$950,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2015
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,349 Sq Ft
5,300 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$404 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Property is near a park
  • Walteria Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2021

The commanding views from this home include the entire L.A. basin and downtown city skyline. Mount Baldy snowcaps and yes, even an ocean view! Secluded location high on the hill. 4 bedrooms plus an office/nursery and 3 baths. Solid oak floors throughout most of the home with the first floor having just been professionally refinished. Granite countertops, built-in appliances and oak cabinets in the kitchen. Downstairs there are 3 bedrooms plus 1 3/4 baths. Upstairs you will find the enormous master bedroom suite which has high vaulted ceilings with recessed lighting throughout. The master suite bathroom has a spa bath tub, separate marble stall shower, double sink and huge walk-in closet. There is a lovely private view deck to enjoy your morning coffee and the views. Next to the master suite is the office/nursery. Both of these upstairs rooms have spectacular views. There is an additional large deck upstairs for your enjoyment. The home also has a large back patio in the beautiful backyard. Milgard windows and sliding doors throughout. Central air and heat, 5 ton model. This is an all together lovely family home with a wonderful nearby park and excellent schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie-Ann Forney

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty License #00880713 Listed on: 04/01/2015

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Rob McGarry

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty License #01356525

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,787

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 2,349 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Open Patio

Additional Features

  • Property is near a park
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 158
  • Tax Tract Number 20165
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7536016016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,787

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7536016016
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2349.00
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 404.43
  • Room Type: Dressing Area, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio Open, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Paved, Park Nearby, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5300.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1220

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5300.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 158
  • Tax Tract Number: 20165

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2021
Closed on
Oct 27, 2021
Sold by
Virasingh Ann Katherine and Virasingh Surachai
Bought by
Kou Yi and Wu Fang
Seller's Agent
Rob McGarry
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
George Wang
Harvest Realtors, Inc.
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
$121,000
9.31%
Current Estimated Value
$1,791,848

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$371,848
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,136,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,043,132
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$763,284

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2018
Sold by
Cooper David Aaron
Bought by
Cooper David Aaron and Coope Dens M Zeller Cooper Dens M Ze

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2015
Closed on
Jul 14, 2015
Sold by
Virasingh Surachai
Bought by
The Surachai & Ann Katherine Birasingh L
Seller's Agent
Julie-Ann Forney
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rob McGarry
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-3.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2015
Closed on
May 11, 2015
Sold by
Strother Douglas D
Bought by
Virasingh Surachai and Virasingh Ann Katherine
Seller's Agent
Julie-Ann Forney
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rob McGarry
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-3.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2010
Sold by
Strother Douglas D
Bought by
Strother Douglas D and Strother Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$399,700
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2007
Sold by
Strother Douglas D
Bought by
Strother Douglas D and Strother Julie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2005
Sold by
Sunjara Sime
Bought by
Strother Douglas D and Strother Julie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2003
Sold by
Sunjara Sime
Bought by
Sunjara Sime and Sunjara Mary Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2003
Sold by
Sunjara Sime
Bought by
Sunjara Sime and Sunjara Mary Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
5.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1998
Sold by
Sunjara Sime
Bought by
Sunjara Sime and Sunjara Mary Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,300
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 1998
Sold by
Pyter Janusz W
Bought by
Sunjara Sime and Sunjara Mary Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,300
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1993
Sold by
Pyter Janusz W
Bought by
Pyter Janusz W and Pyter Wanda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,420,000 Usa National Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Usa National Title Co
Grant Deed $950,000 Usa National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $989,000 Fatcola
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American
Grant Deed $209,400 First American Title
Grant Deed -- Benevest Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,136,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $760,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $391,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $399,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $425,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $320,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $176,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $176,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $184,300 No Value Available
Previous Owner $222,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/05/2024 07/05/24 Rented $6,000 0.0% --
06/26/2024 06/26/24 For Rent $6,000 0.0% --
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Sold $1,420,000 +9.3% $605 / Sq Ft
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2021 10/13/21 For Sale $1,299,000 +36.7% $553 / Sq Ft
05/27/2015 05/27/15 Sold $950,000 -3.9% $404 / Sq Ft
04/16/2015 04/16/15 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2015 04/01/15 For Sale $989,000 -- $421 / 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 $16,787 $1,506,913 $1,205,531 $301,382
2024 $16,787 $1,477,367 $1,181,894 $295,473
2023 $16,549 $1,448,400 $1,158,720 $289,680
2022 $16,328 $1,420,000 $1,136,000 $284,000
2021 $12,181 $1,054,803 $684,623 $370,180
2020 $11,996 $1,043,989 $677,604 $366,385
2019 $11,825 $1,023,519 $664,318 $359,201
2018 $11,484 $1,003,451 $651,293 $352,158
2016 $10,972 $964,487 $626,003 $338,484
2015 $9,916 $876,000 $629,000 $247,000
2014 $9,838 $876,000 $629,000 $247,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB15068097

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7536-016-016