$731,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
970 Sq Ft
6,699 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$754 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Hughes Middle School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2025

Investor’s Dream in Sought-After Bixby Area! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom FIXER offers solid potential with 970 sq ft of living space on a sizable 6,700 sq ft lot. Featuring dual-pane windows, a newer wall heater, and abundant natural light, the home is ready for your vision! The layout includes a cozy living room, a dining area, and a functional kitchen with a gas oven, dishwasher, and generous cabinet space. The large backyard boasts a detached 2-car garage, grassy area, and a mature avocado tree—ideal for value-adding enhancements or a possible ADU addition. Located in the desirable Bixby neighborhood, this property offers easy access to major freeways, quality schools, and a wide variety of shops and dining options. A fantastic investment or renovation opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kym Elder

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 562-254-1489 License #01320231 Listed on: 04/30/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarom Hong

Circle Real Estate License #02004760

Circle Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,288

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 6,699 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned LBR1N

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Fixer Upper
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 970 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bixby Highlands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 18 / 11
  • Tax Tract Number 12854
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7136010018
  • $397 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,288

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Bixby Knolls (BK)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LBR1N
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7136010018
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 970.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 753.61
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Raised
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Long Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6699.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1538
  • Latitude Manual: 33.84402300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6699.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 11
  • Tax Census Tract: 5715.05
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Tract Number: 12854
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 397.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Paul D Schaffer Family Trust and Baker Blaine F
Bought by
Hong Dylan and Sem Star
Seller's Agent
Kym Elder
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarom Hong
Circle Real Estate
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$731,000
Premium/Discount to List
$81,000
12.46%
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
$725,023

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,977
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.79%
Original Mortgage
$657,900
Outstanding Balance
$656,782
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$68,241

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2012
Sold by
Schaffer Paul D and Schaffer Sharron E
Bought by
Schaffer Paul D and Schaffer Sharron E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1995
Sold by
Rippstein Stanley W and Rippstein Colette M
Bought by
Schaffer Paul D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,479
Interest Rate
7.59%
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 $731,000 Ticor Title Company Of Califor
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $147,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $657,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $259,794 New Conventional
Previous Owner $267,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $196,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $12,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $26,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $141,287 FHA
Previous Owner $144,479 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $731,000 +12.5% $754 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $650,000 -11.1% $670 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Off Market $731,000 -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $650,000 -- $670 / 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 $3,288 $244,177 $195,353 $48,824
2024 $3,288 $239,390 $191,523 $47,867
2023 $3,230 $234,697 $187,768 $46,929
2022 $3,039 $230,096 $184,087 $46,009
2021 $2,974 $225,585 $180,478 $45,107
2019 $2,930 $218,896 $175,126 $43,770
2018 $2,779 $214,605 $171,693 $42,912
2016 $2,557 $206,274 $165,027 $41,247
2015 $2,457 $203,177 $162,549 $40,628
2014 $2,445 $199,198 $159,365 $39,833
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25093979

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7136-010-018