NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3945 Gardenia Ave Long Beach, CA 90807

Bixby Knolls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $928,000 - $1,064,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,166 Sq Ft
$840/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 6, 2018

Last sale price $640,000 $549 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,085 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Gated
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2018

Come see this absolutely charming one-story cottage style single family located in the highly desirable Bixby Terrace. Talk about pride of ownership! This lovely 2-bedroom home has been meticulously maintained with the original amenities revived! Bright and open floor plan, newly restored front door and custom copper address plate, cozy living room with fireplace, formal dining room, spacious kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, inside laundry and more! You will fall in love with the privacy of the rear yard, the beautiful custom slate hardscape, the lush landscaping, and the outdoor lighting that provides the perfect evening ambiance! The fabulous olive tree is the center of the beautiful mature gardens and the grounds are abundant with fruit trees and herbs. This large lot comes with alley access, a double car detached garage with lots of storage space, workshop, new lighting, plus spacious RV access and/or boat parking. New electrical panel for home and garage. Located in the Blue Ribbon School District with easy freeway access. California Heights adjacent! Don't let this one get away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Ast

Keller Williams Realty License #01339477 Listed on: 05/21/2018

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

Tammy Faecher

Innovate Realty License #01215776

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Armendariz

College Park Realty License #01147878

College Park Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LBR1N

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,166 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7137023026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

6,250 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Bixby Terrace (BT)
  • View: No
  • Zoning: LBR1N
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7137023026
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1166.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 548.89
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Separate Tub And Shower, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch, Stone
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Wood
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6250.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6250.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 5719.00
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 1

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2018
Closed on
Jun 6, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Ast
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Armendariz
College Park Realty
List Price
$649,500
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,500
-1.46%
Current Estimated Value
$979,739

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$339,739
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$575,360
Interest Rate
0.046%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2016
Closed on
Sep 7, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brahna Pastorini
College Park Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Ast
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$610,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$579,313
Interest Rate
0.0387%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2016
Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brahna Pastorini
College Park Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Ast
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$610,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$579,313
Interest Rate
0.0387%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$361,100
Interest Rate
0.0336%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$377,500
Interest Rate
0.048%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
0.0612%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
0.0612%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$327,200
Interest Rate
0.0562%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
0.0698%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$640,000 Fidelity National Title Com
-- Orange Coast Title Company
$590,000 Orange Coast Title Co Socal
-- None Available
-- Ticor Title Tustin Orange Co
-- North American Title Company
$437,500 North American Title Company
-- North American Title Co
$534,000 North American Title Co
$409,000 Ctc
$230,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $200,000
Open $533,700
Closed $575,360
Previous Owner $579,313
Previous Owner $361,100
Previous Owner $377,500
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $334,000
Previous Owner $219,061
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $327,200
Previous Owner $184,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/06/2018 07/06/18 Sold $640,000 -1.5% $549 / Sq Ft
06/02/2018 06/02/18 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2018 05/21/18 For Sale $649,500 +10.1% $557 / Sq Ft
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Sold $590,000 +0.2% $506 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/20/2016 08/20/16 Price Changed $589,000 -1.7% $505 / Sq Ft
07/30/2016 07/30/16 Price Changed $599,000 -1.8% $514 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $610,000 -- $523 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

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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 $9,511 $713,928 $571,144 $142,784
2024 $9,111 $699,931 $559,946 $139,985
2023 $8,920 $686,208 $548,967 $137,241
2022 $8,371 $672,753 $538,203 $134,550
2021 $8,209 $659,562 $527,650 $131,912
2019 $8,093 $640,000 $512,000 $128,000
2018 $7,547 $601,800 $481,440 $120,360
2016 $5,207 $428,000 $260,000 $168,000
2015 $4,992 $428,000 $260,000 $168,000
2014 $4,597 $388,000 $236,000 $152,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Julie Ast

    Keller Williams Realty

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  • Tammy Faecher

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Tammy Faecher

    Innovate Realty

    (877) 330-2773

    33 Total Sales

    Tammy Faecher
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  • Christine Armendariz

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Christine Armendariz

    RE/MAX

    (562) 301-1143

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Christine Armendariz
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  • Brahna Pastorini

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Brahna Pastorini

    RE/MAX

    (818) 599-0247

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Brahna Pastorini
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PV18113168

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7137-023-026

California Los Angeles County Long Beach 90807 Bixby Knolls

3945 Gardenia Ave, Long Beach, CA

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