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Weekly briefThe asking price on 249 23rd Street dropped from $5,995,000 to $5,495,000. This week in Santa Monica: 32 new listings, 24 price cuts, 9 closed sales and 6 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.
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Weekly briefThe highest-priced home listed in Santa Monica this week is 1111 Berkeley Street at $6,850,000. This week in Santa Monica: 17 new listings, 15 price cuts, 9 closed sales and 6 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.
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Weekly briefSanta Monica saw 19 price cuts, 25 new listings and 25 status changes this week — up from 58 last week, as of October 4, 2026.
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Santa Monica MirrorDowntown Santa Monica’s tallest historic skyline anchor has changed hands at a massive discount, signaling a pivotal reset for the coastal city’s commercial district. The 12-story Art Deco landmark…
Santa Monica Daily PressSanta Monica celebrates the holidays with Frost on 5th ice rink Downtown and Swiss Winter Village on the Pier, featuring chalets, raclette, and skating through January 2027.
Santa Monica Daily PressLana Negrete, Caroline Torosis, and Ashley Oelsen hold the top three spots in Santa Monica's city council race after Wednesday's ballot update, with results trending steady.
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Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Santa Monica is moving, not what your house is worth.
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