$1,300,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

229 Descanso Ave Avalon, CA 90704

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,242 Sq Ft
1,131 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,047 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Custom Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fishing
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Old Ben Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Catalina Island ~ Duplex for sale! This 2-unit property is arguably in the best location on the flats of Avalon. Lower Descanso Ave. is 1 block from the front street beaches, shops, and restaurants. Recently updated the upstairs owner's unit 2 bedroom 2 bathroom has beautiful finishings, from the flooring to the appliances, this unit has it all. Open floor plan kitchen, dining room, and living room flow out onto the sunny balcony which provides additional living space and a beautiful view of the neighborhood and hillsides. The lower unit is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom that can be kept as a separate guest house or rented out to provide income. An outside laundry area and water heater services both units. Built in 1919, this 1,242 sq. ft. +/- unit has been upgraded and maintained well. Avalon is a great place to live and call home. Catalina Island is also a great place to work remotely and embrace living in close proximity to the ocean and all it has to offer. Play pickleball, paddle an outrigger, scuba dive, play golf, fish the coast of the island or go offshore to paddy hop or fish the deep blue sea, all easily accessed from your Avalon home base. Seize the day and make this property your slice of paradise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jordan Lake

Earl Schrader Brokerage Phone: 310-386-4928 License #01953692 Listed on: 12/01/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jordan Lake

Earl Schrader Brokerage Phone: 310-386-4928 License #01953692 Listed on: 12/01/2024

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1919 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1,131 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an alley
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Value in Land

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Combination Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,242 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Furnished
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Awning
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Tile Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 20 / 13
  • Tax Tract Number 599000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7480014020
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Park
  • Water Sports
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1919 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Some furnishings and all appliances.
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: AVR3*
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom Built
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7480014020
  • Year Built: 1919
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1242.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Partially Furnished, Quartz Counters, Storage
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1046.70
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Exhaust Fan(s), Remodeled, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Foundation: Combination
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Tile
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Ductless, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ductless, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Hunting, Watersports, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1131.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0260
  • Latitude Manual: 33.34190200

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1131.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Waterfront Features: Fishing in Community

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 13
  • Tax Census Tract: 5990.00
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Tract Number: 599000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2024
Closed on
Jan 13, 2025
Sold by
Gerald W And Ingrid A Osborne Family Tru and Gilster Diana
Bought by
Harp Christy and Harp Timothy
Seller's Agent
Jordan Lake
Earl Schrader
Buyer's Agent
Jordan Lake
Earl Schrader
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-6.81%
Views
128
Current Estimated Value
$1,285,036

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$14,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.32%
Original Mortgage
$910,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1999
Sold by
Osborne Gerald W and Osborne Ingrid A
Bought by
Osborne Gerald W and Osborne Ingrid A
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 $1,300,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $910,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $1,300,000 -6.8% $1,047 / Sq Ft
01/12/2025 01/12/25 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2024 12/01/24 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $1,123 / 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 $7,470 $1,004,700 $316,200 $688,500
2024 $7,470 $238,811 $133,659 $105,152
2023 $7,234 $234,130 $131,039 $103,091
2022 $6,853 $229,540 $128,470 $101,070
2021 $6,496 $225,040 $125,951 $99,089
2019 $5,992 $218,366 $122,216 $96,150
2018 $5,865 $214,085 $119,820 $94,265
2016 $5,475 $205,773 $115,168 $90,605
2015 $4,900 $202,684 $113,439 $89,245
2014 $4,652 $198,714 $111,217 $87,497
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB24241999

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7480-014-020