$621,000
SOLD APR 24, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
911 Sq Ft
$300/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$682 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Long Beach Polytechnic High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Miracle On Fourth Street Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Step into a piece of history at El Cordova, the iconic pink 20-unit Spanish Colonial building made famous by its role in the hit film La La Land. This charming 2-bedroom, 1 bath unit with an estimated 911 sq. ft. invites you to experience its timeless character and some modern updates. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by wood floors, soaring 9-foot ceilings, and custom built-ins that blend classic style with functionality. Natural light pours in, highlighting the space’s warm ambiance along with a period style fireplace and mantle. The kitchen has bright-white cabinetry, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and a door that leads to your own stairway to the community laundry. The bathroom is large and has a bay window bringing in natural light. Other features of the home are hand plastered walls, arched doorways, central heat and period wall sconces adorning some of the rooms. Plus, as part of the Mills Act, this property offers significant property tax benefits to its lucky owner. Perfectly located within walking distance of the vibrant shops and restaurants on 4th Street, Retro Row, and the beach, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loree Swanenburg

Real Brokerage Technologies Brokerage Phone: 562-225-6023 License #01961623 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Fisher

California Real Estate Company License #01938483

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,881

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • West Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $300 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 911 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 3 / 129
  • Tax Tract Number 5500
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7275013134
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 20 Units
  • El Cordova Association, Phone Number (562) 494-4455
  • Paragon Equities HOA

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,881

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: El Cordova
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LBR2N
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7275013134
  • Year Built: 1928
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 911.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 2nd floor
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 681.67
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Screens, Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Self-Closing Drawers, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Fence: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Plaster, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Built-In Storage, Subterranean
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Picnic Area, Trash, Pets Permitted
  • Association Fee: 300.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: El Cordova
  • Phone: 562-494-4455
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Paragon Equities

Schools

  • School District: Long Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16537.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3796

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 16537.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 20
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 129
  • Tax Census Tract: 5765.03
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 5500

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Mar 26, 2025
Sold by
Farmers And Merchants Trust Company and James A Farhit Living Trust
Bought by
Brinkley Kendall Leah
Seller's Agent
Loree Swanenburg
Real Brokerage Technologies
Buyer's Agent
Ben Fisher
California Real Estate Company
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$621,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
3.67%
Total Days on Market
20
Views
134

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-34.08%
Original Mortgage
$299,000
Outstanding Balance
$298,737
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$294,438

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2016
Sold by
Farhit James A
Bought by
Farhit James A and James A Farhit Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2005
Sold by
Warren Jon
Bought by
Farhit James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2003
Sold by
Crider Kathryn Marie
Bought by
Warren Jon

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
Interest Rate
5.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1998
Sold by
Hoover Jeanne
Bought by
Crider Kathryn Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,264
Interest Rate
7.01%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $621,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $440,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $240,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $127,000 Gateway Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $299,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $352,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $55,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $245,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $240,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $127,595 FHA
Previous Owner $18,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $123,264 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $621,000 +3.7% $682 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $658 / 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 $2,881 $215,000 $160,000 $55,000
2023 $7,223 $564,000 $451,000 $113,000
2022 $6,860 $564,000 $451,000 $113,000
2021 $5,666 $464,000 $371,200 $92,800
2019 $5,338 $430,000 $344,000 $86,000
2018 $5,310 $430,000 $344,000 $86,000
2016 $4,209 $355,000 $284,000 $71,000
2015 $3,198 $275,000 $220,000 $55,000
2014 $2,328 $195,000 $156,000 $39,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25045280

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7275-013-134