NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $530,000 - $734,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
804 Sq Ft
$336/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 17, 2020

Last sale price $475,000 $591 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,064/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Hickory Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.8 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2020

Welcome home to this pristine, top floor, single-story condo full of natural light. Prepare to be impressed by this meticulously upgraded home as you step through the front door to the open living area that flows ideally for entertaining. This extensively remodeled open kitchen offers top of the line finishes such as quartz countertops, subway tile, an abundance of cabinetry, and high-end stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the casual bar seating or gather in your adjacent dining room that leads out to your inviting balcony. Bask in the sunshine as you overlook the peaceful courtyard views. Back inside as you proceed down the hall you will notice the wide plank hardwood has been carried throughout for a carpet-free and easy to clean space. Straight ahead you will enter through the tastefully updated full bathroom with new tile and stylish light fixtures. Both bedrooms offer an abundance of light with ample closet space. Additional upgrades include: new windows, patio doors, new appliances, and upgraded electricity. HOA amenities that are included cover cable, water, trash, secured assigned parking, plenty of storage, 2 laundry rooms, a Large Clubhouse, and bike racks. This home is situated in this friendly gated community in Torrance that is moments away from shopping, restaurants, the beach, and award-winning schools. This building is also VA Approved! All you need to do is move right in into this TURN-KEY beauty and enjoy all that is has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gabrielle Herendeen

Estate Properties License #01325858 Listed on: 08/11/2020

Estate Properties

Co-Listed By

Marija Mladenovic

Estate Properties License #02052739

Last Buyer's Agent

Veronica Sun

eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. License #02017110

eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,872

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $336 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Private Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Assigned Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Interior Spaces

  • 804 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Courtyard Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Earthquake Insurance Required
  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 10777
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7359023183

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 78 Units
  • Merit Carson HOA, Phone Number (310) 378-4100
  • Merit Carson HOA
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Meeting Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,872

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$336 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: attached television bracket and refrigerator from 637 S. Prospect Ave. #202
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Gated Community
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: TORR-LM
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7359023183
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 804.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Storage
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 590.80
  • Room Type: Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • View: Courtyard
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Built-In Storage, Controlled Entrance, Covered, Parking Space, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Meeting Room, Storage, Cable TV, Earthquake Insurance, Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Water, Management
  • Association Fee: 336.20
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Merit Carson HOA
  • Phone: 310-378-4100
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Merit Carson

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
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 122036.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.8016

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 122036.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 78
  • Number Of Units Total: 78

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
Aug 11, 2020
Closed on
Sep 1, 2020
Sold by
Kalina Jeremy J and The Kalina Trust
Bought by
Lao Charlie
Seller's Agent
Gabrielle Herendeen
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Veronica Sun
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Current Estimated Value
$610,864

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,864
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.95%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$338,146
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$297,582

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2019
Sold by
Kalina Jeremy J
Bought by
Kalina Jeremy J and Kalina Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,918
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2018
Closed on
May 1, 2018
Sold by
Ostrander Rianne Lea
Bought by
Kalina Jeremy J and The Kalina Trust
Seller's Agent
Leslie Gomez
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
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NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$412,000
Premium/Discount to List
$47,000
12.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Original Mortgage
$369,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2010
Sold by
Ip Stephanie Se Kay
Bought by
Ostrander Rianne Lea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2004
Sold by
Nakanishi Tatsuya
Bought by
Ip Stephanie Se Kay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2004
Sold by
Sleek Chic Llc
Bought by
Nakanishi Tatsuya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,400
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2004
Sold by
Nakanishi Tatsuya
Bought by
Sleek Chic Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Shen Diana
Bought by
Nakanishi Tatsuya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2001
Sold by
Mcglynn Steven A
Bought by
Mcglynn Maria

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2001
Sold by
Gores Alberta Judith
Bought by
Gores Gregory R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,600
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2001
Sold by
Collison Irene A and Gores Gregory R
Bought by
Shen Diana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,600
Interest Rate
7.05%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lao Charlie $475,000 Consumer S Title Company
Kalina Jeremy J -- Accommodation
Kalina Jeremy J -- Ticor Title
Kalina Jeremy J $412,000 Fidelity National Title
Ostrander Rianne Lea $262,000 Progressive Title Company
Ip Stephanie Se Kay $314,000 --
Nakanishi Tatsuya -- --
Sleek Chic Llc -- --
Nakanishi Tatsuya $175,000 American Coast Title
Shen Diana -- American Coast Title
Mcglynn Maria -- Chicago Title
Gores Gregory R -- American Coast Title
Shen Diana $132,000 American Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lao Charlie $380,000
Previous Owner Kalina Jeremy J $350,918
Previous Owner Kalina Jeremy J $369,000
Previous Owner Ostrander Rianne Lea $234,000
Previous Owner Ip Stephanie Se Kay $244,400
Previous Owner Nakanishi Tatsuya $140,000
Previous Owner Shen Diana $105,600
Closed Ip Stephanie Se Kay $9,420
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Sold $475,000 0.0% $591 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2020 08/11/20 For Sale $475,000 +15.3% $591 / Sq Ft
05/29/2018 05/29/18 Sold $412,000 0.0% $512 / Sq Ft
04/25/2018 04/25/18 Off Market $412,000 -- --
04/22/2018 04/22/18 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2018 04/18/18 For Sale $365,000 -- $454 / 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 $5,872 $514,153 $384,696 $129,457
2024 $5,872 $504,072 $377,153 $126,919
2023 $5,765 $494,189 $369,758 $124,431
2022 $5,689 $484,500 $362,508 $121,992
2021 $5,586 $475,000 $355,400 $119,600
2020 $4,962 $428,644 $307,438 $121,206
2019 $4,891 $420,240 $301,410 $118,830
2018 $3,544 $297,221 $185,821 $111,400
2016 $3,387 $285,681 $178,606 $107,075
2015 $3,314 $281,391 $175,924 $105,467
2014 $3,233 $275,880 $172,478 $103,402
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB20162133

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7359-023-183