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Property Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69,000,000 | |
| Bedrooms | 6 | |
| Full Baths | 6 | |
| Half Baths | 0 | |
| Total Baths | 6 | |
| Property Style | Modern | |
| Lot Size | 230x190 | |
| Lot Size Area | 43497 | |
| Lot Size Area Units | Square Feet | |
| Acres | 0.9986 | |
| Property Type | Residential | |
| Sub type | SingleFamilyResidence | |
| MLS Sub type | Single Family Residence | |
| Stories | 2 | |
| Year Built | 2015 | |
| View | Mountain(s),Golf Course | |
| Heating | Central | |
| Laundry Features | Inside,Washer Included,Dryer Included | |
| Pool features | Private,Heated | |
| Parking Description | Garage,Private,Driveway | |
| Parking Spaces | 10 | |
Geographic Data | ||
| Directions | West of San Vicente | |
| County | Los Angeles | |
| Latitude | 34.040538 | |
| Longitude | -118.505935 | |
| Market Area | C15 - Pacific Palisades | |
Address Information | ||
| Address | 859 Woodacres Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 | |
| Postal Code | 90402 | |
| City | Santa Monica | |
| State | CA | |
| Country | United States | |
Listing Information | ||
| Listing Office | The Beverly Hills Estates | |
| Listing Agent | Branden Williams | |
| Special listing conditions | Standard | |
MLS Information | ||
| Days on market | 8 | |
| MLS Status | Active | |
| Listing Date | Jun 8, 2026 | |
| Listing Last Modified | Jun 16, 2026 | |
| Tax ID | 4280001005 | |
| MLS Area | C15 - Pacific Palisades | |
| MLS # | 26844605 | |