1015 Franklin

Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA, 90403
For Sale $9,450,000
  • 7beds
  • 8baths
  • 10,689sqft
  • 0.27acre
Rare ground-up opportunity on an oversized 11,700 SF lot in Santa Monica's coveted Wilshire-Montana neighborhood, just minutes from the beach, Montana Avenue, and highly regarded Santa Monica-Malibu schools. Fully engineered, City-approved plans are in hand for a striking modern three-story residence, approximately 10,700 SF of interior living space, a 760 SF four-car garage, and nearly 2,700 SF of rooftop entertaining space, creating a total structure approaching 15,000 SF. Designed for sophisticated living and large-scale entertaining, the residence features seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, including two oversized primary suites with private balconies, floor-to-ceiling glass, an elevator, and solar-ready, fire-sprinklered construction. The lower level is envisioned with a private movie theater, wet bar, wine cellar, two bedrooms, and a four-car garage, with one bedroom offering flexibility as a gym or fitness room. The expansive rooftop entertaining area is designed with outdoor seating and lounge spaces, a fire pit, and potential for a BBQ area, offering exceptional indoor-outdoor living and entertaining potential. The main level includes an additional bedroom that could also function as a private home office, along with separate living and family rooms. Opportunities to create a fully customized, architecturally distinctive residence of this scale on an oversized lot in Wilshire-Montana are exceptionally rare. This offering provides the opportunity to bring your own builder, materials, finishes, and vision to a truly one-of-a-kind residence in one of Santa Monica's most sought-after neighborhoods. Buyer to independently verify all square footage, dimensions, permit status, approvals, plans, development potential, and other property and project information with the City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division and appropriate professionals prior to close of escrow.
Listing agent:
License #
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

Identification

Street Address1015 Franklin
City / State / ZIPSanta Monica, CA 90403
Listing StatusFor Sale
List Price$9,450,000
MLS Number26969825
Property TypeResidential Single Family Residence

Key Stats

Bedrooms7
Bathrooms (Full / Half)7 full, 2 half
Living Area (Sq Ft)10,689 sq ft
Lot Size (Acres / Sq Ft)0.27 acres
Price Per Sq Ft$884.09

Interior

FireplaceLiving Room
HeatingCentral
Cooling / ACCentral Air
FlooringWood

Exterior & Property

Pool / SpaNone
Garage / Parking Spaces4 spaces
Stories / Levels3 stories
Architectural StyleContemporary

Location

Neighborhood / CommunityC14 - Santa Monica
CountyLos Angeles
Geo-Coordinates34.04343900, -118.47502900

Listing Meta

Days On Market22 days
Date ListedSeptember 17, 2026
Listing AgentAaron Kirman — Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

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1015 Franklin is a Residential Single Family Residence property located in Santa Monica, California, featuring a 0.271 acre lot, 10,689 sqft, 7 bedrooms, 7 full, 2 half baths, MLS #26969825.

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