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553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 - Property report

Also known as: 553 Via Almar

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Property type

Single Family Residence (0100)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.152

Sale price

$4,440,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
553 Via Almar
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
Zip code
90274
County
Los Angeles
Municipality
Palos Verdes Estates

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
2,965
Buildings on lot
1
Year built
1955
Last altered
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
HVAC
Central heating
Sales
Sale date
07/17/2026
Sale price
$4,440,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$20,686
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1)
Units
1
Lot
Acreage
0.152

Area overview

Walk score
17 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
7 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Weed hazard
No
Ownership

Ownership information for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/17/2026 $4,440,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X. XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXX X. XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX X. XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X. XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/11/2026 Deed of Trust
07/17/2026 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X. XXXXXXX
10/26/2021 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
10/26/2021 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/08/2021 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/16/2016 Grant Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
09/15/2016 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/15/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/04/2012 Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
11/30/2012 Trust Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$20,686
Current property tax
$22,938
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,898,537
Land value
$1,467,946
Building value
$430,591

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,861,313 1.0896 $20,281 +2.80%
2024-2025 $1,824,840 1.0811 $19,728 +1.39%
2023-2024 $1,789,060 1.0876 $19,458 +5.53%
2022-2023 $1,753,981 1.0512 $18,438 +0.10%
2021-2022 $1,719,590 1.0712 $18,420 +1.39%
2020-2021 $1,701,960 1.067444 $18,167 +5.34%
2019-2020 $1,635,873 1.054264 $17,246 +0.18%
2018-2019 $1,603,798 1.0734 $17,216 +2.08%
2017-2018 $1,572,352 1.0726 $16,865 +2.95%
2016-2017 $1,541,523 1.0627 $16,381 +0.99%

Special assessments & penalties for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Code Description Tax levied
00757 Consolidated Fire Protection District Of La County- Measure E
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00746 Los Angeles County Fire Department Brush Initial Inspection
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
04000 Los Angeles County Sewer Maintenance
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
22462 P.V.E Law Enforcement Special Services Tax
90562 Pvpusd - Measure M
00177 Safe Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
06280 South Bay Cities Sanitation District
37581 West Basin Mwd Standby Charge
06111 West Vector Mosquito
Permits

Permit information for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$2,500,000

-4.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,065

-2.7% Y-o-Y

Los Angeles county median sale price

$870,000

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Montemalaga Elementary School 9 Public K-5 442 0.74
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School 8 Public K-5 433 1.36
Riviera Hall Lutheran NR Private K-8 188 1.42
Faith Christian School Psp NR Private K-11 87 1.43
Silver Spur Elementary School 9 Public K-5 521 1.74
Riviera Elementary School 8 Public K-5 624 1.76
Dunn Academy NR Private K-12 12 1.90
Vista Grande Elementary School 9 Public K-5 376 1.93
St. Lawrence Martyr Elementary School NR Private K-8 284 1.94
The Knowing Garden NR Private K-2 0 2.04
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Riviera Hall Lutheran NR Private K-8 188 1.42
Faith Christian School Psp NR Private K-11 87 1.43
Palos Verdes Intermediate School 9 Public 6-8 700 1.63
Dunn Academy NR Private K-12 12 1.90
St. Lawrence Martyr Elementary School NR Private K-8 284 1.94
Edward J. Richardson Middle School 8 Public 6-8 661 2.12
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 2.22
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 485 2.46
Calle Mayor Middle School 8 Public 6-8 614 2.51
Ridgecrest Intermediate School 9 Public 6-8 890 2.64
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Faith Christian School Psp NR Private K-11 87 1.43
Palos Verdes High School 10 Public 9-12 1,417 1.70
Dunn Academy NR Private K-12 12 1.90
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School 10 Public 9-12 2,290 2.20
Sunrise Pre-School NR Public 1 2.22
South High School 9 Public 9-12 1,841 2.39
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 485 2.46
South Bay Faith Academy NR Private K-12 278 2.46
Peninsula Community Church Academy NR Private 1-12 45 2.70

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Neighbors for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

557 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 564 Via Media, Palos Verdes Peninsula 560 Via Media, Palos Verdes Peninsula 532 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 569 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 501 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 576 Via Media, Palos Verdes Peninsula 548 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 565 Via Media, Palos Verdes Peninsula 561 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 580 Via Media, Palos Verdes Peninsula 544 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 540 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 565 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 568 Via Media, Palos Verdes Peninsula 556 Via Media, Palos Verdes Peninsula 528 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 573 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula 572 Via Media, Palos Verdes Peninsula 505 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula

Nearby ZIP codes for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

90254, Los Angeles County, CA 90260, Los Angeles County, CA 90277, Los Angeles County, CA 90501, Los Angeles County, CA 90503, Los Angeles County, CA 90504, Los Angeles County, CA 90505, Los Angeles County, CA 90506, Los Angeles County, CA 90710, Los Angeles County, CA 90717, Los Angeles County, CA 90731, Los Angeles County, CA 90732, Los Angeles County, CA 90744, Los Angeles County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274?

The development at 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274?

553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 has a total of 2,965 square feet.

When was 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 last sold and what was the sale price?

553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 was last sold on 07/17/2026 for $4,440,000.

What is the assessed value of 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274?

553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 is currently assessed at $1,861,313.

What are the property taxes for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274?

The property taxes for 553 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 total $20,280.

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