Stunning Mid Century Modern by renowned architect Cliff May. Welcome to the best-kept secret in Palos Verdes. Right off Palos Verdes Drive on the ocean side, and just a few homes from the coastal bluffs, you'll find this beautifully updated mid-century modern residence. This property offers a rare chance to own this architectural gem in the exclusive Abalone Cove community, which includes only 60 homes. An open-concept layout filled with natural light, beautiful wood beams, new flooring, two fireplaces, and recently renovated bathrooms, a new roof and more. The seamless indoor-outdoor flow creates an inviting atmosphere ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Every room has unique windows that showcase the angles of the room. The backyard is a private retreat, featuring a large pool, expansive patio, and a covered pergola. Additional features include a two-car garage, a generous front parking pad, and a paverd driveway. Within this private neighborhood, you'll have the benefit of enjoying a heightened sense of privacy, security, and exclusivity. This area of Rancho Palos Verdes is also known for having one of the best microclimates on the Peninsula. Residents of Abalone Cove benefit from private gated access to Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, known for its sea caves, tide pools rich with marine life, and frequent sightings of seals and dolphins. Just a short drive to Terranea Resort, local shopping at Golden Cove shopping center, and just around the corner from numerous scenic hiking trails. Seller is willing to pay $10,000 credit towards rate buy-down or applied as preferred by the buyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
9,124 sq ftLot Size
$974Price/Sq.Ft.
$32/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Letty Vermeulen Hernandez•DRE #01773473• Aspire Los Angeles
Fantastic location in RPV. Property has tons of potential with such a large lot and further room for expansion. Minutes from the Terranea Resort. Entire property is centered around the pool with 3 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. Residents have private...
pathway to the Abalone Cove shoreline.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Coastal Zone, located between Palos Verdes Drive South and the Pacific Ocean, is a coastal and residential Rancho Palos Verdes neighborhood with rugged bluffs and sweeping ocean views. The character concentrates around the Terranea Resort grounds, where coastal trails, lookout points, and a polished, seaside atmosphere set the tone. Architecture leans toward hillside estates, mid-century lines, and contemporary rebuilds oriented to the horizon. Switchback roads and pocket turnouts frame dramatic geology and constant salt air. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park and the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve define daily rhythms with blufftop walks and canyon paths. Wayfarers Chapel and the Point Vicente Lighthouse add a cultural-and-maritime throughline along the edge.
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Offer insights
26 Packet Rd · $1,745,000
$1.73M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.73M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
171 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Two fireplaces (one in living room, one in dining area)
Dining room
Living room
Has a view of hills and coastline
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Range/Oven
Laundry & utility
Laundry area
Flooring
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Private in-ground pool
Hillside and coastline views
Lot dimensions approximately 70 x 135
Home design
Detached single-family home
One level (single-story)
Parking
2 total parking spaces
2 covered parking spaces
2-car garage with concrete driveway
Construction
Detached, no common walls
HOA & community
HOA fee approximately $386 annually
Located in the Abalone Cove community
Electricity and solar
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Price Improvement! Rare opportunity to purchase a home in the exclusive Abalone Cove development. Only 60 homes in this tract and with no direct access from PV Drive, this Street provides privacy, security and exclusivity. Built in 1954, this beautifully updated mid century modern residence has 2 fireplaces, is on the ocean side of PV Drive and is just 3 homes from the bluffs. The open floorpan provides an amazing amount of light into the all rooms. There is a large pool and patio with covered pergola all updated with Palos Verdes stone. This leads to the private backyard area with a peek-a-boo view of the ocean. There is also a side yard dog run. Large front yard with mature palm trees provides a sense of a tropical vacation retreat. 2 car garage and large front parking pad with a paver driveway. Updated kitchen, bathrooms and floors with wide plank white oak floors. This stretch of Rancho Palos Verdes is considered to have the best weather on the Peninsula. There is opportunity for expansion with preliminary plans drawn up. The Abalone Cove tract was one of the first developments in Palos Verdes and provides residents with a private gate and pathway to the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. The park includes three different sea caves, tide pools full of sea urchins, sea anemones and starfish along with seal and dolphins sitings. Walking distance to Terranea Resort and many hiking trails. Buyer and Buyer's Agent to verify all information.
Public Records
Jun 28, 1996
Sold
$410,000
$229/sq ft
CRMLS #V6155
Jun 27, 1996
Sold
$415,000
$232/sq ft
Sep 18, 1995
Listed
$445,000
$248/sq ft
COMPLETELY REMODELED IN 1990!TILE ENTRY, BRIGHT, OPEN FEELING, MINUTES WALK TO BEACH ACCESS. PROFESSIONALLY DECORATED SANTA ROSA STONE POOL, PV STONE PATIO. LIVING AREA LEADS INTO PRIVATE FENCED YARD AND POOL. LOCK BOX HUNG ON A CHAIR AT FRONT DOOR. CALL FIRST #377-7819. * * OWNER EXTREMELY MOTIVATED * *
Public Records
May 4, 1987
Sold
$300,000
$168/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,909 (+150.6%)
$1,494,300 + $290,700
$1,785,000
2024
$8,344 (+2.7%)
$1,494,300 + $290,700
$1,785,000
2023
$8,125 (+5.1%)
$534,204 + $133,540
$667,744
2022
$7,727 (+0.6%)
$523,730 + $130,922
$654,652
2021
$7,682 (+1.4%)
$513,461 + $128,355
$641,816
2020
$7,573 (+3.0%)
$503,394 + $125,839
$629,233
2019
$7,352 (+1.5%)
$498,233 + $124,549
$622,782
2018
$7,241 (+2.2%)
$488,464 + $122,107
$610,571
2017
$7,084 (+3.0%)
$469,498 + $117,366
$586,864
2016
$6,875 (−0.2%)
$469,498 + $117,366
$586,864
2015
$6,886 (+1.3%)
$460,293 + $115,065
$575,358
2014
$6,798 (+1.9%)
$444,498 + $111,117
$555,615
2012
$6,668 (+3.2%)
$442,490 + $110,615
$553,105
2011
$6,464 (+0.3%)
$433,814 + $108,447
$542,261
2010
$6,446 (+1.6%)
$425,308 + $106,321
$531,629
2009
$6,344 (+5.0%)
$422,130 + $105,527
$527,657
2008
$6,042
$423,133 + $105,778
$528,911
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,124 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1954
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,631
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,631
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7573010035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
RS-4
OC 2
OC 3
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the single-family residential district (RS) is to provide for individual homes on separate lots, each for the occupancy of one family, at various minimum lot sizes, to provide for a range of yard and lot sizes which are based on the general plan of the city, and to provide for other uses that are associated and compatible with residential uses designated in this title.
Zone overlays
Socio-Cultural Overlay Control District
Urban Appearance Overlay Control District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Nov 15, 2026 • Active
Residential
Perform an after-the-fact permit for a residential addition and demolish an unpermitted addition.
Addition
Remodel
Jun 5, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Perform an emergency sewer repair to address damage caused by tree roots.
Plumbing
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.
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
8 days above 84° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA • 90275
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 26 Packet Rd
$1,676,561
$68K under list price of $1.75M
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