624 Alta Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Listing broker / agent: The CREM Group · Mark Cianciulli · CRMLS
MLS # 26992039 · Last checked Oct 9, 2026 01:59 UTC
About this property
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Santa Monica architectural history in the highly coveted North of Montana neighborhood. Known as the Walter Boswell Residence, this distinguished Spanish Colonial Revival home was designed and built in 1925 by noted architect John Byers, recognized as one of Santa Monica's foremost architects of the early 20th century. Offered for sale for the first time in more than 60 years, the residence features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across approximately 2,713 square feet of living space on a 7,212-square-foot lot. Rich in history, character, and architectural pedigree, the property presents an exceptional opportunity to preserve, restore, or thoughtfully reimagine an important Santa Monica residence. Ideally situated just moments from the boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and neighborhood conveniences of Montana Avenue, as well as nearby schools, Palisades Park, the scenic coastal bluffs, Santa Monica Beach, and the Pacific Ocean. With its premier North of Montana setting, historic provenance, and enduring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, 624 Alta Avenue represents a truly special offering in one of Santa Monica's most sought-after residential neighborhoods.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26992039
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,713 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.1656 acres
- Year built
- 1925
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 6
Building
- Year built
- 1925
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 0
- Levels
- Two
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Basement
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- None
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Property outlook
- None
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | K–5 | 0.2 mi |
| Canyon Charter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Santa Monica | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Lincoln Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 6–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 1.3 mi |
| Santa Monica High (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | 9–12 | 1.5 mi |
| McKinley Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 1.6 mi |
| Palisades Charter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Pacific Palisades | K–5 | 1.8 mi |
| Paul Revere Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 2.0 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $3,895,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $3,895,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 07:18 | $3,895,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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