Search
Triplex with Detached Rear Residence
For Sale
$2,599,000

2252 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

MULTI_FAMILY - Santa Monica, CA

Property Size2,590 SF
Lot Size0.17 Acres
Price / SF$1,003
Days on Market92

Property Features for 2252 20th St

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning SMR2*
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
Parking features Garage, Carport
Directions Property is located south of Pico Blvd, North of Pearl. East of Lincoln Blvd
Subdivision Santa Monica
Standard status Active
APN 4273-002-017
Size 2,590 SF
Lot size 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Heating system Central
Cooling system Central Air

Amenities

individual washers and dryers
key-lock security gates
shared patio
EV charger

Building Details

Year built 1936
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 3
Listing Agency: Nelson Shelton & Associates
Listed By: Hatim Zaki · License #01976387
Added: May 15 Changed: Aug 13 Last Checked: Aug 14 at 6:06PM
MLS# 26833885

Copyright © 2026 The MLS/CLAW. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Triplex with a front duplex and detached rear owner’s residence, totaling three units on a 7,187 SF lot. The front duplex (Units A and B) was built in 1936, and the detached rear owner’s residence (Unit C) was added in 1956. Each unit has been maintained with hardwood flooring, copper plumbing, underground utilities, individual washers and dryers, separate front and side entrances, and key-lock security gates. A large shared patio sits between Units B and C.

Unit A is a one-bedroom, one-bath layout with a dining area, laundry room, vinyl windows, a gas range, parking for two vehicles, and a private enclosed garage/storage space. Unit B offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, a dining area, laundry room, gas range, vinyl windows, driveway parking for up to three vehicles, and an enclosed garage/storage. Unit C includes a spacious living room, large bedroom, full bathroom, mud room with garage access, updated kitchen, new washer and dryer, dishwasher, and alley-access parking for three vehicles, plus an enclosed garage with an electric door and EV charger.

Recent major capital improvements include a new roof with gutters and downspouts, new garage doors, new HVAC systems with heating and cooling in all units, all new tankless water heaters, an upgraded electrical panel with sub-panel, new gas safety shut-off valves, a sewer line, remodeled bathrooms in Units A and B, and a complete remodel of Unit C.

Key Highlights

  • 7,187 SF lot with three‑unit configuration: front duplex (Units A & B) plus detached rear residence (Unit C)
  • Front duplex built in 1936; detached rear owner’s residence added in 1956
  • Central HVAC with heating and cooling in all units, plus all new tankless water heaters

Property Analytics

Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Dental Office Fish Market Nursing Home Supermarket

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

3
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,142
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 90405, CA

27,966
Population
15,726
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
70%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
2.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,988
Density / Sq Mi
$114,489
Median Household Income
$84,727
Median Earnings
$2,311
Median Rent
$1,940,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025
Rey
Questions? Ask Rey
Realmo’s AI knows this listing — price, zoning, demand, history. Ask anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Renovated triplex under SMR2* zoning with central heating and cooling, individual in-unit laundry, and garage parking.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 2252 20th St Santa Monica, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,599,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,187 SF lot with three‑unit configuration: front duplex (Units A & B) plus detached rear residence (Unit C); Front duplex built in 1936; detached rear owner’s residence added in 1956; Central HVAC with heating and cooling in all units, plus all new tankless water heaters
More about this property
Thanks! Your message was sent.
Error! Your message wasn't sent.
Please enter your name
Please enter email
Please enter the email in the correct format
Please enter phone
Please enter the number in the correct format
Please enter message