About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 549 Via Almar in Palos Verdes Estates, CA is listed for $3,250,000 ($1,306 per sqft). Built in 1952, the home offers 2,489 sqft of living space on a 0.15 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1952
  • 0.15 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
2-car garage
1952

Amenities

FireplaceViewA/C
Listing Description

Perched in a premier location in lower Malaga Cove, this classic mid-century residence offers truly breathtaking, unobstructed panoramic ocean, coastline and Queen's Necklace views. With its timeless architectural character, incredible setting and endless potential, this is a rare opportunity to create something extraordinary in one of Palos Verdes Estates' most desirable neighborhoods.

The upper level showcases original hardwood floors and a spacious living room featuring a stone-surround fireplace and an expansive picture window perfectly framing the spectacular coastal panorama. The formal dining room is surrounded by multiple windows that capture the sweeping views, while a charming breakfast nook sits just off the kitchen.

Also on the upper level, the primary suite offers generous closet space and an en-suite bathroom, along with an additional bedroom. Downstairs, a large family room with a second fireplace opens directly to the backyard, where an expansive wood deck and tranquil koi pond create a peaceful setting for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.

A separate office with built-in cabinetry enjoys beautiful views, while an additional bedroom with an en-suite bathroom provides comfortable accommodations for guests or extended family. Filled with natural light, the home retains its distinctive mid-century charm and original character.

While ready for thoughtful updating and modernization, the exceptional location, versatile floor plan and magnificent, unobstructed views provide the perfect foundation for a truly special coastal retreat. An incredible opportunity to reimagine a classic Malaga Cove home in a setting that is simply hard to duplicate.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$17,382/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$2,350
Interest$14,083
Insurance$948

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

549 Via Almar

Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

High Ceilings

Property Details

Flooring

WoodCarpet

Views

OceanCity

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 549 Via Almar is listed at $3,250,000 ($1,306/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $17,382 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1952, 0.15 acre lot, 2 stories, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: High Ceilings.

This property is listed by Cari Corbalis.

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Cari Corbalis

License 00850678

Agent at Vista Sotheby's International Realty

Listed by Vista Sotheby's International Realty · Broker phone: (310) 541-8271 · Broker website

MLS# SB26189549· Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc· 64 days on PropertySimple

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549 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

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