$3,480,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2023

544 Via Del Monte Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,196 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,089 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • No HOA
  • Montemalaga Elementary School Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • 5-minute walk to Civic Center Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

Beautiful Malaga Cove coastline, ocean and Queens necklace view home with French Provincial and Regency touches. Sophisticated and warm with large rooms, hardwood floors and multiple outdoor areas. The entry level includes three bedrooms, one that opens to it's own private deck, plus a comfortable family room with fireplace and wet bar and wine cellar room that opens up onto another masterful large outdoor deck with the same beautiful views of the coast. The downstairs family room could also be easily used as a 4th bedroom if you dream. Upstairs, you’ll find a large great room centered with a living room with fireplace, dining area, and a gourmet kitchen with La Cornue CornuFe stove, marble counters and center island. The master-suite includes a sitting area with fireplace, a walk-in closet and luxurious master bathroom. The entire upper floor enjoys amazing spectacular views. Above the home is an enchanted staircase that leads to a tranquil seating area with commanding views of the ocean. This home also features air conditioning, 2 separate 2 car garages, a large storage area between the garages and an oversized laundry room and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Stoll

Vista Sotheby's International Realty License #01280262 Listed on: 08/09/2023

Vista Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gustavo Cardenas

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01409315

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned PVR1YY

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • City Lights

Interior Spaces

  • 3,196 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 12 / 1619
  • Tax Tract Number 6885
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7539027026
  • $1,939 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,697

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PVR1YY
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7539027026
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3196.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Retreat
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1088.86
  • Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Master Suite

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Coastline, Ocean
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12154.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2790

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 12154.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1619
  • Tax Census Tract: 6703.24
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Tract Number: 6885
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1939.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2023
Closed on
Sep 8, 2023
Sold by
Molina Family Trust
Bought by
Mcnatt Mark G and Hu Ruomu
Seller's Agent
Mark Stoll
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gustavo Cardenas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
List Price
$3,675,000
Sold Price
$3,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-5.31%
Views
181
Current Estimated Value
$3,772,442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$292,442
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%
Original Mortgage
$2,610,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,546,363
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,250,641

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2016
Closed on
Dec 21, 2016
Sold by
Cardinal Re Capital 3 Llc
Bought by
Molina Jose Eduardo and Molina Rebecca Alicia
Seller's Agent
Chris Adlam
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Stoll
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,399,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-2.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$1,880,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2014
Closed on
Jun 30, 2014
Sold by
Krieger John W and Krieger John W
Bought by
Cardinal Re Capital 3 Llc
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Phillips
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Whyld
JW Associates
List Price
$1,440,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-2.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.44%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2011
Sold by
Krieger William R and The William & Virginia Krieger
Bought by
Krieger John W and Krieger William R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2005
Sold by
Krieger William R and Krieger William
Bought by
Krieger William R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1999
Sold by
Krieger William R and Krieger Virginia J
Bought by
Krieger William R and Krieger Virginia J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,480,000 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,350,000 Provident Title Company
Grant Deed $1,400,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,610,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,718,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,575 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,880,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $3,000,000 Construction
Previous Owner $1,120,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Sold $3,480,000 -5.3% $1,089 / Sq Ft
08/26/2023 08/26/23 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2023 08/09/23 For Sale $3,675,000 +56.4% $1,150 / Sq Ft
12/30/2016 12/30/16 Sold $2,350,000 -2.0% $738 / Sq Ft
11/21/2016 11/21/16 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2016 11/12/16 For Sale $2,399,000 +71.4% $754 / Sq Ft
07/16/2014 07/16/14 Sold $1,400,000 -2.8% $561 / Sq Ft
06/19/2014 06/19/14 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2014 06/02/14 For Sale $1,440,000 -- $577 / 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 $39,697 $3,549,600 $2,242,368 $1,307,232
2024 $39,697 $3,480,000 $2,198,400 $1,281,600
2023 $30,472 $2,621,466 $1,784,828 $836,638
2022 $28,954 $2,570,066 $1,749,832 $820,234
2021 $28,946 $2,519,673 $1,715,522 $804,151
2019 $27,706 $2,444,940 $1,664,640 $780,300
2018 $27,428 $2,397,000 $1,632,000 $765,000
2016 $16,682 $1,421,350 $1,137,080 $284,270
2015 $16,507 $1,400,000 $1,120,000 $280,000
2014 -- $198,158 $85,781 $112,377
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PV23148112

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7539-027-026