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SANTA MONICA
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Santa Monica Areas
West of Seventh
The West of 7th Street/North of
Montana Avenue area is considered to be Santa Monica's
finest neighborhood. The area was developed primarily
in the 1910's & 1920's. At that time broader streets
and wider lots (100' was the standard) were established
to attract buyers to the "distant location"
(at the time). The large and stately homes were built
in many styles but there is a strong sense sense of community
and history, and newer construction is of top quality
and design. The ocean breezes and good schools are an
added attraction.
North of Montana
The area North of Montana Avenue
and between 7th and Centinela and has been a popular one
for many years especially for families. Two highly-respected
elementary schools, Roosevelt and Franklin, are in the
neighborhood. The homes in this area are usually positioned
on lots of about 50' x 150' with an alley in the back.
17th through 21st Place are referred to as "Gillette's
Regent Square". The many original Spanish houses
were built in the 1920's and average about 1000-1500 sq.
ft. Newer 2-story Mediterraneans are from 4000-6000 sq.
ft. It is a highly desirable neighborhood with tree-lined
streets and convenient to retail, restaurants, parks.
Sunset Park
Sunset Park is on the southeastern
sector of Santa Monica. Prices now range from $500,000
to over $1,000,000 and the houses tend to be smaller and
on lots of 5000-7000 sq.ft. Originally a neighborhood
of tract housing built around Douglas Aircraft in the
1940's-1950's, the area is changing as younger people
move in and rebuild newer homes, or renovate original
construction. Some streets slope and curve and afford
wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean and bluffs to the
south. It’s an area with a warm personality and neighborliness.
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