1106 E 45th Way Long Beach, CA 90807
Bixby Knolls Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,774
Sq Ft
7,521
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Cabana
- Updated Kitchen
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Hughes Middle School Rated A-
- Open Floorplan
- Deck
About This Home
As of February 2025The Bernice Tay Residence, designed by award winning architect Paul Tay. This custom modern gem was built in 1952 and features classic design elements that include lofty open-beam ceilings, clerestory windows, abundant natural light, soffit lighting, clerestory windows, and as always in a Paul Tay design, a statement fireplace that functions as a piece of art within the living room. The backyard areas are elegant and private, with multiple lounge areas, a dining area, and a putting green. This midcentury marvel is well maintained and has numerous functional upgrades that include foam roof insulation for enhance energy efficiency, central air conditioning and heating, an upgraded kitchen with Carrara marble countertops, and remodeled bathrooms with Phillippe Starck faucets and Duravit sinks. Paul Tay was a master of midcentury modern design, and this residence is another beautiful example in his exceptional body of work.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Re/Max R. E. Specialists License #01374637 Listed on: 04/19/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,810
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 7,521 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- 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
- Slab Foundation
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
- Sun or Florida Room
- Stone Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
Outdoor Features
- Cabana
- Deck
- Concrete Porch or Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Additional Features
- Suburban Location
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 96
- Tax Tract Number 14455
- Assessor Parcel Number 7135016004
- $458 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Ridgewood Heights Subdivision
Recreation
- Bike Trail
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
15
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
-
Baotuan Nguyenphuoc
Seller's Agent in 2025
Baotuan Nguyenphuoc
NP Realty
(951) 888-0887
2 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
Hannah Song
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Hannah Song
RE/MAX
(949) 735-5946
1 in this area
32 Total Sales
-
Senka Plese
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Senka Plese
RE/MAX
(949) 521-9896
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
Douglas Kramer
Seller's Agent in 2023
Douglas Kramer
RE/MAX
(949) 922-2291
2 in this area
78 Total Sales
-
Rochelle Kramer
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Rochelle Kramer
RE/MAX
(949) 861-1008
2 in this area
61 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: PW23064297
APN: 7135-016-004
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