1242 9th Street, 5

Rising above the adjacent rooftops, this rare tri-level condo offers an extraordinary blend of privacy, light, and sweeping views in a coveted location just nine blocks from the beach. Set in a newer building on a peaceful stretch of 9th Street, you'll find yourself moments from Montana Ave, Downtown Santa Monica, and… all the best of coastal living—yet tucked away in serene quiet. Step into the sun-drenched main level, where a dramatic double-height living room features an inviting fireplace and a picture window with expansive views. The open-concept layout flows into a beautifully remodeled kitchen and an oversized dining area that opens to a second balcony—perfect for al fresco dining or morning coffee. A sleek and convenient powder room completes this level. Upstairs, a spacious open loft crowns the home, bathed in natural light with panoramic vistas of Santa Monica and the surrounding hills. Ideal for a home office, media lounge, gym, or entertaining space, it opens onto a spacious rooftop deck on one side plus an additional private balcony on the other - the epitome of the Santa Monica lifestyle. Downstairs, the private bedroom level includes a generous, light-filled primary suite with a recently renovated spa-style bathroom and a walk-in closet, as well as a second bedroom, another stylishly updated full bath, and in-unit laundry. Additional features include gated, side-by-side parking, and a secure key-access elevator. Homes like this—modern, bright, and rare—don't come along often. Read More