Santa Monica Canyon Broker’s Caravan Jems for the week of March 14, 2010

I love Tuesdays. I get to go and look at anywhere from 15 to 20 Santa Monica homes and condos for sale. Even with such little inventory compared to last year, there’s plenty to see in 3 hours. This Santa Monica Canyon listing really caught my eye mostly because of the opportunity it offers to a visionary buyer. List price is just 899,000 for a 2 bedroom home built into the hill and with AN OCEAN VIEW. Not to mention the Santa Monica Canyon as well.

Santa Monica Canyon view from the upstairs level

I counted 86 steps up to get to these views and granted, bringing in your groceries will keep you in shape (maybe you could install a gondola – be the first in Santa Monica to have one!) This is definitely a Santa Monica fixer home. The first level you come to has a narrow stairwell on the left, and two rooms off to the right – very odd flow to the house. And of course, the upstairs has the amenities and an outside deck. Bring your vision as you will undoubtedly need it. Location, location, location. For an address and viewing instructions, contact WestsideDB and mention the Santa Monica Canyon Deal.

Also on broker’s caravan was a Santa Monica Canyon listing on Entrada which appears to be a flip. At just under 2 million, boasting 4 bedrooms and 3 bath, it has a particular sterile feel to me, however its just under 2700 square feet was impressive – $724 per foot. It has the feel that neutral colors would be best to attract the broadest range of buyers, however, I really like it when a flipper or developer takes a stand and does something bold to make it stand out. Like this last post – someone had a vision and took a chance. I’m curious to see if it pans out.

Leave a comment – or let me know if you want to see anything that is currently on the market – or possibly off market properties as well.