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Sold for $1,280,000
  • Listing Provided by: Coldwell Banker Realty
    Bought with: Seven Gables Real Estate
    $1,280,000

    256 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803

    2beds
    2baths
    1,560sqft
    Duplex
    Built in 1923
    -- sqft lot
    $1,327,600 Zestimate®
    $821/sqft
    $3,816 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,327,600

    $1.23M - $1.45M

    $3,816/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Welcome to 256 & 256.5 Prospect Ave. This lovely side by side duplex is in the heart of Belmont Heights located minutes from Belmont Shore, Belmont Pier, and the Pacific Ocean. Each unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bath with 780 sqft of living space. 256 is recognized as the owner’s unit renovated and updated with the following features: hardwood floors throughout, recessed lighting, newer kitchen cabinets along with Stainless Steel appliances with new fixtures, quartz countertops & backsplash tile floors from the kitchen through to the main bath, closet built-ins, nicely designed bathroom with tub shower combination, freshly painted interior and I can’t forget to mention the old school murphy bed still exists in the living room. The lot measures over 6,300 sqft offering a very open and spacious backyard, could be the perfect opportunity to add (2) two car garages off the alley with a 2 bed/2 bath home above the garages (buyer should verify with the city). The extended and gated driveway offers plenty of off-street parking. The exterior of the property has been freshly painted, new landscaping and sprinkler system. Need storage? The home also has a 150 sqft basement/cellar. Unit 256.5 has been a rental unit for many years, the tenant currently pays $1600 per month. The units are separately metered for electricity and gas. Other features of this property include newer HVAC systems for both units, copper supply lines, and newer water heater. With its excellent condition and great location in a strong coastal rental market, this offering is an outstanding turnkey opportunity with the possibility to expand and create your own environment.

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    Listing Provided by:

    Ross Gagnon DRE #01402317 714-724-9912,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    Kelly Hurst, DRE #01036114

    Seven Gables Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW23138630MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Stacked
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood
    • Windows: Plantation Shutters, Wood Frames
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,560
    • Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Driveway, Electric Gate
    • Uncovered spaces: 6
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: 1
    • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 6,344 sqft
    • Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 7250006009
    • Zoning: LBR1N
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    • Property subtype: Duplex
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Raised
    • Roof: Flat
    Condition
    • Turnkey
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Long Beach
    • Subdivision: Belmont Heights (Bh)

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,1031 Exchange
    • Road surface type: Alley Paved, Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/6/2023Sold$1,280,000+11.7%$821/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW23138630 Report a problem
    8/4/2023Pending sale$1,145,900$735/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW23138630 Report a problem
    7/27/2023Listed for sale$1,145,900+416.2%$735/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW23138630 Report a problem
    12/2/1998Sold$222,000$142/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,975 +3.7%$1,305,600 +2%
    2024$16,371 +237%$1,280,000 +257.2%
    2023$4,858 +6.3%$358,388 +2%
    2022$4,568 +2.2%$351,362 +2%
    2021$4,470 +0.3%$344,473 +1%
    2020$4,457 $340,942 +2%
    2019$4,457 +5.8%$334,257 +2%
    2018$4,213 $327,704 +2%
    2017$4,213 +1.1%$321,280 +2%
    2016$4,167 +7.6%$314,981 +1.5%
    2015$3,872 +4.6%$310,251 +2%
    2014$3,700 $304,175 +2.5%
    2012-- $296,866 +2%
    2011-- $291,046 +0.8%
    2010-- $288,872 -0.2%
    2009-- $289,559 +2%
    2008-- $283,882 +2%
    2007-- $278,316 +2%
    2006-- $272,860
    2005-- $272,860 +4%
    2004-- $262,265 +1.9%
    2003-- $257,460 +2%
    2002-- $252,412 +4%
    2000-- $242,612

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    Neighborhood: Belmont Heights

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