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1519 6th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Studio - 2 Beds $2,542 - $4,938
520 California Ave
520 California Ave,
Santa Monica,
CA
90403
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About 520 California Ave Santa Monica, CA 90403
--- In-Unit W/D (WASHER/DRYER) + A/C (Air Conditioner)/ Heater --- RECENTLY REMODELED/Stylishly RENOVATED - SPACIOUS - SUNNY - BRIGHT - NATURAL LIGHT --- Top Floor 12' Vaulted Ceilings at peak. --- No need for concierge – just want a bigger & newly remodeled apartment -- -- -- -- -- -- NOT just the typical “BIRD CAGE” in another HIGH-RISE apt-bldg. --- PRIME LOCATION - 5 Blocks to Ocean Avenue / 2 Blocks to 3rd Street Promenade / 1 Block North of Wilshire (90403)- Highest Walking Rating Newly Remodeled ---- ---- PET FRIENDLY • North of Wilshire Blvd -- Very Quiet Neighborhood in the Heart of Santa Monica School District • Recess Lighting / Hardwood Floor • Crystal/acrylic chandelier • Euro/Design Oak Shaker Style Kitchen Cabinets with Marbalized White Corian Counter Top + "Show-Glass" Doors + "Under-Mount" Lighting + "Mint Green" Glass Backsplash" • Major Branded Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances - French [Double] Door Refrigerator w/ Ice Maker and Water Filter, Double Door Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Wine Rack • Hand-cut Grecian White Marble Bathroom Floors with Motion Sensor Lighting + Moisture Sensor Ventilation • Bidet Ready in the Bathroom • Volumious Walk-in closet • Outdoor balcony - City and Tree-top Views - COMPARE the SPACE • Living Room area -- 16'x17' • Dining area -- 8'x9' • Master Bedroom area -- 12'x16' (std king is 76”x80” or 6’4” wide X 6’8” long) • Master Bedroom Closet -- 4'x8' • 2nd Bedroom -- 11'x13' (std king is 76” x 80” or 6’4” wide x 6’8” long) • Walk to semi-weekly Farmer's Market, CVS, and Restaurants • Bike Ride / Jog on Beach-Side/Ocean View Trails from Santa Monica to Venice/Marina Del Rey via … California Incline • Minutes from Sandy Beaches for Lounging with Friends or Quiet Meditation by the Pacific Ocean Shores • Near Santa Monica City College or UCLA Campuses • Blocks from UCLA + St John's Medical Centers • Close to public transit California lifestyle by the sea - Stride to the beach, surf, sail, and sand -- basketball; tennis courts - 2 blocks to Christian Emerson Reed/Lincoln Park - jogging, biking, and exercise trails @ Ocean Park...… California Sunsets 2 Blocks from 3rd Street Promenade -- Santa Monica Pier/boardwalk, shopping, restaurants, cafés, clubs/bars, nightlife & entertainment...…..Endless Fun
520 California Ave is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90403 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Bathroom Heater-fan
- In Unit W/d
- Motion Sensor Faucet
- Motion Sensor Lighting
- Walk-in Closet
- Bathroom Moisture Sensor Exhaust
- A/c - Air Conditioner
- Black-out Curtains
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Gated
Bicycle Storage
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Walk-Up
- Bicycle Storage
- Gated
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Granite Countertops
Yard
Highlights
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Framed Mirrors
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Breakfast Nook
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Patio
- Yard
- Lawn
Nearby Pet Friendly Apartments
Location
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Wilshire Montana is a densely populated community located minutes from the beautiful Santa Monica State Beach. This neighborhood offers several highly-rated public schools and an array of outdoor amenities. At Christine Emerson Reed Park, locals can enjoy tennis courts, a playground, and a basketball court. Renters can also take a stroll, skate, or cycle along Ocean Front Walk, situated near the shoreline. Be sure to take in the numerous coastal bars, restaurants, and coffee shops nearby. Renters have a variety of luxury and upscale apartments to choose from in Wilshire Montana.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
520 California Ave is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Santa Monica Coll., Emeritus. It is also near Santa Monica College, Madison and Santa Monica Coll..
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
403 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-5
428 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
594 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
854 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,678 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
256 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
398 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Santa Monica include Downtown Santa Monica, located 0.7 mile from 520 California Ave. 520 California Ave is near Los Angeles International, located 9.3 miles or 19 minutes away, and Bob Hope, located 23.1 miles or 34 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 24 min | 17.0 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 19.5 mi |
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Drive: | 34 min | 23.1 mi |
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Drive: | 34 min | 23.1 mi |
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Drive: | 35 min | 23.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 19 min | 9.3 mi |
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Bob Hope
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Drive: | 34 min | 23.1 mi |
Time and distance from 520 California Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
520 California Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Santa Monica State Beach
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Will Rogers State Beach
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Temescal Gateway Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Will Rogers State Historic Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi |
520 California Ave has 5 parks within 3.9 miles, including Santa Monica State Beach, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, and Will Rogers State Beach.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 4.8 mi |
520 California Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 14.6 mi |
520 California Ave is 14.6 miles and a 20 minute drive from Los Angeles Air Force Base.
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520 California Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403