NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1609 Via Barcelona Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Estimated Value: $4,138,429 - $5,611,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,682 Sq Ft
$1,006/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2022

Last sale price $4,348,000 $929 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,096/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vista Grande Elementary Rated A+
  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2022

Perched hillside in the exquisite Upper Lunada Bay neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates, this Mediterranean-inspired home captures sweeping unobstructed ocean and coastline views. From a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by greenery, the 5-bedroom, 5-bath home offers a private retreat filled with modern charm and lifestyle amenities for enjoying the spectacular location. Arrive through an entry courtyard with a stone wall and fountain providing a glimpse of the masterful craftsmanship featured within. Open, airy living spaces are warmed by Tuscan-inspired stonework, new hardwood floors and wood-beamed ceilings. The living room features a stone fireplace and new bi-fold accordion glass doors framing the ocean views and seamlessly fusing indoor-outdoor living. Perched above are the dining room and newly remodeled chef’s kitchen boasting premier appliances, an expansive center island, breakfast bar and detached bar area for entertaining. The kitchen opens to the ocean on one side and the pool terrace on the other. The pool area features cascading fountains, a heated stone spa, and an outdoor kitchen with Sub-Zero appliances. Large decks, a fire pit patio and hillside grass yard are ideal for gathering and entertaining while watching the whales and dolphins breach just offshore. Five bedrooms feature ocean views, while amenities include a home office, feature ocean views, while amenities include a game room with fireplace and bar, a home gym and remodeled laundry room. Features include an oversized, 3-car garage, additional parking, wired speakers, water softener, solar panels and heated Toto toilets. Following the contours of its hillside perch, this exceptional property offers incredible views, privacy and serenity, located within moments of Palos Verdes schools, golf, shops, restaurants and beaches.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Benton

The Agency License #02021318 Listed on: 01/02/2022

The Agency

Co-Listed By

Karen Lowe

Compass License #02152213

Last Buyer's Agent

Florence Lo

Keller Williams Realty License #02064947

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $51,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Secluded Lot
  • Property is zoned PVR1*

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Three Garage Doors
  • Driveway
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Bluff
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Spanish Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,682 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Warming Drawer
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 38
  • Tax Tract Number 27438
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7543005039
  • $2,419 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$51,475

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PVR1*
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7543005039
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4682.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Game Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 928.66
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Game Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Suite, Office, Two Masters, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Bluff, City Lights, Coastline, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Pool Features: Private, Heated, In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage - Three Door, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Warming Drawer
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Laundry Chute, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking

Schools

  • School District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Bluff, Cul-De-Sac, Secluded
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19067.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4377

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 19067.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6703.28
  • Tax Lot: 38
  • Tax Tract Number: 27438
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 2419.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2022
Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Lily Shum
Bought by
Shum Hoi
Seller's Agent
Sharon Benton
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Florence Lo
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$4,398,000
Sold Price
$4,348,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-1.14%
Current Estimated Value
$4,678,694

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$330,694
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2016
Closed on
Feb 1, 2016
Sold by
Adams Brian R and Adams Pamela
Bought by
Helton Charles Clay and Helton Mary Angela
Seller's Agent
Diana Muscianisi
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Lizdenis
Harcourts Hunter Mason Realty
List Price
$3,388,000
Sold Price
$3,430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$42,000
1.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.02%
Original Mortgage
$2,605,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2015
Closed on
Jul 15, 2015
Sold by
Bell Blake R and Bell Kimberly A
Bought by
The Brian R Adams & Pamela Adams Communi
Seller's Agent
Mark Stoll
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Diana Muscianisi
Estate Properties
List Price
$3,098,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
1.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.11%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2011
Closed on
Jan 31, 2012
Sold by
Thornburgh Robert G and Thornburgh Yvonne
Bought by
Bell Blake R and Bell Kimberly A
Seller's Agent
Lily Liang
Strand Hill Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mark Stoll
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,498,000
Sold Price
$2,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$323,000
-12.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,740,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2005
Sold by
Thornburgh Robert G and Thornburgh Yvonne
Bought by
Thornburgh Robert G and Thornburgh Yvonne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Thornburgh Robert G
Bought by
Thornburgh Robert G and Thornburgh Yvonne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2004
Sold by
Weston Karen G
Bought by
Thornburgh Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
White Donald H and White Janice J
Bought by
Thornburgh Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Shum Hoi -- Fidelity National Title
Helton Charles Clay $3,430,000 Progressive Title Company
The Brian R Adams & Pamela Adams Communi $3,150,000 Lawyers Title
Bell Blake R $2,175,000 North American Title Company
Thornburgh Robert G -- Alliance Title
Thornburgh Robert G -- --
Thornburgh Robert G -- --
Thornburgh Robert -- Equity Title Company
Thornburgh Robert -- Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Helton Charles Clay $2,605,000
Previous Owner The Brian R Adams & Pamela Adams Communi $700,000
Previous Owner Bell Blake R $1,740,000
Previous Owner Thornburgh Robert G $1,200,000
Previous Owner Thornburgh Robert $950,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/01/2022 03/01/22 Sold $4,348,000 -1.1% $929 / Sq Ft
01/19/2022 01/19/22 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2022 01/02/22 For Sale $4,398,000 +28.2% $939 / Sq Ft
02/25/2016 02/25/16 Sold $3,430,000 +1.2% $733 / Sq Ft
01/28/2016 01/28/16 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2016 01/20/16 For Sale $3,388,000 +7.6% $724 / Sq Ft
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Sold $3,150,000 +1.7% $673 / Sq Ft
07/11/2015 07/11/15 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2015 07/09/15 For Sale $3,098,000 +42.4% $662 / Sq Ft
03/05/2012 03/05/12 Sold $2,175,000 -5.4% $465 / Sq Ft
01/31/2012 01/31/12 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2011 10/10/11 Price Changed $2,298,000 -4.2% $491 / Sq Ft
06/09/2011 06/09/11 Price Changed $2,398,000 -4.0% $512 / Sq Ft
01/17/2011 01/17/11 For Sale $2,498,000 -- $534 / 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 $51,475 $4,614,131 $3,085,674 $1,528,457
2024 $51,475 $4,523,659 $3,025,171 $1,498,488
2023 $50,690 $4,434,960 $2,965,854 $1,469,106
2022 $42,652 $3,826,226 $2,917,080 $909,146
2021 $42,621 $3,751,203 $2,859,883 $891,320
2020 $42,050 $3,712,740 $2,830,559 $882,181
2019 $40,786 $3,639,942 $2,775,058 $864,884
2018 $40,578 $3,568,572 $2,720,646 $847,926
2016 $35,492 $3,150,000 $2,380,000 $770,000
2015 $26,340 $2,273,097 $1,484,045 $789,052
2014 $25,947 $2,228,571 $1,454,975 $773,596
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PV21268377

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7543-005-039