$1,850,000
SOLD DEC 18, 2024

519 S Catalina Ave Redondo Beach, CA 90277

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,895 Sq Ft
6,592 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$639 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Property is near public transit
  • Private Yard
  • Alta Vista Elementary School Rated A+
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to this charming historical beach home with back unit and a 2-car garage nestled in the heart of South Redondo Beach. Overflowing with character, this residence is a major fixer-upper, offering a fantastic opportunity for those looking to restore and personalize a piece of history. The expansive front home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a large bonus room. The back unit which is attached to the garage is ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income, offering its own distinct personality and privacy. Close proximity to the beach, the Esplanade, Redondo Beach Pier, this home offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle with easy access to local shops, dining, and entertainment options. Experience the perfect blend of history, character, and coastal living in this exceptional South Redondo Beach home, a rare opportunity to own and restore a piece of local history while enjoying all the amenities of a contemporary beachside residence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christiana Lane

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty Brokerage Phone: 310-989-7106 License #02029823 Listed on: 10/24/2024

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty

Co-Listed By

Dominique Lane

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty Brokerage Phone: 310-989-7106 License #01959087

Last Buyer's Agent

Flavia Brown

Realty One Group United License #01729313

Realty One Group United

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,625

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 6,592 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned RBR-3A

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side by Side Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 2,895 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Alta Vista Elementary School
  • Parras Middle School
  • Redondo High School

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 6 / 189
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7508005006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,625

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: No
  • Zoning: RBR-3A
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7508005006
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2895.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 639.03
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Laundry: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Alta Vista
  • High School: Redondo
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parras
  • Elementary School #2: ALTVIS
  • High School2: REDOND

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Near Public Transit, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6592.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1513

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6592.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Side of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 189
  • Tax Census Tract: 6213.24
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Tract Number: .

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2024
Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Lenihan Joseph Edward and Lenihan James Martin
Bought by
Sattler Family Trust and Sattler
Seller's Agent
Christiana Lane
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Flavia Brown
Realty One Group United
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-7.45%
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
$2,018,325

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$168,325
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2015
Sold by
Lenihan Joseph E
Bought by
Lenihan Joseph Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2013
Sold by
Buffington Alice L
Bought by
Lenihan Joseph E and Lenihan Margaret B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2010
Sold by
Buffington Alice L
Bought by
Buffington Alice L and Buffington Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2008
Sold by
Buffington Alice L
Bought by
Buffington Alice L and The Buffington Family Trust A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1997
Sold by
Felix Paul
Bought by
Buffington Charles William and Buffington Alice L
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
Grant Deed $1,850,000 Upward Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed $1,100,011 Progressive Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Sold $1,850,000 0.0% $639 / Sq Ft
11/23/2024 11/23/24 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Price Changed $1,850,000 -7.5% $639 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $691 / 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 $15,625 $1,850,000 $1,400,000 $450,000
2024 $15,625 $1,321,999 $1,057,602 $264,397
2023 $15,344 $1,296,078 $1,036,865 $259,213
2022 $15,100 $1,270,666 $1,016,535 $254,131
2021 $14,774 $1,245,752 $996,603 $249,149
2019 $14,451 $1,208,805 $967,045 $241,760
2018 $14,029 $1,185,104 $948,084 $237,020
2016 $13,591 $1,139,087 $911,270 $227,817
2015 $13,347 $1,121,977 $897,582 $224,395
2014 -- $1,100,000 $880,000 $220,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB24213137

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7508-005-006