1242 9th ST #5 Santa Monica, CA 90401

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.