Centrally Located Midtown So Cal Homes in Santa Monica
Southern California homes in Santa Monica are located near the Pacific Ocean on the western side of the city of Los Angeles. A number of moderately priced homes in Santa Monica can be found in the Midtown or Mid-City neighborhood. It is located south of Wilshire Boulevard. Starter homes may also be found in the adjacent Pico area, which is south of Midtown and continues as far as Pico Boulevard. The area begins at Centinela and continues westward to the Lincoln Boulevard business area.
Midtown area consists of newer condominiums and townhomes along with some single-family homes set along the tree-lined streets. On the eastern side of Midtown Santa Monica, some single-family homes are on the streets named after Ivy League schools. Real estate investors and a growing number of professionals have sought out properties in the Midtown neighborhoods. The community is easy to get in and out of. It is also pedestrian friendly.
A large number of the original historic homes in Santa Monica’s Midtown area have been replaced over the last century. The homes built in the early 1900s included some bright colored Victorian and handsome craftsman homes. In the 1940s, a number of structures were replaced with small square California bungalows that have lawns and private yards. Small condominium complexes in apartments replaced a number of these beginning in the 1960s.
Any of the Southern California homes in Midtown Santa Monica may be excellent income-producing properties. Prices range from the $300,000s to $1.5 million. They include:
- Condominiums and townhomes
- Duplexes and triplexes
- Small apartment buildings
- Single-family homes
Boasting large sandy beaches, eclectic shops and restaurants, wonderful parks, and a friendly atmosphere, Santa Monica is a medium-size city with a friendly ambience. Other popular neighborhoods of homes in Santa Monica are loosely referred to as North of Montana, North of Wilshire, College Streets, North of Wilshire, Ocean Park, Sunset Park, and Santa Monica Canyon.
Families living in the Midtown area are served by the highly regarded Santa Monica School District.
Buying and Selling Southern California Homes
For information about Santa Monica homes for sale, call Bob Cumming of Keystone Group Properties at 310-496-8122.
