$980,000
SOLD JAN 16, 2022

3919 W 242nd St Unit A Torrance, CA 90505

Walteria Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,592 Sq Ft
$265/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$616 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views
  • Riviera Elementary School Rated A
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Walteria Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

Located in the most desirable Torrance Walteria area, La Primera complex has only seven units entwined in two separate buildings. It is a premium south-facing front-end unit with a richness of all-day sunshine! The largest floorplan on-site, with one shared wall and tons of privacy. The property features a bright living room with maple flooring, recessed lights, designer colors, and a cozy fireplace. The living room opens up to a modern kitchen with recessed lighting and a breakfast bar-style granite countertop. An entertaining and private sizeable outdoor patio area flows from the indoor to the outdoor charm. All bedrooms are situated upstairs, and the master suite includes a spacious walk-in closet and a private master bath. The secondary bedrooms feature vaulted ceilings and an abundance of bathroom space. There is a large attached two-car garage indoor personal laundry area. This home is steps away from shopping, restaurants, and Walteria park, which has a library, tennis court, playground area, and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Bae

High Equity Real Estate Service, Inc. License #02033375 Listed on: 11/29/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Thomas

Merit Real Estate License #00761763

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,638

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

HOA Fees

  • $265 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,592 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7534-006-053

Community Details

Overview

  • 7 Units
  • La Primera Association

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,638

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$265 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Complex Name: La Primera
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Living Area: 1592
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3136
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Unit Floor In Building: 1
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Number Of Photos: 24
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Gas
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Electric Dryer Hookup, Range/Oven, Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 615.58

Exterior Features

  • Pool: No
  • View: Any
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Fireplace

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Fees: 265.00
  • Management Company: LA PRIMERA
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 7534-006-053
  • Lot Size Area: 13662

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Lu Zhouxin
Bought by
Wang Xiaomin

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 29, 2021
Closed on
Dec 28, 2021
Sold by
Lee Jin Kyu and So Eun
Bought by
Wang Xiaomin and Lu Zhouxin
Seller's Agent
Steven Bae
High Equity Real Estate Service, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Rick Thomas
Merit Real Estate
List Price
$980,000
Sold Price
$980,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2021
Closed on
Mar 10, 2021
Sold by
Kaemmerer Paul
Bought by
Lee Jin Kyu and Shin So Eun
Seller's Agent
Tom Royds
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Jin Yoon
America Realty Los Angeles
List Price
$898,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
5.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2003
Sold by
Chang Annie Y
Bought by
Kaemmerer Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2003
Sold by
Furlong Gary and Furlong Carol
Bought by
Chang Annie Y

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2001
Sold by
Basen Investment Group Inc
Bought by
Gurlong Gary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.03%
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
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Grant Deed $980,000 Pacific Coast Title
Grant Deed $950,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $515,454 Chicago
Individual Deed $470,000 Ctc
Grant Deed $384,000 Investors Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $412,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Closed $70,550 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2025 08/30/25 Price Changed $1,099,999 -2.5% $691 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Price Changed $1,128,000 -3.4% $709 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $1,168,000 +19.2% $734 / Sq Ft
01/16/2022 01/16/22 Sold $980,000 0.0% $616 / Sq Ft
12/16/2021 12/16/21 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2021 12/09/21 For Sale $980,000 0.0% $616 / Sq Ft
12/07/2021 12/07/21 Off Market $980,000 -- --
11/29/2021 11/29/21 For Sale $980,000 +3.2% $616 / Sq Ft
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Sold $950,000 +5.8% $597 / Sq Ft
02/25/2021 02/25/21 For Sale $898,000 0.0% $564 / Sq Ft
10/15/2013 10/15/13 Rented $2,850 -5.0% --
10/14/2013 10/14/13 Under Contract -- -- --
07/02/2013 07/02/13 For Rent $2,999 +0.8% --
07/31/2012 07/31/12 Rented $2,975 0.0% --
07/31/2012 07/31/12 Under Contract -- -- --
07/12/2012 07/12/12 For Rent $2,975 -- --
Source: The MLS

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 $11,638 $1,039,982 $657,735 $382,247
2024 $11,638 $1,019,591 $644,839 $374,752
2023 $11,421 $999,600 $632,196 $367,404
2022 $11,146 $969,000 $659,328 $309,672
2021 $7,945 $689,073 $452,917 $236,156
2020 $7,825 $682,008 $448,273 $233,735
2019 $7,712 $668,636 $439,484 $229,152
2018 $7,502 $655,526 $430,867 $224,659
2016 $7,166 $630,073 $414,137 $215,936
2015 $7,009 $620,610 $407,917 $212,693
2014 $6,823 $608,454 $399,927 $208,527
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 21-107393

The MLS

APN: 7534-006-053