Montecito meets Lunada Bay. .. .The most stunning true California Mediterranean custom built home in Palos Verdes Estates! The attention to detail is unsurpassed. .. a warm and inviting home that exudes casual elegance. The setting is over an acre of lushly landscaped and hardscaped property overlooking a private canyon with an ocean view. A gorgeous heated terrace for entertaining looks out over the outdoor kitchen with seating for large parties, a pool and spa with fountain features, as well as a large grassy area for play and trails down to a meditation fountain overlooking the canyon and ocean beyond. There are 4 large en suite bedrooms, (7 baths total), an office with beautiful built-ins, a media room with drop down screen and projector, and the great room with a true cooks kitchen. The construction is top quality including hand distressed wood beams, floors, doors and windows, hand-twisted wrought iron, Walker Zanger tile through out, the living room has a dramatic antique limestone wall and fireplace with 14 ft ceilings, 17 ft ceilings in the picturesque entry, there are 2 other limestone fireplaces in master and great room! Too many details to list. .. oh and a 2200 sq ft garage! Close to schools and shops. .ideal and highly desirable street and area!
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
1.21 acresLot Size
$1,059Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Teri Hawkins•DRE #01195117• Estate Properties
Bought with Susan Kaminski•DRE #01837448• Vista Sotheby's International Realty
LENDER OWNED. COMBO LOCK BOX. 3% DEPOSIT, WITH PRE QUAL FROM A DIRECT ENDORESEMENT LENDER WITH VERIFICATION OF DOWNPAYMENT, EMPLOYMENT, AND CREDIT REQ W/ OFFER. CALL TERRY AT COUNTRYWIDE AT 310 370-4633 FOR A PREQUAL. LARGE HOME WITH PARK-LIKE SETTING. SPA. OCEAN VIEW.
CRMLS #V9159
Jun 26, 1996
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 1996
Listed
$1,050,000
$142/sq ft
CRMLS #V7298
Jun 10, 1996
Listing Removed
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Jan 15, 1996
Listed
$1,050,000
$142/sq ft
CRMLS #V6166
Jan 15, 1996
Listing Removed
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Sep 18, 1995
Listed
$1,150,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 26, 1992
Sold
$950,000
$128/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$85,509 (+3.5%)
$4,908,280 + $2,565,692
$7,473,972
2024
$82,635 (+1.5%)
$4,908,280 + $2,565,692
$7,473,972
2023
$81,433 (+5.3%)
$4,812,040 + $2,515,385
$7,327,425
2022
$77,310 (−2.4%)
$4,717,687 + $2,466,064
$7,183,751
2021
$79,244 (+1.4%)
$4,625,184 + $2,417,710
$7,042,894
2020
$78,178 (+3.1%)
$4,441,296 + $2,651,453
$7,092,749
2019
$75,793 (+0.5%)
$4,395,756 + $2,624,266
$7,020,022
2018
$75,427 (+4.6%)
$4,309,565 + $2,572,810
$6,882,375
2017
$72,102 (+0.6%)
$4,142,220 + $2,472,905
$6,615,125
2016
$71,662 (+1.0%)
$4,142,220 + $2,472,905
$6,615,125
2015
$70,940 (+49.5%)
$4,061,000 + $2,424,417
$6,485,417
2014
$47,463
$704,166 + $3,476,972
$4,181,138
2012
$47,433 (+3.2%)
$700,984 + $3,461,258
$4,162,242
2011
$45,968 (−0.8%)
$687,240 + $3,393,391
$4,080,631
2010
$46,358 (+3.4%)
$673,765 + $3,326,854
$4,000,619
2009
$44,814 (+0.7%)
$668,730 + $3,301,991
$3,970,721
2008
$44,488
$670,319 + $3,309,836
$3,980,155
Tax history for 1685 Rico Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$85,509 (+3.5%)
$4,908,280 + $2,565,692
$7,473,972
2024
$82,635 (+1.5%)
$4,908,280 + $2,565,692
$7,473,972
2023
$81,433 (+5.3%)
$4,812,040 + $2,515,385
$7,327,425
2022
$77,310 (−2.4%)
$4,717,687 + $2,466,064
$7,183,751
2021
$79,244 (+1.4%)
$4,625,184 + $2,417,710
$7,042,894
2020
$78,178 (+3.1%)
$4,441,296 + $2,651,453
$7,092,749
2019
$75,793 (+0.5%)
$4,395,756 + $2,624,266
$7,020,022
2018
$75,427 (+4.6%)
$4,309,565 + $2,572,810
$6,882,375
2017
$72,102 (+0.6%)
$4,142,220 + $2,472,905
$6,615,125
2016
$71,662 (+1.0%)
$4,142,220 + $2,472,905
$6,615,125
2015
$70,940 (+49.5%)
$4,061,000 + $2,424,417
$6,485,417
2014
$47,463
$704,166 + $3,476,972
$4,181,138
2012
$47,433 (+3.2%)
$700,984 + $3,461,258
$4,162,242
2011
$45,968 (−0.8%)
$687,240 + $3,393,391
$4,080,631
2010
$46,358 (+3.4%)
$673,765 + $3,326,854
$4,000,619
2009
$44,814 (+0.7%)
$668,730 + $3,301,991
$3,970,721
2008
$44,488
$670,319 + $3,309,836
$3,980,155
*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
7
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.21 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
7,420
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7541028025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Driveway - Concrete, Driveway, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Private, Built-In Storage, Subterranean, Workshop
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Inside, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Barbecue, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Range/Stove Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater Unit, Water Line to Refrigerator, Warmer Oven Drawer
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen
Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Cooling Information
Central, Zoned
Has Cooling
Room Information
Attic, All Bedrooms Down, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Great Room, Living Room, Media Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Projection, Walk-In Closet, Separate Family Room, Office, Home Theatre, Utility Room, Wine Cellar
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Stone, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors
Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Wired for Data, Dumbwaiter, Copper Plumbing Full, Granite Counters, Home Automation System, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Phone System, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage Space, Stone Counters, Wired for Sound, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Vacuum Central, Wet Bar
Levels: One
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector, Security System
Spa Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Permits, Private
Has Spa
Window Features: Custom Covering, Drapes/Curtains, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Windows, Screens, Skylights
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Spanish Tile
Fencing: Wrought Iron
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Cellulose Insulation, Drywall Walls, Stucco, Wood