549 Via Almar
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Listing broker / agent: Vista Sotheby’s International Realty · Cari Corbalis · CRMLS
MLS # SB26189549 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 18:44 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- SB26189549
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 2,489 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1513 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1952
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 18
Building
- Year built
- 1952
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Raised
- Condition
- Fixer
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Wood
- Lot features
- Sloped Down
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Golf, Hiking, Park
- Association amenities
- Other
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montemalaga Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Palos Verdes Estates | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rancho Palos Verdes | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Palos Verdes High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Palos Verdes Estates | 9–12 | 1.6 mi |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Palos Verdes Estates | 6–8 | 1.7 mi |
| Silver Spur Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rancho Palos Verdes | K–5 | 1.7 mi |
| Riviera Elementary Torrance Unified · Torrance | K–5 | 1.8 mi |
| Vista Grande Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Rancho Palos Verdes | K–5 | 2.0 mi |
| Tulita Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Redondo Beach Unified · Redondo Beach | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $3,250,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $3,250,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 19:58 | $3,250,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Palos Verdes Estates
Active residential homes for sale in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
3 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-11-14 21:21 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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