$805,000
SOLD JUN 1, 2020
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,774 Sq Ft
7,521 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$454 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Hughes Middle School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2025

The Bernice Tay Residence, designed by award winning architect Paul Tay and built in 1952. This custom midcentury modern gem is sited in a quiet interior location in the Ridgewood Heights neighborhood of Long Beach and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an upgraded kitchen with Jade stainless-steel appliances and Carrara marble countertops, upgraded bathrooms with Phillippe Starck faucets and Duravit sinks, and quartzite flooring throughout. Consistent with Tay’s design aesthetic, the living room is open and spacious and features vaulted beamed ceilings, soffit lighting, clerestory windows and a prominent fireplace with natural stone. Other attributes of the home include a spacious bonus room off the living room, designer lighting, newer roof with insulation for improved energy efficiency, and air conditioning with Nest thermostat. And then there is the exceptional outdoor spaces, highlighted by a large covered deck and outdoor kitchen with 38” Grand Turbo BBQ gas grill with rotisserie and 24” GE Monogram undercounter refrigerator, backyard pergola, and native drought resistant landscaping. This exquisite custom residence is a modern oasis. Virtual Tour: http://craigsauer3d.com/3d-model/1106-e-45th-way/fullscreen-nobrand/

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Kramer

Re/Max R. E. Specialists License #01374637 Listed on: 04/23/2020

Re/Max R. E. Specialists

Co-Listed By

Rochelle Kramer

Re/Max R. E. Specialists License #01392260

Last Buyer's Agent

Douglas Kramer

Re/Max R. E. Specialists License #01374637 Listed on: 04/23/2020

Re/Max R. E. Specialists

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,810

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 7,521 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LBR1N

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,774 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Stone Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Cabana
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Additional Features

  • Suburban Location
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 96
  • Tax Tract Number 14455
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7135016004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,810

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Ridgewood Heights (RH)
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LBR1N
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7135016004
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1774.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 453.78
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Cabana, Covered, Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Long Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7521.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1727

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7521.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5715.02
  • Tax Lot: 96
  • Tax Tract Number: 14455

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
Total Days on Market
6
Views
226

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.45%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$499,580
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$818,939

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
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

Source: Public Records

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
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

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW20078413

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7135-016-004