705 Vía La Cuesta

Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

$9,900,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
7
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
8,497 Sq. Ft.
$1,165 / Sq. Ft.
8,497
Sq. Ft.
$1,165
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This quintessential Italian Villa in Malaga Cove known as “Castello del Mare” is an exclusive estate home set on over an acre of a lavishly landscaped hillside of fruit trees and "whispering" pines. The site provides one of Palos Verdes Estates’ best panoramic views, starting from the Pacific Ocean, the coastline cities of "the Queen’s Necklace" up to Malibu's Point Zuma, and back across the city lights of the Los Angeles basin set against the backdrop of the Santa Monica Mountains and down to Orange...This quintessential Italian Villa in Malaga Cove known as “Castello del Mare” is an exclusive estate home set on over an acre of a lavishly landscaped hillside of fruit trees and "whispering" pines. The site provides one of Palos Verdes Estates’ best panoramic views, starting from the Pacific Ocean, the coastline cities of "the Queen’s Necklace" up to Malibu's Point Zuma, and back across the city lights of the Los Angeles basin set against the backdrop of the Santa Monica Mountains and down to Orange County's Saddle Back Mountain. Set just up the hill from the Palos Verdes Country Club the home's outside features a private front greeting courtyard and a shady loggia, an entertainer’s backyard with a kitchen area, balustrade view terraces, a tennis court, a lilied koi pond, an outdoor curtained casita, a stone walking path, and space for a small vineyard. Entering the home through its 2 story groin vault custom painted ceilings that lead into an arced cathedral foyer you will find the home boasts 6 Bedrooms, 7.5 baths, a billiard style family room, an arcade room, with a kitchen/bar, a wine cellar, a professional gym, a dry sauna, a steam shower, 2 offices, a library, a home theater, and 8 fireplaces - one of which is a 17th Century French Imported hearth - set on the outside patio overlooking the Poseidon mosaic-tiled pool - this is a MUST SEE HOME in an UNMATCHED LOCATION!

Listing Agent

  1. Mark Todd

    Mark Todd

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01168021

    mark.todd@compass.com

    P: 949.514.0000

Property Details for 705 Vía La Cuesta

Architectural Style
Custom Built, Mediterranean, See Remarks
View
City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Golf Course, Harbor, Landmark, Marina, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Pier, Pond, Pool, Trees/Woods, Valley, Water, White Water
Parking Spaces Total
7
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mark Todd, DRE #01168021; Compass, Sharon Wang, DRE #02047476

Sold By Vista Sotheby's International Realty, Chris Adlam, DRE #00967574

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2022 03:37 AM

Property Details for 705 Vía La Cuesta

StatusClosed
MLS #NP21261967
Days on Market93
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1986
Lot Size1.15 AC / 50,157 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mark Todd, DRE #01168021; Compass, Sharon Wang, DRE #02047476

Sold By Vista Sotheby's International Realty, Chris Adlam, DRE #00967574

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Building Information for 705 Vía La Cuesta

Stories3Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size1.15 AC / 50,157 SF

Payment Calculator

$63,305 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$54,028

Property Taxes

$9,277

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 705 Vía La Cuesta

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash to Loan
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 26341
  • Tax Census Tract: 6703.24
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $3,583
  • Tax Lot: 2
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Disability Access: None
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Suburban
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Ice Maker, Barbecue, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: 2 Staircases, In-Law Floorplan, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dumbwaiter, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Vacuum Central, Wired for Sound, Wood Product Walls
  • Room Type: Center Hall, Dance Studio, Den, Entry, Exercise Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Game Room, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Home Theatre, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Multi-Level Bedroom, Office, Projection, Recreation, Retreat, Sauna, Separate Family Room, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Workshop
  • Rooms: Breakfast Bar, Cabana, Dining Area, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Private Tennis Court, Sauna
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Dual shower heads (or Multiple), Exhaust fan(s), Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Separate tub and shower, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Vanity area, Walk-in shower
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Multi-Level Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Granite Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Utility sink, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Basement: Finished
  • Water Heater Features: Gas
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Included
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Inside
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Outside, Patio, Gas, Wood Burning, Free Standing, Great Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Den, Family Room, Free Standing, Gas, Great Room, Library, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Master BR, Patio/Outdoors, Den, Free Standing, Gas, Great Room, Library
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Central, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Zoned
  • Heat Equipment: Zoned Areas, Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Floor Coverings: Tile, Wood
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: http://www.705vialacuesta.com
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors, Service Entrance
  • Window Features: French/Mullioned, Wood Frames
  • Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars, Wired for Alarm System
  • Security: Security Bars, Security System, Security Lights, Wired for Alarm System, Fire/Smoke Detection Sys
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Flagstone, Glass, Plaster, Stone, Stone Veneer, Unknown
  • Exterior Construction: Concrete, Flag, Glass, Other, Plaster, Stone, Stone Veneer
  • Exterior: Stone, Flagstone, Unknown, Concrete, Glass
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Koi Pond, Lighting
  • Roof: Clay, Spanish Tile, Tile
  • Entry Location: 2
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Chain Link, Masonry, Privacy, Wrought Iron
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fair Condition, Masonry, Privacy, Wrought Iron
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Sauna Private, Storage, Tennis Court Private, Workshop
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic, Turnkey
  • Miscellaneous: Suburban
  • View Description: City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Golf Course, Harbor, Landmark, Marina, Ocean, Panoramic, Pier, Pond, Trees/Woods, Valley, Water, White Water
  • Waterfront Features: Pond, Stream
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio: Covered, Deck, Stone/Tile, Concrete, Patio, Cabana, Patio Open, Terrace, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Cabana, Concrete, Covered, Deck, Patio, Patio Open, Rear Porch, Stone, Terrace, Tile, Wood
  • Pool Features: Private, Filtered, In Ground, Tile
  • Pool Description: Filtered, In Ground, Private, Tile
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private, Filtered, Tile
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
  • Tennis Court: Private Tennis Court, Sauna
Green Info
  • Walk Score: 9
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Bluff, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Irregular Lot, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Steep Slope, Treed Lot, Walkstreet, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Topography: Slope Steep
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Electric: Standard
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Garage: Auto Driveway Gate, Built-In Storage, Controlled Entrance, Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart, On street, Private, RV Possible, Side By Side
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 3
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway, Auto Driveway Gate, Built-In Storage, Controlled Entrance, Off Street, On Site, Private, Side by Side, Street, Structure
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • RV Parking Dimensions: 40x40
  • Parking Features: Auto Driveway Gate, Built-In Storage, Controlled Entrance, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Garage, Off Street, On Site, Private, RV Potential, Side by Side, Street, Structure, Workshop in Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Mediterranean/Spanish, See Remarks
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 705 Vía La Cuesta

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 705 Vía La Cuesta

Taxable ValueLand$5,900,000Additions$4,000,000Total$9,900,000
Tax Record2023$111,325 ($9,277 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt8,497 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,497 SqFtLot Size50,157 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningPVR1*CountyLOS ANGELESAPN7539-032-003

Schools near 705 Vía La Cuesta

This home is within Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Silver Spur Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Palos Verdes Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Palos Verdes High School
Public9 to 12

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mark Todd, DRE #01168021; Compass, Sharon Wang, DRE #02047476

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