954 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

About this single-family home

A special opportunity to own a piece of Santa Monica History. Sophisticated living with timeless appeal in this quintessential charmed 3 br +4 ba cottage with 2 car side-by-side parking with direct access into residence. Built in 1908 and fully restored as brand new construction in 2018, the Cottage preserves its charm with bay windows, exposed rafter tails but now includes modern flare with elevated hipped-roof, vaulted ceilings, wide plank walnut floors, wainscoting and custom cabinetry. The historic masterpiece offers a storybook setting with white picket fence front yard, large covered patio leading into the bright and airy open floor plan. Kitchen features custom cabinets with Carrara marble counters, chef's appliances: Bertizoni, Sub Zero, Kitchenaid. Bathrooms finished with Cararra marble, large format tiles, custom wall-hung cabinets, and frameless glass enclosures. As part of the Mills Act program, this residence not only celebrates its historic roots but rewards its next steward with substantial annual property tax savings a rare opportunity in one of L.A.'s most coveted zip codes. Three condominium units on the lot in back are part of the HOA.

Listing description from the December 2025 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$2,583,750

Sold December 2025 · listed $2,799,900, on market October 2025 · MLS #25610599 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Kathryn Landrum · Listing Office: Compass · Contact: 310-437-7500 · Bought with: Alexandra Pfeifer · Sotheby's International Realty

$2,450,000

Sold December 2018 · listed $2,498,000, on market September 2018 · MLS #18388536 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Heather Altman · Listing Office: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. · Contact: 310-819-3250 · Bought with: Heather Altman · Douglas Elliman

$2,050,000

Sold May 2014 · listed $2,100,000, on market March 2014 · MLS #14746027 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Leonard Lloyd da Silva · Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Br · Contact: 310-458-0091 · Bought with: Skyler Hynes · Coldwell Banker Residential Br

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