NOT LISTED FOR SALE

453 Via Media Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Estimated Value: $6,263,726 - $7,478,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
5,665 Sq Ft
$1,181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2021

Last sale price $5,325,000 $940 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $41,654/month

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Montemalaga Elementary School Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of September 2021

Once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a move-in ready home on one of the largest lots in the Lower Malaga Cove community of Palos Verdes Estates. This newly renovated Spanish home offers ocean and city views and is poised on one of the few double lots in the community. The home is within 1 block of the Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club and Malaga Cove Sport Fields. 453 Via Media and its surrounding community provide an exceptional lifestyle for families in addition to being an entertainer's dream with an unprecedented indoor/outdoor flow. From a sprawling front lawn with ample greenery to a dreamy backyard featuring pool/spa, cabana, covered & heated seating, outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, and much more! Formal living, formal dining, kitchen, living room, breakfast room, master bedroom, 4 guest bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, office, bonus room, wine cellar, storage room, two car garage, ample street parking, and so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Lane

Carolwood Estates License #02038343 Listed on: 06/07/2021

Carolwood Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Bird

License #01998069

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $63,075

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 121x116
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned PVR1*

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 5,665 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Door Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 7 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Grill
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7540-005-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$63,075

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 5665
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3237
  • Lot Dimensions: 121x116
  • Probate: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Number Of Photos: 46
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bonus Room
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathroom: 7
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Den: 0
  • Price Per S Q F T: 952.34

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Barbecue Private, Double Door Entry
  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: In Ground, Heated
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Coastline, City Lights, City, Ocean, Panoramic
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 7540-005-017
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot-Level/Flat, Yard, Curbs, 2-4 Lots
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 14099

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2022
Sold by
Murphy Kaitlyn and Murphy Curtis
Bought by
Murphy Wagner Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$6,692,932

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2021
Closed on
Sep 7, 2021
Sold by
Gonzales Silvestre and Gonzales Anne
Bought by
Murphy Kaitlyn and Wagner Curtis
Seller's Agent
Brian Lane
Carolwood Estates
Buyer's Agent
Liz Bird
List Price
$5,995,000
Sold Price
$5,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$670,000
-11.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.83%
Original Mortgage
$3,727,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2005
Sold by
Gonzales Silvestre and Gonzales Anne
Bought by
Gonzales Silvestre and Gonzales Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,999
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2003
Sold by
Gonzales Silvestre G and Gonzales Anne M
Bought by
Gonzales Silvestre G and Gonzales Anne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,435,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2002
Sold by
Farrell Dave and Farrell Anne
Bought by
Gonzales Silvestre G and Gonzales Anne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1999
Sold by
Myer Gary
Bought by
Farrell Dave and Farrell Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1994
Sold by
Herring James B and Herring Diane C
Bought by
Myer Gary and Myer Kaiulani

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
8.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Murphy Wagner Family Trust -- --
Murphy Kaitlyn $5,325,000 Equity Title Company
Gonzales Silvestre -- Landsafe Title
Gonzales Silvestre G -- Landsafe Title
Gonzales Silvestre G $1,525,000 Equity Title
Farrell Dave $1,300,000 Progressive Title Company
Myer Gary $745,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Murphy Kaitlyn $3,727,500
Previous Owner Murphy Kaitlyn $3,727,500
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre $615,000
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre $2,140,000
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre $2,140,000
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre $1,000,000
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre $999,000
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre $999,999
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre G $500,000
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre G $1,435,000
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre G $1,405,000
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre G $1,000,000
Previous Owner Gonzales Silvestre G $1,000,000
Previous Owner Farrell Dave $790,000
Previous Owner Farrell Dave $800,000
Previous Owner Myer Gary $580,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Sold $5,325,000 -1.3% $940 / Sq Ft
08/20/2021 08/20/21 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2021 07/23/21 Price Changed $5,395,000 -10.0% $952 / Sq Ft
06/07/2021 06/07/21 For Sale $5,995,000 -- $1,058 / Sq Ft
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 $63,075 $5,650,932 $3,714,228 $1,936,704
2024 $63,075 $5,540,130 $3,641,400 $1,898,730
2023 $62,139 $5,431,500 $3,570,000 $1,861,500
2022 $59,016 $5,325,000 $3,500,000 $1,825,000
2021 $32,029 $2,713,232 $1,192,831 $1,520,401
2020 $31,611 $2,685,412 $1,180,600 $1,504,812
2019 $30,353 $2,632,757 $1,157,451 $1,475,306
2018 $30,154 $2,581,135 $1,134,756 $1,446,379
2016 $28,606 $2,480,908 $1,090,693 $1,390,215
2015 $28,307 $2,443,643 $1,074,310 $1,369,333
2014 $27,879 $2,395,776 $1,053,266 $1,342,510
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Brian Lane

    Carolwood Estates

    (424) 202-9949

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Brian Lane
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Liz Bird

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 21-742006

The MLS

APN: 7540-005-017

California Los Angeles County Palos Verdes Estates 90274

453 Via Media, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

This home is located at 453 Via Media, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 since 07 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $6,692,932, approximately $1,181 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 453 Via Media is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Montemalaga Elementary School, Palos Verdes Intermediate School, and Palos Verdes High School.

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