NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3956 Palos Verdes Dr N Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Estimated Value: $1,923,000 - $2,159,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,861 Sq Ft
$1,118/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 13, 2019

Last sale price $1,350,000 $725 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,780/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • No HOA
  • Silver Spur Elementary School Rated A+
  • Private Yard
  • Den

About This Home

As of November 2019

Valmonte charmers do not get any sweeter than this one! This 8400 square foot lot is completely fenced and gated for total privacy. As you enter you will enter a lushly landscaped front yard. The red brick pathway leads you into this fabulous 3 bedroom, 2 bath, light and bright home featuring a fabulous gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, custom Malibu tile, breakfast nook, 6 burner Viking range, wine refrigerator, integrated Subzero, and stainless steel dishwasher. The kitchen opens to the cozy den filled with 2 sets of large sliders, one to the front courtyard and one to the back patio. The den features custom built-in cabinetry and desk area. Large dining area with custom Malibu tile as the baseboard, Living Room with fireplace, large sliders, and windows. Saltillo tiles throughout the kitchen, den, dining room and bedroom hallway. Secondary bedrooms have large picture windows with plantation shutters and share a wonderful bathroom with custom vanity, Toto soaking tub, and custom tile work. The spacious master also faces the side yard with side yard egress, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Custom built-ins featuring foldout ironing board, drawers and shoe racks in the walk-in closet, master bath with custom 2 basin vanity and stall shower, also with beautiful custom tile work. All bedrooms have gleaming hardwood floors. Other features: coat closet, linen closet, recessed lighting, alarm system, crown moldings, radiant heat just to name a few!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Watts

Vista Sotheby's International Realty License #00966894 Listed on: 07/05/2019

Vista Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Gillespie

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty License #00426498

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,315

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 8,415 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Property is zoned PVR1YY

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,861 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 2 / 6232
  • Tax Tract Number 6887
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7538025005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,315

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Zoning: PVR1YY
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7538025005
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1861.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 725.42
  • Room Type: Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Double Sinks In Master Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 6500-9999, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8415.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1932

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8415.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 6232
  • Tax Census Tract: 6703.24
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Tract Number: 6887

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2019
Closed on
Oct 11, 2019
Sold by
Allan James M and Allan Ellen
Bought by
Hosmer Richard Laurence and Ross Susan
Seller's Agent
Steven Watts
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jack Gillespie
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$148,000
-9.88%
Current Estimated Value
$2,080,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$730,790
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Page Scott Douglas and Page Julie Ann
Bought by
Allan James M and Allan Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$745,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2002
Sold by
Ferrara Stephen P and Ferrara Tracy A
Bought by
Page Scott Douglas and Page Julie Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1998
Sold by
Lutzius John and Cohen Alison D
Bought by
Ferrara Stephen P and Ferrara Tracy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1994
Sold by
Voorhees Henry J and Voorhees Pauline
Bought by
Lutzius John and Cohen Alison D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$398,250
Interest Rate
8.25%
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
Hosmer Richard Laurence $1,350,000 Usa Title Company
Allan James M $1,295,000 Lawyers Title
Page Scott Douglas $750,000 Equity Title Company
Ferrara Stephen P $550,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Lutzius John $442,500 Guardian Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hosmer Richard Laurence $450,000
Closed Hosmer Richard Laurence $350,000
Previous Owner Allan James M $655,000
Previous Owner Allan James M $344,000
Previous Owner Allan James M $724,500
Previous Owner Allan James M $745,000
Previous Owner Page Douglas $100,000
Previous Owner Page Scott Douglas $650,000
Previous Owner Page Scott Douglas $100,000
Previous Owner Page Scott Douglas $650,000
Previous Owner Page Scott Douglas $600,000
Previous Owner Ferrara Stephen P $60,000
Previous Owner Ferrara Stephen P $440,000
Previous Owner Lutzius John $398,250
Closed Page Scott Douglas $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/13/2019 11/13/19 Sold $1,350,000 -3.4% $725 / Sq Ft
09/25/2019 09/25/19 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2019 09/10/19 Price Changed $1,398,000 -3.5% $751 / Sq Ft
08/24/2019 08/24/19 Price Changed $1,448,000 -3.3% $778 / Sq Ft
07/05/2019 07/05/19 For Sale $1,498,000 -- $805 / 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 $17,315 $1,476,417 $1,181,135 $295,282
2024 $17,315 $1,447,469 $1,157,976 $289,493
2023 $16,986 $1,419,088 $1,135,271 $283,817
2022 $16,158 $1,391,263 $1,113,011 $278,252
2021 $16,170 $1,363,985 $1,091,188 $272,797
2019 $18,088 $1,570,000 $1,256,000 $314,000
2018 $16,223 $1,377,000 $1,101,600 $275,400
2016 $16,345 $1,412,000 $1,129,600 $282,400
2015 $16,400 $1,412,000 $1,129,600 $282,400
2014 $15,681 $1,340,000 $1,072,000 $268,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PV19156732

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7538-025-005