NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,065,000 - $3,389,229

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,001 Sq Ft
$1,617/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2022

Last sale price $3,250,000 $1,624 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $20,408/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Montemalaga Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lawn

About This Home

As of March 2022

Rarely does a home in the Lower Malaga Cove prime Via Media location come to market. Extensively updated within the past few years with meticulous attention to detail, you will be captivated by the beautiful ocean and coastline views spanning the Queen’s Necklace all the way to Malibu Bay and the snow-capped mountains further inland. This home boasts a wonderful backyard with patio, fireplace, and built-in barbeque, great for entertaining or relaxing on a nice summer evening. Whether it's taking a ride on your electric bike down to the beach or hiking along the cliffs over to the Cove to surf, this is your chance to fully experience the peaceful and luxurious life that Lower Malaga Cove has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Watts

Vista Sotheby's International Realty License #00966894 Listed on: 03/11/2022

Vista Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Engle

Vista Sotheby's International Realty License #02136845

Vista Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,248

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,930 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned PVR1*

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,001 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 19 / 1512
  • Tax Tract Number 6886
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7540009017

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,248

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PVR1*
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7540009017
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2001.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Patio
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1624.19
  • Room Type: Entry, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Water, White Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking

Schools

  • School District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6930.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1591

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6930.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1512
  • Tax Census Tract: 6703.24
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Tract Number: 6886

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2024
Sold by
Covington Kathleen
Bought by
Kathleen A Beaubien Living Trust and Beaubien
Current Estimated Value
$3,235,557

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2022
Closed on
Mar 25, 2022
Sold by
Michelle A Scarpella Trust
Bought by
Covington Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Steven Watts
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Engle
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,998,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
8.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.13%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2022
Closed on
Mar 24, 2022
Sold by
Keith Covington
Bought by
Covington Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Steven Watts
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Engle
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,998,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
8.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2018
Sold by
Scarpella Michelle A
Bought by
Scarpella Michelle A

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2016
Closed on
Nov 30, 2016
Sold by
Fenn Howard
Bought by
Scarpella Michelle A
Seller's Agent
Chris Adlam
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chris Adlam
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,399,000
Sold Price
$1,815,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$584,000
-24.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$1,270,500
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Fenn Catharine
Bought by
The Howard & Catharine Fenn Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2016
Sold by
Birtley Willard Thomas
Bought by
The Birtley Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2016
Sold by
Birtley Willard T
Bought by
Birtley Willard Thomas and Birtley Lori

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2015
Sold by
Fenn Catharine
Bought by
Fenn Catharine and Birtley Willard T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2005
Sold by
Birtley Willard B and Birtley Elizabeth L
Bought by
Birtley Willard B
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
Kathleen A Beaubien Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Covington Kathleen $3,250,000 Usa National Title
Covington Kathleen -- New Title Company Name
Scarpella Michelle A -- None Available
Scarpella Michelle A $1,815,000 Lawyers Title
The Howard & Catharine Fenn Family Trust -- Lawyers Title
The Birtley Family Trust -- None Available
Birtley Willard Thomas -- None Available
Fenn Catharine -- None Available
Birtley Willard B -- --
Birtley Willard B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Scarpella Michelle A $1,270,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/29/2022 03/29/22 Sold $3,250,000 +8.4% $1,624 / Sq Ft
03/15/2022 03/15/22 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2022 03/11/22 For Sale $2,998,000 +65.2% $1,498 / Sq Ft
12/06/2016 12/06/16 Sold $1,815,000 -4.2% $907 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2016 11/06/16 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2016 10/17/16 Price Changed $1,895,000 -5.2% $947 / Sq Ft
07/22/2016 07/22/16 Price Changed $1,999,000 -11.2% $999 / Sq Ft
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Price Changed $2,250,000 -6.2% $1,124 / Sq Ft
05/02/2016 05/02/16 For Sale $2,399,000 0.0% $1,199 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Rented $4,000 -11.1% --
07/30/2014 07/30/14 Under Contract -- -- --
07/24/2014 07/24/14 For Rent $4,500 +13.9% --
11/10/2012 11/10/12 Rented $3,950 -6.0% --
11/08/2012 11/08/12 Under Contract -- -- --
08/01/2012 08/01/12 For Rent $4,200 -- --
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 $38,248 $3,448,926 $2,122,416 $1,326,510
2024 $38,248 $3,381,300 $2,080,800 $1,300,500
2023 $37,632 $3,315,000 $2,040,000 $1,275,000
2022 $22,425 $1,984,964 $1,587,972 $396,992
2021 $22,431 $1,946,044 $1,556,836 $389,208
2020 $22,129 $1,926,091 $1,540,873 $385,218
2019 $21,470 $1,888,325 $1,510,660 $377,665
2018 $21,419 $1,851,300 $1,481,040 $370,260
2017 $20,249 $1,815,000 $1,452,000 $363,000
2016 $3,137 $166,675 $92,348 $74,327
2015 $3,094 $164,172 $90,961 $73,211
2014 -- $160,957 $89,180 $71,777
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PV22040165

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7540-009-017