$400,000
SOLD MAR 20, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
669 Sq Ft
$468/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$598 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Senior Community
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Gated Community
  • 2.29 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to Sunset Gardens 55+ Community! This beautifully remodeled 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo is located on the desirable first floor, offering the ultimate in comfort and convenience. Super clean and move-in ready, this home features a spacious layout that opens directly to the lushly landscaped courtyard. It’s an end unit, tucked away at the back of the complex for added privacy. The well-appointed kitchen boasts stunning crushed granite Transformations countertops, white resurfaced cabinets with pull-out shelving, a sleek designer glass tile backsplash, and modern stainless steel appliances, including a stove and refrigerator. The bathroom is equally impressive, with a crushed granite countertop, an above-counter designer sink, and elegant tile flooring. For added convenience, the washer and dryer are included and tucked inside the unit.

Sunset Gardens offers a wealth of amenities for an active, relaxed lifestyle. Enjoy leisurely afternoons on the putting green, or challenge friends to a game of shuffleboard. The in-ground spa and tranquil gazebo are perfect spots to unwind. There are also multiple rooftop decks ideal for gatherings, plus a heated indoor pool, recreation room, a library, and cozy reading areas. There's also plenty of guest parking. Located within walking distance to shopping, dining, banking, and public transportation, this gated and secured complex offers everything you need for a fulfilling lifestyle. Gas, water and trash are all included in the HOA fees. For added convenience, the unit has an assigned parking space. Come experience retirement living at its best in South Torrance!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Ketcham

Ketcham Realty Partners, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 310-465-9977 License #01213934 Listed on: 02/10/2025

Co-Listed By

Kami Ketcham

Ketcham Realty Partners, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 310-465-9977 License #01998709

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Low

Keller Williams Beverly Hills License #02170105

Keller Williams Beverly Hills

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,922

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $468 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 669 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Courtyard Views

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Urban Location

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 36962
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7376001057
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • 88 Units
  • Sunset Gardens Association, Phone Number (310) 370-2696
  • Scott Management HOA
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • 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

$468 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: 424-378-2225
  • 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
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 669.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • 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: 597.91
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Primary 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
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Courtyard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground, Indoor
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Carport, Community Structure, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, 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, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Gas, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: 467.66
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sunset Gardens
  • Phone: 310-370-2696
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Urban
  • Association Management: Scott Management

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99533.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.2850

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 99533.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 88
  • Number Of Units Total: 88

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6700.03
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • 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

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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: SB25021115

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7376-001-057