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1400 Via Montemar, Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274, Palos Verdes Estates, 90274 - 3 bed, 4 bath

1400 Via Montemar, Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$4,495,000
1400 Via Montemar, Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274
3Beds
4Baths
1,668Sqft
15,464Lot
Year Built
1940
Close
-
List price
$4.5M
Original List price
$5M
Price/Sqft
$2,695
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
SB25038508
Home ConditionFair
Features
Excellent View: Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water
Deck
Patio
ViewCoastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water

About this home

We found 3 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $4.50M(89th), sqft - 1668(7th), beds - 3(32th), baths - 4(56th).

Richard Neutra's steel construction house with massive ocean views! Hidden away in the tranquil hills of Palos Verdes Estates, this stunning mid-century gem captures the essence of coastal living. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a Richard Neutra home (one of the Beckstrand homes) situated on a promontory above PV Drive with remarkable, unblockable, panoramic, ocean and white water views. Are you looking for the peaceful feeling of living amidst nature? No problem. This home is adjacent to parkland filled with hillsides and lush greenery. Need one story? No problem. This one-story home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including a very spacious living room. In addition, just outside, past your oversized 2 car garage, is a bonus room with another 3/4 bath perfect for a guest, an office, a gym, or perhaps an art studio. Looking for indoor/outdoor living? There is a huge upper deck accessible from the back stairs, a flagstone backyard and a grassy front yard with a view towards peacefully watching the surfers and sailboats, and sunsets over the horizon. Additionally, this home offers a remote controlled security gate at the bottom of your private drive. Award winning Palos Verdes Schools, just a few minutes to Malaga Cove or Riviera Village restaurants and shops, Terranea and hiking trails are just a few of the many reasons to make this home yours. The Palos Verdes Peninsula has so much to offer. Come take a look. You won't be sorry.

Condition Rating
Fair
This architecturally significant Richard Neutra home, built in 1940, has been well-maintained in its original mid-century aesthetic. While structurally sound and clean, the kitchen and bathrooms retain their period-specific designs, including original-style cabinetry, stainless steel countertops, and black fixtures. These elements, though functional, are significantly outdated by current standards and would require substantial aesthetic updates for a buyer seeking modern amenities. The flooring (carpet) is also consistent with the era and, while clean, is not a contemporary choice. The property is livable but shows clear signs of its age in key interior spaces, aligning with the 'fair' condition criteria of being aged but maintained, with major components functional but outdated.
Pros & Cons

Pros

High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 15464, living area = 1668.
Architectural Significance: A rare opportunity to own a Richard Neutra-designed steel construction home (one of the Beckstrand homes), offering unique mid-century modern architectural value.
Unobstructed Panoramic Views: Features massive, unblockable, panoramic ocean and white water views, including stunning sunsets, from its promontory location.
Exclusive & Private Setting: Hidden away in tranquil hills, adjacent to parkland with lush greenery, and secured by a remote-controlled private drive, ensuring privacy and a connection to nature.
Versatile Bonus Space: Includes a separate bonus room with a 3/4 bath, ideal for a guest suite, office, gym, or art studio, adding significant functional flexibility.
Desirable Lifestyle & Amenities: Offers excellent indoor/outdoor living with a huge upper deck, flagstone backyard, and grassy front yard, coupled with access to award-winning Palos Verdes Schools and proximity to local shops, restaurants, and hiking trails.

Cons

Age of Property & Potential for Updates: Built in 1940, the description highlights architectural style and views but provides limited detail on the condition or modernization of interior spaces, suggesting potential for buyer-initiated updates.
Specialized Construction Considerations: The unique steel construction, while architecturally significant, may entail specialized maintenance, repair, or modification considerations compared to conventional building methods.
Limited Interior Square Footage: With 1668 sqft for the main house, some buyers at this price point and location may seek more expansive interior living areas, despite the valuable outdoor spaces and bonus room.

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