Ocean View & Pool home!! California Coastal Living at its finest. Sleek Mid-Century style exterior, yet built in the 70's & set back from the street to add privacy. 2 story w/ balconies in the front to enjoy the ocean view & a large rear covered balcony to enjoy the pool view. Public records show 4 bedrooms, however prior owner turned the home into 3 beds/3 baths w/ a 800+ sq ft media room. Bedroom can be put back in. There are 2 sets of nano doors leading to the pool & spa. Lower level Media room has a FP, kitchen w/ bar & polished concrete floors, an over-sized bedroom, full bath & W/ D hook-ups. Upper level has a generous sized front facing ocean view bedroom that abuts to the guest bath. Open concept Kitchen, living room & dining room to configure as desired also w/ fireplace. Rear facing Main Bedroom has a walk-in closet, dual sinks, large multiple function shower w/ Japaneses tub & W & D hookups. New Anderson doors/windows, Central HVAC, Hardwood floors & much more. 2 car garage!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
5,055 sq ftLot Size
$805Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Dahlstrom•DRE #01131013• Estate Properties
•310-890-7622 (agent)
•robin@realtor4socal.com (agent)
Bought with Robin Dahlstrom•DRE #01131013• Estate Properties
This home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and spectacular views. Located on one of the highest points in Playa del Rey and on one of the most prized streets, you can witness the vivid ocean-marina views with sailboats to the west during the day and the lights of the City of Angels to the North-East in the evening. Relax in the open and sunny family room area with a separate dining room leading to a beautiful balcony overlooking the pool and beautifully maintained backyard to entertain guests. This exquisite home boasts a large Master Suite, amazing views, encompassing outdoor living at its finest. As the sun sets, unwind in one of the 3 different patios or step down to a gorgeous great-room for entertaining with its own wet-bar and fireplace. Bright and open bedrooms, will allow you and your guests to fully enjoy the ocean-breeze throughout every inch of this Playa del Rey beauty. Come see all of the additional and desirable features this home offers and envision
Public Records
Jun 8, 2001
Sold
$970,000
$306/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 1983
Sold
$115,000
$36/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 20, 1972
Sold
$21,500
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,384 (+1.2%)
$1,849,554 + $462,387
$2,311,941
2024
$27,072 (+2.0%)
$1,813,289 + $453,321
$2,266,610
2023
$26,547 (+4.9%)
$1,777,735 + $444,433
$2,222,168
2022
$25,308 (+1.2%)
$1,742,878 + $435,719
$2,178,597
2021
$24,996 (+19.3%)
$1,708,704 + $427,176
$2,135,880
2020
$20,954 (+4.2%)
$1,675,200 + $418,800
$2,094,000
2019
$20,115 (+0.6%)
$1,376,852 + $344,212
$1,721,064
2018
$20,003 (+2.2%)
$1,349,855 + $337,463
$1,687,318
2017
$19,566 (+85.4%)
$1,297,440 + $324,360
$1,621,800
2016
$10,554 (+1.5%)
$1,297,440 + $324,360
$1,621,800
2015
$10,401 (−0.4%)
$370,407 + $493,879
$864,286
2014
$10,438 (−1.3%)
$357,698 + $476,932
$834,630
2012
$10,573 (+3.3%)
$356,082 + $474,777
$830,859
2011
$10,231 (−1.2%)
$349,100 + $465,468
$814,568
2010
$10,352 (+3.8%)
$342,255 + $456,342
$798,597
2009
$9,969 (+4.5%)
$339,698 + $452,932
$792,630
2008
$9,540
$340,505 + $454,008
$794,513
Tax history for 7854 W 81st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,384 (+1.2%)
$1,849,554 + $462,387
$2,311,941
2024
$27,072 (+2.0%)
$1,813,289 + $453,321
$2,266,610
2023
$26,547 (+4.9%)
$1,777,735 + $444,433
$2,222,168
2022
$25,308 (+1.2%)
$1,742,878 + $435,719
$2,178,597
2021
$24,996 (+19.3%)
$1,708,704 + $427,176
$2,135,880
2020
$20,954 (+4.2%)
$1,675,200 + $418,800
$2,094,000
2019
$20,115 (+0.6%)
$1,376,852 + $344,212
$1,721,064
2018
$20,003 (+2.2%)
$1,349,855 + $337,463
$1,687,318
2017
$19,566 (+85.4%)
$1,297,440 + $324,360
$1,621,800
2016
$10,554 (+1.5%)
$1,297,440 + $324,360
$1,621,800
2015
$10,401 (−0.4%)
$370,407 + $493,879
$864,286
2014
$10,438 (−1.3%)
$357,698 + $476,932
$834,630
2012
$10,573 (+3.3%)
$356,082 + $474,777
$830,859
2011
$10,231 (−1.2%)
$349,100 + $465,468
$814,568
2010
$10,352 (+3.8%)
$342,255 + $456,342
$798,597
2009
$9,969 (+4.5%)
$339,698 + $452,932
$792,630
2008
$9,540
$340,505 + $454,008
$794,513
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,002 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
3,175
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4115026015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
Feb 17, 2024 • Final
Nonbldg-alter/repair
Re-plaster an existing swimming pool. Separate mechanical and electrical permits are required for new skimmers or pool luminaires where applicable.
Pool and hot tub
Jan 23, 2024 • Active
Bldg-alter/repair
Perform interior non-structural alterations to an existing single-family home. Create a new powder room and a study room with a full bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Covered Parking, Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, 2 Car Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 2
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
# of Open Other Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Laundry Information
Laundry on Upper Level, Laundry Inside
Additional Rooms
Dining Room
Family Room
Bar Room, Breakfast Bar, Family Room, Entry Room, Separate Family Room, Living Room, Walk-In Closet, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Patio Covered
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