In 1957 a successful musician who played with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole and The Tonight Show band decided to build a special home for his family. He began this creative process with two very wise decisions: first he purchased this gorgeous parcel in lower Lunada Bay with breathtaking ocean views; and second, he commissioned prominent Los Angeles architect Jack Chernoff to design a home tailored to this lovely site. The results are this classic two story traditional you see today. The current owners are only the second and they have diligently preserved the original character of this beloved home. The love of music still sings throughout the lyrical four bedroom and three bath design. The floor plan radiates from the welcoming formal entry to the step down living room with wood floors and an elegant fireplace. The dining room is formal as well. The heart of the house is down a few stairs to the family room with a wood beamed ceiling, its own fireplace, a very cool 50's bar and doors to the lush rear grounds. There is a large bedroom suite on the main level which enjoys its own bath and dressing room. Upstairs there are three more bedrooms with beautiful ocean views. The rear yard has a grassy lawn and a dining area for outdoor entertaining.
Public Records
May 16, 2011
Sold
$1,230,000
$413/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$45,950 (+3.5%)
$2,122,416 + $1,883,644
$4,006,060
2024
$44,414 (+1.4%)
$2,122,416 + $1,883,644
$4,006,060
2023
$43,793 (+94.2%)
$2,080,800 + $1,846,710
$3,927,510
2022
$22,548
$2,040,000 + $1,810,500
$3,850,500
2021
$22,547 (+1.4%)
$1,368,095 + $596,839
$1,964,934
2020
$22,247 (+3.0%)
$1,341,270 + $585,137
$1,926,407
2019
$21,594 (+0.6%)
$1,327,517 + $579,138
$1,906,655
2018
$21,474 (+6.8%)
$1,301,488 + $567,783
$1,869,271
2017
$20,114 (−1.3%)
$1,250,950 + $545,736
$1,796,686
2016
$20,387 (+1.1%)
$1,250,950 + $545,736
$1,796,686
2015
$20,175 (+30.9%)
$1,226,422 + $535,036
$1,761,458
2014
$15,416 (+1.7%)
$1,028,400 + $257,099
$1,285,499
2012
$15,159 (+326.0%)
$1,023,753 + $255,938
$1,279,691
2011
$3,559 (−1.4%)
$1,003,680 + $250,920
$1,254,600
2010
$3,610 (+5.6%)
$72,129 + $104,466
$176,595
2009
$3,418 (+3.4%)
$71,590 + $103,686
$175,276
2008
$3,305
$71,761 + $103,933
$175,694
Tax history for 1609 Margate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$45,950 (+3.5%)
$2,122,416 + $1,883,644
$4,006,060
2024
$44,414 (+1.4%)
$2,122,416 + $1,883,644
$4,006,060
2023
$43,793 (+94.2%)
$2,080,800 + $1,846,710
$3,927,510
2022
$22,548
$2,040,000 + $1,810,500
$3,850,500
2021
$22,547 (+1.4%)
$1,368,095 + $596,839
$1,964,934
2020
$22,247 (+3.0%)
$1,341,270 + $585,137
$1,926,407
2019
$21,594 (+0.6%)
$1,327,517 + $579,138
$1,906,655
2018
$21,474 (+6.8%)
$1,301,488 + $567,783
$1,869,271
2017
$20,114 (−1.3%)
$1,250,950 + $545,736
$1,796,686
2016
$20,387 (+1.1%)
$1,250,950 + $545,736
$1,796,686
2015
$20,175 (+30.9%)
$1,226,422 + $535,036
$1,761,458
2014
$15,416 (+1.7%)
$1,028,400 + $257,099
$1,285,499
2012
$15,159 (+326.0%)
$1,023,753 + $255,938
$1,279,691
2011
$3,559 (−1.4%)
$1,003,680 + $250,920
$1,254,600
2010
$3,610 (+5.6%)
$72,129 + $104,466
$176,595
2009
$3,418 (+3.4%)
$71,590 + $103,686
$175,276
2008
$3,305
$71,761 + $103,933
$175,694
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,974
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
2,977
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7541009003
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2022.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 7541009003
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
School Information
High School District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.78447800
Longitude: -118.41607600
Directions: Cross Streets: Dalton Rd & Chelsea Rd.
Zoning: PVR1*
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,977
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,974 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 7541009003
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 31, 2022
Other
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Bill
List Agent Last Name: Davis
Co-List Agent First Name: Tony
Co-List Agent Last Name: Puma
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Palm Realty Boutique
Co-List Office Name: Palm Realty Boutique, Inc.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Amy
Buyer Agent Last Name: Johns
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: KW Advisors
Around this home
Schools
Lunada Bay Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Palos Verdes Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Palos Verdes High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$3.41M – $4.12M
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