NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1539 W 158th St Unit 3 Gardena, CA 90247

Estimated Value: $707,000 - $729,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,386 Sq Ft
$516/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2023

Last sale price $650,000 $469 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,907/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room
  • 3-minute walk to Mas Fukai Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

Recently remodeled townhouse in the heart of Gardena. One of the best location - just south of Redendo Beach Blvd, between Western ave and Normandie ave. This unit was totally remodeled about a year ago. Bright living room with fireplace. Open floor plan - living room is open to dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is remodeled with quartz counter top and white cabinetry. Laundry room on the main level. All floor is new with SPC floor that is good against water damage. All bedrooms are on the upper floor. Spacious master bedroom has its own bathroom and large walk-in closet. Beautifully kept patio in front of the living room. Central air conditioning and heating. Attached spacious 2 car garage. Walking distance to Tokyo Central shopping center, many restaurants, coffee, bakeries, banks and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jun Chang

New Star Realty & Investment License #01867916 Listed on: 01/17/2023

New Star Realty & Investment

Last Buyer's Agent

Jiao Xu

Vista Sotheby's International Realty License #01971441

Vista Sotheby's International Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.45

HOA Fees

  • $225 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,386 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • 12 Units
  • Pacific Gardens Association, Phone Number (310) 328-0722
  • Vitco Properties Inc HOA

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 45838
  • Assessor Parcel Number 6105007108
  • $293 per year additional tax assessments

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,179

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$225 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: GAR3
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 6105007108
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1386.00 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 468.98
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Trash
  • Association Fee: 225.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Pacific Gardens
  • Phone: 3103280722
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association Management: Vitco Properties Inc

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19576.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4494

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 19576.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 12
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6030.06
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 45838
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 293.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2023
Closed on
Apr 12, 2023
Sold by
Lin Zhongfan
Bought by
Lu Xiaoyan
Seller's Agent
Jun Chang
New Star Realty & Investment
Buyer's Agent
Jiao Xu
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.84%
Total Days on Market
56
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$715,344

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,344
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Outstanding Balance
$380,845
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$334,499

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2023
Closed on
Mar 9, 2023
Sold by
Pai Sarah
Bought by
Lu Xiaoyan
Seller's Agent
Jun Chang
New Star Realty & Investment
Buyer's Agent
Jiao Xu
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.84%
Views
121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Outstanding Balance
$380,845
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$334,499

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2020
Closed on
Jan 7, 2021
Sold by
Kim Heung Gwang and Bae So Ok
Bought by
Pai Sarah
Seller's Agent
Young Lee
Realty ONE Group United
Buyer's Agent
Young Lee
Realty ONE Group United
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-6.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.05%
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2007
Sold by
Chiaberi Emil
Bought by
Kim Heung Gwang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,800
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2004
Sold by
Chiaberi Manana
Bought by
Chiaberi Emil

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,620
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2004
Sold by
Isokawa Kay
Bought by
Chiaberi Emil

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,620
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2002
Sold by
Hayes Mark and Hayes Lila H
Bought by
Isokawa Kay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Isokawa Itsuro
Bought by
Isokawa Kay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
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
Lu Xiaoyan -- Lawyers Title
Lu Xiaoyan $650,000 Lawyers Title
Pai Sarah $540,000 Chicago Title Company
Kim Heung Gwang $444,000 Chicago Title Co
Chiaberi Emil -- Stewart Title
Chiaberi Emil $380,000 Stewart Title
Isokawa Kay $225,000 Southland Title Corporation
Isokawa Kay -- Southland Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lu Xiaoyan $390,000
Previous Owner Pai Sarah $34,290
Previous Owner Yip Gregory Sean $349,163
Previous Owner Pai Sarah $432,000
Previous Owner Kim Heung Gwang $360,000
Previous Owner Kim Heung Gwang $290,000
Previous Owner Kim Heung Gwang $310,800
Previous Owner Chiaberi Emil $370,000
Previous Owner Chiaberi Emil $341,620
Previous Owner Isokawa Itsuro $140,000
Previous Owner Isokawa Kay $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2023 04/18/23 Sold $650,000 -2.8% $469 / Sq Ft
03/15/2023 03/15/23 For Sale $669,000 +2.9% $483 / Sq Ft
03/14/2023 03/14/23 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2023 03/11/23 Off Market $650,000 -- --
02/23/2023 02/23/23 For Sale $669,000 +2.9% $483 / Sq Ft
02/11/2023 02/11/23 Off Market $650,000 -- --
01/17/2023 01/17/23 For Sale $669,000 +23.9% $483 / Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $540,000 -3.5% $390 / Sq Ft
12/03/2020 12/03/20 Price Changed $559,500 -2.7% $404 / Sq Ft
11/12/2020 11/12/20 For Sale $575,000 0.0% $415 / Sq Ft
01/01/2020 01/01/20 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Under Contract -- -- --
11/05/2019 11/05/19 For Rent $2,700 +12.5% --
03/16/2017 03/16/17 Rented $2,400 -4.0% --
03/06/2017 03/06/17 For Rent $2,500 +35.1% --
06/01/2013 06/01/13 Rented $1,850 -7.5% --
05/21/2013 05/21/13 Under Contract -- -- --
04/16/2013 04/16/13 For Rent $2,000 -- --
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 $8,179 $663,000 $447,984 $215,016
2023 $6,901 $561,815 $378,185 $183,630
2022 $6,552 $550,800 $370,770 $180,030
2021 $5,848 $478,700 $268,000 $210,700
2020 $5,955 $478,700 $268,000 $210,700
2019 $6,299 $520,000 $291,800 $228,200
2018 $5,343 $434,000 $243,500 $190,500
2016 $4,400 $357,000 $200,300 $156,700
2015 $4,391 $357,000 $200,300 $156,700
2014 $3,830 $303,000 $170,000 $133,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB23008669

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 6105-007-108