NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3620 1/2 Newton St Unit 8 Torrance, CA 90505

Walteria Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $715,000 - $918,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,238 Sq Ft
$380/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 13, 2016

Last sale price $459,000 $371 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,142/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Spa
  • Gated Community
  • Property is near a park
  • Walteria Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2016

Charming Townhouse-Style Condo in South Torrance Walteria Neighborhood with 2 Bedrooms plus a Den and 1.5 Bathrooms. Cozy Living Room with Gas Fireplace, Dining Room Looks Out to Small Enclosed Patio Adjacent to the Kitchen with Tiled Floor and Washer & Dryer Hook-up. The Separate Den/Office has Direct Access to the another Enclosed Patio. 2 Good size Bedrooms Upstairs with Walk-In Closets, One with an Outdoor Balcony. Well-Maintained Gated Community Features Park-Like Common Area, Pool, and Spa. The Unit has Two Side By Side Parking Space and Storage in the Subterranean Area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rosa Chen

Keller Williams Realty License #01329885 Listed on: 05/01/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Kim

Peninsula Realty, Inc. License #01008719

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,117

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.93

HOA Fees

  • $380 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Planned Development

Interior Spaces

  • 1,238 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Lot

Pool

  • In Ground Spa
  • Private Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit

Additional Features

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 25580
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7547003027

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 25 Units
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,117

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$380 per month

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Gated Community
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7547003027
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1238.00
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Ell
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 370.76
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Living Room, Office
  • Spa Features: In Ground

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Hills
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Parking Space, Subterranean
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Dues Paid Monthly, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Pet Rules, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee: 380.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Park Nearby, Planned Unit Development, Near Public Transit

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 25
  • Number Of Units Total: 25

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 25580

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2016
Closed on
May 12, 2016
Sold by
Nishimura Scott F
Bought by
Park Jeong Mi
Seller's Agent
Rosa Chen
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ann Kim
Peninsula Realty, Inc.
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$459,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.23%
Current Estimated Value
$798,067

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$339,067
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.37%
Original Mortgage
$321,300
Outstanding Balance
$256,412
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$556,772

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2008
Sold by
Yamada Masahiko
Bought by
Nishimura Scott F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2002
Sold by
Yamada Masahiko
Bought by
Yamada Masahiko and Yamada Akemi

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2002
Sold by
Kim Hyun Ju
Bought by
Yamada Masahiko

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,400
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2000
Sold by
Scott Dale S
Bought by
Kim Hyun Ju

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,500
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2000
Sold by
Kim Dong Seung
Bought by
Kim Hyun Ju

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,500
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Park Jeong Mi $459,000 First American Title Company
Nishimura Scott F $456,000 Fatcola
Yamada Masahiko -- --
Yamada Masahiko $288,000 Chicago Title
Yamada Masahiko -- Chicago Title
Kim Hyun Ju $192,500 --
Kim Hyun Ju -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Park Jeong Mi $197,000
Open Park Jeong Mi $321,300
Previous Owner Nishimura Scott F $224,750
Previous Owner Nishimura Scott F $240,000
Previous Owner Yamada Masahiko $120,000
Previous Owner Yamada Masahiko $233,500
Previous Owner Yamada Masahiko $230,400
Previous Owner Kim Hyun Ju $21,000
Previous Owner Kim Hyun Ju $192,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Sold $459,000 +2.2% $371 / Sq Ft
05/10/2016 05/10/16 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2016 05/01/16 For Sale $449,000 -- $363 / 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 $6,117 $543,354 $271,677 $271,677
2024 $6,117 $532,700 $266,350 $266,350
2023 $6,004 $522,256 $261,128 $261,128
2022 $5,922 $512,016 $256,008 $256,008
2021 $5,811 $501,978 $250,989 $250,989
2019 $5,640 $487,092 $243,546 $243,546
2018 $5,486 $477,542 $238,771 $238,771
2016 $5,261 $454,000 $264,000 $190,000
2015 $4,792 $415,000 $241,100 $173,900
2014 $4,758 $415,000 $241,100 $173,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW16091645

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7547-003-027