966 Palisades Beach Rd

6,647 Sq. Ft.
$2,700 / Sq. Ft.
6,647
Sq. Ft.
$2,700
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Villa Molori, a legacy estate along the famed Palisades Beach Road in Santa Monica. Once graced by legends like Charlie Chaplin and Howard Hughes, this exclusive enclave known as the original "Billionaire's Beach"is now home to tech moguls, film executives, and captains of industry seeking the ultimate coastal retreat. Crafted by Molori Design, this world-class resort-style estate exemplifies coastal luxury. With multiple access points and proximity to first responders, experience unmatched...Welcome to Villa Molori, a legacy estate along the famed Palisades Beach Road in Santa Monica. Once graced by legends like Charlie Chaplin and Howard Hughes, this exclusive enclave known as the original "Billionaire's Beach"is now home to tech moguls, film executives, and captains of industry seeking the ultimate coastal retreat. Crafted by Molori Design, this world-class resort-style estate exemplifies coastal luxury. With multiple access points and proximity to first responders, experience unmatched serenity with 24-hour private security and a fully staffed fire station just yards away. From the lushly landscaped grounds and private infinity-edge pool with hot tub and cold plunge, to the open-air stainless steel kitchen by Kalamazoo and dual alfresco lounge areas, every inch of the exterior was designed for both celebration and serenity. Tropical gardens and soaring palms form a green cocoon of privacy while offering unobstructed ocean views that stretch to the horizon. Inside, soaring ceilings and wide-plank chevron oak floors lead you through a gallery of European-inspired luxury. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to create united indoor and outdoor spaces, blurring boundaries between architecture and nature. A grand formal living room is framed by Ebony Macassar and Thassos stone, opening to an expansive deck ideal for sunset entertaining. A statement fireplace anchors an outdoor dining area set beneath the stars, wrapped in tall bamboo for ultimate seclusion. The chef's kitchen, inspired by the famed El Bulli restaurant and designed in collaboration with culinary innovator Juan Carlos Ramos, features bespoke cabinetry and Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances. An elegant dining room seats up to 25 guests, flanked by French doors and ocean breezes. Upstairs, the showstopping primary suite is a sanctuary of light, warmth, and view. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and a sculptural wood fan crown a space anchored by a sleek fireplace and floor-to-ceiling doors that open to a private balcony. Enjoy watching your best films with a full screen projector and surround speakers. Herringbone floors echo the craftsmanship throughout, while a spa-worthy bath with copper double slipper tub and steam shower completes the retreat. A second primary suite mirrors the luxury, with retractable glass walls and a private terrace with rooftop jacuzzi. Every bedroom feels like a five-star hotel suite, featuring built-in coffee stations, private bars, and luxurious en-suite baths. A state-of-the-art home theater, gym, yoga/pilates studio. The villa also features a modern minimalist steam room with a unique heavy metallic porthole window. The massage room features a Murphy bed and can be turned into a 6th bedroom. A Geothermal radiant serves for the floor & pool heating speaks to the no-expense-spared ethos. Technology meets tranquility with full Control4 home automation, sound-engineered windows and doors, a private garage and generous guest parking. Surrounded by neighbors such as George Rosenthal or David Bonderman, this stretch has long attracted A-listers and visionaries. The home was untouched and not evacuated during recent wildfires testament to its prime location and enduring security. A once-in-a-generation offering on the most sought-after shorelines ready for your permanent home.

Property Details for 966 Palisades Beach Road

Water Front
Beach Access, Beach Front, Beach Rights, Ocean Front, Ocean, Ocean Access
Zoning
SMR2B*
Style
Spanish
Property Attached YN
false
Parcel Number
4292031007
Living Area
6647
Source Living Area
Builder
Area
Santa Monica (C14)

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/16/2026 12:06 AM

Property Details for 966 Palisades Beach Road

StatusActive
MLS #26635039
Days on Market9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2015
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,469 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Beverly Hills, Dan Malka, DRE #02140446
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Building Information for 966 Palisades Beach Road

Stories4Year Built2015Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,469 SF

Payment Calculator

$93,671 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$87,485

Property Taxes

$6,186

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 966 Palisades Beach Road

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Builder
  • Number Of Stories: 4
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Ocean
  • View: Ocean
  • Security Features: 24 Hour, Guarded, Smoke Detector, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Exterior Security Lights, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Prewired for alarm system
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water Heater Features: Central Water Heater, Tankless, Instant Hot Water
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: As Is
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Agency
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1256
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5469
  • Lot Location: Beach Access, Beach Front
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car, Driveway, Parking for Guests
  • Total Parking: 6
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 4
  • Garage Spaces Total: 2
  • Number Of Remote Controls: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door, Driveway, Guest
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Basement, Dressing Area, Family Room, Great Room, Home Theatre, Library, Media Room, Projection, Recreation, Retreat, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Rooms: Basement, Breakfast, Breakfast Area, Den/Office, Dining Room, Dining Area, Dressing Area, Family Room, Great Room, Gym, Home Theatre, Library, Media Room, Pantry, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Powder, Primary Bedroom, Projection, Rec Room, Retreat, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Levels: Multi/Split, Three Or More
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Family Room, Great Room, Library, Patio, Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas Starter, Family Room, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Retreat, Library, Exterior, Patio, Living Room
  • Den: Yes
  • Family Room: 1
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central, Ceiling Fan
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central, Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood, Travertine, Stone
  • Equipment: Bar Ice Maker, Barbeque, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Alarm System, Freezer, Ice Maker, Intercom, Microwave, Phone System, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Filter, Water Line to Refrigerator, Water Purifier
  • Interior Features: Basement, Brick Walls, Electronic Air Cleaner, Furnished, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Home Automation System, Hot Tub, Intercom, Laundry - Closet Stacked, Living Room Deck Attached, Living Room Balcony, Open Floor Plan, Sump Pump, Turnkey
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Pantry
  • Room Bathroom Features: Shower in Tub, Vanity area
  • Bathroom Features: Powder Room, Shower and Tub, Steam Shower, Double Vanity(s), 2 Primary Baths
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms, Primary Suite, Primary Retreat, Primary Bedroom, Multi-Level Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Cooking Appliances: Built-In BBQ, Built-In Gas, Double Oven, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Gas Grill
  • Laundry: Laundry Area, Room
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, Heated And Filtered, Negative Edge/Infinity Pool, Waterfall
  • Pool Features: Heated, Infinity, Waterfall
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa: Above Ground, Heated
  • Tennis: Yes
  • Tennis Court: Sport Court
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Patio Features: Balcony, Awning, Deck(s), Patio Open, Living Room Deck Attached, Living Room Balcony
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Windows: Tinted Windows, Window Blinds, Window Shutters, Vertical Blinds, Awning, Drapes/Curtains, Mini Blinds, Double Pane Windows
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structural Features: Balcony, Barbecue Private, Custom Built, Rain Gutters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Sprinkler System, Sliding Glass Doors, Energy Efficient
  • Other Structures: None
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 01-08-2026

Property History for 966 Palisades Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 8, 2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #25612951

$18,000,000—
Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26635039

$17,950,000—
Jan 8, 2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #25612951

$18,000,000—
Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26635039

$17,950,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25612951

$18,000,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25612951

$18,000,000—
Apr 17, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

SDMLS #25-480345

$19,995,000—
Apr 17, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #25-480345

—
Apr 17, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #25480345

$19,995,000—
Jan 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25-480345

$19,995,000—
Jan 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25480345

$19,995,000—
Jan 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #25-480345

$19,995,000—
Jan 13, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #24439665

$22,000,000—
Jan 13, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #24-439665

—
Sep 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #24439665

$22,000,000—
Sep 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-439665

$22,000,000—
Jul 1, 2023

Expired

CRMLS #22160999

—
Jun 30, 2023

Expired

CLAW #22-160999

—
Apr 17, 2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #22160999

—
Apr 17, 2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #22-160999

$21,995,000—
Jun 25, 2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22-160999

$25,000,000—
Jun 25, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22160999

$25,000,000—
Mar 23, 2010

Expired

CRMLS #09380251

$5,250,000—
Dec 26, 2009

Expired

CLAW #09-380251

$5,250,000—
Nov 20, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #284804875

$3,950,000—
Jun 26, 2009

Listed (Active)

CLAW #09-380251

$5,250,000—
Jun 26, 2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #09380251

$5,250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/08/2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #25612951

$18,000,000
01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26635039

$17,950,000
01/08/2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #25612951

$18,000,000
01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26635039

$17,950,000
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25612951

$18,000,000
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25612951

$18,000,000
04/17/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

SDMLS #25-480345

$19,995,000
04/17/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #25-480345

—
04/17/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #25480345

$19,995,000
01/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25-480345

$19,995,000
01/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25480345

$19,995,000
01/14/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #25-480345

$19,995,000
01/13/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #24439665

$22,000,000
01/13/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #24-439665

—
09/16/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #24439665

$22,000,000
09/16/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-439665

$22,000,000
07/01/2023

Expired

CRMLS #22160999

—
06/30/2023

Expired

CLAW #22-160999

—
04/17/2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #22160999

—
04/17/2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #22-160999

$21,995,000
06/25/2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22-160999

$25,000,000
06/25/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22160999

$25,000,000
03/23/2010

Expired

CRMLS #09380251

$5,250,000
12/26/2009

Expired

CLAW #09-380251

$5,250,000
11/20/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #284804875

$3,950,000
06/26/2009

Listed (Active)

CLAW #09-380251

$5,250,000
06/26/2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #09380251

$5,250,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 966 Palisades Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,517,884Additions$1,564,395Total$6,082,279
Tax Record2025$74,233 ($6,186 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,612 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,612 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,470 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningSMR2B*CountyLOS ANGELESAPN4292-031-007

Schools near 966 Palisades Beach Road

This home is within Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

Santa Monica High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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966 Palisades Beach Road is a single family home for sale in Santa Monica, CA 90403. This property was listed for sale on January 8, 2026 by Engel & Volkers Beverly Hills, it's currently listed at $17,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on November 20, 2009. This listing's school district is Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Nearby schools include Roosevelt Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Santa Monica High School. 966 Palisades Beach Road is a 6-bed, 8-bath, 6,647 sqft single family home built in 2015.

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Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Beverly Hills, Dan Malka, DRE #02140446

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