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1630 Franklin Street

Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Bed 5

Bed

Bath 0

Bath

SqFt1,892

Sqft

SqFt5,235

Sqft(Lot)

Welcome to 1630 Franklin Street, a truly special duplex nestled in one of the most desirable pockets of East Santa Monica where timeless charm meets exceptional opportunity. Rarely does a property come to market that so beautifully blends warmth, character, functionality, and investment potential. With one unit delivered vacant, this offering presents an extraordinary opportunity for an owner-user, investor, or multi-generational living arrangement in one of the Westside's most sought-after neighborhoods. Ideally situated just moments from some of Los Angeles' most influential creative and tech campuses including Oracle, Lionsgate, Red Bull, Riot Games, Activision, Universal Music Group, and the iconic Water Garden, the location offers unparalleled convenience with easy access to world-cla ss dining, shopping, entertainment, and the coastal lifestyle that makes Santa Monica so beloved. What makes this duplex particularly unique is how authentically it lives like two separate single-family residences, each with its own distinct personality and sense of home. The front residence is an enchanting cottage-style home offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, wrapped in storybook charm. Framed by a classic white picket fence, lush grassy front yard, and a quaint English garden, this home evokes the warmth and nostalgia of simpler times reminiscent of cherished childhood memories at Grandma's house, where life felt slower and front porches served as gathering places. There is a sweetness to this home that is increasingly rare to find. It invites morning coffee on the porch, quiet afternoons in the garden, and evenings spent watching the neighborhood gently unfold. A private carport provides convenient parking for one vehicle. Tucked privately at the rear of the property, the second residence is a spacious and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home currently tenant occupied. Larger in scale and highly functional in layout, this residence offers comfortable living with generous proportions and tasteful updates throughout. An oversized two-car garage with direct access adds substantial value and convenience offering abundant parking, storage, and flexible utility for modern living. Whether you are seeking strong income potential, a live-in-one/rent-the-other scenario, or a long-term investment in a premier Santa Monica location, 1630 Franklin Street represents a rare and meaningful opportunity. Properties like this are not simply purchased they are stewarded, cherished, and held for generations. This is more than a duplex; it is a property filled with heart, possibility, and the enduring promise of home.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential Income

Price : $2,295,000

AD Id : 86162166

MLS Id : 26849705

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 5,235 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,892

Year Built : 1942

Garage : 2

County : Los Angeles

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 0 Half Baths: 0

    Water/Sewer

    Sewer: Other
  • Interior Features

    Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s) Windows: Bay Window(s) Property Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer Fireplace: None Flooring: Tile,Wood
  • Cooling Features

    None Air Conditioning

    Heating Source

    Wall Furnace Has Heating

    Fireplace

    Fireplace Features: None Has Fireplace: 0

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1942 Building Area Total: 1,892
  • Pool Features

    None

  • Lot Details

    Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Acres: 0.1202
  • Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Square Feet: 5235

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: 2,295,000 Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-25
  • Lease Information

    Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 4268005010

  • Garage and Parking

    Garage Description: Carport,Door-Multi,Direct Access,Garage

    Homeowners Association

  • Rental Info

    Lease Term: Negotiable Tenant Pays: Cable TV,Electricity,Gas

  • Other Property Info

    Source Listing Status: Active Source Neighborhood: C14 - Santa Monica Postal Code Plus 4: 4206 Directions: West of Centinela, South of Colorado, North of Pennsylvania and East of Cloverfield Zoning: SMR2* Source Property Type: Residential Income Area: C14 - Santa Monica
  • Building and Construction

    Property Age: 84 Common Walls: No Common Walls Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced Total Square Feet Living: 1892 Entry Location: Main Level Levels or Stories: One Building Total Stories: 1
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/01/2026 @ 12:27

MLS: 26849705 LISTED BY: Penny Muck, Pardee Properties 310-907-6517 SOURCE: CRMLS

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