NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,727,000 - $2,018,544

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$725/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2020

Last sale price $1,270,000 $488 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,539/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Joseph Arnold Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2020

Unique property in highly sought after South Torrance neighborhood. Great curb appeal with large sitting porch. 5 bed, 3 bath home with ability to be 2 separate self contained units -3 bed 2 bath on main level, 2 bed 1 bath on upper!

Ground floor is typical of South Torrance home. Enter to living room with cozy fireplace, kitchen opens to dining & family room. Beautiful remodeled gourmet kitchen - new white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, new sink & faucet. Large master with en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet & access to rear yard. 2 further spacious bedrooms, plus another full bathroom.

Upper unit comprises of open living room with kitchen, two spacious bedrooms & full bathroom. Master has access to balcony. Independent apartment with entrance in front, plus access from balcony to rear yard.

Many fine features throughout: New water resistant laminate flooring throughout, recessed lighting, freshly painted inside and out, new lighting & fixtures, lots & lots of storage closets/cabinets, extra large driveway for parking multiple vehicles, direct-access 2-car garage.

Great opportunity for multi family situations, or live in one and rent the other. Property located in highly sought after South Torrance neighborhood, close to all amenities - award winning South Torrance schools, many shops & restaurants located in newly renovated Del Amo Fashion Center, bike to local beaches, plus not far from freeways! Turn-Key property - move right in!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Smith

Compass License #01100068 Listed on: 02/19/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dian McManus

The Agency License #02080334

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,543

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,552 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned TORR-LO

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway
  • RV Potential

Home Design

  • Major Repairs Completed
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Tax Tract Number 17132
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7528003010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,543

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: TORR-LO
  • Property Condition: Repairs Major, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7528003010
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2600.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, In Family Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 488.46
  • Room Type: Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage - Single Door, Oversized, RV Potential
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Utilities - Overhead
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5552.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1275
  • Latitude Manual: 33.82556400

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5552.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6512.21
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 17132

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2023
Sold by
Fu Peter J and Fu Theresa
Bought by
Fu-Kim Family Trust and Fu
Current Estimated Value
$1,883,886

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2020
Closed on
Mar 13, 2020
Sold by
Loftus Mary and Loftus Family Trust
Bought by
Fu Peter and Lim Theresa
Seller's Agent
Steve Smith
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dian McManus
The Agency
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$71,000
5.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,016,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2019
Sold by
Loftus Mary
Bought by
Loftus Mary and The Loftus Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2018
Sold by
Loftus James P
Bought by
Loftus James P and Loftus Mary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2017
Sold by
Loftus James P
Bought by
Loftus James P and Loftus Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,288
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2011
Sold by
Loftus James P and Loftus Mary
Bought by
Loftus James P and Loftus Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2005
Sold by
Loftus James P and Loftus Mary T
Bought by
Loftus James P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2002
Sold by
Loftus Jim and Loftus Katherine
Bought by
Loftus James P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,000
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2001
Sold by
Loftus James P and Loftus Mary
Bought by
Loftus James P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
6.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1996
Sold by
Loftus James P
Bought by
Loftus James P and Loftus Mary
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
Fu-Kim Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Fu Peter J -- None Listed On Document
Fu Peter $1,270,000 Chicago Title Company
Loftus Mary -- Accommodation
Loftus Mary -- Westminster Title Co
Loftus James P -- None Available
Loftus James P -- None Available
Loftus James P -- None Available
Loftus James P -- Progressive Title Company
Loftus James P -- --
Loftus James P -- American Coast Title
Loftus James P -- Fidelity Title
Loftus James P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fu Peter $1,016,000
Previous Owner Loftus Mary $158,000
Previous Owner Loftus James P $289,288
Previous Owner Loftus James P $120,000
Previous Owner Loftus James P $192,000
Previous Owner Loftus James P $120,000
Previous Owner Loftus James P $227,000
Previous Owner Loftus James P $227,000
Previous Owner Loftus James P $210,000
Previous Owner Loftus James P $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2020 03/31/20 Sold $1,270,000 +5.9% $488 / Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2020 02/19/20 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $461 / 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 $15,543 $1,388,927 $929,598 $459,329
2024 $15,543 $1,361,694 $911,371 $450,323
2023 $15,252 $1,334,995 $893,501 $441,494
2022 $15,047 $1,308,820 $875,982 $432,838
2021 $14,776 $1,283,157 $858,806 $424,351
2020 $3,102 $242,784 $66,781 $176,003
2019 $3,059 $238,024 $65,472 $172,552
2018 $2,908 $233,358 $64,189 $169,169
2016 $2,752 $224,298 $61,698 $162,600
2015 $2,693 $220,930 $60,772 $160,158
2014 $2,633 $216,603 $59,582 $157,021
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PV20018590

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7528-003-010