$3,150,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

953 Via Del Monte Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,364 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$936 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Golf Course Community
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Montemalaga Elementary School Rated A+
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Automatic Gate

About This Home

As of September 2025

Price improvement! Experience the most stunning Queen’s Necklace and city views from this warm and inviting 4-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home, thoughtfully designed for both comfortable living and unforgettable entertaining. A formal entry welcomes you into a spacious living room with soaring high ceilings, a custom marble fireplace that adds timeless elegance and character. Expansive windows frame dramatic ocean and city views which can be seen from the dining room, while rich hardwood floors flow throughout, enhancing the home's charm. The kitchen has high-quality, brand-name appliances, offering a solid foundation for future personalization.The spacious family room is a true highlight, featuring its own cozy fireplace, a built-in wet bar, and large windows that showcase the panoramic view. It opens to a generous balcony that allows you to fully enjoy the breathtaking scenery, creating a perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing in comfort. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring its own fireplace, private balcony with stunning views, and a large en-suite bathroom with a dedicated vanity area and generous closets. Each bedroom has a balcony and lovely views. The backyard is an entertainer’s dream, complete with a large pool, built-in grill and refrigerator, and a charming gazebo, perfect for celebrations, or peaceful relaxation. Additional features include a spacious 3-car garage and an ample driveway that provides convenient guest parking.This is a rare opportunity to own an exceptional property with stunning coastline views in upper Malaga Cove.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Gardner

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 310-507-5204 License #01944292 Listed on: 06/01/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Alexa Hoyt

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 310-507-5204 License #00982249

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Buttitta

Coldwell Banker Residential Br License #02160661

Coldwell Banker Residential Br

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,727

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned PVR1*

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Three Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • Automatic Gate
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Raised Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Tile Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,364 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Accessible Parking

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 7 / 1638
  • Tax Tract Number 7330
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7545010007
  • $2,094 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,727

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: 310-704-7497
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PVR1*
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7545010007
  • Year Built: 1973
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3364.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Copper Plumbing Full, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Main level
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 936.39
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite, Office, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
  • Window Features: Custom Covering, Drapes, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Granite Counters, Linen Closet/Storage, Separate Tub And Shower, Tile Counters, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • View: City Lights, Coastline, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Terrace
  • Pool Features: Private, Heated, In Ground, Tile
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Plaster, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener, Gated, On Site, Parking Space, Private, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Park, Mountainous, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lawn, Paved, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11222.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2576

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 11222.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1638
  • Tax Census Tract: 6703.26
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Tract Number: 7330
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 2094.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Anthony/Angelina Paliobagis Family Trust and Paliobagis Anthony
Bought by
Rajiv And Archana Shah Family Trust and Shah
Seller's Agent
Patricia Gardner
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tony Buttitta
Coldwell Banker Residential Br
List Price
$3,950,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$800,000
-20.25%
Views
72

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
484.44%
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 $3,150,000 Progressive Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $3,150,000 -11.3% $936 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $3,550,000 -5.3% $1,055 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Price Changed $3,750,000 -5.1% $1,115 / Sq Ft
06/01/2025 06/01/25 For Sale $3,950,000 -- $1,174 / 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 $5,727 $339,259 $109,806 $229,453
2024 $5,727 $332,607 $107,653 $224,954
2023 $5,564 $326,087 $105,543 $220,544
2022 $5,357 $319,694 $103,474 $216,220
2021 $5,368 $313,427 $101,446 $211,981
2020 $5,305 $310,214 $100,406 $209,808
2019 $5,193 $304,133 $98,438 $205,695
2018 $5,043 $298,170 $96,508 $201,662
2016 $4,745 $286,593 $92,761 $193,832
2015 $4,684 $282,289 $91,368 $190,921
2014 $4,622 $276,761 $89,579 $187,182
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PV25110868

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7545-010-007