Santa Monica Homes with One Level Stories

Welcome to Santa Monica, California—a vibrant coastal gem nestled in Los Angeles County. Known for its stunning beaches, iconic pier, and a lively atmosphere, Santa Monica seamlessly blends urban sophistication with laid-back beach life. This city is not just a destination; it’s a lifestyle. With an average of 280 sunny days a year, residents enjoy outdoor activities year-round, from surfing the Pacific waves to biking along the scenic beachfront paths.

For those seeking the perfect home in this enchanting city, one-level story homes offer an ideal blend of comfort and convenience. These single-story residences are particularly appealing for families, retirees, and anyone who values accessibility. Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of the ocean breeze and stepping out onto your patio, where you can savor your morning coffee while basking in the California sun.

Santa Monica's one-level homes often feature open floor plans, allowing for seamless transitions between living spaces, making them perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet family evenings. Many of these properties are situated in charming neighborhoods, just a stone's throw away from Santa Monica's renowned shopping districts, gourmet restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Whether you’re drawn to the allure of the beach or the vibrant community spirit, Santa Monica’s one-level story homes provide a perfect sanctuary. Embrace the California dream in a city that celebrates both the beauty of nature and the comforts of home. Discover your next chapter in Santa Monica—where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Santa Monica Homes with One Level Stories

$2,795,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26986417 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 2211 Ashland Avenue, a serene private retreat offering a zen, Palm Springs architectural experience. Located in a prime spot of Sunset Park, the 1432 square foot front house and 630 square foot garage flex-space have both been carefully updated, with all corners touched by inspired and considerate design. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an updated kitchen, expanded primary suite, new hardwood floors, custom built-ins and authentic shoji screens, thoughtful storage space, and distinctive and delightful touches that are yours to enjoy. Substantial infrastructure improvements include a new roof, windows, doors, electrical systems, tankless water heaters, and a 21-panel owned solar system. The versatile garage flex space features custom Australian blue flagstone, polished concrete floors, a kitchenette, plus additional laundry and updated bath, offering flexible space for an art studio, workshop, living area, or parking. The entire lot has been completely re-soiled with organic soil, protected-habitat landscaping, fruiting passion fruit, herbal garden and strawberry trees, new hardscape, thermally treated wood decking, and a Japanese-inspired outdoor cedar ofuro. 2211 Ashland is an amazing home with no stone left unturned that feels both private and connected to the outdoors. Come and enjoy the best of Santa Monica living.

2211 Ashland Avenue, Santa Monica

$1,549,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26986713 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Exceptional top-floor living in an impeccably appointed building at an ideal Santa Monica location. This sophisticated 2-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath residence features a refined entryway, powder room, two en suite bedrooms, and a private primary suite with a luxurious bath. A beautifully appointed gourmet cook's kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Light and bright throughout, the residence offers wonderful privacy, ocean breezes, ample closets, and expansive ocean views from the primary bedroom, living room and private balcony, with mountain and treetop vistas adding to the serene setting. Moments from Palisades Park, the Santa Monica Pier and an exceptional array of world-class hotels, restaurants and shopping. Convenient access to the 10 Freeway and Pacific Coast Highway. An exceptional opportunity to experience elevated coastal living in one of Santa Monica's most desirable locations.

211 California Avenue Unit 501, Santa Monica

$1,435,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26875775 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to an original Santa Monica bungalow full of charm and possibility, within easy walking distance of Tartine, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Douglas Park. This sweet two bedroom, one bath home features beautiful newly refinished hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen, and an enclosed backyard perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Recent updates include a tankless hot water heater, central A/C and forced air heat for year-round comfort. The detached garage has been thoughtfully converted into a functioning guest cottage with a full bathroom and Avanti 36" compact kitchenette, ideal for visiting family, a roommate, or home office. A wonderful alternative to condo living, investment property or California pied-a-terre this property offers incredible flexibility. With its prime location, original character, and flexible living space this iconic Santa Monica bungalow is truly one of a kind.

2213 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica

$995,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26985499 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Step into this top floor, sun-filled, quiet 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the ultimate Santa Monica location just two blocks from the beach. An open layout connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen into one easy, light and bright space with warm bamboo floors throughout - ideal for everyday living and entertaining alike. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances and terrazzo countertops, with plenty of room for cooking and gathering. Step outside to your own private balcony, a great spot for morning coffee or winding down at the end of the day. Both bedrooms are generously proportioned. The spacious primary suite is en-suite with its own bath, while a second full bath off the hall serves the guest room and visitors. Thoughtful custom built-ins throughout provide abundant storage - a rare find in a condo. This very well-maintained building's amenities include a beautiful heated pool, hot tub, sauna, and fitness room, all kept immaculate and clean. Parking is easy with two tandem assigned parking spaces in a building garage, and the building is secure with controlled access. You're just one block from Main Street's restaurants and shops, and minutes from Rose Ave., Abbot Kinney, and the beach, with easy access to dining, shopping, parks, freeways, and public transportation. Whether it's your full-time home, a coastal getaway, or a smart investment, this Santa Monica condo offers the light, the location, and the lifestyle to match. Don't miss this very special Ocean Park, Santa Monica GEM!

2721 2nd Street Unit 205, Santa Monica

$8,950,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26935747 MLS ⋅ Active Status

The elevator doors open and there is no hallway, no shared landing, no neighbor's door across the way. There is only light, and past it, the Pacific. This is the top of 101 California: the sole residence on the roof, a true one-of-one penthouse standing at Ocean Avenue and the California Incline, an intersection so photographed it has become shorthand for the California coast itself. Approximately 3,000 square feet sit above the coastline, three bedrooms and two baths, and every room faces the water. Not most of them. Every one. The residence is composed of distinct rooms rather than one long open plan, and each has been given its own piece of the view, so the ocean finds you wherever you happen to be standing. Morning light comes in clean off the water. By afternoon the sailboats are out past the Pier. At six the western wall turns amber, and after dark the coastline runs north toward Malibu in a thin necklace of light while the basin behind you switches on all at once. But the terrace is what people will remember. Nearly 7,000 square feet of private outdoor space wraps the residence a full 360 degrees, the largest of any penthouse on Ocean Avenue. This is not a balcony. It is an entire floor of open sky, and it is where this home truly entertains, large enough to host at genuine scale on one side and still leave you a quiet corner with coffee and nothing in front of you but horizon on the other. From up here the view does not point, it rotates: Malibu and the open Pacific to the west, the Pier and the long sweep toward Palos Verdes to the south, Century City and the downtown towers to the east, and on the clearest winter mornings, snow on the mountains at the far edge of the basin. Ground level is Santa Monica at its best. Palisades Park runs the length of the block directly across Ocean Avenue, its bluff path leading south toward the Pier. The Fairmont next door. Montana Avenue's boutiques and cafes are a short walk away, and Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade are minutes away. The California Incline, at your doorstep, puts you on Pacific Coast Highway and the sand in about a minute, with Malibu straight up the coast from there. A residence of this caliber truly comes along once every decade or two and now is your chance to grab it as it could become a lifetime of waiting to ever find something even half as good.

101 California Avenue Unit PH, Santa Monica

$1,995,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26929189 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Set in Santa Monica's Bergamot Station/Arts District neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, and versatility. A welcoming floor plan features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room with a fireplace, and an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, while three generously sized bedrooms provide plenty of room to settle in. Two additional bonus spaces offer even more flexibility for a home office, gym, playroom, creative studio, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. Outside, the expansive private yard creates a fantastic setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the Southern California sunshine, complemented by an equally private front yard and garage. Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood on Santa Monica's east side, the home is close to Bergamot Station, parks, restaurants, galleries, and the Metro E Line, while still enjoying the highly regarded schools and city services that make Santa Monica such a desirable place to call home.

2903 Delaware Avenue, Santa Monica

$2,295,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26986409 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Delightful Sunset Park true Spanish with original details and detached garage on a huge 7800+ square foot lot. This is not to be missed, location is amazing, great Santa Monica schools. Landscaped and extremely privatized backyard with tall hedges make the oversize lot even better! Inside, find a flowing layout with covered coved porch entry, light and bright living room and dining room, plus a bright and convenient office nook with windows and another arched entry. The full bath is spacious with original tile and coved entrance to shower and original iron tub. Center hall encapsulates the Spanish charm with a high ceiling and beautiful stained glass skylight. More character to be found with office/old telephone nook! So many cool Spanish details. Seize the opportunity to move in, add on to this oversize lot, build an ADU, or redevelop this amazing property. Spanish is so Santa Monica, come live the Sunset park life and enjoy.... More photos available upon request. Small window of opportunity to purchase this special home.

2243 27th Street, Santa Monica

$1,239,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26986489 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Extraordinary opportunity in prime Santa Monica, just four blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Completely remodeled with exceptional attention to detail, this sophisticated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers the perfect blend of quality, comfort, and privacy.Beautifully appointed throughout, the home features high-quality fixtures and finishes, including a stunning remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, custom cabinetry, and beautiful flooring all thoughtfully executed with meticulous attention to detail. Built in desk office area in bedroom. Laundry located directly next to unit. A huge wraparound balcony provides wonderful outdoor living and entertaining space, with a northern exposure toward the beautiful residential neighborhood of North of Montana.Additional amenities include a community pool and spa, controlled-access building and garage, and an exceptional location just moments from the beach, Montana Avenue, shopping, dining, and everything Santa Monica has to offer.For the buyer seeking a beautifully remodeled, move-in-ready home with exceptional outdoor space in one of Santa Monica's most desirable locations, this is a truly special offering. Private showings only.

415 Montana Avenue Unit 107, Santa Monica

$749,500

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 226004341 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Here, the luxury is proximity. Just below Montana Avenue and only a few blocks from the beach, this is Santa Monica living at its best. Walk or jump on your cruiser and head to the sand and waves, Palisades Park, Downtown Santa Monica, or any of the fabulous cafes, restaurants, bistros, wine bars and shops that make this neighborhood so special. If you're looking for coastal living with a cool neighborhood vibe, this is the place.Step inside this beautifully remodeled one-bedroom home and you'll immediately notice the natural light pouring through the windows. The thoughtfully designed 728 square feet feels open, warm and incredibly comfortable, with a spacious living room anchored by a gas fireplace, recessed lighting and an easy flow into the dining area--perfect for relaxing at home or dinner with friends. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, slab granite countertops and plenty of workspace for anyone who loves to cook and entertain.The spacious primary bedroom offers abundant closet space and opens to a private balcony with rooftop and treetop views, creating a peaceful retreat right in the heart of Santa Monica. The upgraded bathroom features a custom vanity and updated shower/tub.Located in a secure building with assigned underground gated parking and additional storage, this home has everything you need for easy coastal living. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend beach retreat or a stylish alternative to renting, this home puts you close to everything that makes Santa Monica such an incredible place to call home.

1021 5th Street Unit 206, Santa Monica

$815,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SB26193513 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Experience the quintessential Westside lifestyle in this bright, beautifully updated coastal retreat in Santa Monica’s highly coveted Sunset Park neighborhood. Nestled in a tranquil 7-unit complex, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home pairs an open, functional layout with private outdoor space, creating an inviting setting for both everyday living and entertaining. From the moment you step inside, you are welcomed by an open-concept living area featuring a floor-to-ceiling white brick fireplace that brings timeless mid-century character to the space. An oversized window frames the dedicated dining alcove, filling it with natural light. The efficiently designed U-shaped kitchen comes fully equipped with a stainless steel gas range and matching range hood, classic ceramic farmhouse apron sink, warm wood cabinetry, and sleek slate-gray countertops—all accented by a custom mosaic tile backsplash. Down the hall, you’ll discover two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, with each bedroom featuring its own mini-split A/C system for year-round comfort. One bedroom features large sliding glass doors that open directly to your own private outdoor retreat. Fully enclosed with synthetic turf, a crisp white privacy fence, and mature greenery, the secluded side yard offers a low-maintenance extension of the home—perfect for morning coffee, yoga, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing in the coastal breeze. Tucked away in a quiet residential pocket just east of Lincoln Boulevard, this home places you blocks from neighborhood favorites including the historic Bob’s Market and the community hubs of Marine Park and Clover Park. Enjoy being just minutes from the vibrant dining scenes on Ocean Park Boulevard and Main Street, all while living just one mile from the beach. With the neighboring Santa Monica Airport slated to become a 192-acre public park beginning in 2028, this is an exciting opportunity to invest in one of Santa Monica's most desirable and evolving neighborhoods. Offering private outdoor space, a comfortable floor plan, and an exceptional Westside location, this move-in-ready home captures the relaxed coastal lifestyle that makes Sunset Park so special.

1021 Hill Street Unit 2, Santa Monica

$495,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26985883 MLS ⋅ Active Status

This is your opportunity to own one of the best-valued condos in Santa Monica. Perched on the top floor of a gated community in the Cloverfield District, this 1BD/1BA condo offers an efficient, well-designed layout of 650 square feet. High ceilings and dual east/west exposure fill the space with natural light and a cool breeze throughout the day, while rich, dark-stained hardwood floors run through the open living area. The kitchen features quartz counter-tops and open shelving, with a breakfast nook for casual dining. The bedroom includes a full wall of closets, and in-unit laundry is housed in its own dedicated stackable closet. The unit also comes with a covered carport space and an overhead storage cabinet. The building is secure and pet-friendly, permits leasing, and offers a courtyard pool and entertainer's deck. The location is directly across from Whole Foods and Virginia Avenue Park, close to Santa Monica's dining and coffee options, and under two miles from the beach. Priced to move in one of Santa Monica's most walkable neighborhoods, this unit will not last long. Offer Deadline: September 22nd at 5 pm.

2325 Kansas Avenue Unit 9, Santa Monica

$669,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26986271 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Make your friends jealous with this FABULOUS newly remodeled condo. Extra spacious feel with open floorplan and breezy flow. No expense spared. Gourmet kitchen with all new stainless-steel appliances. Italian tile backsplash. Pantry. Custom cabinetry for XL storage. Cooling ceiling fan over dining area. Wonderful luxury flooring. Custom tiled gas fireplace. Cabinets throughout. Primary suite is wonderfully large with huge double closets. PRIVACY too from neighbors. Bathroom is all new with Italian tiled walk-in shower. Cool tile flooring. Rare WASHER/DRYER too! Lovely outdoor patio. And EX STORAGE cage too. Parking is gated and nice size. HOA has EQ Ins. Close to Montana. And the wonderful Palisades Park for strolls, morning jog or just taking in the ocean breezes.

914 Lincoln Boulevard Unit 202, Santa Monica

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