$1,217,000
SOLD NOV 26, 2024
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,319 Sq Ft
5,206 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$923 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Cubberley K-8 Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Community Lake

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to 3119 Karen Ave. This well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Cliff May home is located in the sought after Rancho Estates of Long Beach. The house is loaded with potential and possesses mid-century modern character and style, with original Cliff May doors and windows, original birch paneling, open beam ceilings, and a wood burning fireplace. Functional improvements include central heating and air conditioning, a composition shingle roof, and newer exterior and interior paint. The outdoor spaces feature a side yard golf putting green, a private courtyard, a backyard, and automatic irrigation system. The detached 2-car garage houses a vehicle charging station and laundry facility, and the spacious driveway allows for off-street parking for multiple cars. Enjoy the bike trails, walking paths, lakes, public golf course, tennis courts and playgrounds of 800 acre El Dorado Park and Nature Center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Kramer

Re/Max R. E. Specialists Brokerage Phone: 949-922-2291 License #01374637 Listed on: 08/13/2024

Re/Max R. E. Specialists

Co-Listed By

Rochelle Kramer

Re/Max R. E. Specialists Brokerage Phone: 949-922-2291 License #01392260

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Duke

Merit Capital Group Inc License #02074631

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,552

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,206 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LBPD11

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Patio Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,319 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Courtyard Views

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 17
  • Tax Tract Number 18759
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7079024004
  • $409 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Ross Cortese
  • Rancho Subdivision
  • Community Lake
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,552

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Rancho (RNC)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LBPD11
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7079024004
  • Year Built: 1954
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1319.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 922.67
  • Room Type: Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Courtyard
  • Builder Name: Ross Cortese
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Long Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Park Nearby, Patio Home, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5206.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1195

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5206.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 700
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5740.00
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Tract Number: 18759
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 409.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2024
Closed on
Oct 8, 2024
Sold by
Tony Modiri Living Trust and Modiri Farhad Tony
Bought by
Jimenez Jayden and Rodriguez Evelyn
Seller's Agent
Douglas Kramer
Re/Max R. E. Specialists
Buyer's Agent
Robert Duke
Merit Capital Group Inc
List Price
$1,325,000
Sold Price
$1,217,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$108,000
-8.15%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.01%
Original Mortgage
$1,095,300
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2015
Sold by
Modiri Farhad Tony
Bought by
Modiri Farhad Tony and Tony Modiri Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2014
Sold by
Modiri Farhad Tony and Farhad Tony Modiri Trust
Bought by
Modiri Farhad Tony

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2009
Sold by
Modiri Farhad T
Bought by
Modiri Farhad T and Farhad Tony Modiri Trust

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
4.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2002
Sold by
Modiri Farhad Tony
Bought by
Modiri Farhad T and Farhad Tony Modiri Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
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 $1,217,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Tsi Title Company Of Ca Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,095,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $1,385,000 -4.2% $1,050 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $1,445,000 -2.3% $1,096 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $1,479,000 -0.7% $1,121 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $1,489,000 -0.7% $1,129 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $1,499,999 0.0% $1,137 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Off Market $1,499,999 -- --
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Sold $1,217,000 -2.6% $923 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2024 09/21/24 Price Changed $1,250,000 -3.5% $948 / Sq Ft
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Price Changed $1,295,000 -2.3% $982 / Sq Ft
08/13/2024 08/13/24 For Sale $1,325,000 -- $1,005 / 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 $4,552 $1,217,000 $1,062,900 $154,100
2024 $4,552 $333,866 $195,095 $138,771
2023 $4,482 $327,320 $191,270 $136,050
2022 $4,217 $320,903 $187,520 $133,383
2021 $4,137 $314,612 $183,844 $130,768
2019 $4,077 $305,283 $178,392 $126,891
2018 $3,909 $299,298 $174,895 $124,403
2016 $3,592 $287,677 $168,104 $119,573
2015 $3,451 $283,356 $165,579 $117,777
2014 -- $277,806 $162,336 $115,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24161544

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7079-024-004