
101 California Avenue, 802, Santa Monica, CA 90403
101 California Avenue, 802, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Property Description
Experience iconic coastal living at Santa Monica Bay Tower, 101 California Ave an eighth-floor residence with truly unobstructed, panoramic views stretching south to Palos Verdes, over the Santa Monica Pier, and north to Point Dume, Malibu, a literal 180 degrees of coastline. Per title, this is a two-bedroom residence, currently configured as an expanded one-bedroom that can readily be converted back to its original layout, a rare opportunity to reimagine the space and make it your own. The north-facing primary suite frames views up the coast to Point Dume, Ocean Avenue, and the Palisades, and includes a sizable marble bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub (with ocean views of its own), plus a large primary closet with floor-to-ceiling built-ins and even more ocean views. A 3/4 bath off the entry foyer features marble and stone tile walls and shower, while the kitchen boasts ample built-in storage, a pass-through bar with seating for four, a stone wraparound backsplash, and a KitchenAid range and dishwasher. Hardwood floors run throughout, and off the kitchen a sizable wraparound bar spills into the open living and dining area, framed by head-on ocean views. Move-in ready as-is, this is a rare canvas awaiting its next owner's vision to become one of the finest units on Ocean Avenue. Set within a 24-hour doorman building in one of Santa Monica's most perfectly located addresses, the home is just steps from world-class dining, Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Place, movie theaters, the farmers market, Equinox, yoga studios, parks, the beach, and the bike path an unbeatable Santa Monica location.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Santa Monica · Condominium
Listed 57.1% above the median closed sale of $1,050,000. Price per sqft ($1,387) is a 23% premium to closed comps ($1,125). Closed comps sold at 101% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2264 29th Street | Santa Monica | 1948 | 1 | 1 | 743 | 18,013 | $962 | $715,000 | 65 | 84 |
| 404 San Vicente Boulevard | Santa Monica | 1971 | 1 | 1 | 845 | 21,764 | $870 | $735,000 | 46 | 67 |
| 1021 12th Street | Santa Monica | 1972 | 1 | 1 | 804 | 15,019 | $807 | $649,000 | 54 | 65 |
| 1021 12th Street | Santa Monica | 1972 | 1 | 1 | 804 | 15,019 | $807 | $649,000 | 73 | 65 |
| 914 Lincoln Boulevard | Santa Monica | 1974 | 1 | 1 | 724 | 15,000 | $924 | $669,000 | 31 | 63 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 1.0 | 1.0 | 784 | 16,963 | $874 | $683,400 | 53.8 | |||
| Median | 804 | $669,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1127 10th St | Santa Monica | 1971 | 09/15/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,124 | 0 | $999,999 | $1.05M | $934 | 1.05 | 72 | 93 |
| 933 11th Street | Santa Monica | 1969 | 09/14/2026 | 2 | 2 | 950 | 15,005 | $925,000 | $915,000 | $963 | 0.99 | 67 | 86 |
| 511 San Vicente Boulevard | Santa Monica | 1969 | 09/30/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,108 | 14,645 | $1.18M | $1.14M | $1,029 | 0.97 | 52 | 72 |
| 101 Ocean Avenue | Santa Monica | 1963 | 09/29/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,253 | 85,245 | $2.00M | $2.00M | $1,596 | 1.00 | 122 | 71 |
| 1018 4th Street | Santa Monica | 2000 | 10/06/2026 | 2 | 2 | 940 | 15,003 | $995,000 | $1.04M | $1,103 | 1.04 | 41 | 66 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1,075 | 32,474.5 | $1.23M | $1.23M | $1,125 | — | 70.8 | ||||
| Median | 1,108 | $1.05M | $1.05M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.