$2,300,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2025

215 Longfellow Ave Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,488 Sq Ft
1,203 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,546 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Hermosa Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Spanish Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome home to 215 Longfellow Ave, a North Hermosa coastal retreat that epitomizes the best of beachside living. Ideally located in-between Manhattan and Hermosa piers, within walking distance to the sand, award-winning South Bay restaurants, top-rated schools, quaint seaside markets and more, this beautifully remodeled three-bedroom, two-bathroom Spanish style home effortlessly blends comfort and style. With thoughtful design touches and high-end finishes throughout, this light-filled residence boasts ocean views, hardwood flooring, elegant arches, and custom cabinetry. The second story features the primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, a full bathroom, kitchen and open living area with a gas fireplace and a dining nook that takes advantage of the stunning ocean views. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a guest bathroom and access to the backyard with an outdoor shower, perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach. Additional amenities include a large garage with an upgraded electric car charging outlet, surround sound speakers, efficient A/C and heat unit, and Ring security system. As an added bonus, purchase would include plans with previously approved permits (buyer to verify) for a rooftop deck with a built-in kitchen (BBQ, sink, & fridge) and panoramic ocean views from Pier-to-Pier and beyond. With its A+ location, serene views, and sophisticated updates, this home is an absolute must-see for those seeking a move-in-ready haven with easy access to all the vibrant community of Hermosa Beach has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Depaoli

Compass Brokerage Phone: 310-896-5343 License #01918925 Listed on: 05/13/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Kelsey Harrington

Compass Brokerage Phone: 310-896-5343 License #02127375

Last Buyer's Agent

Tad Thormodsgaard

Palm Realty Boutique, Inc. License #01471775

Palm Realty Boutique, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,262

Year Built

  • Built in 1932 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1,203 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned HBR2*

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Spanish Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,488 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Entryway
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Freezer
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Utility Sink
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Hermosa View Elementary School
  • Hermosa Middle School
  • Mira Costa High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / 118
  • Tax Tract Number 621
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4181018039
  • $413 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,262

Year Built

Built in 1932 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: HBR2*
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 4181018039
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1488.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1545.70
  • Room Type: Entry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Remodeled, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Utility Sink

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • View: Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Sidewalks, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Hermosa
  • Elementary School: Hermosa View
  • Middle School: Hermosa
  • High School: Mira Costa
  • Elementary School: Hermosa View
  • High School: Mira Costa
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hermosa
  • Elementary School #2: HERVIE
  • High School2: MIRCOS

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1203.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0276

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1203.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 118
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 621...
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 413.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Jack And Madison Helfrich Family Trust and Helfrich Jack
Bought by
Gitlin Wyatt J
Seller's Agent
Rob Depaoli
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tad Thormodsgaard
Palm Realty Boutique, Inc.
List Price
$2,550,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-9.8%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
322.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2025
Sold by
Zgrablich Madison and Helfrich Jack
Bought by
Jack And Madison Helfrich Family Trust and Helfrich

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2020
Closed on
Apr 7, 2020
Sold by
Wong Robin L
Bought by
Helfrich Jack and Zgrablich Madison
Seller's Agent
Lauren Forbes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rob Depaoli
Compass
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,751,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$247,500
-12.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.06%
Original Mortgage
$1,401,200
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2016
Sold by
Wong Robin L
Bought by
Wong Robin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2016
Sold by
Wong Aaron
Bought by
Wong Robin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2015
Sold by
Wong Aaron
Bought by
Morris Robin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$678,000
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2011
Sold by
Lionetti Joseph
Bought by
Morris Robin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2007
Sold by
Borinski Stanley A
Bought by
Lionetti Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,750
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1996
Sold by
Hokama Wayne M
Bought by
Borinski Stanley A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,850
Interest Rate
7.25%
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 $2,300,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,751,000 Usa National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Progressive Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Progressive Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Progressive Title
Grant Deed $755,000 Usa National Title Co
Grant Deed $985,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $308,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,401,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $935,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $678,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $728,000 FHA
Previous Owner $147,750 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $788,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $276,850 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Sold $2,300,000 -9.8% $1,546 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $2,550,000 0.0% $1,714 / Sq Ft
11/27/2023 11/27/23 Rented $6,950 0.0% --
10/20/2023 10/20/23 Price Changed $6,950 -12.6% $5 / Sq Ft
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Rent $7,950 0.0% --
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Rented $7,950 0.0% --
09/30/2022 09/30/22 For Rent $7,950 0.0% --
04/14/2020 04/14/20 Sold $1,751,500 -12.4% $1,177 / Sq Ft
02/20/2020 02/20/20 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $1,343 / 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 $20,262 $1,877,423 $1,823,814 $53,609
2023 $19,842 $1,840,611 $1,788,053 $52,558
2022 $19,485 $1,804,522 $1,752,994 $51,528
2021 $19,159 $1,769,140 $1,718,622 $50,518
2020 $9,699 $867,115 $693,694 $173,421
2019 $9,501 $850,114 $680,093 $170,021
2018 $9,191 $833,446 $666,758 $166,688
2016 $8,737 $801,084 $640,868 $160,216
2015 $8,571 $789,052 $631,242 $157,810
2014 $8,297 $773,596 $618,877 $154,719
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB25105404

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 4181-018-039