$720,000
SOLD JUN 28, 2024

188 Temple Ave Unit 304 Long Beach, CA 90803

Bluff Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,134 Sq Ft
$439/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$635 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Woodrow Wilson High School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of June 2024

Beautifully remodeled & incredibly spacious third-floor, end-unit condo with a light, bright & fabulous open floor plan & lovely, south-facing peek-a-boo views of the ocean from the kitchen & master bedroom windows! Serene treetop views from the bedrooms & bathrooms & only one common-wall neighbor! This condo building, Las Palmas, a thoughtfully-maintained 11-unit complex surrounded by towering palm trees, picturesque multi-million-dollar homes & elegant, exquisite estates on gracious, wide, tree-lined streets, is sweetly nestled within the highly-coveted, charming & idyllic neighborhood of Bluff Park! Just a leisurely stroll or bike/skateboard/car ride away from amazing dining, coffeehouses, shopping, leisure & recreation at the beach, the bluff, the pier, the peninsula, the bay, the bike path, Belmont Shore, the Broadway Corridor, Carroll Park, Retro Row, East Village Arts District, Downtown, Shoreline Village, farmer's markets, yoga-on-the-bluff & so many more unique offerings that make Long Beach so great! There is a fantastic walkability factor, fun & vibrant quality of life & wonderful sense of community in & around Bluff Park! Meticulous interior with smooth ceilings, freshly painted & new carpeting installed in 2023 & offers a very generous living room with large windows & a spacious dining area. Wonderfully upgraded kitchen with window offering expansive neighborhood/treetop/peek-a-boo ocean views, granite counters & backsplash, ample cabinetry & open shelving. Terrific amount of hallway cabinetry/storage. Huge master suite with full wall of closet space. Second bedroom is also very nicely-sized wtih great closet space too. Both remodeled bathrooms are very spacious & serene. New Milgard windows throughout & new, energy-efficient, Bluetooth-ready, electric water heater also installed in 2023! Parking space & additional storage in garage. Garage can accommodate charging for a hybrid or electric car. Inside laundry is possible, as multiple owners in the building have already taken advantage. Close proximity to public transportation routes & convenient fwy access & so much more! Don't miss this truly lovely opportunity to make this stellar, end-unit condo in beautiful Bluff Park your home! Thank you so much for your interest!! :)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Ebersole

Re/Max R. E. Specialists Brokerage Phone: 562-882-6279 License #01172230 Listed on: 05/18/2024

Re/Max R. E. Specialists

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Marie Reggie

Y Realty License #01416507

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,687

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $439 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Assigned Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Interior Spaces

  • 1,134 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Ocean Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Updated Kitchen
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 24115
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7264008036
  • $249 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • 11 Units
  • Las Palmas HOA, Phone Number (562) 531-1955
  • Ca Condo Management HOA
  • Bluff Park Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Controlled Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,687

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$439 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name Other: Bluff Park (BLF)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LBR2L
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7264008036
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1134.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Foyer/Living Room
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 634.92
  • Room Type: Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Suite
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Granite Counters, Remodeled, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • View: Ocean
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Built-In Storage, Controlled Entrance, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Storage, Pets Permitted, Controlled Access
  • Association Fee: 439.13
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Las Palmas HOA
  • Phone: (562) 531-1955
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: CA Condo Management

Schools

  • School District: Long Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6715.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1542
  • Latitude Manual: 33.76451900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6715.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 11
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5767.00
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 24115
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 249.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2024
Closed on
Jun 21, 2024
Sold by
Arguijo Family Trust and Arguijo Edward
Bought by
Broussard Carolyn Marie and Davis Lee Edward
Seller's Agent
Mary Ebersole
Re/Max R. E. Specialists
Buyer's Agent
Anne Marie Reggie
Y Realty
List Price
$719,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.14%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$736,598

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,598
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.19%
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Outstanding Balance
$387,066
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$349,532

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2012
Sold by
Arguijo Edward and Arguijo Rebecca G
Bought by
Arguijo Edward and Arguijo Rebecca G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2011
Sold by
Arguijo Edward and Arguijo Rebecca G
Bought by
Arguijo Edward and Arguijo Rebecca G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2010
Sold by
Hunter James E and Hunter Janet L
Bought by
Arjuijo Edward and Arguijo Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2009
Sold by
Hunter Janet L and Hunter James E
Bought by
Hunter James E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2001
Sold by
Edwards Janet L and Edwards Janet
Bought by
Edwards Janet L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1993
Sold by
Plourde Catherine M and Catherine M Plourde Revocable
Bought by
Edwards Janet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
7.2%
Source: Public Records

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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 $720,000 Ticor Title Company Of Califor
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $290,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- South Coast Title
Grant Deed $130,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $390,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $111,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $117,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Sold $720,000 +0.1% $635 / Sq Ft
05/18/2024 05/18/24 For Sale $719,000 -- $634 / 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 $4,687 $364,245 $288,887 $75,358
2023 $4,606 $357,104 $283,223 $73,881
2022 $4,321 $350,103 $277,670 $72,433
2021 $4,231 $343,239 $272,226 $71,013
2019 $4,168 $333,059 $264,152 $68,907
2018 $4,072 $326,529 $258,973 $67,556
2016 $3,741 $313,852 $248,918 $64,934
2015 $3,590 $309,139 $245,180 $63,959
2014 $3,565 $303,085 $240,378 $62,707
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24100489

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7264-008-036