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549 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

$3.25M4bd · 4ba · 2,489 sqft
Lot 6,590 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•10d on market•MLS# SB-26189549

Property 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.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1952

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1952
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
View
City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Roof
Tile
City
Palos Verdes Estates
Zip Code
90274
County
Los Angeles
Listed byVista Sotheby’s International Realty, Cari Corbalis

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$16,433.77
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$2,600,000
Total Interest
$3,316,157
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$5,916,157
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Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

549 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Palos Verdes Estates · Single Family Residence

$3.25M
Luxury Tier
Beds
4
Baths
4
Sqft
2,489
Lot
6,590 sqft
Year
1952
$/Sqft
$1306
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: city✓
Garage: 2-car✓

Listed 7.1% below the median closed sale of $3,499,000. Closed comps sold at 106% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $3.25M· $1,306/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $3.50M
−$249K (−7.1%)
Active comps
vs active median $3.59M
−$339K (−9.4%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $1,399
−$93 (−6.6%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
205 Via Los AltosRedondo Beach1953542,6856,693$1,376$3.69M2473
709 Via Del MontePalos Verdes Estates1966332,6688,347$1,143$3.05M5473
1016 Via RomeroPalos Verdes Estates1976433,0977,761$1,130$3.50M3164
1400 Via MontemarPalos Verdes Estates1940341,66815,464$2,215$3.69M4157
1517 Via ArcoPalos Verdes Estates1973453,18016,839$1,129$3.59M1748
Total: 5 · Average3.83.82,659.611,020.8$1,398.6$3.51M33.4
Median2,685$3.59M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
381 Palos Verdes Dr.Palos Verdes Estates201708/19/2026442,4176,021$3.50M$3.50M$1,4481.003792
773 Via SomontePalos Verdes Estates195806/03/2026432,3327,544$3.60M$3.70M$1,5871.0311285
628 Via Del MontePalos Verdes Estates196605/15/2026442,7629,441$2.50M$3.11M$1,1261.252181
2315 Via AcalonesPalos Verdes Estates196410/05/2026332,60211,094$3.30M$3.51M$1,3491.062673
869 Rincon LanePalos Verdes Estates195511/14/2025443,54211,091$3.50M$3.37M$9500.9614670
Total: 5 · Average3.83.62,7319,038.2$3.44M$3.44M$1,292—68.4
Median2,602$3.50M$3.50M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.