Santa Monica Homes with One Level Stories

Welcome to Santa Monica, a vibrant coastal gem nestled in Los Angeles County, California. Renowned for its stunning beaches, iconic pier, and a lively downtown scene, Santa Monica offers a perfect blend of urban sophistication and laid-back beach lifestyle. With an average year-round temperature of 70°F, residents enjoy an outdoor paradise that beckons for sun-soaked days at the beach and exhilarating strolls along the scenic promenade.

Santa Monica boasts a rich cultural tapestry, featuring world-class dining, boutique shopping, and an array of entertainment options. The city is home to beautiful parks, art galleries, and an active community calendar filled with events, making it a delightful place for families and individuals alike.

For those seeking a serene living experience, one-level homes in Santa Monica present an attractive option. These single-story residences offer not only convenience but also a sense of spaciousness and accessibility, catering perfectly to families, retirees, and everyone in between. Imagine enjoying the ease of living in a home where every room is just a few steps away, allowing for seamless flow and effortless entertaining.

Many of these homes are set within charming neighborhoods, often adorned with lush gardens and tree-lined streets, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a cozy bungalow or a modern oasis, Santa Monica’s one-level homes provide an ideal canvas to create your dream lifestyle. Embrace the beauty of coastal living and discover the perfect home in this enchanting city!

Newest Santa Monica Homes with One Level Stories

$2,499,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ SB26163633 MLS

Welcome to this enchanting 1920s Spanish masterpiece nestled in the heart of Santa Monica's coveted Sunset Park neighborhood. Set on a desirable street-to-alley lot, this storybook residence captivates from the moment you arrive with its charming brick-lined driveway, mature trees, lush landscaping, and undeniable curb appeal. Step through the front door and be transported by authentic character featuring original narrow-plank hardwood floors, soaring wood-beamed cathedral ceilings, a romantic fireplace, and custom built-in bookshelves. Bathed in natural light, every room blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living, creating an atmosphere that is both peaceful and inspiring. Designed for entertaining and everyday living, the chef's kitchen seamlessly opens to the formal dining room and picturesque backyard. Thoughtfully appointed with a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, handcrafted Spanish tile flooring, distinctive granite countertops, an oversized walk-in pantry, and an expansive laundry room with abundant storage, this space is as functional as it is beautiful. The tranquil primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with dramatic vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired ensuite bath reminiscent of an Italian villa. Luxurious details include travertine countertops, dual copper vessel sinks, Spanish tile flooring, and a slate steam shower. Outside, discover your secluded sanctuary where lush vines, mature landscaping, and a tranquil koi pond create a magical setting for entertaining or unwinding. The pond can also be converted back into a hot tub, offering even more possibilities. Adding exceptional versatility, the oversized detached garage is flooded with light and boasts soaring ceilings and a full bathroom. Currently serving as an art studio, this space previously functioned as living quarters and offers endless potential as a creative studio, guest retreat, home office, gym, or future ADU (buyer to verify). Rich with original Spanish character, updated amenities, and tranquility, this one-of-a-kind home offers a rare opportunity to experience the best of Santa Monica living. Just moments from the beach, dining, shopping, and parks, yet worlds away in peaceful ambiance, this is more than a home—it's a lifestyle. Truly an unforgettable offering that must be experienced in person.

2243 Cloverfield Boulevard, Santa Monica

$1,800,000

7 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ AR26162363 MLS

Location location location! Opportunity awaits with this spacious Santa Monica property situated on a generous 50' x 130' lot in a convenient location. Offering exceptional flexibility and plenty of potential, this home is ideal for buyers looking to customize, update, or create additional value. The main residence features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and an enclosed rear patio currently configured as an additional sleeping area (without a closet). Laminate wood flooring extends throughout the living spaces, while the kitchen and bathrooms are finished with durable tile flooring. A cozy fireplace anchors the living room, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. The attached garage has been converted into an ADU-style living space with two bedrooms and one bathroom, providing excellent flexibility for extended family, guests, a home office, or other uses. Buyers are encouraged to verify all permits and uses with the appropriate authorities. The front yard has been enhanced with brand-new artificial turf, offering attractive curb appeal with low-maintenance landscaping. Whether you're looking for a primary residence with flexible living space, a multigenerational home, or an investment opportunity, this property offers endless possibilities. Live in one living area while generating rental income from the other, or reimagine the property to suit your vision. With its desirable Santa Monica location, spacious lot, and versatile layout, this is a property you won't want to miss.

3354 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica

$2,680,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ AR26155195 MLS

First Time on the Market in 53 Years! An exceptional opportunity to own a prime parcel in Santa Monica’s highly sought-after Northeast neighborhood. Originally built in 1931, this charming home retains many of its classic architectural details while featuring recent updates, including freshly painted interior and exterior, beautifully refurbished hardwood floors throughout, and a graceful arched opening between the living room and formal dining room. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 1¾ bathrooms, and a versatile den or office, situated on a generous 7,914 sq. ft. lot with a spacious backyard. Additional features include a detached two-car garage with convenient alley access. Ideally located just half a block south of Brentwood Country Club in the prestigious “College Streets,” one of Santa Monica’s most desirable neighborhoods. North of Wilshire Boulevard, the property is within close proximity to the renowned shops, cafés, and restaurants along Montana Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard, while Santa Monica State Beach is just an approximately 8- to 9-minute drive away. Whether you’re looking to restore, remodel, or build new, this property offers tremendous potential. Primarily valued for its outstanding lot and location, it is an investor’s dream and a rare opportunity to create a custom luxury residence in one of West Los Angeles’ most coveted neighborhoods. Offer deadline is Wednesday by 6:00 PM

858 Harvard Street, Santa Monica

$899,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ DW26160175 MLS

NEW PRICE! NEW PRICE! NEW PRICE! WOW! WOW! WOW! LOCATION! As close to the beach as you can get for the price!! BEACH CONDO! Welcome to this incredible opportunity to own in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in all of Santa Monica! Situated just minutes from the beach, this beautifully located condo places you in the heart of everything that makes coastal living so special. Enjoy being just a short walk to the famous Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Place, the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Avenue, and Montana Avenue, where you'll find some of the city's best shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, and entertainment. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a second home by the beach, or an investment property, this location checks every box. The building allows rentals, making it an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking strong rental demand in one of Southern California's most sought-after rental markets. Santa Monica continues to attract professionals, executives, medical personnel, entertainment industry employees, and international tenants who want to live close to the beach while enjoying everything the city has to offer. For homeowners, this is the lifestyle you've been looking for. Walk to dinner at Hillstone, enjoy sushi at Sugarfish, grab your morning coffee at Blue Bottle Coffee or Caffe Luxxe, spend weekends biking along the beach, shopping at the Third Street Promenade, or watching the sunset from Palisades Park. Everyday conveniences like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Erewhon, Target, and dozens of boutique shops are all just minutes away. Families will appreciate being located within the highly acclaimed Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, featuring Franklin Elementary (rated 10/10), Lincoln Middle School (8/10), and Santa Monica High School (9/10), some of the highest-rated public schools on the Westside. With a Walk Score of 91, this is truly a Walker's Paradise where most daily errands can be accomplished without ever getting into your car. You're also just across the street from Christine Emerson Reed Park, offering green space, basketball courts, walking paths, and a perfect place to relax outdoors. This is more than just buying a home. It's buying one of the best lifestyles Southern California has to offer. Opportunities like this in such a prime Santa Monica location don't come around often. Don't miss your chance to own in one of the most desirable coastal communities in Los Angeles County. HOA IS ONLY $620.00!!

1101 Lincoln Boulevard Unit 1, Santa Monica

$924,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OC26159819 MLS

Welcome to 1020 Ocean Park Boulevard #3, a bright and inviting Santa Monica condominium offering a functional layout, thoughtful updates, and private outdoor space in a prime location. This home comes with your very own 2 Car Garage with DIRECT access to your home! The home opens to a well-planned interior featuring a full bathroom and a generously sized secondary bedroom with direct patio access and a murphy bed option. Ample hallway cabinetry provides convenient storage before leading into the open-concept living area. The living room also enjoys patio access and flows seamlessly into the dining space, which is filled with natural light. The updated kitchen features recessed lighting, crisp white cabinetry, all new appliances, and black hardware, creating a modern yet timeless design. The spacious primary bedroom includes a full ensuite bathroom that has been fully upgraded, ample closet space, and direct garage access—making daily living both stylish and practical. Outdoors, the private patio offers a grassy area and concrete space, with direct access to the street for added convenience. With its practical layout, bright finishes, and desirable Santa Monica address, 1020 Ocean Park Boulevard #3 is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy comfortable coastal living!

1020 Ocean Park Unit 3, Santa Monica

$995,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SB26159634 MLS

Proudly introducing this modern 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo offering 1,257 sq ft of stylish living space plus an incredible flex area great for a den, home office, or potential 3rd bedroom. As you enter, experience the spacious open layout highlighted by newer luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The inviting living room features a modern fireplace and sliding glass doors that lead out to a private enclosed patio, creating the perfect indoor/outdoor flow for relaxing or entertaining. The updated kitchen has been beautifully modernized with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. Privately situated in its own wing of the condo, the spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat complete with an ensuite bathroom featuring a standalone shower and sleek modern finishes. The secondary bedroom is generously sized with great natural light and is conveniently located near the main bathroom featuring dual sinks, bathtub/ shower combo. Additional highlights include in-unit washer and dryer, side-by-side parking, and extra storage room within the building. HOA amenities include a sauna, bike storage, fitness area and the HOA carries earthquake insurance. Ideally located moments from Wilshire Blvd, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, highly rated Lincoln Middle School, the Santa Monica Promenade, Santa Monica Pier and beach, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, coastal living and an excellent flow of ocean breeze!

1228 14th Street Unit 103, Santa Monica

$1,499,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ PW26157512 MLS

Fully reimagined two-story condo in a boutique seven-unit complex in prime Wilshire-Montana, North of Wilshire — a top-to-bottom renovation that sets it apart from anything else on the street. Behind a private entry, the open main level flows from the living room, anchored by a fireplace clad in custom tile beneath a hand-troweled Venetian plaster hood with softened, aged-masonry edges, to a dining area and a chef's kitchen with custom rift white oak cabinetry, porcelain countertops, new tile flooring, and all-new appliances. New wide-plank hardwood floors and new windows run throughout, with a sculptural new staircase railing leading upstairs, where both bedrooms sit privately above the living space. The primary suite features a custom rift white oak built-in media cabinet, a custom-fitted closet, and a spa-caliber bath with a frameless glass walk-in shower wrapped in seamless Meoded Concreta microcement — grout-free, easy-care, with soft natural movement — plus custom herringbone tile flooring, authentic hand-applied limewash walls and ceiling, and a custom rift white oak vanity. The guest bedroom offers its own custom closet, and the guest bath echoes the same craftsmanship: microcement above the tub surround, matching limewash walls and ceiling, herringbone tile, and white oak. A custom wrap-around rift white oak desk creates a true work-from-home setting. Step out to a brand-new custom deck — ideal for morning coffee or evening entertaining. All of it just blocks from Montana Avenue's boutiques, cafés, and restaurants, with Douglas Park, Whole Foods, and the Santa Monica Farmers Market close at hand, award-winning Santa Monica-Malibu schools nearby, and the beach and Downtown Santa Monica minutes away. Hand-applied designer finishes throughout — turnkey, designer-executed, and the finest renovation in the building.

938 18th Street Unit 5, Santa Monica

$1,800,000

SB26138196 MLS

1620 California Avenue presents an opportunity to own a original Spanish revival duplex in one Santa Monica's most highly coveted neighborhoods North of Wilshire. With this location this duplex offers the unique flexibility to live in one residence while generating rental income from the second unit or develop and hold as a passive investment. Rich in character and timeless design, this Spanish Revival duplex embodies classic architectural elegance while offering exceptional potential. Ideally located just moments from Montana Avenue, Palisades Park, the beach, the Third Street Promenade, acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, and everyday conveniences, it offers the very best of the Santa Monica lifestyle. The property's coveted North of Wilshire location, enduring architectural appeal, and duplex configuration provide a strong foundation for long-term appreciation and income potential. Whether your vision is to restore a timeless Spanish Revival, occupy one unit while leasing the other, or add a premier coastal asset to your investment portfolio, 1620 California Avenue presents a rare opportunity where architectural heritage, location, and long term value converge.

1620 California, Santa Monica

$799,900

1 Baths ⋅ RS26156351 MLS

Welcome to one of Santa Monica's most prestigious oceanfront residences at Ocean Towers' coveted P Tower on the top floor! perfectly situated adjacent to iconic Santa Monica Beach and Palisades Park. This rare offering showcases breathtaking, unobstructed panoramic ocean views stretching from the Palisades Bluffs and Malibu's famed Queen's Necklace to the endless Pacific horizon. Freshly updated with new interior paint and flooring, the residence features a bright, open-concept floor plan designed to maximize natural light and showcase the spectacular coastal scenery. The expansive private balcony provides the perfect setting to enjoy unforgettable sunsets, ocean breezes, and world-class views. Residents enjoy an unparalleled luxury lifestyle with exceptional amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center with sauna, resort-style pool and spa, 24-hour concierge and security, valet parking, and optional maid service, offering the ultimate in comfort and convenience. Ideally located just moments from Montana Avenue's acclaimed boutiques and restaurants, the Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier, and the city's finest shopping, dining, and entertainment, this extraordinary residence offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and the quintessential Southern California coastal lifestyle. Storage: Located in the lower-level garage, cage number 54. Parking Space 627.

201 Ocean Avenue Unit 1902P, Santa Monica

$700,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ DW26150985 MLS

Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium in the heart of Santa Monica. Ideally situated on the first floor, this move-in ready home features fresh interior paint, engineered hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and a bright, open living space that flows effortlessly into the remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. Two generously sized bedrooms and an updated bathroom provide both comfort and functionality, while two assigned tandem parking spaces add everyday convenience. Located just minutes from Santa Monica College, the 10 Freeway, beaches, shopping, dining, and everything the Westside has to offer, this home is the perfect blend of value, style, and location.

1824 20th Street Unit C, Santa Monica

$849,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ SR26148818 MLS

Rare Opportunity: Beautifully Remodeled Montana Avenue Condo Perfectly positioned between Ocean Avenue and 7th Street on iconic Montana Avenue, this beautifully remodeled and spacious one-bedroom, one-bath residence offers an exceptional opportunity to live in one of Santa Monica's most desirable neighborhoods. With an outstanding Walk Score, you can leave the car behind and experience the very best of coastal living. Stroll to Palisades Park, the beach, and the beachfront bike path in just five minutes. Montana Avenue's Pavilions Market, Whole Foods, cafes, neighborhood restaurants, and boutiques are all within easy walking distance, while the renowned 3rd Street Promenade's premier shopping, dining, and entertainment are just a 15-minute walk away. Inside, the thoughtfully designed open floor plan creates an inviting space for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, where a striking stone-relief gas fireplace with a remote electric starter serves as a beautiful focal point. Sliding doors open onto a private patio, extending the living space outdoors. The remodeled kitchen showcases waterfall-edge quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and generous prep space. Premium U.S.-made hardwood flooring and quality finishes throughout reflect exceptional attention to detail. The spacious bedroom offers an expansive walk-in closet, while extensive built-in hallway and linen cabinetry provide ample storage. The well-appointed bathroom features a separate bathtub, a walk-in shower, a private water closet, and a bidet. Set within a security building with a gated garage, the community amenities include a swimming pool, sauna, gym, and a spacious reservable poolside club room. The residence also features a deeded parking space with a dedicated 230-volt EV charging outlet and two private, lockable overhead storage cabinets. Combined with one of the lowest HOA dues in the neighborhood, this beautifully remodeled residence offers the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, and value.

521 Montana Avenue Unit 211, Santa Monica

$1,598,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SR26143961 MLS

Experience the best of coastal luxury at the iconic corner of Marine and Main, where ocean breezes, white-water views, and the vibrant energy of Santa Monica create an unmatched lifestyle. Located just two blocks from the sand in the coveted Sailhouse Lofts, this exceptional live/work residence seamlessly blends New York-inspired industrial design with sophisticated California living. This meticulously curated corner unit offers over 1,300 square feet of open-concept living space, thoughtfully designed to maximize both style and functionality. Surrounded by expansive windows, the home is flooded with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere from the moment you enter. Featuring two spacious bedrooms and two beautifully designed bathrooms, the residence showcases custom hardwood flooring, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and a chef-inspired kitchen crafted for both everyday living and entertaining. A dramatic industrial-style roll-up glass door opens the living space to the outdoors, enhancing the seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle Southern California is known for. The large wraparound balcony serves as a true extension of the home—perfect for entertaining guests, enjoying sunset cocktails, or simply unwinding with the sounds of the ocean. White-water views, crisp sea air, and a premium surround sound system with 13 indoor and outdoor speakers elevate every experience. Additional amenities include central air and heat, in-unit laundry, Hue smart lighting, a controlled-access garage with two side-by-side assigned parking spaces, and an exclusive storage locker. Just moments from the boutiques, restaurants, and cafés of Main Street, and minutes from the world-famous Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk, this rare offering presents an extraordinary opportunity to experience the very best of Santa Monica living.

212 Marine Street Unit 306, Santa Monica

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