1222 Chelsea Avenue presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-located triplex on a quiet, tree-lined street just moments from Douglas Park, neighborhood markets, shops, dining, and transit in one of Santa Monica’s most desirable residential neighborhoods. The property consists of three thoughtfully configured units totaling approximately 2,464 square feet, including a charming front 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage and a rear two-story duplex featuring a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath upper residence with a large private terrace and a 1-bedroom, 1-bath lower unit. The layout provides both separation and functionality, appealing to traditional tenants, extended households, or multi-generational living. A detached three-car garage and on-site laundry enhance convenience, usability, and long-term tenant appeal, while the overall scale of the property offers the intimacy of low-density ownership rarely available in Santa Monica’s high-barrier-to-entry market. The property is currently leased to a single tenant under a month-to-month master lease generating approximately $152,340 annually ($12,695 per month), providing immediate income from day one with operational simplicity. At the offering price of $2,400,000, the asset reflects an in-place cap rate of approximately 4.50% based on current operations. Previously withdrawn from the rental market under the Ellis Act, with re-rental restrictions expired, the property offers a level of flexibility that is increasingly uncommon locally: a buyer may elect to continue the existing master lease structure, deliver the property vacant for personal occupancy or repositioning, or lease the units individually at market rates depending on investment strategy. This optionality allows alignment with a variety of objectives, whether seeking stabilized income, partial owner occupancy with supplemental rental revenue, a family compound configuration, or long-term hold in a premier coastal submarket. Operating expenses are consistent with typical small multifamily ownership, and recent 2025 capital improvementsincluding plumbing, electrical, termite remediation, mold remediation, and foundation-related workprovide additional confidence in the property’s condition and ongoing durability. Rather than relying on speculative renovation or aggressive repositioning assumptions, the value of this offering centers on location, configuration, regulatory clarity, and structural flexibility within one of the Westside’s most supply-constrained residential neighborhoods. Opportunities of this scale and versatility in Santa Monica are increasingly limited, making 1222 Chelsea Avenue a compelling option for both investors and owner-users seeking stable income, long-term appreciation potential, and meaningful control over future use.
Property Details
Price:
$2,400,000
MLS #:
26651929
Status:
Active
Beds:
7
Baths:
5
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
c14santamonica
Listed Date:
Feb 13, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,464
Total Sq Ft:
2,464
Lot Size:
5,316 sqft / 0.12 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1923
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, RF
Flooring
WOOD
Heating
CF
Laundry Features
IN
Exterior
Parking Spots
3
Security Features
GC
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Map
Community
- Address1222 Chelsea AV Santa Monica CA
- CitySanta Monica
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90404
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Santa Monica as of Feb 17, 2026
411
Single Family Listed
73
Avg DOM
448
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,869,352
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1222 Chelsea AV Santa Monica CA is a Single Family for sale in Santa Monica, CA, 90404. It is listed for $2,400,000 and features 7 beds, 5 baths, and has approximately 2,464 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1923. The current price per square foot is $974. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Santa Monica is $448. The average listing price for Single Family in Santa Monica is $1,869,352.
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