Unlock the potential of this fixer in a peaceful, well-established neighborhood! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a rare blend of "solid fundamentals" and "creative potential. " If you have been looking for a property where you can build instant equity and bring a personal vision to life, this is the canvas you’ve been waiting for. While currently filled with personal items, a closer look reveals high-quality features that set this fixer apart from the rest: Discover gleaming hardwood floors, high-end Pella windows, and an updated kitchen. The home comes equipped with solar panels, offering immediate energy efficiency and lower utility costs. Enjoy glimpses of the ocean, harbor, and mountains right from your dining area. The interior features a functional, light-filled layout with well-proportioned bedrooms that serve as a fantastic starting point for a modern renovation. Outside, the property sits on a generous, private sloped lot, offering a variety of landscaping or terracing options to create your own tiered garden or outdoor entertainment oasis. Whether you are an investor looking for your next project, a renovator ready for a transformation, or a primary buyer eager to customize a retreat in a desirable area, take this opportunity to reimagine this classic residence, blending its original character with your own modern vision!
Est. $5,260 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 96 Rockinghorse Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #SB26150102
Aug 14, 2026
Sold
$1,280,000
$672/sq ft
Aug 7, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 28, 2026
Relisted
—
Jul 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2026
Listed
$1,450,000
$762/sq ft
CRMLS #SB26037754
Feb 20, 2026
Listed
$1,450,000
$762/sq ft
CRMLS #SB24226758
Feb 3, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Jan 5, 2025
Relisted
—
Jan 4, 2025
Relisted
—
Jan 3, 2025
Relisted
—
Dec 11, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 2024
Listed
$1,595,000
$838/sq ft
CRMLS #PV24189515
Sep 12, 2024
Listed
$1,595,000
$838/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,835 (+7.0%)
$246,951 + $227,261
$474,212
2024
$5,455 (+2.2%)
$246,951 + $227,261
$474,212
2023
$5,338 (+6.2%)
$242,109 + $222,805
$464,914
2022
$5,028 (+0.3%)
$237,362 + $218,437
$455,799
2021
$5,013 (+1.4%)
$232,708 + $214,154
$446,862
2020
$4,945 (+3.2%)
$228,146 + $209,955
$438,101
2019
$4,793 (+2.3%)
$225,807 + $207,803
$433,610
2018
$4,686 (+2.0%)
$221,380 + $203,729
$425,109
2017
$4,593 (+3.2%)
$212,785 + $195,819
$408,604
2016
$4,453 (−2.8%)
$212,785 + $195,819
$408,604
2015
$4,582 (+1.0%)
$208,613 + $191,980
$400,593
2014
$4,538 (+1.8%)
$201,455 + $185,393
$386,848
2012
$4,460 (+3.2%)
$200,545 + $184,556
$385,101
2011
$4,320 (+0.3%)
$196,613 + $180,938
$377,551
2010
$4,308 (−6.6%)
$192,758 + $177,391
$370,149
2009
$4,613 (+5.9%)
$191,318 + $176,066
$367,384
2008
$4,358
$191,773 + $176,485
$368,258
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,904
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7556008001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
RS-2
Q
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
Equestrian Overlay 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
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage, Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Den, Primary Bathroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Shed, Out Building
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Treed Lot, Steep Slope, Horse Property, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 7556008001
Property Condition: Fixer
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Special Assessments
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer or Septic - Unknown
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Horse Trails, Hiking
School Information
High School District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.75969500
Longitude: -118.32041800
Directions: Palos Verdes Dr E
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,904
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 7556008001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 27
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 27
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Rick
List Agent Last Name: Wilkinson
Co-List Agent First Name: Melanie
Co-List Agent Last Name: Gonzalez
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Redfin Corporation
Co-List Office Name: Redfin Corporation
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Shane
Buyer Agent Last Name: Falkenstein
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Beach City Brokers
Around this home
Schools
Dapplegray Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Miraleste Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
10/10
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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 85° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA • 90275
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 16% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11 hrs
7.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.36M – $1.65M
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