The Merle Norman House is an historic ocean view estate built for cosmetics magnate Merle Norman located at 2523 Third Street in Santa Monica, California. It was constructed during the Great Depression in 1935 with a mix of Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco designed by architect Ellis G. Martin.[1]

Merle Norman House
The estate in 2001
LocationSanta Monica, California
Coordinates34°0′13.172″N 118°28′57.507″W / 34.00365889°N 118.48264083°W / 34.00365889; -118.48264083
Built1935
ArchitectEllis G. Martin
Architectural style(s)Mediterranean Revival
DesignatedJune 10, 1996
Reference no.32
Merle Norman House is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Merle Norman House
Location of Merle Norman House in the Los Angeles metropolitan area

The 4,722 square foot estate includes a sweeping staircase leads to the living room, which spans the front of the house. A dining room, a library/study room, a den, a breakfast room, four bedrooms and five bathrooms are among the living spaces. It also includes a guest room and courtyard. The master suite features Pacific Ocean views, a sitting room, two bathrooms and a circular dressing room.

The house was designated as Santa Monica Historic Landmark 32 on June 10, 1996.[1] It sold in 2015 for $4.1 million.[2]

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  1. ^ a b "Merle Norman House | Santa Monica Conservancy". www.smconservancy.org. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  2. ^ Beale, Lauren. "Home built for cosmetics magnate Merle Norman is for sale in Santa Monica". mcall.com. Retrieved 2021-10-09.