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Sold for $1,500,000
  • Listed by: Reel Properties • Susan Boyle • Contact: 552-715-3905
    Bought with: Reel Properties
    $1,500,000

    228 Saint Joseph Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803

    3beds
    1,699sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    2,971 Square Feet Lot
    $1,644,500 Zestimate®
    $883/sqft
    $5,946 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,644,500

    $1.55M - $1.74M

    $5,946/mo

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    What's special

    Two-story classic spanish homeRecessed lightingRear alley accessCozy pergola coveringDouble garageGreat boatingDramatic two-story turret
    Spanish Revival 3 Bedroom 1 ¾ bath with Turret on an Oversized Lot in Belmont Shore - Long Beach PRICE ADJUSTMENT!! This two-story Classic Spanish home offers a dramatic two- story turret that rises and sheds light into the foyer with a flowing stairwell that is graceful and exquisite in its design. Carry on into the living room and adjoining open dining room where French Doors lead to the lovely terraced outdoor space that directs your eyes beyond to the well-designed terraced yard. Storybook kitchen with a window to the yard over the sink also offers a Wolf Range and Cooktop and other high-end appliances. Creative design touches include a vintage stained-glass centerpiece over the cooktop, custom vintage attached coffee bar buffet, recessed lighting among other delightful details. Step into the living room with an invitation to enjoy this space with its traditional Spanish features such as plaster-walls, tall barrel ceiling, floor to ceiling arched front windows looks out to the semi-private front yard. One Bedroom Downstairs flows into a very stylized guest bathroom and a few steps away down the hall a shower had been added to accommodate bathing. The Upper level offers two bedrooms, one currently used as an office with windows on two sides with sunshine and breezes streaming in the casement windows. The main bedroom extolls a sitting area for quiet respite & serenity. The veranda with the cozy Pergola covering provides shade- just off the dining room and leads to another outdoor area giving a vibe of an Oasis with its lush walls of green & splashed with colors of Bougainvillea and various other foliage. A charming fountain when running completes the outdoor ambience. This is a larger than average lot for Belmont Shore. This home sits very close to the Livingston Street park areas with one park developed as a child’s playground. This property also provides: Double Garage, Rear Alley Access, and one block to the Beach Village Community of Belmont Shore offering Shops & Restaurants. Literally a few blocks to the beach where one can enjoy a 7-mile bike and pedestrian path. Long Beach offers one of the very first Dog Beaches, Great Boating, Kayaking, Beach Volleyball, Sailboarding and of course building your own Sandcastles! Stand by for more photos

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    Listed by:

    Susan Boyle DRE #01056722 552-715-3905,

    Reel Properties

    Bought with:

    Susan Boyle, DRE #01056722

    Reel Properties

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW23133209MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,699 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage, Garage Faces Rear, One Space
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: 1st
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Average Condition
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 2,971 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
    Details
    • Parcel number: 7249033003
    • Zoning: LBR2S
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Roof: Flat,Tile
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
    • Sewer: Unknown
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
    • Subdivision: Belmont Shore (Bsd)
    Location
    • Region: Long Beach

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $883/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,325,515
    • Annual tax amount: $17,143
    • Date on market: 7/26/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 60 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,Fannie Mae
    • Inclusions: Stove, Refridgerator, Washer & Dryer
    • Road surface type: Alley Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/8/2023Sold$1,500,000-6%$883/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW23133209 Report a problem
    10/5/2023Pending sale$1,595,000$939/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW23133209 Report a problem
    9/29/2023Contingent$1,595,000$939/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW23133209 Report a problem
    9/1/2023Price change$1,595,000-5%$939/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW23133209 Report a problem
    7/26/2023Listed for sale$1,679,000+20.2%$988/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW23133209 Report a problem
    11/5/2021Sold$1,397,000+57.5%$822/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/28/2008Sold$887,000-4.5%$522/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/1/2008Listed for sale$929,000-0.9%$547/sqft
    Source: Century 21 #P630325 Report a problem
    12/11/2007Sold$937,500-10.7%$552/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/24/2007Listed for sale$1,050,000+61.3%$618/sqft
    Source: Century 21 #P630325 Report a problem
    4/10/2003Sold$651,000+94.3%$383/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/1/1998Sold$335,000$197/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$17,143 +3.9%$1,325,515 +2%
    2024$16,499 -8.9%$1,299,526 -8.8%
    2023$18,103 +6.7%$1,424,940 +2%
    2022$16,974 +30.5%$1,397,000 +29.8%
    2021$13,007 +6.7%$1,076,355 +7.6%
    2020$12,188 $1,000,000 +4.5%
    2019$12,188 +4.2%$957,000
    2018$11,698 $957,000
    2017$11,698 -0.9%$957,000 +8%
    2016$11,803 +13.9%$886,000
    2015$10,364 +7.4%$886,000 +5.9%
    2014$9,646 $837,000 +13.1%
    2012-- $740,000
    2011-- $740,000
    2010-- $740,000 -7.5%
    2009-- $800,200 -14.6%
    2008-- $937,500 +33.2%
    2007-- $703,739 +2%
    2006-- $689,942
    2005-- $689,942 +4%
    2004-- $663,153 +79.6%
    2003-- $369,329 +2%
    2002-- $362,088 +4%
    2000-- $348,030
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Belmont Shore

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lowell
    • Middle: Will Rogers
    • High: Wilson

    Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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