$1,205,500
SOLD APR 2, 2025

16603 Windward Ave Cerritos, CA 90703

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,907 Sq Ft
4,938 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$632 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ross (Faye) Middle School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

**SELLER MOTIVATED, ALREADY PURCHASED A REPLACEMENT PROPERTY**This stunning 3-bedroom 3-bathroom pool home in the highly sought after Cerritos area offers luxury living with an impressive array of custom upgrades and thoughtful design features. Situated in a highly sought after school district, this property is perfect for families seeking both elegance and practicality. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom elegant cabinetry, a 6-burner professional grade stove, and a convection oven ideal for culinary enthusiasts. The adjacent dining room with a built in China Cabinet with granite countertop adds a refined touch. The family room boasts custom built in cabinets, complemented by Brazilian cherry wood flooring throughout with a sophisticated marble fireplace mantle, providing warmth and style and an inviting space to entertain guests. This home is the perfect blend of comfort and luxury.
All three bedrooms are thoughtfully located upstairs, including a beautifully expansive master suite which has been beautifully extended to include a custom bookcase and desk and walk in closet. The luxurious remodeled baths feature high end finishes elevating the home’s elegance.
Step outside through double French doors to a sparkling pool, perfect for warm California days and year-round enjoyment. Additional highlights in this home include Solar (to be paid off at close of escrow), canned lighting, wood shutters throughout, newer water heater and copper plumbing throughout. In addition, an upgraded electrical panel and water softener. This meticulously maintained home embodies comfort, sophistication and modern efficiency, offering an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity. Don't miss the chance to experience this exquisite property firsthand.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Farley

NT & Associates Inc. Brokerage Phone: 562-618-7773 License #01320593 Listed on: 02/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kenneth Lugo

Hacienda Home Sales License #01895618

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 4,938 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Property is zoned CERS6500

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Up Slope From Street

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,907 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Tile
  • Permits for Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Cerritos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 78
  • Tax Tract Number 26097
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7016025019
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: CERS6500
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7016025019
  • Year Built: 1976
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1907.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 632.14
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Good Condition, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Patio Open
  • Pool Features: Private, Gunite, In Ground, Permits, Tile
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stone, Stone Veneer, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Softener
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • High School: Cerritos
  • High School2: CERRIT

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4938.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1134

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4938.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5545.21
  • Tax Lot: 78
  • Tax Tract Number: 26097

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Shane And Barbara Baker Family Trust and Baker Shane A
Bought by
Singh Jatinder and Singh Aartl Gajjar
Seller's Agent
Donna Farley
NT & Associates Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kenneth Lugo
Hacienda Home Sales
List Price
$1,334,000
Sold Price
$1,205,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$128,500
-9.63%
Views
161
Current Estimated Value
$1,228,005

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,505
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,205,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,199,330
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$28,675

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2024
Sold by
Baker Shane A and Baker Barbara J
Bought by
Shane And Barbara Baker Family Trust and Baker

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2003
Sold by
Pallas David G and Pallas Diana L
Bought by
Baker Shane A and Baker Barbara J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,205,500 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $495,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,205,500 VA
Previous Owner $396,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Sold $1,205,500 -3.6% $632 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Price Changed $1,250,000 -3.8% $655 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Price Changed $1,299,000 -2.6% $681 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $1,334,000 -- $700 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $8,311 $703,763 $418,421 $285,342
2024 $8,311 $689,965 $410,217 $279,748
2023 $8,035 $676,437 $402,174 $274,263
2022 $7,911 $663,175 $394,289 $268,886
2021 $7,720 $650,172 $386,558 $263,614
2019 $7,539 $630,890 $375,094 $255,796
2018 $7,009 $618,521 $367,740 $250,781
2016 $6,727 $594,505 $353,461 $241,044
2015 $6,640 $585,576 $348,152 $237,424
2014 $6,502 $574,107 $341,333 $232,774
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25026066

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7016-025-019