$950,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,375 Sq Ft
6,433 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$691 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2025

This charming 2-bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bathroom traditional home, built in 1938, is nestled on an interior street in the historic California Heights neighborhood. The residence masterfully blends original architectural features with modern upgrades, offering both character and functionality with 1375 sq ft of living space. Key highlights of the property include fully paid-off solar panels, two fireplaces, original hardwood floors, separate living and family rooms, providing ample space for relaxation and entertaining. An extended covered deck off the family room offers additional outdoor living space. The home also includes a conveniently located laundry room attached to the rear of the garage, along with an additional versatile room that can serve as an office, craft room, or other flexible uses. For temperature comfort there is a whole house fan as well. Pex plumbing, 200 amp panel, tankless water heater, exterior restucco'd in 2020. The gorgeous kitchen and bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated, while the home retains its original windows at the front and dual-pane windows at the sides and rear. For pet owners, a custom-installed doggy door is positioned next to the sliding glass door, ensuring ease of access for your furry friends. The wall heater in main bathroom is for decorative purposes only, it does not operate. Laundry room has cold water access only. This lovingly cared for property is located to nearby Blue Ribbon schools as well as neighborhood eateries and shops. Don't miss out on your opportunity to call 3711 Falcon Ave - HOME !

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trina Rufo

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 562-896-9716 License #01874549 Listed on: 07/10/2025

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Art Saenz

Think Boutiq Real Estate License #01963000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,433 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,375 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Hughes Middle School
  • Polytechnic High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Whole House Fan
  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • California Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 61
  • Tax Tract Number 5875
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7147002015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: gazebo in backyard in front of garage- one bench that is sitting in middle of backyard
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: California Heights (CH)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7147002015
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1375.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 690.91
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Workshop
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • 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, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Longfellow
  • High School: Polytechnic
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hughes
  • Elementary School #2: LONGFE
  • High School2: POLYTE

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6433.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1477

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6433.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 61
  • Tax Tract Number: 5875

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Cartwright Joseph and Cartwright Deborah
Bought by
Whittaker Jerry Augustus Ver and Reed Haley Marie
Seller's Agent
Trina Rufo
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Art Saenz
Think Boutiq Real Estate
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
2.26%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$932,931

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$17,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.54%
Original Mortgage
$902,500
Outstanding Balance
$900,917
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$32,014

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2020
Sold by
Cartwright Joseph and Cartwright Deborah
Bought by
Cartwright Joseph and Cartwright Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$418,191
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2016
Sold by
Cartwright Joseph and Cartwright Deborah
Bought by
Cartwright Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,014
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2014
Sold by
Cartwright Joseph and Cartwright Deborah
Bought by
The Cartwright Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2002
Sold by
Bloom Thomas K and Bloom Reynold J
Bought by
Cartwright Joseph and Cartwright Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,750
Interest Rate
5.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2002
Sold by
Bloom Barbara L
Bought by
Bloom Thomas K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,750
Interest Rate
5.99%
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 $950,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $157,500 Equity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $902,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $418,191 VA
Previous Owner $445,014 VA
Previous Owner $267,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $950,000 +2.3% $691 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $929,000 -- $676 / 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 $5,843 $456,206 $364,972 $91,234
2024 $5,843 $447,262 $357,816 $89,446
2023 $5,745 $438,493 $350,800 $87,693
2022 $5,396 $429,896 $343,922 $85,974
2021 $5,287 $421,468 $337,179 $84,289
2019 $5,210 $408,969 $327,179 $81,790
2018 $5,008 $400,951 $320,764 $80,187
2016 $4,602 $385,383 $308,309 $77,074
2015 $4,417 $379,595 $303,678 $75,917
2014 $4,388 $372,160 $297,730 $74,430
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: RS25149174

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7147-002-015