$1,302,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2025

976 W 37th St San Pedro, CA 90731

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,552 Sq Ft
6,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$839 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Detached Guest House
  • Property is near park
  • White Point Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Custom Home
  • 2-minute walk to Wilder's Addition Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

One-of-a-Kind Custom Cape Cod Beach House with ocean & Catalina views, plus separate Guest Quarters – a true coastal gem ideally located just a block from the ocean in the picturesque White Point neighborhood. Enjoy spectacular evening sunsets & cool ocean breezes as the late afternoon sun lights up every room with a soothing surreal glow. Catalina Island commands the view with whales, fishing boats & seabirds providing hours of entertainment. First time ever on the market, this charming home has been lovingly cared for. Spend summer days exploring the tidepools below the ocean bluffs of Paseo Del Mar, fishing at Royal Palms, or concerts in the Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Park amphitheater. This rare and perfect location is yours to enjoy the outdoors, hiking & biking the White Point Nature Preserve & dog park, tai chi at the park, visiting the Korean Friendship Bell, & historic Fort MacArthur, all while being minutes away from world class golf at Terranea Resort, horseback riding in Palos Verdes Estates, sailing, paddleboarding & kayaking, & just 30 minutes from LA International Airport. This rare offering is located in a special enclave of ocean edge tucked-away homes sharing tight bonds & an often-forgotten neighborliness. Step inside & feel the beachy vibes: freshly painted interiors, new textured carpeting, & a sun-filled living/dining area featuring a mirrored wall that beautifully reflects the natural light & ocean views. A long driveway leads to an inviting brick front porch, welcoming you into a home that balances comfort and charm. The bright/tasteful kitchen includes a breakfast bar and nook, flowing into a warm family room with beautiful built-in bookcases & a gas fireplace for cozy conversations. The family room overlooks a lushly landscaped & expansive fully-fenced bricked patio & yard — ideal for entertaining & creating perfect memories. On the main level, you'll find two spacious bedrooms & a full bath with sunken tub. Upstairs, the private primary suite offers captivating ocean views, dual closets, an alcove for quiet reading retreat, and an ensuite 3⁄4 bath. Bonus: The separate guest house (not included in sq footage shown) above the detached 2-car garage features a large deck with breathtaking ocean views & a full bath — ideal for added income as a potential ADU or Airbnb rental. The garage with ample storage also features a workshop/art studio or a wonderful wine cellar. Don’t let this dream slip away — your coastal sanctuary awaits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon McHale

Estate Properties Brokerage Phone: 310-940-1516 License #01214227 Listed on: 07/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kris & Stephanie Denton

Bayside License #01956051

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway Up Slope From Street

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Catalina
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Composition Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,552 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Casement Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Storage
  • Utility Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Upgraded Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Termite Clearance

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 13 / 3
  • Tax Tract Number 8483
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7469021013
  • $261 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LAR1
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Property Condition: Termite Clearance
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7469021013
  • Year Built: 1951
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1552.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Copper Plumbing Full, Storage, Tile Counters, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 838.92
  • Room Type: Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Workshop
  • Window Features: Casement Windows, Plantation Shutters, Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Tile Counters, Upgraded, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Tile Counters
  • Basement: Utility

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Guest House Detached
  • View: Catalina, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Private, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Floor Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lawn, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6250.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6250.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Census Tract: 2975.01
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Tract Number: 8483
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 261.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2025
Closed on
Aug 4, 2025
Sold by
Charles E Gay Living Trust and Gay Charles E
Bought by
Evans James and Cheney Alexandra
Seller's Agent
Sharon McHale
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kris & Stephanie Denton
Bayside
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,302,000
Premium/Discount to List
$103,000
8.59%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$1,266,581

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$35,419
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,041,600
Outstanding Balance
$1,036,058
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$230,523

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2024
Sold by
Charles E And Gail A Gay Family Trust and Gay Charles E
Bought by
Charles E Gay Living Trust and Gay

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2008
Sold by
Gay Charles E and Gay Gail A
Bought by
Gay Charles E and Gay Gail A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2008
Sold by
Gay Charles E and Gay Gail A
Bought by
Gay Charles E and Gay Gail A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,302,000 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,041,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $1,302,000 +8.6% $839 / Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $773 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $1,209 $87,726 $53,901 $33,825
2024 $1,209 $86,007 $52,845 $33,162
2023 $1,188 $84,321 $51,809 $32,512
2022 $1,137 $82,669 $50,794 $31,875
2021 $1,113 $81,049 $49,799 $31,250
2019 $1,081 $78,647 $48,323 $30,324
2018 $1,014 $77,106 $47,376 $29,730
2017 $990 $75,596 $46,448 $29,148
2016 $948 $74,115 $45,538 $28,577
2015 $935 $73,002 $44,854 $28,148
2014 $946 $71,573 $43,976 $27,597
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB25157391

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7469-021-013