This South Torrance home is in a fantastic hillside location close to the beach, schools, and shopping. It is light, bright and has a comfortable open feeling. The living room has open beam ceilings with a ceiling fan and hardwood floors along with built in dining area and built in bookshelves. This opens to a good sized remodeled kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, hardwood floors, open beam ceiling, decorative tile counters, dishwasher and more. There is a nice master bedroom with full bath, two more bedrooms and a 3/4 bathroom. Both bathrooms have been remodeled and are very nice. There is also has an enclosed patio off the back that gives the home an additional 251 sqft of living space. The roomy backyard has a combination of concrete and grass plus the a hillside in the back that would be ideal for a deck area to take advantage of a fantastic view. Overall this is a fantastic home. Come take a look.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,840 sq ftLot Size
$1,239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dan Mullin•DRE #00942878• Estate Properties
Contact: 310-871-3058
Bought with David Reams•DRE #00636976• D.REAMS & CO.
Location, Location, next to seas1de rancho, one bathroom and enclose patio are not pemited, buyer to vertify. best condition home for value don't miss this good deal, roof only one year new, has alot of skylight, ceilings priavte and quite back yard. many new homes being build or remodel in the area.
Public Records
Oct 1, 1996
Sold
$210,000
$195/sq ft
CRMLS #S22990
Jul 25, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Apr 24, 1996
Listed
$219,000
$203/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 1990
Sold
$315,000
$292/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 24, 1986
Sold
$193,000
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1983
Sold
$165,000
$153/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,115 (+2.1%)
$635,081 + $158,765
$793,846
2024
$8,932 (+1.9%)
$635,081 + $158,765
$793,846
2023
$8,765 (+1.4%)
$622,629 + $155,652
$778,281
2022
$8,647 (+1.8%)
$610,421 + $152,600
$763,021
2021
$8,493 (+1.5%)
$598,452 + $149,608
$748,060
2020
$8,365 (+1.5%)
$586,718 + $146,675
$733,393
2019
$8,244 (+3.0%)
$580,702 + $145,172
$725,874
2018
$8,005 (+2.2%)
$569,316 + $142,326
$711,642
2017
$7,834 (+2.3%)
$547,209 + $136,800
$684,009
2016
$7,655 (+2.2%)
$547,209 + $136,800
$684,009
2015
$7,488 (+2.7%)
$536,480 + $134,118
$670,598
2014
$7,290 (+18.4%)
$518,071 + $129,517
$647,588
2012
$6,155 (−12.3%)
$494,200 + $123,800
$618,000
2011
$7,018 (+69.0%)
$435,000 + $109,000
$544,000
2010
$4,152 (+1.4%)
$495,704 + $123,926
$619,630
2009
$4,096 (+5.6%)
$285,765 + $71,439
$357,204
2008
$3,880
$286,444 + $71,609
$358,053
Tax history for 5229 Vanderhill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,115 (+2.1%)
$635,081 + $158,765
$793,846
2024
$8,932 (+1.9%)
$635,081 + $158,765
$793,846
2023
$8,765 (+1.4%)
$622,629 + $155,652
$778,281
2022
$8,647 (+1.8%)
$610,421 + $152,600
$763,021
2021
$8,493 (+1.5%)
$598,452 + $149,608
$748,060
2020
$8,365 (+1.5%)
$586,718 + $146,675
$733,393
2019
$8,244 (+3.0%)
$580,702 + $145,172
$725,874
2018
$8,005 (+2.2%)
$569,316 + $142,326
$711,642
2017
$7,834 (+2.3%)
$547,209 + $136,800
$684,009
2016
$7,655 (+2.2%)
$547,209 + $136,800
$684,009
2015
$7,488 (+2.7%)
$536,480 + $134,118
$670,598
2014
$7,290 (+18.4%)
$518,071 + $129,517
$647,588
2012
$6,155 (−12.3%)
$494,200 + $123,800
$618,000
2011
$7,018 (+69.0%)
$435,000 + $109,000
$544,000
2010
$4,152 (+1.4%)
$495,704 + $123,926
$619,630
2009
$4,096 (+5.6%)
$285,765 + $71,439
$357,204
2008
$3,880
$286,444 + $71,609
$358,053
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,807 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,048
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7530008015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Mar 7, 2014 • Final
Plumbing
Repair gas lines in a single-family home and reconnect the gas meter.
Gas
Mar 7, 2014 • Final
Building
Work on a retaining wall with a block wall on top.
Grading
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway, Direct Garage Access, Street
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Garbage Disposal, Range, Stove
Has Appliances
Area, In Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Room Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood
Heating Information
Wall Heater
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors
Built-Ins, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Ceiling Fan
Lot Features: Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinkler System, Yard
Property Information
Living Area Source: Taped
Parcel Number: 7530008015
Has View
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable Available
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Calle Mayor
High School: South High
High School District: Torrance Unified
Elementary School 2: OTHER
Middle Or Junior School 2: CALMAY
High School 2: SOUHIG
Location Information
Latitude: 33.81641900
Longitude: -118.36860900
Directions: From Pacific Coast Highway turn east on Calle Mayor then turn left at first left which is Vanderhill to property. Cross Streets: Calle Mayor and Vanderhill
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,048
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,807 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 7530008015
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 310-871-3058
Days Active in MLS: 68
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 68
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Dan
List Agent Last Name: Mullin
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: David
Buyer Agent Last Name: Reams
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: D.REAMS & CO.
Around this home
Schools
Seaside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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