Dana Graham

Palos Verdes Information Category

Things You Always Wondered About Palos Verdes

I wrote this in 2007, but to make it easier to find, I've moved it to the top of the heap: A lot of things have happened in Palos Verdes during my 77-year residency some of which, distressingly, are now ancient history. I see a lot of misinformation on websites by realtors attempting to portray themselves as Palos Verdes experts, but I am here to say that I witnessed most of the following myself and this is how it was.  I am...Continue Reading!

3721 P V Drive North — This property is sold.

Welcome to this Traditional Valmonte Home in one of the most desirable areas of Palos Verdes Estates. Meticulously maintained & ready to move in to enjoy from Day 1. Enter into a sunny & spacious Living Room with warm red oak floors,wood burning fireplace,beamed ceiling & adjacent Dining Room. Kitchen features granite countertops & stainless appliances,an abundance of modern cabinets & Pantry. A Breakfast Nook looks out onto the private Yard & Garden. A Flagstone Patio just off the Kitchen...Continue Reading!

May 2017 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: The real estate market this year has not experienced the frenetic activity in the first half of the year that it has seen in the past 3 years.  Prices in Palos Verdes are still right around the all-time high of late 2007, having recovered from the sizeable dip they took from 2008 thru 2010. Let me take just a moment to brag:  the results for 2016 are in, and your humble correspondent was the #3 agent out of over 250...Continue Reading!

Sold on Pleasant Hill Drive!!

Seems like everyone is waiting for Pleasant Hill Drive.  #6 is one of the original 7 Jack Cameron-built one level ranch homes being sold by the original owner.  We all moved in in early 1963 (we lived at #4) and Pleasant Hill Drive became a magical place -- ask anyone who grew up on that street in the '60's and '70's -- The Bloomfields, Grahams, Mealys, Lovemans, Reynolds/Sommersteins, Coopers, or Lindleys.  I won't bore you with all the stories, but...Continue Reading!

Sold in the Country Club.

This lovely home sold at the asking price.  30026 Avenida Celestial is the first house built on the street (1966) and is an absolutely enchanting trip to Big Sur.  Tucked away in the corner of the cul de sac, the mid-century design features more windows than Microsoft, is completely remodeled in the rustic style of the house, and has a blackbottom pool, spa, and koi pond with waterfall.  Skylites abound which, along with all the windows, really does bring the...Continue Reading!

#3 at Berkshire Hathaway for 2016!

Happy to be named #3 agent at Berkshire Hathaway for 2016 out of about 260, and #6 (out of thousands) in PV overall in listings sold. I am still the kind of agent I wished I'd found 32 years ago when I got into this business, which includes (unlike most other top agents) doing everything myself -- no assistants, transaction coordinators, secretaries, sub-agents. My clients get my 32 years of experience applied directly to their transaction. Call me at 310...Continue Reading!

28543 Blythewood, Rancho Palos Verdes — Sold in 5 Days!

On the market today is a great 3 bedroom 2 bath 1732 square foot one level home in Los Verdes.  This home has a 3-car garage, which is rarer than hen's teeth in Los Verdes.  New flooring, paint, and in move-in condition.  $1,049,000.  Call or email me if you're interested -- 310 613-1076 [ngg_images source="galleries" container_ids="66" display_type="photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails" override_thumbnail_settings="0" thumbnail_width="300" thumbnail_height="225" thumbnail_crop="1" images_per_page="20" number_of_columns="0" ajax_pagination="0" show_all_in_lightbox="0" use_imagebrowser_effect="0" show_slideshow_link="1" slideshow_link_text="[Show as slideshow]" order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]Continue Reading!

Valmonte Lease

This lovely Valmonte home is up for lease at $4500/month.  About 3000 square feet of living area, 4 or 5 bedrooms (depending on how you want to count them), 3.5 baths on 1.5 lots on a cul de sac.  There are also extra rooms and tons of storage.  Call me at 310 613-1076 if you want to view this property. Continue Reading!

2716 Via Anita — first time for sale in 50 years

Just listed 11/3/16 is this nice 4 bedroom 3 bath home in the heart of the Grove, one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Palos Verdes Estates.  Priced to sell at $1,395,000.  Call me for a private showing. Continue Reading!

July 2016 Newsletter

July, 2016 Dear Neighbor: The real estate market experienced a slow-down in late Spring, early Summer, contrary to common assumptions about that time of year.  That notwithstanding, all the listings I had as new when I last wrote have sold, plus 2108 Via Visalia, PVE, that never hit the market.  I’m telling you, the benefits of your agent belonging to the Top 10 PV Agents group can really pay off. Even tho I‘ve been doing this for almost 32 years, I am still...Continue Reading!