NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,330,000 - $1,780,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,329 Sq Ft
$694/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 15, 2019

Last sale price $1,119,500 $481 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,752/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • No HOA
  • Fern Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Guest House
  • 4-minute walk to Greenwood Park

About This Home

As of March 2019

Warm and inviting, 1324 Elm features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. This exceptional Torrance home has a spacious living room with a wall to ceiling built in accent library wall. The charming kitchen with industrial flare has ample cabinetry and storage. The formal dining room with white wainscoting lends to bringing out the fine china and long conversations. The sliding glass doors in the dining room leads out to the back patio that can also be accessed from the guest bedroom. The home has hardwood floors throughout the downstairs and new carpet on the upper level. The Master Suite has a large private bath, walk in closet and patio deck which overlooks the backyard. Two additional bedrooms share a bathroom with easy access from both. The expansive 4 car garage has room for all of your toys and tools along with ample workspace. The 765 square foot remodeled one bedroom, one-bathroom, mother-in-law quarters/guest house is a must see and a HUGE bonus. A charming backyard with mature fruit trees is the perfect place for a backyard gathering. The extra-long driveway is the perfect match for boat and R.V. enthusiasts.
Run don’t walk to this unique property with endless possibilities.
Walking distance to award winning Torrance unified schools, close proximity to beaches, shopping and hospitals.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Kemp

Pierpont Properties License #01972732 Listed on: 02/07/2019

Co-Listed By

Teresa Workman

Teresa Workman License #01819432

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Truong

THE HILLCREST TEAM License #01982805

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 7,502 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned TORR-LO

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • RV Potential

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 2,329 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Shutters
  • Bay Window
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Additional Features

  • Fireplace in Guest House
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Tax Tract Number 4070
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7362030015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,158

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: Washer & Dryer
  • Other Phone Description: Co-List Agent
  • Other Phone Number: 3106265078
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Zoning: TORR-LO
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7362030015
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2329.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Guest House
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 480.68
  • Room Type: Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: RV Potential, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7502.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7502.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6504.01
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: 4070

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2019
Closed on
Feb 20, 2019
Sold by
Jones Steve R and The Fitting Trust
Bought by
Chiao Eileen A and The Choi Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Sarah Kemp
Pierpont Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michael Truong
THE HILLCREST TEAM
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,119,500
Premium/Discount to List
$20,500
1.87%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,615,391

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$495,891
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Original Mortgage
$884,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2017
Sold by
Fitting Robert R
Bought by
Fitting Robert R and Fitting Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$414,695
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2009
Sold by
Fitting Robert R
Bought by
Fitting Robert R and Fitting Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1996
Sold by
American Svs Bank Fa
Bought by
Fitting Robert R and Fitting Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$283,090
Interest Rate
7.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1995
Sold by
Hammond Robert H
Bought by
American Svgs Bank Fa
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chiao Eileen A $1,119,500 Orange Coast Title Company
Fitting Robert R -- None Available
Fitting Robert R -- Progressive Title Company
Fitting Robert R $315,000 Investors Title Company
American Svgs Bank Fa $280,600 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chiao Eileen A $822,375
Closed Chiao Eileen A $884,000
Previous Owner Fitting Robert R $414,695
Previous Owner Fitting Robert R $400,000
Previous Owner Fitting Robert R $417,000
Previous Owner Fitting Robert R $300,700
Previous Owner Fitting Robert R $300,700
Previous Owner Fitting Robert R $275,000
Previous Owner Fitting Robert R $30,000
Previous Owner Fitting Robert R $283,090
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Sold $1,119,500 +1.9% $481 / Sq Ft
02/07/2019 02/07/19 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $472 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $14,158 $1,224,333 $847,792 $376,541
2023 $13,895 $1,200,327 $831,169 $369,158
2022 $13,710 $1,176,792 $814,872 $361,920
2021 $13,461 $1,153,719 $798,895 $354,824
2019 $7,258 $468,942 $315,858 $153,084
2018 $5,427 $459,748 $309,665 $150,083
2017 $5,313 $450,735 $303,594 $147,141
2016 $5,170 $441,898 $297,642 $144,256
2015 $5,058 $435,262 $293,172 $142,090
2014 $4,931 $426,737 $287,430 $139,307
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB19029101

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7362-030-015