153 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Four-parcel ocean-view income property with development feasibility for up to 59 units under current density structure.
- Added:
- Jan 16, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 162
- Last Refresh:
- Jun 27 at 2:15 am
Property Features for 153 W Channel Rd
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 17,136.00 Acres
- Property subtype
- MULTI_FAMILY
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1960
Listing office Compass
Listing date Jan 16, 2026
Source Rochellemaize
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HighLights
- Four‑parcel ocean‑view property near Santa Monica Beach (1/5 block); parcels sold concurrently together
- Total 17,136 SF lot with two 4‑unit buildings, a 3BD/2BA single‑family home (~1,500 SF), and a vacant lot
- Zoned C‑2Q: zoning supports up to 30 units; R‑4 density bonus could allow up to 59 units if parking limits are met
- Income: 153 W Channel Rd 4‑unit building has $139,016 gross income (3 units vacant at close of escrow)
- Income: 157 W Channel Rd 4‑unit building has $158,532 gross income (3 units delivered vacant at close); owner home projected rent $96,000/year
- Preliminary development feasibility and renderings for up to 30 units with 1 commercial space and a gym (later conversion to ADU)
Overview
The property is positioned between W Channel Rd and backs onto Chautauqua Blvd 17, with a Santa Monica mailing address. While the address is Santa Monica, building codes are under the City of Los Angeles. The current zoning is C-2Q, which the provided information states would allow 30 units, with an R-4 density bonus potentially allowing up to 59 units if parking limits are met.
Current improvements include 153 W Channel Rd, described as a 4-unit ocean view apartment building with gross income of $139,016 per year, with three units vacant at close of escrow. Also included is 157 W Channel Rd, described as a two-story 4-unit building dating to 1928 with canyon and ocean views and gross income of $158,532 per year, with three units scheduled to be delivered vacant. The owner’s home is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence of approximately 1,500 square feet, currently vacant at close of escrow, with projected rental income referenced in the materials.
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Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Santa Monica
- County
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Longitude
- -118.5184817
- Latitude
- 34.0291941