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Property Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,295,000 | |
| Close Price | $4,295,000 | |
| Bedrooms | 4 | |
| Full Baths | 4 | |
| Total Baths | 4 | |
| Property Style | Spanish,Mediterranean | |
| Lot Size Area | 6635 | |
| Lot Size Area Units | Square Feet | |
| Acres | 0.1523 | |
| Property Type | Residential | |
| Sub type | SingleFamilyResidence | |
| MLS Sub type | Single Family Residence | |
| Stories | 2 | |
| Features | Balcony,High Ceilings,Living Room Deck Attached,Recessed Lighting,Copper Plumbing Full,Vacuum Central,Stone Counters | |
| Exterior Features | Barbecue Private,Curbs | |
| Year Built | 1955 | |
| View | Coastline,Ocean,City Lights,Panoramic | |
| Roof | Spanish Tile | |
| Heating | Central | |
| Lot Description | Landscaped,Garden,Sprinkler System,Yard | |
| Laundry Features | Inside,Individual Room | |
| Pool features | None | |
| Parking Description | Garage Faces Front,Driveway | |
| Parking Spaces | 2 | |
| Garage spaces | 2 | |
| Association Fee | 0 | |
Geographic Data | ||
| Directions | Take Hawthorne Blvd and head up the hill toward Palos Verdes. Continue as Hawthorne becomes Via Valmonte. Turn right onto Via Almar. | |
| County | Los Angeles | |
| Latitude | 33.799062 | |
| Longitude | -118.402593 | |
| Market Area | 163 - Malaga Cove | |
Address Information | ||
| Address | 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 | |
| Postal Code | 90274 | |
| City | Palos Verdes Estates | |
| State | CA | |
| Country | United States | |
Listing Information | ||
| Listing Office | Estate Properties | |
| Listing Agent | James Sanders | |
| Listing Agent Phone | 310-722-9494 | |
| Attribution Contact | 310-722-9494 | |
| Compensation Disclaimer | The offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. | |
| Special listing conditions | Standard | |
| Ownership | None | |
School Information | ||
| District | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | |
MLS Information | ||
| Days on market | 10 | |
| MLS Status | Closed | |
| Listing Date | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Listing Last Modified | Jul 17, 2026 | |
| Tax ID | 7540008006 | |
| MLS Area | 163 - Malaga Cove | |
| MLS # | PV26103246 | |