1106 E 45th Way Long Beach, CA 90807
Bixby Knolls Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,887
Sq Ft
7,521
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Open Floorplan
- Deck
- Hughes Middle School Rated A-
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
About This Home
As of February 2025Welcome to 1106 E 45th Way, also known as the "Sunlight House" or "Bernice Tay Residence," by the acclaimed architect Paul Tay. This exquisite custom modern home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and set on a generous 7,521 sq ft lot. Located in Bixby Knolls, an area known for its mid-century charm and vibrant community, this home is a stone’s throw from local boutiques, eclectic dining options, and beautiful parks. Built in 1952, this midcentury marvel showcases Tay’s iconic design elements, including clean horizontal lines, functional minimalism and manipulation of light.
Walking through the entry way, the living room boasts an open and spacious design, featuring soaring ceilings adorned with exposed beams while oversized and clerestory windows bathe the interior with light. A flagstone fireplace beautifully bridges the interior with its lush exterior surroundings.
The home has also been beautifully modernized, featuring a brand-new roof and elegant quartzite flooring seamlessly connecting the Sunlight House’s many gathering spaces. Home chefs will love the upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a large LG built-in fridge, brand new 2024 Bosch gas range, stunning Carrara marble countertops, and outdoor BBQ grill and smoker.
Bathrooms have been updated with designer fixtures, including Phillippe Starck faucets and Duravit sinks, adding sophistication to the functional spaces. Retreat to the serene backyard, featuring various lounging areas, a dining space, and a putting green—all thoughtfully designed to create a peaceful outdoor experience that seamlessly complements the interior.
This home is a beautiful example of Tay's exceptional work, showcasing the innovative design and timeless elegance that define his architectural legacy. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this stunning mid-century modern gem that captures the essence of an era while offering modern comforts.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
NP Realty Brokerage Phone: 951-888-0887 License #01807001 Listed on: 10/03/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,810
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 7,521 Sq Ft Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Level Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Private Yard
- Lawn
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is zoned LBR1N
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway Up Slope From Street
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 1,887 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- High Ceiling
- Track Lighting
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Neighborhood Views
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Six Burner Stove
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Water Line To Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
Flooring
- Stone
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Rain Gutters
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Natural Gas Connected
- Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- No Interior Steps
- Suburban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Ridgewood Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 96
- Tax Tract Number 14455
- Assessor Parcel Number 7135016004
- $469 per year additional tax assessments
- Seller Considering Concessions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 3, 2024
Closed on
Feb 24, 2025
Sold by
Nguyen Peter and Nguyen Vu Trieu
Bought by
Janis E Dinwiddie And Charles L Steenrod Fami and Dinwiddie
Seller's Agent
Baotuan Nguyenphuoc
NP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Hannah Song
Re/Max Premier Realty
List Price
$1,320,000
Sold Price
$1,320,000
Views
226
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,762
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.67%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$497,878
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$812,360
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 19, 2023
Closed on
May 30, 2023
Sold by
Nickolaus Brian James
Bought by
Nguyen Peter and Nguyen Vu Trieu
Seller's Agent
Douglas Kramer
Re/Max R. E. Specialists
Buyer's Agent
Baotuan Nguyenphuoc
NP Realty
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,212,121
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,879
-2.95%
Views
91
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.05%
Original Mortgage
$1,089,200
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 19, 2023
Closed on
May 17, 2023
Sold by
Nguyen Hong
Bought by
Nguyen Peter
Seller's Agent
Douglas Kramer
Re/Max R. E. Specialists
Buyer's Agent
Baotuan Nguyenphuoc
NP Realty
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,212,121
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,879
-2.95%
Views
91
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,089,200
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 19, 2023
Closed on
May 16, 2023
Sold by
Nguyen Lauren Colleen
Bought by
Nguyen Vu Trieu
Seller's Agent
Douglas Kramer
Re/Max R. E. Specialists
Buyer's Agent
Baotuan Nguyenphuoc
NP Realty
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,212,121
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,879
-2.95%
Views
91
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,089,200
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 23, 2020
Closed on
Apr 30, 2020
Sold by
Qader Fahria and Dhar Sourojit
Bought by
Nickolaus Brian James
Seller's Agent
Douglas Kramer
Re/Max R. E. Specialists
Buyer's Agent
Douglas Kramer
Re/Max R. E. Specialists
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.18%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.51%
Original Mortgage
$764,750
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2007
Sold by
Tuggle Robert J and Garcia Chris P
Bought by
Qader Fahria
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 23, 2006
Sold by
Tuggle Robert J
Bought by
Tuggle Robert J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$503,200
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 20, 2006
Sold by
Washebek Judith Diane and The Robert R Brenchley Trust
Bought by
Tuggle Robert J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$503,200
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 1996
Sold by
Brenchley Robert R
Bought by
Brenchley Robert R and The Robert R Brenchley Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,320,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,212,500 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $805,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $675,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $629,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,089,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $764,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $608,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $503,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $413,250 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $282,000 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | Sold | $1,320,000 | 0.0% | $700 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2025 02/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/03/2024 10/03/24 | For Sale | $1,320,000 | +8.9% | $700 / Sq Ft |
| 06/07/2023 06/07/23 | Sold | $1,212,121 | -3.0% | $683 / Sq Ft |
| 05/05/2023 05/05/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/19/2023 04/19/23 | For Sale | $1,249,000 | +55.2% | $704 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2020 06/01/20 | Sold | $805,000 | -5.2% | $454 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2020 04/29/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/23/2020 04/23/20 | For Sale | $849,000 | -- | $479 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,810 | $1,260,964 | $945,723 | $315,241 |
| 2024 | $15,810 | $1,236,240 | $927,180 | $309,060 |
| 2023 | $10,998 | $846,196 | $633,018 | $213,178 |
| 2022 | $10,323 | $829,605 | $620,606 | $208,999 |
| 2021 | $10,125 | $813,339 | $608,438 | $204,901 |
| 2020 | $8,706 | $689,000 | $551,000 | $138,000 |
| 2019 | $8,067 | $631,000 | $505,000 | $126,000 |
| 2018 | $7,927 | $631,000 | $505,000 | $126,000 |
| 2016 | $6,767 | $561,000 | $449,000 | $112,000 |
| 2015 | $6,397 | $544,000 | $435,000 | $109,000 |
| 2014 | $5,325 | $443,000 | $354,000 | $89,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Baotuan Nguyenphuoc
NP Realty
(951) 888-0887
2 in this area
51 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Hannah Song
RE/MAX
(949) 735-5946
1 in this area
35 Total Sales
-
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Senka Plese
RE/MAX
(949) 521-9896
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Douglas Kramer
RE/MAX
(949) 922-2291
1 in this area
74 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Rochelle Kramer
RE/MAX
(949) 861-1008
1 in this area
53 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: PW24204382
APN: 7135-016-004
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