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$2,620,000
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42 Empty Saddle Road

Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3,845 Ft²
$3,961,653
RealtyHop Estimate
47.00%
Since Jul 1, 2019
National-US
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About This Property

This beautiful ONE-LEVEL home is located on an 0.78-acre estate in the desirable "Empty Saddle" neighborhood.  The 4 bedroom/4 bath main house has an open floor plan that is wonderful for families and entertaining.  It includes a large master suite with high beam ceilings, walk-in closet, generous sitting room and beautiful bathroom looking out to a private lanai garden.  A large welcoming great room with vaulted sky-lighted ceilings includes an open white kitchen, cozy breakfast nook, used brick fireplace, and wood floors.  French doors open to a sprawling backyard with a brand new salt water pool with spillover spa, fully automated equipment and Pebble Tec surface.  The lush resort-like backyard is shaded by large pine trees and a vine-covered arbor area.  It leads to a custom chicken coop and lighted paddle tennis sport court including full court basketball with adjustable glass blackboards.  A detached 2-room office area is equipped with its own central heating and cooling. It has a high beamed ceiling, closet and ¾ bath.  Beyond the sport court is a 4-horse barn area directly adjacent to the 27-acre Chandler Preserve.  Barn deliveries can be made daily via the short trail from the street with multi-truck parking available next to the hay storage.  This backmost area also includes a second garage large enough for boat or RV storage.
Unit Size
3,845 Ft²
Days on Market
328 days
Land Size
0.78 acres
Price per sqft
$701
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
$25
Year Built
1962

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Last updated: 5 months ago (CRMLS #PV18176904)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 24, 2025 Sold
Sold
Aug 27, 2025 In contract -
In contract
May 21, 2025 Listed by Vista Sotheby's International Realty $3,650,000
Listed by Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Welcome to 42 Empty Saddle Road – where luxury, space, and nature seamlessly converge. This exceptional single-level estate invites you in with a stately horseshoe driveway and nearly 4,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. At the heart of the home, a classic double-sided brick fireplace is framed by rich red oak flooring and soaring vaulted ceilings. The layout features 4 spacious bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a formal dining room, a mudroom, a cozy breakfast nook, and so much more. The expansive primary suite offers the ultimate retreat, complete with vaulted ceilings, a tranquil sitting area, and double doors that open to your private backyard oasis. Relax under the charming pergola beside a sparkling pool with a spillover spa waterfall. This perfectly flat lot is packed with amenities: a 4-stall barn, lighted sports court ideal for evening games, chicken coops, a goat house, and direct access to scenic trails with views of a protected nature preserve. A separate pool house with 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, and its own HVAC system makes an ideal guest suite or space for multi-generational living. Additional highlights include two versatile garages—one currently used as a gym or dance studio, and the other with capacity for up to four vehicles, attached to the barn. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a property that offers luxury, functionality, and room to roam—all located in one of the South Bay’s most coveted equestrian neighborhoods.
Aug 8, 2022 No longer available -
No longer available
Apr 28, 2022 Listed by Lance Strumpf $4,421,750
Listed by Lance Strumpf
This beautiful ONE-LEVEL home is located on an 0.78-acre estate in the desirable “Empty Saddle” neighborhood. The 4 bedroom/4 bath main house has an open floor plan that is wonderful for families and entertaining. It includes a large master suite with high beam ceilings, a walk-in closet, a generous sitting room, and a beautiful bathroom looking out to a private lanai garden. A large welcoming great room with vaulted sky-lighted ceilings includes an open white kitchen, cozy breakfast nook, used brick fireplace, and wood floors. French doors open to a sprawling backyard with a saltwater pool with spillover spa, fully automated equipment, and Pebble Tec surface. There is a lighted and fenced paddle tennis sports court including full-court basketball with adjustable glass blackboards. A detached 2-room office area is equipped with its own central heating and cooling. It has a high beamed ceiling, closet, and ¾ bath. Beyond the sports court is a 4-horse barn area directly adjacent to the 27-acre Chandler Preserve. This backmost area also includes a second garage large enough for boat or RV storage. There is a permitted shed in the backyard that can be used for animals or as a playhouse for children. There is a permitted guest/pool house with its own bedroom, full bath, and living room. The home is adjacent to the Empty Saddle Club with direct access to the nature preserve for riding and hiking trails. The manager has listed the unit size as 3845 square feet.
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Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1962
  • Effective Year Built: 1973
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 13
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 8

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 24,943
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,430
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 850
  • Total Building Area: 3,035
  • Building Area: 3,035
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,035
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: THE RANCHO LOS PALOS VERDES
  • Land Acres: 0000000573
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0101
  • Legal Description 1: *TR=L A CO ASSESSOR MAP NO 51*LOT (EX OF HIKING AND RIDING TRAIL) COM AT MOST E COR OF LOT 12 TH S 45 18'48 W 120 FT TH N 44 18' W 264.26 FT TH N 24 48'10 ESEE ASSESSOR MAPBOOK FOR MISSING PORTIONLOT 12

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 670201

Zoning

  • Zoning: RERA2L

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 73-B4
  • Subdivision Tract Number: L
  • Parcel: 7551-009-028
  • Lot: 12
  • Municipality: SOUTH /ROLL HL EST SFR
  • Latitude: 33.7806
  • Longitude: -118.337

    Address

  • Full Address: 42 Empty Saddle Rd
  • Address - House Number: 42
  • Address - Street Name: Empty Saddle
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Rolling Hills Estates
  • Carrier Code: C013
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4124
  • Zip Code: 90274

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $2,958,859
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 07-100

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.0679
  • Valuation Date: Nov 08, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 96
  • Final Value: 4,418,191
  • High Value: 4,718,284
  • Low Value: 4,118,099

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,744,834
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,455,942
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,288,892

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 14, 2019
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 19, 2019
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 19-0582906
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 30, 2006
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jun 12, 2006
  • Previous Sale Amount: $2,000,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 42 Empty Saddle Road built and last sold?
The property at 42 Empty Saddle Road was built in 1962 and last sold on May 14, 2019 for $2,560,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 42 Empty Saddle Road is $3,654,252.
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