Catalina Island ~ Duplex for sale! This 2-unit property is arguably in the best location on the flats of Avalon. Lower Descanso Ave. is 1 block from the front street beaches, shops, and restaurants. Recently updated the upstairs owner's unit 2 bedroom 2 bathroom has beautiful finishings, from the flooring to the appliances, this unit has it all. Open floor plan kitchen, dining room, and living room flow out onto the sunny balcony which provides additional living space and a beautiful view of the neighborhood and hillsides. The lower unit is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom that can be kept as a separate guest house or rented out to provide income. An outside laundry area and water heater services both units. Built in 1919, this 1,242 sq. ft. +/- unit has been upgraded and maintained well. Avalon is a great place to live and call home. Catalina Island is also a great place to work remotely and embrace living in close proximity to the ocean and all it has to offer. Play pickleball, paddle an outrigger, scuba dive, play golf, fish the coast of the island or go offshore to paddy hop or fish the deep blue sea, all easily accessed from your Avalon home base. Seize the day and make this property your slice of paradise.
Sold for $1,300,000
Listing Provided by: Catalina Realtors
Bought with: Catalina Realtors
$1,300,000
229 Descanso Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
4beds
1,242sqft
Duplex
Built in 1919
1,131 Square Feet Lot
$1,286,400 Zestimate®
$1,047/sqft
$3,514 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,286,400
$1.16M - $1.43M
$3,514/mo
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Sunny balconyBeautiful finishingsOpen floor plan
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Jordan Lake DRE #01953692 310-386-4928,
Catalina Realtors
Bought with:
Jordan Lake, DRE #01953692
Catalina Realtors
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SB24241999
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Remodeled, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Ductless, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Partially Furnished, Quartz Counters, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,242 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Street
- Patio & porch: Tile
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 1,131 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Value In Land
Details
- Parcel number: 7480014020
- Zoning: AVR3*
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Custom
- Property subtype: Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Hunting, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Fishing
Location
- Region: Avalon
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2025 | Sold | $1,300,000-6.8%$1,047/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SB24241999 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2025 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$1,123/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SB24241999 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$1,123/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SB24241999 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,435 +133.4% | $1,004,700 +320.7% |
| 2024 | $7,470 +3.3% | $238,811 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,234 +5.6% | $234,130 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,853 +5.5% | $229,540 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,496 +5.9% | $225,040 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,135 | $222,733 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,135 +4.6% | $218,366 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,865 | $214,085 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,865 +1.9% | $209,888 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,758 +5.2% | $205,773 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,475 +17.7% | $202,684 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,652 | $198,714 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $193,940 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $190,138 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $188,718 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $189,167 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $185,459 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $181,823 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $178,259 |
| 2005 | -- | $178,259 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $171,339 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $168,200 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $164,903 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $158,502 |
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Neighborhood: 90704
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- 2/10Avalon K-12Grades: K-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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