NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5538 Emerald St Torrance, CA 90503

West Torrance Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,612,000 - $1,743,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,681 Sq Ft
$991/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 17, 2012

Last sale price $731,000 $435 Per Sq Ft

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,810 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • City Lights View
  • Private Yard
  • Victor Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2012

Spacious, single level home in highly desirable West High neighborhood. Home sits high on hill and has expansive city and mountain views. Lot is 60 ft wide, allowing for 2 wide side yards. Family room has floor to ceiling brick fireplace and opens to large covered patio and backyard. Great flowing floorplan - ideal for entertainment! Kitchen was expanded and remodeled a few years ago and provides ample cupboards and counter space. Ideal location to great Torrance schools -- just a few blocks to West High, Lynn Middle, Victor Elementary, and Bishop Montgomery. Quiet location, yet near shopping and restaurants. Less than one mile to beach. Home is in "Hillside Overlay" zone designed to protect views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arda Clark

Beach City Brokers License #01097490 Listed on: 05/31/2012

Beach City Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

Arda Clark

Beach City Brokers License #01097490 Listed on: 05/31/2012

Beach City Brokers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,681 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Sustainability products and practices used to construct the property include conserving methods, recycled materials

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Awning

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 98
  • Tax Tract Number 22228
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7518015002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

6,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7518015002
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1681.00
  • Interior Amenities: Tile Counters, Wet Bar
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 434.86
  • Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Cooktop
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Green Features

  • Green Sustainability: Conserving Methods, Recycled Materials

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Lawn, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1560

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6800.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 98
  • Tax Tract Number: 22228

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2012
Closed on
Jul 13, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Arda Clark
Beach City Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Arda Clark
Beach City Brokers
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$731,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.27%
Current Estimated Value
$1,666,077

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$935,077
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%
Original Mortgage
$584,800
Outstanding Balance
$402,807
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,263,270

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2012
Closed on
Jun 7, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Arda Clark
Beach City Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Arda Clark
Beach City Brokers
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$731,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,800
Outstanding Balance
$402,807
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,263,270

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$485,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$731,000 Orange Coast Title
$625,000 Gateway Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $443,000
Closed $493,000
Closed $120,000
Closed $584,800
Closed $495,000
Closed $179,200
Closed $495,000
Closed $500,000
Closed $485,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Sold $731,000 +0.3% $435 / Sq Ft
06/03/2012 06/03/12 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2012 05/31/12 For Sale $729,000 -- $434 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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 $10,366 $900,159 $720,132 $180,027
2024 $10,189 $882,510 $706,012 $176,498
2023 $10,000 $865,207 $692,169 $173,038
2022 $9,866 $848,244 $678,598 $169,646
2021 $9,698 $831,613 $665,293 $166,320
2019 $9,417 $806,949 $645,561 $161,388
2018 $9,096 $791,127 $632,903 $158,224
2016 $8,693 $760,409 $608,328 $152,081
2015 $8,504 $748,988 $599,191 $149,797
2014 $8,278 $734,317 $587,454 $146,863
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Arda Clark

    Beach City Brokers

    (310) 543-4788

    2 Total Sales

    Arda Clark
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: S12068073

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7518-015-002

California Los Angeles County Torrance 90503 West Torrance

5538 Emerald St, Torrance, CA

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