NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 Curtis Ave Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Estimated Value: $3,479,000 - $3,849,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,902 Sq Ft
$929/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 15, 2024

Last sale price $3,150,000 $807 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,392/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dual Staircase
  • Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School Rated A
  • City Lights View
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2024

This large home in East Manhattan Beach offers a versatile floor plan with spacious rooms, high ceilings, and lots of light. With two bedrooms downstairs and three bedrooms up, there are plenty of options to customize this property to create your dream home. The downstairs living space includes a formal living room and formal dining room with 2-story vaulted ceilings; family room; office; and a large kitchen with a center island, tons of cabinet space, dining area, and fireplace. The family room and kitchen open out to a covered patio. There is a sparkling, saltwater pool and hot tub surrounded by manicured trees and foliage, and multiple seating/patio areas. The primary suite and additional 2 bedrooms are located on the second floor. The primary suite has double-door entry and a large walk-in closet. The additional 2 spacious bedrooms share a bathroom. And a third floor loft offers flex space and beautiful views of the city lights and mountains. An outdoor spiral staircase leads down from the loft to the patio below. This home has been updated with proper drainage around the home, tankless hot water heater, A/C, and security system. There are wood shutters throughout. The pool and spa were constructed in 2017. Large lots like these don't come up very often. And there's so much sq footage to cater to all yoru needs. It's an amazing location in Manhattan Beach, just a block from Mira Costa High School and Pennekamp Elementary; close to Trader Joe's and Lazy Acres.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Cimetta

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty License #01774767 Listed on: 12/08/2023

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristen Novoa

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty License #01291929

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,817

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 7,489 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,902 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Storage
  • Sump Pump
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Security Lights
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Permits For Spa
  • Permits for Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Tile Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 18 / 77
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4163019019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,817

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 4163019019
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3902.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Gas
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 807.28
  • Room Type: Attic, Family Room, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private, Heated, In Ground, Permits
  • Window Features: Garden Window(s), Screens, Shutters, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Granite Counters, Hollywood Bathroom (Jack&Jill), Jetted Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Privacy Toilet Door, Separate Tub And Shower, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Satellite Dish, Sump Pump
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Tile
  • Pool Features: Private, Heated, Gas Heat, In Ground, Permits, Pool Cover, Salt Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level with Street, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7489.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1719

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7489.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 77
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Tract Number: B

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2023
Closed on
Feb 5, 2024
Sold by
Carla Ann Petillo Trust and Stacie Lynn Petillo Trust
Bought by
Wei Xiaochen and Wu Yiyu
Seller's Agent
Amy Cimetta
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Novoa
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-3.08%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$3,626,216

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$476,216
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.63%
Original Mortgage
$2,260,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,220,135
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,406,081

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2023
Closed on
Dec 20, 2023
Sold by
Cbsf Venture Llc
Bought by
Carla Ann Petillo Trust and Stacie Lynn Petillo Trust
Seller's Agent
Amy Cimetta
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Novoa
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-3.08%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,260,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,220,135
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,406,081

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2017
Closed on
Sep 22, 2017
Sold by
Malla Rajendra P
Bought by
Cbsf Holdings Lp
Seller's Agent
Ross Cohan
Beach City Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Amy Cimetta
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$2,270,000
Sold Price
$2,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-8.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1998
Sold by
Malla Ananta
Bought by
Malla Rajendra P and Malla Ananta
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wei Xiaochen $3,150,000 First American Title
Carla Ann Petillo Trust -- First American Title
Carla Ann Petillo Trust -- First American Title
Cbsf Holdings Lp $2,075,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Malla Rajendra P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wei Xiaochen $2,260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/15/2024 02/15/24 Sold $3,150,000 -3.1% $807 / Sq Ft
01/03/2024 01/03/24 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2023 12/08/23 For Sale $3,250,000 +56.6% $833 / Sq Ft
10/31/2017 10/31/17 Sold $2,075,000 -5.3% $532 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Price Changed $2,190,000 -3.5% $561 / Sq Ft
06/28/2017 06/28/17 For Sale $2,270,000 -- $582 / 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
2025 $27,817 $3,213,031 $2,652,000 $561,031
2024 $27,817 $2,399,479 $1,851,761 $547,718
2023 $26,961 $2,352,431 $1,815,452 $536,979
2022 $26,497 $2,306,305 $1,779,855 $526,450
2021 $26,023 $2,261,084 $1,744,956 $516,128
2019 $24,461 $2,116,500 $1,693,200 $423,300
2018 $23,902 $2,075,000 $1,660,000 $415,000
2016 $9,498 $838,172 $500,599 $337,573
2015 $9,304 $825,583 $493,080 $332,503
2014 $9,183 $809,412 $483,422 $325,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB23220170

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 4163-019-019