$745,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2025

188 Temple Ave Unit 201 Long Beach, CA 90803

Bluff Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
$552/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$634 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Woodrow Wilson High School Rated A
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

Located in the heart of Bluff Park, this bright and spacious 2nd-floor end-unit offers privacy, natural light, and only one shared wall. Set in Las Palmas, an 11-unit Mid-Century Modern building, this home combines thoughtful design with convenience.
The open floor plan features a large living and dining area that flows onto a private balcony overlooking 2nd Street. The updated kitchen includes a stainless steel stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, and farm sink.
The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a remodeled en-suite bath. Updates include dual-paned windows, custom window treatments, a 2024 water heater, and a Ring security system. The unit comes with two parking spaces, in-unit laundry, and it’s pet-friendly. The HOA dues cover water and trash.
Enjoy easy access to the beach, bike path, Belmont Shore, Retro Row, Downtown, yoga on the bluff, and more. Close to shops, restaurants, public transit, and freeway access.
A rare opportunity to own a well-located, well-designed condo in a highly desirable Long Beach neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Valdez

Think Boutiq Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 562-447-6409 License #02073154 Listed on: 06/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Valdez

Think Boutiq Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 562-447-6409 License #02073154 Listed on: 06/09/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,806

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

HOA Fees

  • $552 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Peek-A-Boo Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • 1 Common Wall

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 24115
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7264008031

Community Details

Overview

  • 11 Units
  • Temple Association, Phone Number (562) 531-1955
  • Las Palmas HOA, Phone Number (562) 386-2037
  • California Condo Management HOA
  • Bluff Park Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,806

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$552 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Ad Number: 714-326-0083
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Portable AC
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Bluff Park (BLF)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7264008031
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1176.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 4
  • Entry Location: 2
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 633.50
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • View: Peek-A-Boo
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Las Palmas HOA
  • Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Water, Pets Permitted
  • Association Fee: 552.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Temple
  • Phone: 562-531-1955
  • Association Phone #2: 562-386-2037
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: California Condo Management

Schools

  • School District: Long Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 11
  • Number Of Units Total: 11

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 24115

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Macwilliams Lindsey
Bought by
Cohen Edward Ira and Cohen Teresa W
Seller's Agent
Kim Valdez
Think Boutiq Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kim Valdez
Think Boutiq Real Estate
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.67%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.58%
Original Mortgage
$424,750
Outstanding Balance
$424,386
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$319,667

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2020
Closed on
Jun 30, 2020
Sold by
Vance Cynthia and Michael M Vance And Cynthia Va
Bought by
Macwilliams Lindsey
Seller's Agent
Frank Marshall
Buyer's Agent
Melinda Elmer
Century 21 Masters
List Price
$569,900
Sold Price
$586,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,100
2.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.94%
Original Mortgage
$439,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2016
Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Vance Cynthia Marie
Bought by
Vance Cynthia and Michael M Vance & Cynthia Vance Trust
Seller's Agent
Pam Weston
Realty One Group Diamond
Buyer's Agent
Patti Smith
Home Smart Realty Group
List Price
$539,950
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,950
-3.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2016
Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Spangler Mark
Bought by
Vance Cynthia Marie
Seller's Agent
Pam Weston
Realty One Group Diamond
Buyer's Agent
Patti Smith
Home Smart Realty Group
List Price
$539,950
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,950
-3.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2011
Sold by
Spangler Cecilia
Bought by
Spangler Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,175
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2006
Sold by
Moy Ronald A
Bought by
Spangler Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2005
Sold by
Moy Ronald A and Moy Ronald
Bought by
Moy Ronald A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,500
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2000
Sold by
Powers Robert F and Will Of Willard Powers
Bought by
Moy Ronald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,000
Interest Rate
8.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2000
Sold by
Estate Of Willard Powers
Bought by
Powers Robert F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,000
Interest Rate
8.2%
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 $745,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $586,000 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $520,000 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $460,000 North American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Co Of California
Grant Deed $169,500 Stewart Title
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $424,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $439,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,175 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $71,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $368,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $161,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $161,500 Balloon
Previous Owner $161,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $162,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $161,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Sold $745,000 -0.7% $634 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $750,000 +28.0% $638 / Sq Ft
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Sold $586,000 0.0% $498 / Sq Ft
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2020 06/27/20 Off Market $586,000 -- --
06/25/2020 06/25/20 For Sale $569,900 +9.6% $485 / Sq Ft
05/23/2016 05/23/16 Sold $520,000 -0.9% $442 / Sq Ft
05/01/2016 05/01/16 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2016 04/05/16 Price Changed $524,500 -1.9% $446 / Sq Ft
03/15/2016 03/15/16 Price Changed $534,500 -1.0% $455 / Sq Ft
02/12/2016 02/12/16 For Sale $539,950 -- $459 / 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
2025 $7,806 $627,808 $248,958 $378,850
2024 $7,806 $615,499 $244,077 $371,422
2023 $7,674 $603,432 $239,292 $364,140
2022 $7,196 $591,600 $234,600 $357,000
2021 $7,054 $580,000 $230,000 $350,000
2020 $1,980 $152,991 $19,165 $133,826
2019 $1,955 $149,992 $18,790 $131,202
2018 $1,907 $147,052 $18,422 $128,630
2016 $5,479 $464,000 $225,000 $239,000
2015 $5,007 $435,000 $210,600 $224,400
2014 $4,089 $349,000 $169,000 $180,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25123682

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7264-008-031