NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,248,000 - $1,484,401

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,470 Sq Ft
$934/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 02, 2023

Last sale price $1,180,000 $803 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,600/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Joseph Arnold Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 1-minute walk to Seaside Heroes Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

This Single story family home is located near the much sought after Seaside neighborhood of South Torrance. Extremely close to award winning schools.
A fully fenced front yard creates privacy and a useable front patio. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is full of potential and is just waiting for someone to complete a couple of upgrades to help it reach its full potential. On entering the house you will be greeted by a welcoming lounge that leads to a dining room and kitchen. 2 of the bedrooms are located at the back of the property facing the rear garden. The third bedroom faces the private side yard.The home also has a second lounge that connects to the spacious easily managed backyard via patio doors. The fully fenced backyard creates a private oasis for entertaining and a unique feature of this property is a private gate that leads out to Portola Park. The house has been newly painted inside and is ready for its new owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David McLewee

Estate Properties License #02123150 Listed on: 10/10/2023

Estate Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Punzalan

Compass License #02042968

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,434

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,333 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned TORR-LO

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,470 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Schools

  • Arnold Elementary School
  • Calle Mayor Middle School
  • South High School

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Suburban Location
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 124
  • Tax Tract Number 19245
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7528021052
  • $412 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,434

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Zoning: TORR-LO
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7528021052
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1470.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground level with steps
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: In Family Room, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 802.72
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Good Condition, Vinyl
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • 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: Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified
  • Elementary School: Arnold
  • Middle School: Calle Mayor
  • High School: South High
  • Elementary School: Arnold
  • High School: South High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Calle Mayor
  • Elementary School #2: ARNOLD
  • High School2: SOUHIG

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5333.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1224
  • Latitude Manual: 33.81994000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5333.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6512.22
  • Tax Lot: 124
  • Tax Tract Number: 19245
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 412.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2023
Closed on
Oct 19, 2023
Sold by
Buchanan Jeremy W and Buchanan Andrea R
Bought by
Bentley Jonathan James and Varesanovic Samra
Seller's Agent
David McLewee
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Punzalan
Compass
List Price
$1,145,000
Sold Price
$1,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
3.06%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$1,372,850

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$192,850
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$1,090,760
Outstanding Balance
$1,071,551
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$277,457

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2018
Sold by
The City Of Torrance
Bought by
Buchanan Jeremy W and Buchanan Andrea R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2008
Sold by
Buchanan Stephanie B and Buchanan Gerald W
Bought by
Buchanan Gerald W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2008
Sold by
Buchanan Gerald and Buchanan Gerald W
Bought by
Buchanan Jeremy W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2003
Sold by
Buchanan Stephanie Braun
Bought by
Buchanan Gerald W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,750
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1994
Sold by
Buchanan Gerald W
Bought by
Buchanan Stephanie Braun

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1994
Sold by
Thibodeau Simone C
Bought by
Buchanan Stephanie Braun

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
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
Bentley Jonathan James $1,180,000 Progressive Title Company
Buchanan Jeremy W $1,000 Chicago Title Company Commer
Buchanan Gerald W -- Progressive Title
Buchanan Jeremy W $525,000 Progressive Title
Buchanan Gerald W -- American Coast Title
Buchanan Stephanie Braun -- Old Republic Title Company
Buchanan Stephanie Braun $215,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bentley Jonathan James $1,090,760
Previous Owner Buchanan Jeremy W $100,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Heremy W $40,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Jeremy W $450,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Jeremy W $393,800
Previous Owner Buchanan Jeremy W $377,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Jeremy W $379,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Jeremy W $375,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Gerald W $303,750
Previous Owner Buchanan Stephanie Braun $290,400
Previous Owner Buchanan Stephanie Braun $47,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Stephanie Braun $213,750
Previous Owner Buchanan Stephanie Braun $172,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/02/2023 11/02/23 Sold $1,180,000 +3.1% $803 / Sq Ft
10/13/2023 10/13/23 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2023 10/10/23 For Sale $1,145,000 -- $779 / 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 $13,434 $1,203,600 $1,020,000 $183,600
2024 $13,434 $1,180,000 $1,000,000 $180,000
2023 $4,241 $344,429 $275,576 $68,853
2022 $4,185 $337,676 $270,173 $67,503
2021 $4,104 $331,056 $264,876 $66,180
2020 $4,044 $327,663 $262,161 $65,502
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PV23188963

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7528-021-052