$220,000
SOLD APR 6, 2015
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
$276/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$293 Per Sq Ft

191 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Spa
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • 2.28 Acre Lot
  • Senior Community
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of March 2025

Super clean, first floor condo in desirable Sunset Gardens Senior Community. This lower level, one bedroom is handicap accessible and opens to the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Near the elevators and accessible without stairs. The roomy kitchen features Corian countertops, built ins including a dishwasher and stove. Less then 2 years old lamented wood flooring throughout. Spacious full bathroom. Inside laundry and the washer/dryer are staying with the home. Newer paint throughout. Newer slider and window. Always a soft breeze coming from the west. This is an end unit and in the back of the complex. Assigned parking space in the front carport, and subterranean parking available for rent. Courtyard features a putting green, shuffle board court, in ground spa, and a nice gazebo among the flowers. There are several roof top decks to enjoy summer BBQs and family gatherings, a heated indoor pool, recreation room (can anyone say BINGO!), pool tables, reading areas. All this and within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, banking and transportation. Plenty of guest parking. Gated, secured complex. Gas, water, trash, central heat & a/c included in HOA. Gardening plots available. RETIREMENT LIVING AT ITS BEST IN SOUTH TORRANCE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colleen Johnson

Estate Properties Listed on: 08/16/2014

Estate Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Johnson

Re/Max Platinum

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,922

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Security Fence

HOA Fees

  • $276 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Parking Available
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 750 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Courtyard Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Halls are 48 inches wide or more
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot

Pool

  • In Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 001
  • Tax Tract Number 36962
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7376001057

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • 88 Units
  • Sunset Gardens Association

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Meeting Room
  • Card Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Security Service
  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,922

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$276 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: washer and dryer
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7376001057
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 750.00
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Corian Counters, Copper Plumbing Full, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, 32 Inch Or More Wide Doors, 48 Inch Or More Wide Halls, Accessible Elevator Installed, Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 293.33
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • View: Courtyard
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Security
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Washer Included
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Banquet Facilities, Clubhouse, Card Room, Dues Paid Monthly, Gas, Hot Water, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Pet Rules, Picnic Area, Recreation Room, Security, Sewer, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash
  • Association Fee: 276.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sunset Gardens
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99512.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.2840

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 99512.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 88
  • Number Of Units Total: 88

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 001
  • Tax Tract Number: 36962

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Ueno Mitsuo
Bought by
Mitsuo Ueno Living Trust and Ueno
Seller's Agent
Bill Ketcham
Ketcham Realty Partners, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Low
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.25%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$398,705

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,295
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.27%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2025
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Kessel Andrea Marie
Bought by
Ueno Mitsuo
Seller's Agent
Bill Ketcham
Ketcham Realty Partners, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Low
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.25%
Views
14

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2017
Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Lasarte Christy J
Bought by
Kessel Andrea Marie
Seller's Agent
Colleen Johnson
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kami Ketcham
Ketcham Realty Partners, Inc.
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$269,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$149,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2015
Sold by
Desimone Nilda J
Bought by
Lasarte Christy J and The Christy J Lasarte Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2012
Closed on
Jun 19, 2012
Sold by
Water & Power Community Credit Union
Bought by
Desimone Nilda J and Nilda J Desimone Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Alan Stassi
Pierside Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Krystyna Ryan
The Realestate Group
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-11.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2011
Sold by
Ortega Judith A
Bought by
Water & Power Community Credit Union

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2005
Sold by
Siegel Harvey N and Siegel Bonnie R
Bought by
Ortega Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,250
Interest Rate
5.48%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $400,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $269,000 Progressive Title Co Inc
Grant Deed $220,000 Progressive
Grant Deed $160,000 Pacific Coast Title
Trustee Deed $197,100 Pacific Coast Title
Grant Deed $235,000 Progressive Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $149,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $65,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $251,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $223,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Sold $400,000 +0.3% $598 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $399,000 +48.3% $596 / Sq Ft
10/05/2017 10/05/17 Sold $269,000 0.0% $402 / Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 For Sale $269,000 +22.3% $402 / Sq Ft
04/06/2015 04/06/15 Sold $220,000 0.0% $293 / Sq Ft
02/23/2015 02/23/15 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2015 01/26/15 For Sale $220,000 0.0% $293 / Sq Ft
01/07/2015 01/07/15 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Price Changed $220,000 -6.4% $293 / Sq Ft
11/12/2014 11/12/14 For Sale $235,000 0.0% $313 / Sq Ft
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2014 08/16/14 For Sale $235,000 +46.9% $313 / Sq Ft
06/28/2012 06/28/12 Sold $160,000 -5.9% $239 / Sq Ft
06/12/2012 06/12/12 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2012 05/18/12 Price Changed $170,000 -5.6% $254 / Sq Ft
03/19/2012 03/19/12 For Sale $180,000 -- $269 / 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
2024 $3,922 $300,070 $214,066 $86,004
2023 $3,856 $294,187 $209,869 $84,318
2022 $3,671 $288,419 $205,754 $82,665
2021 $3,630 $282,765 $201,720 $81,045
2019 $3,515 $274,380 $195,738 $78,642
2018 $3,472 $269,000 $191,900 $77,100
2016 $2,769 $218,278 $139,089 $79,189
2015 $2,164 $167,214 $61,242 $105,972
2014 $2,166 $163,940 $60,043 $103,897
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB14176096

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7376-001-057