$1,450,000
SOLD AUG 3, 2022 RENTED OCT 15, 2024

3900 Paseo de Las Tortugas Torrance, CA 90505

Riviera Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,572 Sq Ft
6,408 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$564 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Riviera Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of August 2022

Perfectly located home which backs onto Palos Verdes Estates. Extra large 3 bedroom + 3 bath house built in 1973. Assessor shows 2,572 sq. ft., however additional 200 sq.ft. Study/Hobby room maybe permitted - buyer to verify. Lowest priced per square footage house in this area at only $641/sq.ft. You can live in the house as-is (although could use significant upgrading) or add in your own touches and remodel into your dream home. Perched well above the hum drum of ordinary life, sparkling City Views, this fabulous Hollywood Riviera home has everything you need.

New Central Heater recently installed. Fruit trees and other trees on the hill in the back yard make this a perfect home for entertaining. The Home sits high off the street. Rare opportunity to get into this peaceful Hollywood Riviera neighborhood in the award-winning Torrance School district. One of lowest prices houses for the amount of square footage it has at only $641/sq.ft. Redwood deck in front leading to solid Oak double doors. Kitchen has granite counter tops, solid oak cabinets, Gaggenau gas and electric range, garden window allows light and view of hillside containing fruit and other trees. Formal living room with City Lights view. Family room with Wet Bar and Fireplace. Large side deck for entertaining (or enjoying your morning coffee) opening off the Dining Room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Millea

Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc. License #01069014 Listed on: 06/28/2022

Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Kooba

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty License #00578697

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,894

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 6,408 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Property is zoned TORR-LO

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors

Interior Spaces

  • 2,572 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • City Lights Views
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Riviera Elementary School
  • Richardson Middle School
  • South High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 30152
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7534033022
  • $370 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,894

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: TORR-LO
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7534033022
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2572.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 563.76
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Window Features: Garden Window(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified
  • Elementary School: Riviera
  • Middle School: Richardson
  • High School: South High
  • Elementary School: Riviera
  • High School: South High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Richardson
  • Elementary School #2: RIVIER
  • High School2: SOUHIG

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6408.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1471

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6408.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6513.02
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 30152
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 370.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Pacific Sands Development Llc
Bought by
Pacific Sands Homes Llc
Current Estimated Value
$2,019,086

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,094,170
Outstanding Balance
$1,087,515
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$930,839

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2022
Closed on
Jul 8, 2022
Sold by
Deros Trust
Bought by
Pacific Sands Development Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael Millea
Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Gary Kooba
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-12.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.37%
Source: Public Records

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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 -- Wfg National Title
Grant Deed -- Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $1,450,000 Clearmark Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,094,170 New Conventional
Closed $1,094,170 New Conventional
Previous Owner $171,429 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $204,900 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Rented $6,995 0.0% --
10/05/2024 10/05/24 Off Market $6,995 -- --
09/16/2024 09/16/24 For Rent $6,995 0.0% --
08/03/2022 08/03/22 Sold $1,450,000 -12.1% $564 / Sq Ft
06/29/2022 06/29/22 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2022 06/28/22 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $642 / 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 $16,894 $1,508,580 $1,144,440 $364,140
2024 $16,894 $1,479,000 $1,122,000 $357,000
2023 $16,578 $1,450,000 $1,100,000 $350,000
2022 $2,345 $174,373 $57,499 $116,874
2021 $2,286 $170,955 $56,372 $114,583
2019 $2,222 $165,886 $54,700 $111,186
2018 $2,121 $162,634 $53,628 $109,006
2016 $1,999 $156,321 $51,547 $104,774
2015 $1,957 $153,974 $50,773 $103,201
2014 $1,918 $150,959 $49,779 $101,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB22136008

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7534-033-022