$950,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

12135 Bertha St Cerritos, CA 90703

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,056 Sq Ft
5,008 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$900 Per Sq Ft

27% Below List Price

96 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Nixon Academy Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Stunningly Remodeled 3-Bed, 2-Bath Cerritos Gem with Modern Touches & Prime Location!
Experience the perfect blend of style and comfort in this exquisite, fully remodeled home in the heart of Cerritos! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers an open floor plan, complete with two spacious bedrooms and a private primary suite with a walk-in closet. Every detail exudes quality, from the newly installed heating furnace and water heater to GE appliances—including a brand-new stove and dishwasher. Luxury vinyl plank flooring and sleek quartz countertops add a touch of sophistication, and updated lighting throughout. Step outside to a private backyard retreat with mature fruit trees including tangerine, pomegranate, guava, soursop, and orange. Freshly painted both inside and out, this home is ideally located near The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Los Cerritos Center mall, and the renowned Cerritos Library. Outstanding educational options are just moments away, with Artesia High School, Pat Nixon Elementary within walking distance, and Cerritos Community College nearby. Enjoy easy access to popular attractions like Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland, and the scenic Seal Beach Pier—all just a short drive away. With proximity to major freeways, shopping, dining, parks, and hospitals, this home offers both luxury and convenience in a vibrant community known for its award-winning schools. Don’t miss the chance to own a beautifully designed home where comfort meets convenience, creating the perfect setting for new memories to be made.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stanley Escobar

RE/MAX Dynasty Brokerage Phone: 213-247-0671 License #01358443 Listed on: 11/05/2024

RE/MAX Dynasty

Last Buyer's Agent

Loree Swanenburg

Real Brokerage Technologies License #01961623

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 5,008 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned CERS5000

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,056 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 40
  • Tax Tract Number 30003
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7055019030
  • $470 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Zoning: CERS5000
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7055019030
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1056.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 899.62
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • 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: Park

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5008.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1150

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5008.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5545.15
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Tract Number: 30003
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 470.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2025
Sold by
Murakami Cheryl and Ly Frank
Bought by
Murakami Cheryl and Ly Frank
Current Estimated Value
$935,378

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$806,500
Outstanding Balance
$806,500
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$128,878

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2024
Closed on
Feb 12, 2025
Sold by
Baida Telmo G and Baida Bertilia C
Bought by
Murakami Cheryl and Ly Frank
Seller's Agent
Stanley Escobar
RE/MAX Dynasty
Buyer's Agent
Loree Swanenburg
Real Brokerage Technologies
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-26.92%
Views
126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.73%
Original Mortgage
$806,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Monarch Title
Grant Deed $950,000 Wfg National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $806,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $806,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $950,000 -13.6% $900 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2024 11/27/24 Price Changed $1,100,000 -15.4% $1,042 / Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $1,231 / 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 $1,214 $73,474 $24,232 $49,242
2024 $1,214 $72,034 $23,757 $48,277
2023 $1,183 $70,623 $23,292 $47,331
2022 $1,162 $69,239 $22,836 $46,403
2021 $1,133 $67,883 $22,389 $45,494
2019 $1,107 $65,872 $21,726 $44,146
2018 $979 $64,581 $21,300 $43,281
2016 $924 $62,075 $20,474 $41,601
2015 $912 $61,144 $20,167 $40,977
2014 $905 $59,947 $19,772 $40,175
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: DW24218749

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7055-019-030