$635,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2022
1 Bed
2 Baths
1,030 Sq Ft
$439/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$617 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • 4-minute walk to 5Th Street Station
  • Gated Community
  • Long Beach Polytechnic High School Rated A
  • Gated Parking
  • 4-minute walk to Harvey Milk Promenade Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

BACK ON THE MARKET and priced to sell! Located in trendy Downtown Long Beach, this spacious 1 bedroom 2 full bath condominium features an updated kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, wood kitchen cabinets and a breakfast counter that opens to the living area. It has large windows for plenty of light, luxury vinyl flooring, an oversized guest bathroom with a tub/shower, modern vanity and granite counter top, and a spacious master bedroom with a walk-in closet and an oversized en-suite master bath. The master bath has a large walk in shower, modern vanity, dual sinks and granite counter top. In addition to the home's great features, this unit includes a secure and gated parking garage with assigned parking, a large walk-in storage unit (of which only 12 were sold to first purchasers in the complex), a stackable washer and dryer, and a lovely balcony overlooking the courtyard to enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails.

The complex is known as the Blu and is conveniently located nearby to shops, restaurants, the Metro, the Civic Center, the LB Aquarium and all downtown Long Beach activities. The Blu offers indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a coffee/tea station, a beautifully decorated/furnished lobby with business center, a fitness center, a community sports lounge with a billiard table that can be booked for private parties and a beautifully landscaped/hardscaped courtyard with a fireplace. This property is a fantastic place to live right in the middle of an exciting location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Alpough

Keller Williams Realty License #02087434 Listed on: 01/23/2022

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Larissa Hatch

Century 21 Union Realty License #01831508

Century 21 Union Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,555

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

HOA Fees

  • $439 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Gated Parking
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,030 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entryway
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Courtyard Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Urban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 63261
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7281009088
  • $255 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • 85 Units
  • Blu Association, Phone Number (949) 450-0202

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Billiard Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Security

  • Security Service
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,555

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$439 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: All kitchen built-in appliances, washer, dryer and storage unit is part of the DEED
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Gated Community, Security System
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LBPD
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7281009088
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1030.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Elevator, Granite Counters, Living Room Balcony, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 616.50
  • Room Type: Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Courtyard
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Gated, Guest
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, Stackable
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Fire Pit, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Gym/Ex Room, Billiard Room, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Storage, Security, Controlled Access
  • Association Fee: 438.71
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: BLU
  • Phone: 949-450-0202
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban
  • Association Management: BLU

Schools

  • School District: Long Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 47740.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0960

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 47740.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 85
  • Number Of Units Total: 85

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5762.00
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 63261
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 255.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2024
Closed on
Mar 13, 2024
Sold by
Kozina Baranowski Family Trust and Baranowski Michael P
Bought by
Fox Ragan C
Seller's Agent
Oriana Shea
Real Brokerage Technologies
Buyer's Agent
Rodney Wittbrodt
Compass
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
3.29%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$667,453

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,453
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.76%
Original Mortgage
$369,600
Outstanding Balance
$363,612
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$303,841

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2016
Sold by
Collins Rebecca Grace
Bought by
Collins Rebecca Grace and Rebecca Collins Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2010
Sold by
Gateway & 4Th Llc
Bought by
Collins Rebecca Grace

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,846
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $660,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $309,500 First American Title Nhs
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $369,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $303,846 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2024 04/02/24 Sold $660,000 +3.3% $641 / Sq Ft
03/08/2024 03/08/24 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2024 03/04/24 For Sale $639,000 +0.6% $620 / Sq Ft
05/05/2022 05/05/22 Sold $635,000 -2.3% $617 / Sq Ft
03/19/2022 03/19/22 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2022 03/02/22 Price Changed $650,000 0.0% $631 / Sq Ft
03/02/2022 03/02/22 For Sale $650,000 +2.4% $631 / Sq Ft
02/06/2022 02/06/22 Off Market $635,000 -- --
02/02/2022 02/02/22 For Sale $675,000 +6.3% $655 / Sq Ft
01/31/2022 01/31/22 Off Market $635,000 -- --
01/31/2022 01/31/22 For Sale $675,000 +6.3% $655 / Sq Ft
01/30/2022 01/30/22 Off Market $635,000 -- --
01/23/2022 01/23/22 For Sale $675,000 -- $655 / 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 $8,555 $673,200 $471,240 $201,960
2024 $8,555 $660,654 $260,100 $400,554
2023 $8,409 $647,700 $255,000 $392,700
2022 $4,814 $376,457 $112,510 $263,947
2021 $4,653 $369,076 $110,304 $258,772
2019 $4,585 $358,131 $107,033 $251,098
2018 $4,478 $351,110 $104,935 $246,175
2016 $4,173 $337,478 $100,861 $236,617
2015 $4,007 $332,409 $99,346 $233,063
2014 $3,976 $325,898 $97,400 $228,498
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB22011347

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7281-009-088