Welcome to 4968 E Atherton Street, a spacious tri-level townhome in the highly sought-after gated community of The Fountains. Offering nearly 1,900 square feet of light-filled living space, this residence features three generous bedrooms, two and a half baths, and an attached two-car garage. Designed for both comfort and convenience, the home opens to beautifully landscaped grounds with resort-style amenities including a sparkling pool, relaxing spas, tennis courts, and a clubhouse perfect for gatherings. Ideally situated near shopping, dining, and top-rated Long Beach schools, this property blends privacy, community, and location--making it a rare opportunity to live in one of East Long Beach's most desirable neighborhoods.
Sold for $859,000
Listed by: Beach View Real Estate • Dawn Durazo • Contact: 805-407-1500
Bought with: Century 21 Masters
$859,000
4968 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815
3beds
1,865sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1977
100 Square Feet Lot
$858,600 Zestimate®
$461/sqft
$5,079 Estimated rent
Home value
$858,600
$781,000 - $944,000
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Sparkling poolTennis courtsAttached two-car garageRelaxing spasBeautifully landscaped groundsLight-filled living spaceSpacious tri-level townhome
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Listed by:
Dawn Durazo DRE #01231684 dawn@bvre.info,
Beach View Real Estate
Bought with:
Rachelle Mistretta, DRE #02177472
Century 21 Masters
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: V1-32171
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Other
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Stone Counters, Utility Sink
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Above,No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,865 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: 1st floor
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Association, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 100 Square Feet
- Features: Sprinklers None
Details
- Parcel number: 7220003079
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Gated
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: The Fountains
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Pet Restrictions
- Services included: Pest Control
- HOA fee: $445 monthly
- HOA name: The Fountains
- HOA phone: 562-597-5007
Location
- Region: Long Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $461/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $547,369
- Annual tax amount: $7,355
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, stove, and microwave.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Sold | $859,000$461/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Pending sale | $859,000$461/sqft |
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| 9/14/2025 | Contingent | $859,000$461/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $859,000+123.1%$461/sqft |
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| 4/26/2014 | Listing removed | $2,495$1/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Star Realty #PW14071834 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2014 | Price change | $2,495-3.9%$1/sqft |
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| 4/10/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,595+18.2%$1/sqft |
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| 4/10/2011 | Listing removed | $2,195$1/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Star Realty #P769169 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2011 | Listed for rent | $2,195$1/sqft |
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| 9/19/2003 | Sold | $385,000$206/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,355 +4.7% | $547,369 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,026 +1.7% | $536,637 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,910 +6.5% | $526,115 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,488 +2.1% | $515,800 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,357 +0.3% | $505,687 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,340 | $500,503 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,340 +4% | $490,691 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,097 | $481,071 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,097 +1.1% | $471,639 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,029 +7.7% | $462,392 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,599 +4.9% | $455,448 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,335 | $446,527 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $435,795 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $427,251 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $424,059 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $425,067 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $416,734 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $408,564 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $400,553 |
| 2005 | -- | $400,553 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $385,000 +141.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $159,496 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $156,370 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $150,300 |
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Neighborhood: Traffic Circle
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- 8/10Bixby Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Stanford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Wilson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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