Back on market with nice price reduction. Buyer failed to qualify. Just appraised at $975k. As soon as you pull up to this charming starter home in the popular Seaside Ranchos area, you will notice the nicely landscaped front along with flat grassy yard. Its an immaculate 3+2 that has been extensively updated over the years on a large corner lot with 550sq. ft. detached garage with new garage door and roof. There is approx. a 10 by 25 ft space next to the garage for off street RV parking. There is an open granite kitchen with travertine floor and new flooring throughout the rest of the home, oversized laundry room, recessed lighting, large master suite which current seller added with separate shower including new glass enclosure and spa tub. The interior has been recently painted. The interior and exterior are wired for speakers and sound. There is a tiered backyard with a city view patio and separate flat grassy area. Close to all the award winning South Torrance schools and just a couple blocks from the famed Christmas Lights area. There is a newer electrical service box and all the windows have been replaced. Also included is forced air heating and set up for a/c to easily be added.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,858 sq ftLot Size
$1,144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Ross•DRE #00926814• Vision Realty Co
Bought with Patricia Farnham•DRE #01779378• Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Corner lot home with mature landscaping which creates outdoor spaces in the front and back yards that are quite unique. Lovely layout, master at the back of the home. Lots of off street space for parking and toys!
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Back on market with nice price reduction. Buyer failed to qualify. Just appraised at $975k. As soon as you pull up to this charming starter home in the popular Seaside Ranchos area, you will notice the nicely landscaped front along with flat grassy yard. Its an immaculate 3+2 that has been extensively updated over the years on a large corner lot with 550sq.ft. detached garage with new garage door and roof. There is approx. a 10 by 25 ft space next to the garage for off street RV parking. There is an open granite kitchen with travertine floor and new flooring throughout the rest of the home, oversized laundry room, recessed lighting, large master suite which current seller added with separate shower including new glass enclosure and spa tub. The interior has been recently painted. The interior and exterior are wired for speakers and sound. There is a tiered backyard with a city view patio and separate flat grassy area. Close to all the award winning South Torrance schools and just a couple blocks from the famed Christmas Lights area. There is a newer electrical service box and all the windows have been replaced. Also included is forced air heating and set up for a/c to easily be added.
Public Records
Dec 17, 1993
Sold
$194,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 4, 1983
Sold
$114,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,632 (+1.7%)
$809,296 + $202,323
$1,011,619
2024
$11,440 (+1.9%)
$809,296 + $202,323
$1,011,619
2023
$11,228 (+1.3%)
$793,428 + $198,356
$991,784
2022
$11,079 (+1.8%)
$777,871 + $194,467
$972,338
2021
$10,884 (+130.8%)
$762,619 + $190,654
$953,273
2020
$4,715 (+22.8%)
$747,666 + $186,916
$934,582
2019
$3,839 (+4.6%)
$241,193 + $151,994
$393,187
2018
$3,669 (+2.2%)
$236,464 + $78,158
$314,622
2017
$3,591 (+2.6%)
$227,283 + $75,124
$302,407
2016
$3,499 (+2.2%)
$227,283 + $75,124
$302,407
2015
$3,423 (+2.5%)
$222,827 + $73,651
$296,478
2014
$3,341 (+2.5%)
$215,181 + $71,124
$286,305
2012
$3,259 (+1.5%)
$214,209 + $70,803
$285,012
2011
$3,210 (+1.8%)
$210,009 + $69,415
$279,424
2010
$3,152 (+1.5%)
$205,892 + $68,054
$273,946
2009
$3,105 (+5.6%)
$204,354 + $67,546
$271,900
2008
$2,941
$204,840 + $67,707
$272,547
Tax history for 5133 Macafee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,632 (+1.7%)
$809,296 + $202,323
$1,011,619
2024
$11,440 (+1.9%)
$809,296 + $202,323
$1,011,619
2023
$11,228 (+1.3%)
$793,428 + $198,356
$991,784
2022
$11,079 (+1.8%)
$777,871 + $194,467
$972,338
2021
$10,884 (+130.8%)
$762,619 + $190,654
$953,273
2020
$4,715 (+22.8%)
$747,666 + $186,916
$934,582
2019
$3,839 (+4.6%)
$241,193 + $151,994
$393,187
2018
$3,669 (+2.2%)
$236,464 + $78,158
$314,622
2017
$3,591 (+2.6%)
$227,283 + $75,124
$302,407
2016
$3,499 (+2.2%)
$227,283 + $75,124
$302,407
2015
$3,423 (+2.5%)
$222,827 + $73,651
$296,478
2014
$3,341 (+2.5%)
$215,181 + $71,124
$286,305
2012
$3,259 (+1.5%)
$214,209 + $70,803
$285,012
2011
$3,210 (+1.8%)
$210,009 + $69,415
$279,424
2010
$3,152 (+1.5%)
$205,892 + $68,054
$273,946
2009
$3,105 (+5.6%)
$204,354 + $67,546
$271,900
2008
$2,941
$204,840 + $67,707
$272,547
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,918 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,387
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7530012001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
May 28, 2026 • Final
Building
Roofing
Jan 14, 2020 • Final
Building
Remove existing roofing material and install new composition shingles on a detached garage.
Roofing
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
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
In Living Room
Granite Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Room Information
Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 7530012001
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
School Information
Elementary School: Seaside
Middle Or Junior School: Calle Mayor
High School: South High
High School District: Torrance Unified
Elementary School 2: SEASID
Middle Or Junior School 2: CALMAY
High School 2: SOUHIG
Location Information
Latitude: 33.81473400
Longitude: -118.36884800
Directions: Calle Mayor to Carlow south to Macafee left or Calle Mayor to Vanderhill west to Macafee.
Zoning: TORR-LO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,387
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,918 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 7530012001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 28
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 28
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Robert
List Agent Last Name: Ross
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Vision Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Patricia
Buyer Agent Last Name: Farnham
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
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Schools
Seaside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Calle Mayor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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