$955,000
SOLD OCT 16, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,251 Sq Ft
5,415 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$763 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Front Porch
  • Stanford Middle School Rated A-
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2025

***PRICE REDUCED TO $974,000. Great opportunity to purchase in The Plaza*** Minutes to the beach, steps to the park and smack in the heart of community, welcome to The Plaza. 2534 Petaluma Avenue has three bedrooms, two bathrooms with 1,251 square feet of living space on a 5,415 square foot lot. Upon entering you will notice abundant natural light throughout, finished hard wood floors, and the living room with an inviting fireplace. This home blends timeless character with tasteful improvements, offering both comfort and a prime location. Nearby you will find top-rated schools, abundant dining and shopping options, CSULB, Eldorado Park and the Eldorado Golf Course. In addition, this home is just a few minutes from the 405 and 605 freeways, and the beach is 15 minutes away. This truly is one of the best locations in Long Beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Warren

Lifetime Realty Inc Brokerage Phone: 562-673-6254 License #01487695 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Karim Wahba

Real Broker License #01945140

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 5,415 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned LBR1N

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,251 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 125
  • Tax Tract Number 17176
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7232013037
  • $342 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Plaza South Of Spring Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Stovetop oven combo, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Plaza South of Spring (PZS)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LBR1N
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7232013037
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1251.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 763.39
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5415.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1243

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5415.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5744.00
  • Tax Lot: 125
  • Tax Tract Number: 17176
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 342.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2025
Closed on
Sep 17, 2025
Sold by
Madeline A Brown Living Trust and Brown Madeline A
Bought by
Zakhem Mark and Labban Alice
Seller's Agent
Denise Warren
Lifetime Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Karim Wahba
Real Broker
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$955,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-4.4%
Views
80

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$811,750
Outstanding Balance
$811,016
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$152,818

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2008
Sold by
Brown Madeline A
Bought by
Brown Madeline A and The Madeline A Brown Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2005
Sold by
Brown Madeline A
Bought by
Brown Madeline A and The Madeline A Brown Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2005
Sold by
Brown Charles E
Bought by
Brown Madeline 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 $955,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $811,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Sold $955,000 -2.0% $763 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $974,000 -2.5% $779 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $999,000 -- $799 / 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 $1,431 $96,580 $45,079 $51,501
2024 $1,431 $94,688 $44,196 $50,492
2023 $1,410 $92,832 $43,330 $49,502
2022 $1,334 $91,013 $42,481 $48,532
2021 $1,304 $89,230 $41,649 $47,581
2019 $1,282 $86,585 $40,414 $46,171
2018 $1,168 $84,888 $39,622 $45,266
2016 $1,064 $81,594 $38,085 $43,509
2015 $1,025 $80,369 $37,513 $42,856
2014 $1,025 $78,796 $36,779 $42,017
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25165538

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7232-013-037