$397,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2018
2 Beds
1 Bath
821 Sq Ft
$309/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$484 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.8 Acre Lot
  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Room
  • Hickory Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2023

Light bright and cheerful. This property is turnkey - with new paint, newer carpet, new laminate flooring and new tile. Bath was just recently remodeled with new vanity and tile. Kitchen is bright white with tons of cabinets and pantry. Both bedrooms are good size with nice closets. Private patio for entertaining. newer light fixtures. 1 car secure gated parking space. #49 Nice quiet well maintained complex with clubhouse/laundry rooms and bicycle racks. HOA includes basic cable, gas, water and trash. Central location close to freeways, shopping and restaurants. Award winning Torrance schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jo Ann Van Leuven

Estate Properties License #01153476 Listed on: 10/10/2018

Estate Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Patsy Dea

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01249676

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,279

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $309 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Parking Available

Interior Spaces

  • 821 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Hickory Elementary School
  • Madrona Middle School
  • Torrance High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 10777
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7359023142

Community Details

Overview

  • 78 Units
  • Merit Carson HOA, Phone Number (310) 989-7700

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,279

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$309 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: No
  • Zoning: TORR-LM
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7359023142
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 821.00 Square Feet
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 483.56
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Dues Paid Quarterly
  • Association Fee: 309.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Merit carson HOA
  • Phone: 3109897700
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified
  • Elementary School: Hickory
  • Middle School: Madrona
  • High School: Torrance
  • Elementary School: Hickory
  • High School: Torrance
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madrona
  • Elementary School #2: HICKOR
  • High School2: TORRAN

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level with Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 122093.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.8029

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 122093.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 78
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6508.00
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 10777

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2023
Closed on
Mar 7, 2023
Sold by
Carranza Margie and Carranza Kimberly
Bought by
Akhigbe Matthew A and Akhigbe Oyinade Modupe
Seller's Agent
Chris Teer
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Esther Kaveney
California Bridge Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.95%
Views
119
Current Estimated Value
$550,141

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,141
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.55%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2021
Closed on
Feb 22, 2021
Sold by
Curtis G Wong Trust and Wong Curtis G
Bought by
Carranza Margie and Carranza Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Patsy Dea
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chris Teer
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$432,900
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,100
3.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2020
Sold by
Wong Curtis G
Bought by
Wong Curtis G and The Curtis G Wong Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2019
Sold by
Wong Curtis G
Bought by
Wong Curtis G and The Curtis G Wong Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,750
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2019
Sold by
Wong Curtis G
Bought by
Wong Curtis G and Curtis G Wong Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2018
Closed on
Nov 23, 2018
Sold by
Lee Robert Wai Kwong and Lee Wida Hosea
Bought by
Wong Curtis G
Seller's Agent
Jo Ann Van Leuven
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Patsy Dea
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$397,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.92%
Original Mortgage
$266,057
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2011
Sold by
Gray Beverly
Bought by
Lee Robert Wai Kwong and Lee Wida Hosea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,600
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2006
Sold by
Chapman Jimeigh
Bought by
Gray Beverly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2004
Sold by
Macias Maricela
Bought by
Chapman Jimeigh and Chapman Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,200
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2002
Sold by
Macias Maricela
Bought by
Macias Maricela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
6.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2000
Sold by
Frederick Mary A
Bought by
Normoyle Maricela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,800
Interest Rate
4.95%
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 $530,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $450,000 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Grant Deed $397,500 Progressive Title
Grant Deed $217,000 Usa National Title
Grant Deed $345,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $319,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $121,000 Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $424,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $301,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $303,750 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $266,057 New Conventional
Previous Owner $173,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $276,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $255,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $130,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $108,800 No Value Available
Closed $47,850 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2023 04/24/23 Sold $530,000 +1.0% $646 / Sq Ft
03/02/2023 03/02/23 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 For Sale $525,000 +16.7% $639 / Sq Ft
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Sold $450,000 +4.0% $548 / Sq Ft
02/09/2021 02/09/21 For Sale $432,900 +9.0% $527 / Sq Ft
12/12/2018 12/12/18 Sold $397,000 +2.1% $484 / Sq Ft
11/14/2018 11/14/18 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2018 11/09/18 Price Changed $389,000 -2.5% $474 / Sq Ft
10/10/2018 10/10/18 For Sale $399,000 -- $486 / 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 $6,279 $551,411 $387,444 $163,967
2024 $6,279 $540,600 $379,848 $160,752
2023 $5,478 $468,179 $334,176 $134,003
2022 $5,405 $459,000 $327,624 $131,376
2021 $4,851 $409,238 $287,322 $121,916
2020 $4,778 $405,042 $284,376 $120,666
2019 $4,711 $397,100 $278,800 $118,300
2018 $2,901 $239,542 $135,335 $104,207
2016 $2,771 $230,242 $130,081 $100,161
2015 $2,711 $226,785 $128,128 $98,657
2014 $2,648 $222,344 $125,619 $96,725
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB18245387

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7359-023-142