$2,874,000
SOLD AUG 14, 2025
4 Beds
3 Baths
4,386 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$655 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Orchard Views
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2025

Architectural, Emotional, Character 1931 Spanish Estate by Renowned Architect George Riddle, set high above the street on a sprawling .38 acres in the heart of the prestigious Chateau Thierry neighborhood of Bixby Knolls. Striking Santa Barbara architecture with arched windows, character cornerstones, original stained glass and ironwork create incredible curb appeal. Formal foyer loaded with character and charm. Step down living room with inlaid hardwood floors, built-in shelves, fireplace, and doors to outside, opens to sun drenched sitting room that looks out to and opens to the beautiful gardens. Formal wood paneled office with built in cabinets with glass doors. Dining room with wood paneled ceiling goes out to yard and is right off the kitchen. New remodeled kitchen goes out to and overlooks yard and has huge center island with bar seating, built-in breakfast nook, double sinks + dishwashers + ovens, large fridge/freezer, pizza oven!!! Bedroom and bathroom downstairs. 3 beds + 2 baths upstairs. Primary bedroom is ensuite with an ornate and beautiful bath + shower with glass shower door. Bonus office in master suite is surrounded by windows overlooking the yard. 2 additional beds upstairs share a retro pink bath with combination tub and shower; one overlooks the backyard and the other has a street facing front porch. Special details include marble pad before front door, large landings in between and at the top of the stairs, original murals, stencils, moldings. Laundry room downstairs in the basement. Spectacular grounds include a covered porch outside the living room, an outdoor al fresco dining area outside the kitchen, a sprawling grass lawn with towering evergreen and lush fruit trees, a large pool with separate raised jacuzzi + lounge chairs + pool bath, vine covered pergola, and outdoor faux brick fireplace sitting area. Pool bath with full shower off pool. Full guesthouse with kitchenette, storage, bath with shower. Absolutely incredible!!!!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheri Bienstock

The Bienstock Group License #01746994 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Hoyt Hochman

Platinum Properties R.E. License #01211717

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,050

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x183
  • Property is zoned LBR1N

Property Views

  • Orchard Views
  • Pool
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 4,386 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Center Hall

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Detached Guest House
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Service Entrance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7139-005-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,050

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Architectural, Emotional, Character 1931 Spanish Estate by Renowned Architect George Riddle, set high above the street on a sprawling .38 acres in the heart of the prestigious Chateau Thierry neighborhood of Bixby Knolls. Striking Santa Barbara architecture w/ arched windows, character cornerstones, original stained glass & ironwork create incredible curb appeal. Formal foyer loaded w/ character & charm. Step down living room w/ inlaid hardwood floors, built-in shelves, fireplace, & doors to outside, opens to sun drenched sitting room that looks out to & opens to the beautiful gardens. Formal wood paneled office w/ built in cabinets w/ glass doors. Dining room w/ wood paneled ceiling goes out to yard & is right off the kitchen. New remodeled kitchen goes out to & overlooks yard & has huge center island w/ bar seating, built-in breakfast nook, double sinks. Incredible offering!
  • Living Area: 4386
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3806
  • Lot Dimensions: 90x183
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Number Of Photos: 63
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Stone Tile
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 638.17

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Heated, In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Courtyard, Pool, Tree Top, Orchard/Grove
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 2 Car
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Long Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 7139-005-004
  • Lot Size Area: 16579

MLS Schools

  • School District: Long Beach Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2021
Sold by
Katz Yair Akiva and Geller Brandyss
Bought by
Katz Yair Akiva and Katz Brandyss Faye

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,290,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,156,589
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,388,702

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2015
Closed on
Mar 10, 2015
Sold by
Spitznagel Erik
Bought by
The Coronado Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Brian Spitznagel
Forward Inglewood, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brian Spitznagel
Forward Inglewood, Inc.
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,595,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.60%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2013
Closed on
Sep 5, 2013
Sold by
Morris Jeffrey W
Bought by
Spitznagel Erik and Tuckman Robert
Seller's Agent
Kevin Poi
RE/MAX College Park Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Poi
RE/MAX College Park Realty
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,388,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$62,000
-4.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,088,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2000
Sold by
Morris Jeffrey W
Bought by
Morris Jeffrey W and Morris Simona Sara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1994
Sold by
Hoppes David L
Bought by
Morris Jeffrey W and Morris Simona S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$442,500
Interest Rate
4.37%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Provident Title Company
Grant Deed $1,595,000 Equity Title
Grant Deed $1,400,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $590,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,290,000 New Conventional
Closed $150,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Closed $1,100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,088,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $442,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Sold $2,874,000 +2.7% $655 / Sq Ft
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $2,799,000 +75.5% $638 / Sq Ft
03/24/2015 03/24/15 Sold $1,595,000 0.0% $364 / Sq Ft
01/15/2015 01/15/15 For Sale $1,595,000 +14.9% $364 / Sq Ft
10/03/2013 10/03/13 Sold $1,388,000 -4.3% $316 / Sq Ft
08/28/2013 08/28/13 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2013 08/01/13 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $331 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $24,050 $1,916,942 $1,275,639 $641,303
2024 $24,050 $1,879,356 $1,250,627 $628,729
2023 $23,659 $1,842,506 $1,226,105 $616,401
2022 $22,199 $1,806,379 $1,202,064 $604,315
2021 $21,771 $1,770,961 $1,178,495 $592,466
2020 $21,713 $1,752,802 $1,166,411 $586,391
2019 $21,461 $1,718,435 $1,143,541 $574,894
2018 $20,843 $1,684,741 $1,121,119 $563,622
2016 $19,156 $1,619,323 $1,077,586 $541,737
2015 $16,278 $1,415,731 $824,143 $591,588
2014 $16,147 $1,388,000 $808,000 $580,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25549327

The MLS

APN: 7139-005-004