Catalina Island - Avalon single family home located in the heart of the town. Descanso Avenue is one of the least traveled streets on the flats. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom property is a great opportunity to own the quaint cottage of your dreams in an island paradise. Built in 1919 this 758 sq. ft. (+/-) is situated on a 1,217 sq. ft. (+/-) lot. Avalon is a great place to work remotely. Property is only two blocks from the grocery store, harbor, shops, restaurants, and downtown front beaches. Now is the right time to make Avalon your home.
Sold for $660,000
Listed by: Catalina Realtors • Mark Phelps • Contact: 714-470-4653
Bought with: Catalina Realtors
$660,000
316 Descanso Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
1beds
758sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
1,217 Square Feet Lot
$653,000 Zestimate®
$871/sqft
$2,332 Estimated rent
Home value
$653,000
$588,000 - $725,000
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Quaint cottageLeast traveled streets
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Listed by:
Mark Phelps DRE #02140115 714-470-4653,
Catalina Realtors
Bought with:
Mark Phelps, DRE #02140115
Catalina Realtors
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SB24246695
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Open Floorplan, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 758 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Street
- Patio & porch: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 1,217 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Tear Down, Value In Land
Details
- Parcel number: 7480036007
- Zoning: AVR3*
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Stable(s)
Location
- Region: Avalon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $871/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $738,684
- Annual tax amount: $11,711
- Date on market: 12/13/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Exclusions: Seller's personal items
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2025 | Sold | $660,000-15.3%$871/sqft |
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| 1/22/2025 | Pending sale | $779,000$1,028/sqft |
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| 1/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $779,000$1,028/sqft |
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| 1/2/2025 | Pending sale | $779,000$1,028/sqft |
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| 12/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $779,000+183.3%$1,028/sqft |
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| 6/21/2000 | Sold | $275,000+340%$363/sqft |
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| 8/17/1999 | Sold | $62,500$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,711 +4.5% | $738,684 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,203 +3.3% | $724,200 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $10,843 +59.5% | $698,700 +75.4% |
| 2022 | $6,797 +3.7% | $398,269 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,557 +3% | $390,461 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,368 | $386,459 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,368 +4% | $378,882 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,125 | $371,454 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,125 +1.4% | $364,172 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,038 +6.4% | $357,033 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,675 +10.9% | $351,671 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,118 | $344,783 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $336,497 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $329,900 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $327,436 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $328,215 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $321,780 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $315,472 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $309,287 |
| 2005 | -- | $309,287 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $297,279 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $291,832 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $286,110 +21.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $236,127 |
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Neighborhood: 90704
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