the city has experimented with sending rental checks to nearly two dozen seniors and now wants to expand the program.
Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Home Prices Surpass Regional Increases
The rebound in housing prices countywide appeared especially strong in Santa Monica, where prices spiked.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Zip Codes Among 100 Most Expensive In U.S.
Los Angeles County has the highest number of pricey zips of any county nationwide, according to new data from PropertyShark.
Emily Holland, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Neighborhood Among Most Expensive In LA
This Santa Monica neighborhood is among the 20 most expensive in the county.
Emily Holland, Patch Staff
Santa Monica|News|
Top 25 Beach Towns In California: Santa Monica
When it comes to beach living, these California towns are ranked highest in the nation for everything from great coffee to affordability.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Only 13% Of New Santa Monica Residences Considered Affordable
Although the City Charter requires 30% of new construction to be considered affordable, Santa Monica failed to meet that for the third year.
Emily Holland, Patch Staff
