Santa Monica Homes with One Level Stories

Welcome to Santa Monica, California, a vibrant coastal gem nestled in Los Angeles County. Known for its stunning beaches, iconic pier, and a lively atmosphere, Santa Monica offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and laid-back beach culture. With an average of 300 sunny days a year, it’s no wonder residents enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, filled with sun-soaked days at the beach, strolls along the scenic boardwalk, and delightful evenings dining al fresco.

Santa Monica is not just a haven for sun-seekers; it’s also a thriving hub for arts, culture, and innovation. The city boasts a rich array of galleries, theaters, and live music venues, ensuring there’s always something exciting happening. The Third Street Promenade, with its eclectic shops and dining options, is a must-visit for both locals and visitors alike.

For those seeking a home in this picturesque locale, one-level homes in Santa Monica present an appealing option. These charming residences offer the convenience of single-story living, making them perfect for families, retirees, or anyone who prefers easy access throughout their home. Many of these properties feature spacious layouts, lush gardens, and proximity to the beach, parks, and local amenities.

Living in a one-level home in Santa Monica allows you to fully embrace the city’s relaxed lifestyle while enjoying the comforts of a well-designed space. Whether you’re sipping coffee on your patio or hosting friends for a sunset barbecue, these homes provide the ideal backdrop for creating lasting memories in this coastal paradise. Discover the joy of Santa Monica living with a one-level home that suits your lifestyle perfectly!

Newest Santa Monica Homes with One Level Stories

$5,880,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26989031 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Set along iconic Ocean Avenue, this exceptional double unit residence has been completely renovated and thoughtfully designed for sophisticated coastal living. The expansive interiors are filled with natural light and feature wide plank light wood floors, generous living and dining areas, and an open layout that feels both elegant and comfortable. Gallery style walls provide an ideal backdrop for art, while built in speakers, art lighting, and recessed lighting add to the home's refined yet inviting atmosphere. A beautifully integrated bar with a wine refrigerator and ice maker sits just off the living area, creating an ideal space for entertaining. The remodeled chef's kitchen is finished with premium Sub Zero and Wolf appliances, including a double oven. The spacious primary suite features a comfortable sitting area, two walk in closets, and a luxurious spa inspired bathroom. Both the living area and primary suite open directly to generous outdoor spaces with ocean views framed by mature magnolia trees and the palm lined vistas of Ocean Avenue. Two additional bedrooms offer walk in closets and custom home office areas, while extensive built ins throughout the residence provide exceptional storage. Additional features include a private storage room and four parking spaces with an EV charger, an especially valuable amenity in this location. Residents of the concierge building enjoy a full range of amenities, including a gym and recreation room with a catering kitchen. The newly completed rooftop deck is an impressive extension of the residence, with a pool, spa, fire pits, covered dining areas, BBQs, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Pier. Located moments from Montana Avenue's renowned shopping and dining, as well as the beach and nearby parks, this turnkey residence offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the best of Santa Monica from one of its most desirable addresses.

701 Ocean Avenue Unit 309, Santa Monica

$1,049,999

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SW26202473 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Beautifully remodeled condo in the heart of Santa Monica, offering a sophisticated blend of style, comfort, and coastal living. This inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence has been thoughtfully updated with high-end finishes and a clean, modern aesthetic throughout. The open-concept kitchen and living area come together in one expansive space, creating a bright, airy feel that's perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. An indoor laundry room adds convenience without sacrificing style or function. Ideally located near Los Amigos Park, Hotchkiss Park, and Joslyn Park, with the shops, restaurants, and vibrant atmosphere of Main Street just minutes away. And with the beach only a few blocks beyond, the best of Santa Monica is right at your fingertips. Beautifully updated, wonderfully open, and moments from the coast—this is Santa Monica living at its best.

2312 6th Unit 1, Santa Monica

$1,350,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26984623 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Enjoy coastal living in this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath Sea View Collection residence featuring peak-a-boo ocean views in the heart of Ocean Park. Offering a bright and inviting layout, the home features hardwood floors, a fully remodeled kitchen, and two fully remodeled bathrooms. The open living and dining areas provide plenty of space to relax and entertain, while the generously sized kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient adjacent laundry area. The spacious primary suite features a fireplace, walk-in closet, and private en-suite bath, while the secondary bedroom offers plenty of natural light and flexibility. Step outside to your private patio and enjoy ocean breezes and beautiful sunsets. Sought-after side-by-side parking and additional guest parking add everyday convenience. Ideally located just blocks from the beach and moments from Main Street's popular restaurants, shops, and everything that makes the Ocean Park lifestyle so desirable.

2913 3rd Street Unit 306, Santa Monica

$2,795,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26986417 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 2211 Ashland Avenue, a serene private retreat offering a zen, Palm Springs architectural experience. Located in a prime spot of Sunset Park, the 1432 square foot front house and 630 square foot garage flex-space have both been carefully updated, with all corners touched by inspired and considerate design. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an updated kitchen, expanded primary suite, new hardwood floors, custom built-ins and authentic shoji screens, thoughtful storage space, and distinctive and delightful touches that are yours to enjoy. Substantial infrastructure improvements include a new roof, windows, doors, electrical systems, tankless water heaters, and a 21-panel owned solar system. The versatile garage flex space features custom Australian blue flagstone, polished concrete floors, a kitchenette, plus additional laundry and updated bath, offering flexible space for an art studio, workshop, living area, or parking. The entire lot has been completely re-soiled with organic soil, protected-habitat landscaping, fruiting passion fruit, herbal garden and strawberry trees, new hardscape, thermally treated wood decking, and a Japanese-inspired outdoor cedar ofuro. 2211 Ashland is an amazing home with no stone left unturned that feels both private and connected to the outdoors. Come and enjoy the best of Santa Monica living.

2211 Ashland Avenue, Santa Monica

$1,549,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26986713 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Exceptional top-floor living in an impeccably appointed building at an ideal Santa Monica location. This sophisticated 2-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath residence features a refined entryway, powder room, two en suite bedrooms, and a private primary suite with a luxurious bath. A beautifully appointed gourmet cook's kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Light and bright throughout, the residence offers wonderful privacy, ocean breezes, ample closets, and expansive ocean views from the primary bedroom, living room and private balcony, with mountain and treetop vistas adding to the serene setting. Moments from Palisades Park, the Santa Monica Pier and an exceptional array of world-class hotels, restaurants and shopping. Convenient access to the 10 Freeway and Pacific Coast Highway. An exceptional opportunity to experience elevated coastal living in one of Santa Monica's most desirable locations.

211 California Avenue Unit 501, Santa Monica

$1,435,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26875775 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to an original Santa Monica bungalow full of charm and possibility, within easy walking distance of Tartine, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Douglas Park. This sweet two bedroom, one bath home features beautiful newly refinished hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen, and an enclosed backyard perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Recent updates include a tankless hot water heater, central A/C and forced air heat for year-round comfort. The detached garage has been thoughtfully converted into a functioning guest cottage with a full bathroom and Avanti 36" compact kitchenette, ideal for visiting family, a roommate, or home office. A wonderful alternative to condo living, investment property or California pied-a-terre this property offers incredible flexibility. With its prime location, original character, and flexible living space this iconic Santa Monica bungalow is truly one of a kind.

2213 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica

$995,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26985499 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Step into this top floor, sun-filled, quiet 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the ultimate Santa Monica location just two blocks from the beach. An open layout connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen into one easy, light and bright space with warm bamboo floors throughout - ideal for everyday living and entertaining alike. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances and terrazzo countertops, with plenty of room for cooking and gathering. Step outside to your own private balcony, a great spot for morning coffee or winding down at the end of the day. Both bedrooms are generously proportioned. The spacious primary suite is en-suite with its own bath, while a second full bath off the hall serves the guest room and visitors. Thoughtful custom built-ins throughout provide abundant storage - a rare find in a condo. This very well-maintained building's amenities include a beautiful heated pool, hot tub, sauna, and fitness room, all kept immaculate and clean. Parking is easy with two tandem assigned parking spaces in a building garage, and the building is secure with controlled access. You're just one block from Main Street's restaurants and shops, and minutes from Rose Ave., Abbot Kinney, and the beach, with easy access to dining, shopping, parks, freeways, and public transportation. Whether it's your full-time home, a coastal getaway, or a smart investment, this Santa Monica condo offers the light, the location, and the lifestyle to match. Don't miss this very special Ocean Park, Santa Monica GEM!

2721 2nd Street Unit 205, Santa Monica

$8,950,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26935747 MLS ⋅ Active Status

The elevator doors open and there is no hallway, no shared landing, no neighbor's door across the way. There is only light, and past it, the Pacific. This is the top of 101 California: the sole residence on the roof, a true one-of-one penthouse standing at Ocean Avenue and the California Incline, an intersection so photographed it has become shorthand for the California coast itself. Approximately 3,000 square feet sit above the coastline, three bedrooms and two baths, and every room faces the water. Not most of them. Every one. The residence is composed of distinct rooms rather than one long open plan, and each has been given its own piece of the view, so the ocean finds you wherever you happen to be standing. Morning light comes in clean off the water. By afternoon the sailboats are out past the Pier. At six the western wall turns amber, and after dark the coastline runs north toward Malibu in a thin necklace of light while the basin behind you switches on all at once. But the terrace is what people will remember. Nearly 7,000 square feet of private outdoor space wraps the residence a full 360 degrees, the largest of any penthouse on Ocean Avenue. This is not a balcony. It is an entire floor of open sky, and it is where this home truly entertains, large enough to host at genuine scale on one side and still leave you a quiet corner with coffee and nothing in front of you but horizon on the other. From up here the view does not point, it rotates: Malibu and the open Pacific to the west, the Pier and the long sweep toward Palos Verdes to the south, Century City and the downtown towers to the east, and on the clearest winter mornings, snow on the mountains at the far edge of the basin. Ground level is Santa Monica at its best. Palisades Park runs the length of the block directly across Ocean Avenue, its bluff path leading south toward the Pier. The Fairmont next door. Montana Avenue's boutiques and cafes are a short walk away, and Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade are minutes away. The California Incline, at your doorstep, puts you on Pacific Coast Highway and the sand in about a minute, with Malibu straight up the coast from there. A residence of this caliber truly comes along once every decade or two and now is your chance to grab it as it could become a lifetime of waiting to ever find something even half as good.

101 California Avenue Unit PH, Santa Monica

$1,995,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26929189 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Set in Santa Monica's Bergamot Station/Arts District neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, and versatility. A welcoming floor plan features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room with a fireplace, and an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, while three generously sized bedrooms provide plenty of room to settle in. Two additional bonus spaces offer even more flexibility for a home office, gym, playroom, creative studio, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. Outside, the expansive private yard creates a fantastic setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the Southern California sunshine, complemented by an equally private front yard and garage. Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood on Santa Monica's east side, the home is close to Bergamot Station, parks, restaurants, galleries, and the Metro E Line, while still enjoying the highly regarded schools and city services that make Santa Monica such a desirable place to call home. **OFFER DEADLINE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST @ 2PM**

2903 Delaware Avenue, Santa Monica

$2,295,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26986409 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Delightful Sunset Park true Spanish with original details and detached garage on a huge 7800+ square foot lot. This is not to be missed, location is amazing, great Santa Monica schools. Landscaped and extremely privatized backyard with tall hedges make the oversize lot even better! Inside, find a flowing layout with covered coved porch entry, light and bright living room and dining room, plus a bright and convenient office nook with windows and another arched entry. The full bath is spacious with original tile and coved entrance to shower and original iron tub. Center hall encapsulates the Spanish charm with a high ceiling and beautiful stained glass skylight. More character to be found with office/old telephone nook! So many cool Spanish details. Seize the opportunity to move in, add on to this oversize lot, build an ADU, or redevelop this amazing property. Spanish is so Santa Monica, come live the Sunset park life and enjoy.... More photos available upon request. Small window of opportunity to purchase this special home.

2243 27th Street, Santa Monica

$1,239,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26986489 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Extraordinary opportunity in prime Santa Monica, just four blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Completely remodeled with exceptional attention to detail, this sophisticated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers the perfect blend of quality, comfort, and privacy.Beautifully appointed throughout, the home features high-quality fixtures and finishes, including a stunning remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, custom cabinetry, and beautiful flooring all thoughtfully executed with meticulous attention to detail. Built in desk office area in bedroom. Laundry located directly next to unit. A huge wraparound balcony provides wonderful outdoor living and entertaining space, with a northern exposure toward the beautiful residential neighborhood of North of Montana.Additional amenities include a community pool and spa, controlled-access building and garage, and an exceptional location just moments from the beach, Montana Avenue, shopping, dining, and everything Santa Monica has to offer.For the buyer seeking a beautifully remodeled, move-in-ready home with exceptional outdoor space in one of Santa Monica's most desirable locations, this is a truly special offering. Private showings only.

415 Montana Avenue Unit 107, Santa Monica

$749,500

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 226004341 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Here, the luxury is proximity. Just below Montana Avenue and only a few blocks from the beach, this is Santa Monica living at its best. Walk or jump on your cruiser and head to the sand and waves, Palisades Park, Downtown Santa Monica, or any of the fabulous cafes, restaurants, bistros, wine bars and shops that make this neighborhood so special. If you're looking for coastal living with a cool neighborhood vibe, this is the place.Step inside this beautifully remodeled one-bedroom home and you'll immediately notice the natural light pouring through the windows. The thoughtfully designed 728 square feet feels open, warm and incredibly comfortable, with a spacious living room anchored by a gas fireplace, recessed lighting and an easy flow into the dining area--perfect for relaxing at home or dinner with friends. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, slab granite countertops and plenty of workspace for anyone who loves to cook and entertain.The spacious primary bedroom offers abundant closet space and opens to a private balcony with rooftop and treetop views, creating a peaceful retreat right in the heart of Santa Monica. The upgraded bathroom features a custom vanity and updated shower/tub.Located in a secure building with assigned underground gated parking and additional storage, this home has everything you need for easy coastal living. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend beach retreat or a stylish alternative to renting, this home puts you close to everything that makes Santa Monica such an incredible place to call home.

1021 5th Street Unit 206, Santa Monica

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