Fastest-Appreciating Neighborhoods in Santa Monica, CA

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The strongest appreciation among ranked Santa Monica neighborhoods is 7.10%, in North of Montana, against a citywide average of -0.06%. 0 of 8 ranked neighborhoods with an appreciation figure are above 10%.

Houseberry scores 8 Santa Monica neighborhoods on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Overall scores in Santa Monica run from 3.1 to 4.4 out of 5, and 5 score 4 out of 5 or higher. Median home prices range from $1,079,000 in Mid-City to $4,650,000 in North of Montana across 8 priced neighborhoods.

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North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA neighborhood

North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA

Overall Score : 4.3/5
SCHOOL4.7/5
SAFETY4.0/5
AMENITIES0.6/5
PRICE$4,650,000
APPRECIATION7.10 %
VALUE$0
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Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA neighborhood

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

Overall Score : 4.0/5
SCHOOL4.0/5
SAFETY4.0/5
AMENITIES0.9/5
PRICE$2,061,000
APPRECIATION3.40 %
VALUE$0
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Northeast Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA neighborhood

Northeast Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Overall Score : 4.4/5
SCHOOL4.8/5
SAFETY4.0/5
AMENITIES0.9/5
PRICE$2,851,000
APPRECIATION2.50 %
VALUE-
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Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA neighborhood

Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA

Overall Score : 3.5/5
SCHOOL3.9/5
SAFETY2.7/5
AMENITIES1/5
PRICE$1,493,000
APPRECIATION1.10 %
VALUE$0
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Wilshire / Montana, Santa Monica, CA neighborhood

Wilshire / Montana, Santa Monica, CA

Overall Score : 4.3/5
SCHOOL4.7/5
SAFETY3.8/5
AMENITIES1/5
PRICE$1,359,000
APPRECIATION-2.50 %
VALUE$0
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Pico, Santa Monica, CA neighborhood

Pico, Santa Monica, CA

Overall Score : 3.8/5
SCHOOL4.2/5
SAFETY3.2/5
AMENITIES1/5
PRICE$1,151,000
APPRECIATION-2.80 %
VALUE$0
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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA neighborhood

Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5
SCHOOL4.4/5
SAFETY1.5/5
AMENITIES1/5
PRICE$1,378,000
APPRECIATION-4.60 %
VALUE$0
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Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA neighborhood

Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

Overall Score : 4.0/5
SCHOOL4.4/5
SAFETY3.4/5
AMENITIES1/5
PRICE$1,079,000
APPRECIATION-4.70 %
VALUE$0

Scores updated September 2026

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Santa Monica appreciation: your questions, answered

Which Santa Monica neighborhoods have appreciated the most?

North of Montana has the highest appreciation in Santa Monica, at 7.10%. The next highest appreciation figures in Santa Monica are Sunset Park (3.40%) and Northeast Santa Monica (2.50%).

How much have home values risen in Santa Monica?

Across 8 ranked Santa Monica neighborhoods, appreciation averages -0.06%. Individual figures run from -4.70% to 7.10%.

What do homes cost in Santa Monica's fastest-appreciating neighborhoods?

The median home price across the top 5 Santa Monica neighborhoods by appreciation is $2,061,000. North of Montana, with appreciation of 7.10%, has a median home price of $4,650,000.

Which lower-priced Santa Monica neighborhoods have appreciated the most?

Wilshire / Montana has the highest appreciation among Santa Monica neighborhoods priced below the citywide median of $1,435,500, at -2.50% with a median home price of $1,359,000. Pico (-2.80%, $1,151,000) and Downtown Santa Monica (-4.60%, $1,378,000) follow.

How many Santa Monica neighborhoods have appreciated by more than 10%?

0 of 8 ranked Santa Monica neighborhoods with an appreciation figure have appreciated by more than 10%.

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