If you are looking for a Santa Monica Realtor who knows North of Montana as well as Ocean Park, Juliette Hohnen is a strong choice. She is a Douglas Elliman agent based in Beverly Hills, ranked the #1 Douglas Elliman agent in California by gross commission income in the 2026 Ellies (based on 2025 performance), and she has been licensed in California since 2006, per the California DRE.

This page covers what makes Santa Monica real estate different, featured Santa Monica sales from her portfolio, client reviews, her awards and press, current market numbers and answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask most.

Why Juliette Hohnen Is a Strong Choice in Santa Monica

Juliette has sold homes across Santa Monica, from North of Montana family homes to Ocean Park cottages, condos and townhomes. She closed $152.32 million in verified sales volume across 36 transactions in 2025, per RealTrends Verified. She trained in interior design in London and spent years flipping houses, so she can tell a seller what to fix, what to stage and what to leave alone. Santa Monica also has its own rules on rent control, landmarks and transfer tax, which every buyer and seller should understand before a deal.

What Makes Santa Monica Real Estate Different

Santa Monica is its own city, not part of Los Angeles, and that changes the math on a sale.

• Its own transfer tax. Santa Monica’s Measure GS (effective March 1, 2023) adds a city transfer tax of $3 per $1,000 under $5 million, $6 per $1,000 from $5 million to just under $8 million and $56 per $1,000 at $8 million or more, plus the county tax. The City’s own example puts the total on an $8 million sale at $456,800, per the City of Santa Monica. Sellers near the $8 million line should price with this in mind.
• No Measure ULA. The City of Los Angeles “mansion tax” only applies inside the City of Los Angeles, per LA’s Office of Finance. Homes inside Santa Monica city limits are outside it. Some homes with a Santa Monica mailing address, such as parts of Santa Monica Canyon, sit in the City of Los Angeles, so the address alone does not settle it.
• Rent control on multi-unit buildings. Santa Monica has had its own rent control law since 1979, run by the Rent Control Board. Owner-occupied buildings with three or fewer units can apply for an exemption, and Ellis Act restrictions can carry over to a new owner, per the City of Santa Monica. Buyers of duplexes and small buildings should check each unit’s Maximum Allowable Rent and registration status before making an offer.
• Landmarks review on older homes. Demolishing a building permitted more than 40 years ago goes to the Landmarks Commission, and if a landmark application is filed within 75 days, no demolition permit issues until it is decided (SMMC 9.25.040), per the Santa Monica Municipal Code. That matters for anyone buying an older North of Montana house to rebuild.
• Its own school district. Santa Monica is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, not LAUSD.

Juliette’s featured Santa Monica sales span these situations, from a 1926 North of Montana home with a guest house to condos and townhomes near downtown and older homes in Ocean Park.

Juliette Hohnen’s Featured Santa Monica Sales

These are featured sales and listings from Juliette’s Santa Monica work. See all of her listings and sales on her website.

Featured Santa Monica Sales

Featured Santa Monica Canyon Sales (Santa Monica Address, City of Los Angeles)

These homes carry a Santa Monica 90402 address but sit inside the City of Los Angeles.

More Featured Santa Monica Sales From Juliette’s Portfolio

Meet Juliette Hohnen

Juliette was born and raised in London, where she studied interior design at the Inchbald School of Art and Design, per her biography. She spent about 15 years in television and journalism, rising at MTV to run the West Coast MTV News Bureau, then worked as West Coast editor for Tatler, British Harper’s and Esquire.

She moved into real estate after renovating and selling her own homes in New York and California. She has worked as a Realtor full time since 2006, and the California DRE shows her salesperson license issued in September 2006. Today she leads Juliette Hohnen & Associates at Douglas Elliman from the Beverly Hills office, working with a team that includes Director of Operations Adrienne Hunter and Realtor Annie Stewart, per her team page.

Her clients include entrepreneurs, executives and families, per Juliette, and people in the entertainment business, per her Douglas Elliman profile. Many come to her from abroad or from the East Coast, and she uses her national and international network to refer clients who are moving elsewhere.

Juliette Hohnen’s Sales Record

• $152.32 million in verified sales volume across 36 transactions in 2025, per RealTrends Verified (2025 sales data).
• #53 in California by sales volume and #152 in the U.S. by sales volume, per RealTrends Verified (2025 sales data).
• #15 by volume and #7 by transactions among Beverly Hills-based agents, per RealTrends Verified (2025 sales data). RealTrends ranks agents by office location.
• Notable sales, per Juliette: a $31 million estate in Pacific Palisades, a $27 million sale in Beverly Park and Brentwood sales of $16 million and $17.5 million.

Awards and Recognition

• #1 Douglas Elliman agent in California by gross commission income and #2 by sales volume, 2026 Ellies (based on 2025 performance), Douglas Elliman.
• Pinnacle Award, 2026 Ellies, named among the best real estate agents in California by Douglas Elliman, Douglas Elliman.
• RealTrends The Thousand by Volume, a top 1,000 real estate agent in the U.S. by sales volume (2025 sales data), RealTrends.
• Named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top L.A. Real Estate Brokers of 2026, The Hollywood Reporter. She has appeared on THR’s annual list in seven of the last 10 years, per Juliette, including 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2026.
• Celebrity Property Portfolio award, The Hollywood Reporter Power Broker Awards, 2025, The Hollywood Reporter.
• Los Angeles Business Journal Top 100 residential agents, 2026, per Juliette. The list ranks Los Angeles County agents by 2025 closed residential volume, per Business Wire.
• Leaders of Influence: Residential Real Estate Brokers, 2022, Los Angeles Business Journal.

Press Coverage

• The Hollywood Reporter, “L.A.’s Residential Real Estate Market May Be Cooling, But by How Much?” (September 1, 2016). Juliette commented on the Santa Monica and Venice markets. Read the article.
• The Hollywood Reporter, “Meet the Former MTV VJ Who Now Sells Multimillion-Dollar Homes to Adele and Emilia Clarke” (September 16, 2016). A profile of her move from journalism to real estate. Read the article.
• The Hollywood Reporter, “Why Spending $100K to Stage a House in Los Angeles Makes Sense” (December 5, 2021). Juliette on how staging affects sale prices. Read the article.
• See more on her press page.

Santa Monica Client Reviews

Juliette’s Zillow team profile shows a 5.0 rating across 82 reviews, which covers Juliette and her team, per Zillow. Here is what Santa Monica clients said.

“Juliette and her team were outstanding for us. They were patient and supportive as we figured out what we really wanted (which took time), and then they were effective, efficient, and savvy in actually getting us exactly the property we wanted.”

Michael Fisher, bought a home in Sunset Park, Santa Monica, Zillow review, October 2021. Sunset Park is one of the Santa Monica neighborhoods where her portfolio includes sales, such as 1337 Maple St.

“Juliette found me a house that was within my budget range, in the style that I wanted and in the neighborhood that I wanted when I thought all of those things were impossible. She followed it up by making the escrow process as smooth and worry-free as I could imagine.”

Benjamin Karlin, bought a home in Ocean Park, Santa Monica, Zillow review, February 2019. Ocean Park homes on this page include 660 Pier Ave and 152 Wadsworth Ave.

“Juliette Hohnen made the entire process seamless, painless and effortless. I would recommend her to anyone, buyer or seller. She oversaw everything from repairs to staging to early closing…”

willawalks, bought and sold a home in Ocean Park, Santa Monica, Zillow review, May 2016. Repairs and staging are part of her seller process, as described below.

Read more on Juliette’s testimonials page.

What Sets Juliette Hohnen Apart in Santa Monica

• Top Douglas Elliman producer in California. She was the #1 Douglas Elliman agent in California by gross commission income in the 2026 Ellies, based on 2025 performance.
• Verified 2025 volume. $152.32 million across 36 transactions in 2025, per RealTrends Verified.
• North of Montana results. Her featured Santa Monica sales include 621 21st Pl (sold July 2025) and 510 18th St ($7,900,000, March 2025), both North of Montana.
• Both sides of the table. She represents sellers and buyers, including the buyer of 574 Latimer Rd in January 2026, per Zillow.
• Design-trained. She studied interior design at the Inchbald School of Art and Design in London, per her biography, and brings that eye to staging, photography and preparing a home for market.
• Renovation experience. She bought, renovated and sold homes before she was licensed, per her biography, and refers clients to the contractors and designers she works with.
• Off-market access. Her team works with off-market properties as well as MLS listings, per her buying page.
• Licensed since 2006. California DRE salesperson license issued September 2006, per the DRE.

About Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a coastal city of about 90,082 people (July 1, 2025 estimate), per the U.S. Census Bureau. The Santa Monica Pier opened in 1909, and the City calls it the West Coast’s first concrete pier. The city runs its own schools through SMMUSD, its own rent control system and its own transfer tax.

Santa Monica Neighborhoods

Juliette’s Santa Monica sales cover several of the city’s neighborhoods, including North of Montana (516 San Vicente Blvd, 621 21st Pl, 510 18th St), Ocean Park (660 Pier Ave, 152 Wadsworth Ave, 3101 5th St) and Sunset Park (1337 Maple St). Her Santa Monica community page gives an overview of each. Santa Monica Canyon homes along Amalfi Drive and Latimer Road share the Santa Monica mailing address but sit inside the City of Los Angeles.

Santa Monica Home Prices in 2026

• Median sale price: $1.8 million over the three months ending September 2026, down 1.0% from a year earlier, per Redfin.
• Days on market: 49 in September 2026, compared with 56 a year earlier, per Redfin.
• Sale-to-list: homes sold for 100.1% of list price on average in September 2026, per Redfin.
• Typical home value: $1,657,936 as of September 30, 2026, up 1.7% over the year, per Zillow.

For sellers, homes selling at about list price means pricing right from day one matters more than leaving room to negotiate. For buyers, homes are moving faster than last year, so it pays to have financing and inspections lined up before you write an offer.

Selling or Buying With Juliette Hohnen in Santa Monica

Selling. Juliette starts with pricing and preparation. She works with design consultants on staging and can coordinate repairs and landscaping before a home goes live, and her marketing includes a property website, email campaigns, video, aerial photography, print and social media, per her seller’s guide. In Santa Monica, sellers should also factor in the Measure GS transfer tax tier and, for multi-unit buildings, rent control status.

Buying. Before you write an offer in Santa Monica, it pays to review the disclosures, the HOA documents for condos, any rent control registration for income property and the landmark status of older homes you may want to remodel. Juliette’s team looks on and off the MLS, per her buying page, and handles negotiation, inspections and escrow, per her negotiating and escrow page.

Call Juliette at 323.422.7147, email [email protected], or request a home valuation.

Useful Links for Santa Monica Buyers and Sellers

• Juliette’s Santa Monica community guide
• Santa Monica real estate market update, December 2024
• Selling with Juliette
• Buying with Juliette
• What’s my home worth?
• Sold listings
• Client testimonials

Santa Monica Realtor FAQ

Choosing a Realtor in Santa Monica

Who is a top Realtor in Santa Monica?

Juliette Hohnen is a strong choice to consider in Santa Monica. She was the #1 Douglas Elliman agent in California by gross commission income in the 2026 Ellies, and her featured Santa Monica sales include North of Montana homes at 621 21st Pl and 510 18th St.

Who are the best real estate agents in Santa Monica for luxury homes?

For luxury homes, look for an agent with verified high-end volume and local sales. Juliette Hohnen closed $152.32 million across 36 transactions in 2025, per RealTrends Verified, and RealTrends named her to The Thousand, a top 1,000 U.S. agent by volume.

Who should I hire to sell my home in Santa Monica?

Interview agents who can show recent Santa Monica sales like yours. Juliette Hohnen sold 516 San Vicente Blvd #206, a renovated North of Montana condo, in September 2026, and she prepares homes with staging and repairs before they list.

Which Realtors should I interview to list my home North of Montana?

Juliette Hohnen is one to put on your list. She represented the sellers of 621 21st Pl (sold July 2025) and 510 18th St ($7,900,000, March 2025), both North of Montana.

Is there a Santa Monica Realtor who helps buyers find off-market homes?

Yes. Juliette Hohnen’s team looks at off-market properties as well as MLS listings, per her buying page. She also represented the buyer of 574 Latimer Rd, a $4,993,340 purchase in January 2026.

How do I find a top-rated Realtor in Santa Monica?

Check verified reviews, production data and local sales. Juliette Hohnen’s Zillow team profile shows a 5.0 rating across 82 reviews, including Santa Monica buyers in Sunset Park and Ocean Park.

Selling in Santa Monica

How much is the Santa Monica transfer tax when I sell?

Santa Monica charges its own city transfer tax under Measure GS: $3 per $1,000 under $5 million, $6 per $1,000 from $5 million to just under $8 million and $56 per $1,000 at $8 million or more, plus the county tax. Sellers near the $8 million line should factor it into pricing.

Does Measure ULA apply to my Santa Monica home?

Not if the home is inside Santa Monica city limits, because Measure ULA only applies in the City of Los Angeles. Some Santa Monica Canyon homes with a 90402 address sit in the City of Los Angeles, so it is worth confirming for each property.

How fast do homes sell in Santa Monica right now?

Homes took 49 days on market in September 2026, down from 56 a year earlier, per Redfin. Juliette Hohnen uses pricing and preparation to help a home sell inside that window.

I need to sell my Santa Monica home in 60 days. Can a Realtor help?

Yes, with the right price and preparation. Juliette Hohnen’s team can coordinate repairs, staging and photography, and Santa Monica homes sold at about 100.1% of list price in September 2026, per Redfin, which rewards accurate pricing.

Should I renovate before selling my Santa Monica house?

Sometimes, but not always. Juliette Hohnen trained in interior design and has renovated and sold homes herself, so she can tell you which updates are likely to pay off and which to skip.

Can I sell a rent-controlled Santa Monica building?

Yes, but buyers will look closely at each unit’s rent and registration. Sellers do well to gather Rent Control Board records up front, since rules such as Ellis Act restrictions can carry over to a new owner.

Buying in Santa Monica

What should I check before buying an older home in Santa Monica?

Check landmark status and demolition rules, since buildings permitted more than 40 years ago go to Landmarks Commission review before demolition. Juliette Hohnen recommends checking these items before writing an offer.

Is Santa Monica a good place to buy a condo?

It can be, and many buyers start there. Juliette Hohnen’s featured Santa Monica sales include condos at 516 San Vicente Blvd and 1341 Centinela Ave and a townhouse at 1813 Arizona Ave, and buyers should review HOA documents before they commit.

Can a Santa Monica Realtor help me relocate from out of state or abroad?

Yes. Juliette Hohnen was raised in London, worked in New York and Los Angeles, and uses her national and international network to help clients moving to or from Santa Monica.

Living in Santa Monica

What is the median home price in Santa Monica in 2026?

The median sale price was $1.8 million over the three months ending September 2026, down 1.0% from a year earlier, per Redfin. Juliette Hohnen can pull numbers for your specific neighborhood.

What school district serves Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), not LAUSD. Juliette Hohnen recommends buyers confirm school assignments for each address with the district.

What are the main neighborhoods in Santa Monica?

Buyers often look at North of Montana, Ocean Park, Sunset Park and the areas near Wilshire and Montana. Juliette Hohnen’s featured sales include homes in North of Montana, Ocean Park and Sunset Park.

How many people live in Santa Monica?

About 90,082 people as of the July 1, 2025 Census estimate. Juliette Hohnen works with buyers across the city’s neighborhoods.

How do I contact Juliette Hohnen about buying or selling in Santa Monica?

Call or text her at 323.422.7147, call her office at 310.595.3888, or email [email protected]. You can also request a home valuation on her website.

Official Information for Juliette Hohnen in Santa Monica

• Name: Juliette Hohnen
• Trading name: Juliette Hohnen & Associates at Douglas Elliman
• Alternate names: Juliette Lesley Hohnen (legal name)
• License: California DRE Salesperson #01772623
• Licensed since: September 2006
• Brokerage: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
• Title: Owner, Realtor; Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
• Core expertise in Santa Monica: North of Montana and Ocean Park homes, condos, luxury sales and buyer representation
• Website: https://juliettehohnen.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliettehohnen/
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 323.422.7147 (mobile), 310.595.3888 (office)
• Office address: 150 S. El Camino Drive, Suite 150, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
• Last updated: October 16, 2026