NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18726 Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA 90504

North Torrance Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $968,000 - $1,094,906

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,577 Sq Ft
$652/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2019

Last sale price $690,000 $438 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,320/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Yard
  • No HOA
  • Views
  • Arlington Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2019

Renting out this Modern, Spacious, and Airy 500 sqft fully furnished newly renovated loft studio with private entrance, located near 190th and Van Ness Ave. The unit is equipped with a full kitchen (2 electric stovetop, microwave, 24 inches fridge, toaster oven, blenders, coffee press (no dishwasher) and proper cookingwares. Full size bathroom with 30 inches vanity, LED mirror, and 34x48 full size shower. Washer/dryer is available on the premises and shared with the main house guest. The bedroom is on the second floor loft and need to be access with the built-in ladder.
It is a full size Japanese futon with traditional Japanese Tatami at the bottom.
It can be a monthly lease
Security Deposit: $1,500
A pet may be acceptable upon discussion. Pet Fee: $150

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Al Agena

Keller Williams South Bay License #01473411 Listed on: 09/19/2019

Keller Williams South Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindalya Kahome

Authentic Partners License #01417269

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,648

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 5,508 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned TORR-LO

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,577 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Property Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Tax Tract Number 24633
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4090026005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,648

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: TORR-LO
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 4090026005
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1577.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 437.54
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • 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: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5508.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1264

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5508.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6502.00
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 24633

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Chan Michael Ming Kong
Bought by
Chen Pey Li
Current Estimated Value
$1,027,477

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2020
Sold by
Chan Michael Ming Kong and Hsu Nai Chung
Bought by
Chan Michael Ming Kong and Chen Pey Li

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$551,512
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2019
Closed on
Dec 30, 2019
Sold by
Chan Michael Ming Kong and Chen Pey Li
Bought by
Chan Michael Ming Kong and Hsu Nai Chung
Seller's Agent
Al Agena
Keller Williams South Bay
Buyer's Agent
Lindalya Kahome
Authentic Partners
List Price
$698,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2019
Closed on
Oct 11, 2019
Sold by
Wilson Patricia L and Horst Family Trust
Bought by
Chan Michael Ming Kong and Chen Pey Li
Seller's Agent
Al Agena
Keller Williams South Bay
Buyer's Agent
Lindalya Kahome
Authentic Partners
List Price
$698,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$552,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Pey Li -- None Listed On Document
Chan Michael Ming Kong -- Wfg National Title Company
Chan Michael Ming Kong -- None Available
Chan Michael Ming Kong $690,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chan Michael Ming Kong $551,512
Previous Owner Chan Michael Ming Kong $552,000
Previous Owner Horst Mae $329,000
Previous Owner Horst Mae $61,000
Previous Owner Horst Mae $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Off Market $2,200 -- --
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Off Market $2,200 -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
11/19/2019 11/19/19 Sold $690,000 -1.1% $438 / Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2019 09/19/19 For Sale $698,000 -- $443 / 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 $8,648 $754,609 $603,689 $150,920
2024 $8,648 $739,813 $591,852 $147,961
2023 $8,490 $725,308 $580,248 $145,060
2022 $8,377 $711,087 $568,871 $142,216
2021 $8,226 $697,145 $557,717 $139,428
2020 $8,103 $690,000 $552,000 $138,000
2019 $1,393 $94,890 $47,666 $47,224
2018 $1,283 $93,031 $46,732 $46,299
2016 $1,209 $89,420 $44,918 $44,502
2015 $1,182 $88,078 $44,244 $43,834
2014 $1,164 $86,354 $43,378 $42,976
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Al Agena

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Al Agena

    Keller Williams South Bay

    (310) 567-8959

    7 in this area

    80 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Lindalya Kahome

    Authentic Partners

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB19223261

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 4090-026-005

California Los Angeles County Torrance 90504 North Torrance

18726 Van Ness Ave, Torrance, CA

This home is located at 18726 Van Ness Ave, Torrance, CA 90504 since 19 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,027,477, approximately $651 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 18726 Van Ness Ave is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Arlington Elementary School, Casimir Middle School, and North High School.

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