NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,447,000 - $1,556,851

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,660 Sq Ft
$916/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2023

Last sale price $1,420,000 $855 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,625/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • A-Frame Home
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Walteria Elementary School Rated A
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of August 2023

Welcome to this charming single-family home situated in the highly desirable Walteria area of Torrance. Nestled on a spacious corner lot with street-to-alley access, this residence boasts an enviable location within the neighborhood. As you approach the home, you'll be greeted by lovely front porch offering a delightful view of the private fenced yard. The exterior has been freshly painted and garden area has been recently upgraded, adding to the curb appeal. Step inside to discover over 1,600 square feet of comfortable living space designed for effortless family living. The home features three well-sized bedrooms, including a generously proportioned master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. The perfect gathering spot for entertaining, the family room is adorned with a cozy fireplace and a built-in breakfast bar, ensuring memorable moments with loved ones. The kitchen showcases lovely cabinetry complemented by beautiful quartz countertops, creating an inviting space for culinary endeavors. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the dining and living areas, leading to a recently upgraded outdoor patio. Here, you'll find a newly replaced shade cover, a pristine tile deck, and a paved garden, providing an enchanting setting for relaxation and outdoor activities. The meticulously maintained garden boasts a variety of fruit trees and a captivating grape vine arch. One of the standout features of this home is the bonus office room and closet room adjacent to the master bedroom, thoughtfully added by the previous owner with proper permits. Moreover, the property spans approximately 6,400 square feet with R-2 zoning, offering excellent potential for future development. An alley access adds convenience and enhances the value of this remarkable opportunity. The current owner has obtained permits from the city for the conversion of a 490-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and a 350-square-foot junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU). Detailed plans for these additions can be provided. Beyond the confines of this beautiful home, you'll appreciate its convenient location. Walteria Elementary School is just a short walk away, and an array of shops, dining establishments, fitness centers, and De Portola Park are within close proximity. Additionally, the sandy shores of Torrance Beach are a mere 3 miles away, providing endless possibilities for coastal recreation. Don't miss out on the chance to own this incredible property that seamlessly blends comfort, style, and potential. Schedule a viewing today and envision your future in this remarkable Torrance home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Song

JM Commercial Properties, Inc. License #01779355 Listed on: 07/11/2023

JM Commercial Properties, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia (Cindy) Hazard

License #02023274

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,103

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x128
  • Fenced Yard
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Brick Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned TORR-LM

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,660 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7534-015-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,103

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: A-Frame
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Exclusions: water purifying system under kitchen sink, toilet Bidet installed at the second bathroom
  • Living Area: 1660
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1243
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x128
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Number Of Photos: 42
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas, Living Room
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Inclusions: refrigerator
  • Price Per S Q F T: 873.49

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Fence: Brick, Vinyl
  • Patio: Deck(s), Porch - Rear
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Other Spaces: 1
  • Parking Garage: Driveway - Concrete, On street, Garage Is Attached, Garage - 1 Car
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: In Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 7534-015-009
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Location: Alley Access
  • Lot Size Area: 6400

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2023
Closed on
Aug 18, 2023
Sold by
Choe Family Trust
Bought by
Mitchell Brian and Trujillo Ana
Seller's Agent
Michael Song
JM Commercial Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia (Cindy) Hazard
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-2.07%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$1,520,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,213
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.29%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$901,356
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$613,537

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2020
Sold by
Choe Kinam and Choe Ok Hee
Bought by
Choe Kinam and Choe Ok Hee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,148,400
Interest Rate
2.85%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2011
Sold by
Choe Kinam
Bought by
Choe Kinam and Choe Ok Hee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2007
Sold by
Choe Kinam
Bought by
Choe Kinam and Choe Ok Hee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2007
Sold by
Kittivech Supaluk
Bought by
Choe Kinam and Choe Ok Hee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2005
Sold by
Kittivech Sukhum
Bought by
Sukhum Kittivech and Supaluk Kittivech

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2003
Sold by
Lee James
Bought by
Kittivech Sukhua and Kittivech Supaluk

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$431,200
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2000
Sold by
Liberman Family Trust Liberman, Robert And Ka
Bought by
Lee James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
8.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1997
Sold by
Liberman Robert A
Bought by
Liberman Robert Allen and Liberman Kathleen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
7.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1997
Sold by
Liberman Robert A
Bought by
Liberman Robert Allen and Liberman Kathleen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
7.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1996
Sold by
Liberman Robert A
Bought by
Liberman Robert Allen and Liberman Kathleen E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1995
Sold by
Liberman Robert Allen
Bought by
Liberman Robert Allen and Cook Kathleen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,150
Interest Rate
7.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1994
Sold by
Johnson Gary
Bought by
Liberman Robert Allen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,000
Interest Rate
8.83%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Mitchell Brian $1,420,000 California Best Title
Choe Kinam -- Pacific Coast Title
Choe Kinam -- Lawyers Title
Choe Kinam -- Accommodation
Choe Kinam $650,000 Commonwealth Title
Kittivech Supaluk -- Commonwealth Title
Sukhum Kittivech -- --
Kittivech Sukhua $557,000 Fidelity National Title
Lee James $424,000 First American Title
Liberman Robert Allen -- Southland Title Corporation
Liberman Robert Allen -- --
Liberman Robert Allen -- --
Liberman Robert Allen -- Orange Coast Title
Liberman Robert Allen $14,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mitchell Brian $920,000
Previous Owner Choe Ki Nam $1,148,400
Previous Owner Choe Kinam $410,000
Previous Owner Kittivech Sukhua $431,200
Previous Owner Lee James $275,000
Previous Owner Lee James $15,000
Previous Owner Lee James $264,000
Previous Owner Liberman Robert Allen $189,000
Previous Owner Liberman Robert Allen $203,150
Previous Owner Liberman Robert Allen $282,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Sold $1,420,000 -2.1% $855 / Sq Ft
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2023 07/11/23 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $873 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $16,103 $1,448,400 $1,158,720 $289,680
2024 $16,103 $1,420,000 $1,136,000 $284,000
2023 $9,455 $820,621 $770,128 $50,493
2022 $9,328 $804,531 $755,028 $49,503
2021 $9,160 $788,757 $740,224 $48,533
2019 $8,893 $765,364 $718,269 $47,095
2018 $8,616 $750,358 $704,186 $46,172
2016 $8,235 $721,223 $676,843 $44,380
2015 $8,055 $710,391 $666,677 $43,714
2014 $7,716 $685,000 $642,300 $42,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 23-288335

The MLS

APN: 7534-015-009