Seller's Agent in 2023
BROOKE MILLER
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
(714) 728-1255
1 in this area
67 Total Sales
1152 E Cartagena Dr Long Beach, CA 90807
Bixby Knolls NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,478,000 - $2,027,229
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,793
Sq Ft
$460/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Second Garage
- Solar Power System
- No HOA
- Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
- Bonus Room
- Neighborhood Views
About This Home
As of May 2023PRICE IMPROVED! This grand Bixby Knolls home is available for the first time in 57 years. The large front yard on this timeless tree-lined street leads up to a large covered front porch alongside offers a generously deep pass-through driveway that leads to the rear double garage, which also offers alley access. An ADDITIONAL 383sf "hobby shop" with its own 3/4 bath is attached to the garage. The side yard boasts green space, great for gardening or play, while the hard-scaped patio between the home and garage has partial covering, ideal for outdoor dining or other hosting events. This home has been lovingly maintained and boasts custom details like plaster crown moulding, a grand formal living room with decorative fireplace, a den with mahogany walls and built-in fireplaces, high open beam ceilings in the sunken family room with brick fireplace and built-in bar, and hardwood floors upstairs. Everywhere you look you'll find great, generous space, including a large kitchen, separate dining area, huge laundry room, and even a storage basement. Solar panels were installed in 2019 and provide great cost-saving; Buyer to assume existing solar agreement subject to Solar provider's approval. All this in the heart of one of Long Beach's most beloved neighborhoods, close to dining, shopping, easy freeway access, and more.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty License #01463771 Listed on: 03/23/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 9,524 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
- Front Yard
- Property is zoned LBR1N
Parking
- 4 Car Garage
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- Attached Carport
- Second Garage
- Pull-through
- Parking Available
- Workshop in Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Rear-Facing Garage
- Driveway
- RV Potential
Home Design
- Cosmetic Repairs Needed
Interior Spaces
- 3,793 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Workshop
- Utility Room
- Neighborhood Views
Kitchen
- Kitchen Island
- Tile Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by a third party
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Exterior Lighting
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
Location
- Suburban Location
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bixby Knolls Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 75
- Tax Tract Number 13289
- Assessor Parcel Number 7138012013
- $667 per year additional tax assessments
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 21, 2025
Sold by
Gates Darren George and Gates Amanda Hanson
Bought by
Gates Darren George and Gates Amanda Hanson
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Outstanding Balance
$238,552
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,507,505
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Kantor Marisa Hill
Bought by
Gates Darren George
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Outstanding Balance
$238,552
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,507,505
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 23, 2023
Closed on
Apr 28, 2023
Sold by
Dunkelberger Family Trust
Bought by
Gates Darren George and Gates Amanda Hanson
Seller's Agent
BROOKE MILLER
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mekenna Sperry
eHomes
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-15.15%
Views
638
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.62%
Original Mortgage
$170,550
Interest Rate
2.7%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Darren George | -- | Ticor Title Company | |
| Gates Darren George | -- | Ticor Title | |
| Gates Darren George | $1,400,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Gates Darren George | $240,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gates Darren George | $170,550 | |
| Previous Owner | Gates Darren George | $1,089,300 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2023 05/26/23 | Sold | $1,400,000 | -3.4% | $369 / Sq Ft |
| 04/25/2023 04/25/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/21/2023 04/21/23 | Price Changed | $1,450,000 | -3.3% | $382 / Sq Ft |
| 04/10/2023 04/10/23 | Price Changed | $1,500,000 | -9.1% | $395 / Sq Ft |
| 03/23/2023 03/23/23 | For Sale | $1,650,000 | -- | $435 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
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 | $18,399 | $1,456,559 | $1,151,202 | $305,357 |
| 2024 | $18,399 | $1,428,000 | $1,128,630 | $299,370 |
| 2023 | $17,950 | $1,388,000 | $1,041,000 | $347,000 |
| 2022 | $3,284 | $227,087 | $52,185 | $174,902 |
| 2021 | $3,197 | $222,635 | $51,162 | $171,473 |
| 2019 | $3,151 | $216,034 | $49,646 | $166,388 |
| 2018 | $2,921 | $211,799 | $48,673 | $163,126 |
| 2016 | $2,658 | $203,577 | $46,784 | $156,793 |
| 2015 | $2,559 | $200,520 | $46,082 | $154,438 |
| 2014 | $2,549 | $196,593 | $45,180 | $151,413 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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BROOKE MILLER
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Mekenna Sperry
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Mekenna Sperry
eHomes
(310) 980-1716
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC23047514
APN: 7138-012-013
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