901 5th St, a 1974 low-rise in Santa Monica.
Set in Santa Monica, 901 5th St is a 12-residence condominium building. It was built in 1974 and rises two stories. Residents enjoy a gated community, gated parking, security, controlled access, and an elevator.
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Condos for sale & rent at 901 5th St
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Recent sales at 901 5th St
| Date | Residence | Beds/Baths | Sq Ft | Sale price | $/Sq Ft | HOA dues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | H | 2 bd · 3 ba | 1,618 | $1,500,000 | $927 | $922/mo |
| Jan 2023 | H | 2 bd · 3 ba | 1,618 | $1,420,000 | $878 | $886/mo |
| May 2022 | D | 2 bd · 3 ba | 1,290 | $1,385,000 | $1,074 | $712/mo |
Closed sales at 901 5th St from MLS records.
Amenities & services
What to know before you buy at 901 5th St
The details that make or break a condo decision: current HOA dues and what they cover, parking, and the building's pet & leasing rules. Our advisors pull these straight from the building's HOA documents for any residence you're weighing.
Learn moreCompiled from public sources · last reviewed July 2026. We confirm current dues, reserves, lender and policy details for any residence you're considering.
Can you finance a condo at 901 5th St?
901 5th St has 12 residences, so a conventional loan here requires a Full Review of the HOA's finances, the standard for every building over 10 units since August 3, 2026. From January 4, 2027, that review tests whether the budget puts at least 15% of dues into reserves, or funds the reserve study's top recommendation. The test reads the reserve line in the budget, and it's the loan application date that decides which rule applies.
SB 326 calls for a licensed inspection of wood-supported balconies, decks and stairs in buildings with 3 or more attached units. If 901 5th St has them, the latest report has been part of the resale package since January 1, 2026, and a failed report may matter to a lender. SB 326, explained.
Conventional loans go up to $1,249,125 in LA County in 2026. Above that, a jumbo lender applies its own condo rules, and a non-QM loan, built for buildings or buyers outside agency rules, typically means more down and a higher rate.
We'll follow up personally with what to ask the HOA at 901 5th St for, and what we find once the documents arrive.
Get a building check for 901 5th StMore on the rules: warrantable vs. non-warrantable condos and the 2027 condo loan rules.
General information as of October 27, 2026. This isn't lending advice; a lender's review decides whether a specific loan works in this building.
In the heart of Santa Monica
901 5th St places you at the center of Santa Monica, with the neighborhood's dining, shopping and character just outside your door and the rest of Los Angeles within easy reach.