$269,000
SOLD OCT 5, 2017
1 Bed
1 Bath
669 Sq Ft
$306/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$402 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Senior Community
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Gated Community
  • 99,512 Sq Ft lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

Super clean and upgraded, 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 crushed granite Transformations countertops, white resurfaced cabinets with pull out shelving, designer glass tile backsplash, stainless steel stove and refrigerator. Laminated wood flooring throughout. Spacious full bathroom with crushed granite Transformations countertop, above counter designer sink and tile flooring. Inside laundry and the washer/dryer are staying with the home. Newer paint throughout. Newer slider and window. Newer window blinds. 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 and family gatherings, a heated indoor pool, recreation room (can anyone say BINGO!), library, 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: 08/01/2017

Estate Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kami Ketcham

Ketcham Realty Partners, Inc. License #01998709

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,922

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $306 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Lot
  • Assigned Parking
  • Community Parking Structure

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 669 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Courtyard Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Ramp on the main level

Pool

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • Property is near public transit
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1382
  • Tax Tract Number 36962
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7376001057

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Sunset Gardens Association, Phone Number (310) 530-7763
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Meeting Room
  • Card Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Sport Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,922

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$306 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LOMC*
  • 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: 669.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps, Ramp - Main Level
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 402.09
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Association, Heated, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Granite Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Courtyard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, In Ground, Indoor, Heated
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Carport, Community Structure, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Sport Court, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Gas, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: 306.29
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sunset Gardens
  • Phone: 310-530-7763
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99512.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6700.03
  • Tax Lot: 1382
  • 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: SB17176992

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7376-001-057