NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 Descanso Ave Avalon, CA 90704

Estimated Value: $910,000 - $1,011,477

2 Beds
2 Baths
821 Sq Ft
$1,179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 17, 2019

Last sale price $800,000 $974 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,437 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • 3-minute walk to Old Ben Park

About This Home

As of January 2019

Come and enjoy island living in this classic Avalon beach cottage located on one the most desirable streets in the resort town of Avalon on Catalina Island. This charming 2 bed, two 3/4 bath, 821 SF cottage was completely remodeled in 2010, taken down to the very studs; renovated with all new plumbing, electrical, roof, heating, air conditioning and fire sprinklers. Featuring wood flooring throughout, vaulted ceilings, skylights, custom lighting, granite counter tops, under-cabinet lighting, tiled baths, mirrored closet doors, Dutch front door, tankless water heater, inside washer and dryer. There is also a small room upstairs with exterior access perfect for use as an office or play room. This bright and sunny home comes beautifully furnished. Nestled "on the flats" it is just a short distance to the beach, restaurants & shops. Dreams really do come true!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Brown

Kelly Nelson Brown Real Estate License #01313763 Listed on: 12/31/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

General NONMEMBER

NONMEMBER MRML

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned AVR3*

Home Design

  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 821 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Combination Of Heating Systems
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7480013016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

1,224 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Furniture, Appliances, most furnishings.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: AVR3*
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7480013016
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 821.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Furnished, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 974.42
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
  • Heating Type: High Efficiency, Combination
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Inside, Stackable, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Dual, High Efficiency
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1224.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0281

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1224.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5990.00
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 31, 2018
Closed on
Jan 7, 2019
Sold by
Amarantos Stacie and Amarantos Stacie Lavon
Bought by
Bonin Andrew and Bonin Julia
Seller's Agent
Kelly Brown
Kelly Nelson Brown Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
General NONMEMBER
NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$819,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.32%
Current Estimated Value
$977,248

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$177,248
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.62%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2016
Closed on
Nov 15, 2016
Sold by
Higgins Kelly Roger
Bought by
Amarantos Stacie
Seller's Agent
Kelly Brown
Kelly Nelson Brown Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Brown
Kelly Nelson Brown Real Estate
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$739,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2014
Closed on
Jun 19, 2014
Sold by
Nelson Scott D
Bought by
Higgins Kelly Roger and Higgins Diana Lewallen
Seller's Agent
Kelly Brown
Kelly Nelson Brown Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Brown
Kelly Nelson Brown Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$577,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,500
-3.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.97%
Original Mortgage
$437,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2010
Sold by
Gmac Mortgage Llc
Bought by
Nelson Scott D and Nelson Kelly C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2010
Sold by
Hernandez Raul
Bought by
Gmac Mortgage Llc and Gmac Mortgage Corporation

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2000
Sold by
Delbert William
Bought by
Hernandez Raul and Hernandez Isabel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
7.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1994
Sold by
Delbert William
Bought by
Delbert William and Delbert Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bonin Andrew $800,000 Chicago Title Company
Amarantos Stacie $739,000 First American Title Company
Higgins Kelly Roger $577,500 First American Title Company
Nelson Scott D $410,000 First American Title Ins Co
Gmac Mortgage Llc $485,100 Accommodation
Hernandez Raul $290,000 Southland Title
Delbert William -- Guardian Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Amarantos Stacie $625,000
Previous Owner Higgins Kelly Roger $437,000
Previous Owner Nelson Scott D $260,000
Previous Owner Hernandez Raul $232,000
Previous Owner Delbert William $154,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/17/2019 01/17/19 Sold $800,000 -2.3% $974 / Sq Ft
01/07/2019 01/07/19 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2018 12/31/18 For Sale $819,000 +10.8% $998 / Sq Ft
12/28/2016 12/28/16 Sold $739,000 0.0% $900 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/15/2016 11/15/16 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2016 11/08/16 For Sale $739,000 0.0% $900 / Sq Ft
10/30/2016 10/30/16 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2016 10/27/16 For Sale $739,000 +28.0% $900 / Sq Ft
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Sold $577,500 -3.6% $703 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/23/2014 06/23/14 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2014 06/21/14 For Sale $599,000 -- $730 / 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 $13,657 $892,410 $317,920 $574,490
2024 $13,066 $874,913 $311,687 $563,226
2023 $12,821 $857,759 $305,576 $552,183
2022 $12,049 $840,941 $299,585 $541,356
2021 $11,715 $824,453 $293,711 $530,742
2019 $10,966 $768,855 $296,514 $472,341
2018 $10,731 $753,780 $290,700 $463,080
2016 $8,320 $586,306 $233,507 $352,799
2015 $7,800 $577,500 $230,000 $347,500
2014 $6,106 $431,724 $315,897 $115,827
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW18297581

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7480-013-016

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.