819 Portola Avenue

Torrance, CA 90501

$700,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
930 Sq. Ft.
$753 / Sq. Ft.
930
Sq. Ft.
$753
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spanish cottage in Old Town Torrance with great backyard shaded by a mature tree and great privacy. Featuring a large living room and dining room with original hardwood floors, a private front sunroom the ideal space to relax with a nice book and a large kitchen. The kitchen with dining area, will need some updating. New plumbing also necessary. Great opportunity for the right buyer. This house will be charming when fully updated. Great character. Off the kitchen sits the laundry room and mud room....Spanish cottage in Old Town Torrance with great backyard shaded by a mature tree and great privacy. Featuring a large living room and dining room with original hardwood floors, a private front sunroom the ideal space to relax with a nice book and a large kitchen. The kitchen with dining area, will need some updating. New plumbing also necessary. Great opportunity for the right buyer. This house will be charming when fully updated. Great character. Off the kitchen sits the laundry room and mud room. Both bedrooms feature large walk-in closets and plenty of natural light. The single bathroom will need updating as well. Mature trees line the large backyard and provide plenty of shade and privacy. Single car garage. This home retains the charming original features with many details not found in modern homes such as built-in shelving and artisan plaster work that sets this home aside from others. Great find and a great opportunity to add value in your style.
  1. Listed by Mark MacFarlane • DRE #01795440 • Vimvi California
  2. Listed by Justin Fautsch • DRE #02081966 • Vimvi California

Property Details for 819 Portola Avenue

Architectural Style
Cottage, Spanish
Subdivision Name
Not Applicable
Garage Spaces
1.00
View
Neighborhood

Location

Listing Courtesy of Vimvi California, Mark MacFarlane, DRE #01795440; Vimvi California, Justin Fautsch, DRE #02081966

Sold By Vimvi California, Mark MacFarlane, DRE #01795440; Vimvi California, Justin Fautsch, DRE #02081966

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LISTING UPDATED: 09/06/2022 11:11 AM

Property Details for 819 Portola Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #P1-10227
Days on Market30
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,801 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Vimvi California, Mark MacFarlane, DRE #01795440; Vimvi California, Justin Fautsch, DRE #02081966

Sold By Vimvi California, Mark MacFarlane, DRE #01795440; Vimvi California, Justin Fautsch, DRE #02081966

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Building Information for 819 Portola Avenue

Stories1Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,801 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,496 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,820

Property Taxes

$676

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 819 Portola Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 930.00
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • City: Torrance
  • Country: US
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Elementary School: Fern
  • High School: Torrance
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madrona
  • Area: 134 - Old Torrance
  • Postal Code Plus4: 2145
  • Road Surface Type: Alley Paved, Maintained, Paved
  • Unparsed Address: 819 Portola Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Controlled Entrance
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corners Marked, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Up Slope from Street, Yard, Sprinklers None
  • Lot Size Acres: .11
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,801.00
  • Lot Size Area: 4,801.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 7354009005
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Adobe
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Lighting
  • Fencing: Block, Good Condition, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile, Tar/Gravel
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Built-In Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Tile Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area: 930.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Casement Windows, Jalousies/Louvered
  • Levels: One
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard, Trust

Property History for 819 Portola Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 819 Portola Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$600,000Additions$100,000Total$700,000
Tax Record2023$8,108 ($676 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt930 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt930 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,801 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningTORR-LMCountyLOS ANGELESAPN7354-009-005

Schools near 819 Portola Avenue

This home is within Torrance Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fern Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Madrona Middle School
Public6 to 8

Torrance High School
Public9 to 12

Gene Drevno Community Day School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Vimvi California, Mark MacFarlane, DRE #01795440; Vimvi California, Justin Fautsch, DRE #02081966

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