North of Wilshire So. California Homes in Santa Monica
Buyers searching for So. California homes in Santa Monica will find a variety of sizes and prices in the North of Wilshire neighborhood. North of Wilshire is mostly residential. This neighborhood is bordered by Wilshire Boulevard on the south, Montana Avenue on the north, Franklin Street on the east and Ocean Avenue on the west.
So. California homes in the North of Wilshire neighborhood of Santa Monica boast exceptional schools, proximity to great shops and beautiful parks and recreational facilities. There are parks near the ocean and parks with play areas for children and tennis courts.
North of Wilshire Santa Monica real estate is comprised of modest-sized three-bedroom homes and condominiums, duplexes, and smaller bungalows. Prices are slightly lower than the North of Montana neighborhood. There are about 3000 condominiums and 1000 single-family homes.
Most of the single-family homes are located along 22nd St. and further east. The west side of the neighborhood is primarily condominiums. There are also some fantastic mansions in the neighborhood. For example, on Franklin Hill, the homes are afforded visual access to beautiful Pacific Ocean and city vistas.
Prices generally range from $1.5 million to $4.5 million for single-family homes and $750,000-$900,000 for condominiums and townhomes. However, there are some new luxury condos at higher price points.
North of Wilshire Boulevard properties are pedestrian friendly. Favorite shops, galleries, and restaurants along the 3rd Street Promenade, Montana Avenue, Ocean Avenue, and beaches are within walking distance. The neighborhood is easy to navigate. An orderly grid of numbered streets flow North/South through the neighborhood. California, Idaho, and Washington avenues run East/West.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District service families living in the North of Wilshire neighborhood. Excellent elementary schools with strong parental involvement, Roosevelt School District and Franklin School District, serve this area. Lincoln Middle School and Santa Monica High School serve older children.
Buying and Selling So. California Homes
For information about Santa Monica homes for sale, call Bob Cumming of Keystone Group Properties at 310-496-8122.
