$420,000
SOLD OCT 7, 2025

5160 E Atherton St Unit 73 Long Beach, CA 90815

Park Estates Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
796 Sq Ft
$433/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$528 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • 7.55 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bixby Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Clubhouse
  • 4-minute walk to Bouton Creek Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to 5160 Atherton Street #73, a beautifully updated ground-floor unit nestled in the highly sought-after Sovereign Park Estates community. This stylish one-bedroom, one-bath home offers an ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and value in a prime Long Beach location—just steps from Park Estates and minutes to CSULB, the beach, and the best of local shopping and dining.

Step inside and enjoy a thoughtfully remodeled kitchen with new appliances, fresh cabinetry, and sleek finishes, all complemented by hardwood floors that extend throughout the home. The updated bathroom, new electrical panel, double pane windows, and fresh paint add modern touches and peace of mind.

Tucked into an interior location within the community, this home enjoys a private patio with room to BBQ and entertain, complete with a roll-down privacy shade—perfect for relaxing or hosting. A dedicated 1-car garage offers secure parking and storage.

Sovereign Park Estates is a well-maintained stock cooperative offering resort-style amenities including 5 swimming pools, a fitness center, library, clubhouse, and landscaped grounds. The affordable HOA dues cover water, trash, DirecTV (with sports package), Frontier high-speed internet, and more.

Located near the Traffic Circle, you're just 3 miles from the beach and within easy access to the 405, 22, 710, and 605 freeways. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizer, or student seeking a peaceful yet connected place to call home—this co-op is a rare find.

Call today to schedule your private showing and discover the value of life at Sovereign Park Estates!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nikki Olson

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 714-599-4608 License #02139847 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Tracey Wiltse

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 714-599-4608 License #01295679

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Raine

Coastal Legacy Realty Group License #00982925

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 7.55 Acre Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $433 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • Pool
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 796 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 5503
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7240001116
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 156 Units
  • Sovereign Park Estates Association, Phone Number (949) 491-1444
  • Nexus Smart Communities HOA
  • Sovereign Park Estates Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Billiard Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$433 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Sovereign Park Estates (SPE)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: LBR3S
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Stock Cooperative
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7240001116
  • Year Built: 1977
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 796.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 527.64
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Courtyard, Pool
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Patio Open
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Recreation Room, Trash, Sewer, Water
  • Association Fee: 432.80
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sovereign Park Estates
  • Phone: 949-491-1444
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association Management: Nexus Smart Communities

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 328978.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.5523

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 328978.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 156
  • Number Of Units Total: 156

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract: 5503
  • Tax Tract Number: 5503

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2008
Sold by
Arnold Dorothy Ramona
Bought by
Dorothy Ramona Arnold Trust
Current Estimated Value
$412,191

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1994
Sold by
Parke Mary M and Mary M Parke Trust
Bought by
Smith James Thornton and James Thornton Smith 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
9.28%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 1992
Sold by
James Thornton Smith Trust
Bought by
Levandusky Vince
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Individual Deed $200,000 Gateway Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $160,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Sold $420,000 0.0% $528 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $420,000 +48.9% $528 / Sq Ft
02/27/2018 02/27/18 Sold $282,000 +6.4% $354 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/16/2018 01/16/18 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2017 11/22/17 For Sale $265,000 -- $333 / 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 $4,086 $320,863 $147,916 $172,947
2024 $4,086 $314,572 $145,016 $169,556
2023 $4,015 $308,405 $142,173 $166,232
2022 $3,769 $302,359 $139,386 $162,973
2021 $3,692 $296,431 $136,653 $159,778
2019 $3,637 $287,640 $132,600 $155,040
2018 $3,209 $254,640 $130,148 $124,492
2016 $2,948 $244,754 $125,096 $119,658
2015 $2,841 $241,078 $123,217 $117,861
2014 $2,824 $236,357 $120,804 $115,553
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25135450

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7240-001-116