4497 California Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
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4497 California Ave Long Beach, CA 90807

$2,350,000 Sold Price as of 10/23/2023
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,833 Sq.Ft.
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Property Overview: 4497 California Ave Long Beach, CA has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,833 living square feet and 12,513 square feet lot size. Call an Ardent Real Estate Group agent with any questions you may have.

Agent Remarks: One of the last homes designed by 20th century architect Kirkland Cutter. Home us listed in the State & National Registers of Historical Places This Monterey Colonial Spanish design is the Rowan House and was the home of Pete Conrad who commanded the Apollo 12 space mission and was the 3rd person to walk on the moon. This stately home is on a large corner lot surrounded by a brick wall with the original olive tree. The yard allows for great entertaining with patio and access to the yard or front and rear balconies from every room. The home has a private guest home with front and back doors and was the 4th bedroom of the house originally. Featuring 3 large bedroom suite all with lots of closet space, a wood paneled parlor with a hidden bar and hidden storage behind the wood panels, 3 fireplaces, a formal living room and dining room along with a breakfast nook and remodeled kitchen. The large kitchen features all new GE Monogram 48" refrigerator, double ovens, warming drawer, dishwasher, pantry, butcher block island, granite countertops, glass cabinets, arched entry to the downstairs bathroom with a built in vanity. The beautiful pegged oak plank wood floors on the main floor have a 5 inch rise wood staircase to upstairs. Recessed lights, A/C, built in shelves, hollywood rollers on the windows, square roman tile tub, cedar lined closets, luggage closet, formal coat closet, original bell pulls. pool, jacuzzi, gardeners shed, large 3 car garage. This is one of the most famous estates and has been featured in many books and magazines.

Listed by Tammy Newland-Shishido | BRE #01040709 | Shoreline Real Estate
Last checked: 15 minutes ago | Last updated: April 15th, 2024 | Source CRMLS | DOM: 0

Home details

Lot Sq. Ft
12,513
HOA Dues
$0/mo
Year built
1938
Garage
3 Car
Property Type:
Single Family Home
Status
Sold
MLS#
OC23186159
City
Long Beach
County
Los Angeles
Time on Site
211 days

Property Details for 4497 California Ave

Interior Features
Cooling Information
  • Has Cooling
  • Central Air
Heating Information
  • Has Heating
  • Central, Forced Air
Laundry Information
  • Has Laundry
  • In Garage
Fireplace Information
  • Has Fireplace
  • Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Room Information
  • Downstairs Bedrooms: 1
  • Downstairs Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Den, Entry, Formal Entry, Foyer, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office
Kitchen Information
  • Has Appliances
  • Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
  • # of Baths (Full): 5
Interior Features
  • Brick Walls, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar
  • Levels: Two
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
Exterior Features
Exterior Information
  • Rain Gutters
  • Has Fence
  • Brick
  • Other Structures: Guest House Attached
  • Has Spa
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Has Sprinklers
Exterior Features
  • Has Patio
  • Has Pool
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Brick, Patio
Lot Details / Garage and Parking
Parking/Garage Information
  • # of Garage Spaces: 3
  • # of Parking Spaces: 3
  • Has Parking
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage Faces Side
  • Has Attached Garage
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Common Interest: None
Property Information
  • Has View
  • View: Courtyard
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Total # of Units: 2
  • Parcel Number: 7135024019
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Spanish
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Property is not Attached
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
Homeowners Association, Utilities, Taxes / Assessments
Homeowners Association
  • Is Not Part of Association
Utilities Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Assessment Information
  • No Assessments
  • Assessments: None
Schools
School Information
  • High School District: Long Beach Unified
Location / Neighborhood
Location Information
  • Subdivision Name: Bixby Knolls (BK)
  • Directions: California/San antonio
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Alley Paved
Neighborhood Information
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Storm Drains
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Sale History for 4497 California Ave

Last sold for $2,350,000 on October 23rd, 2023
  • October, 2023

  • Oct 23, 2023

    Date

    Sold

    CRMLS: OC23186159

    $2,350,000

    Price

  • Oct 5, 2023

    Date

    Active

    CRMLS: OC23186159

    $2,360,000

    Price

  • May, 2023

  • May 19, 2023

    Date

    Expired

    CRMLS: OC22243914

    $2,350,000

    Price

  • Nov 18, 2022

    Date

    Active

    CRMLS: OC22243914

    $2,999,000

    Price

  • Listing provided courtesy of CRMLS

    Just dropped the price, ready for an offer.This estate has never been on the market (has sold privately for all owners). One of the last homes built by 20th century architect Kirtland Cutter who designed hundreds of homes and buildings and whom is listed in the State and National Registers of Historical Places. This Monterey Colonel Spanish design "Rowan House" was the home of Pete Conrad who commanded the Apollo 12 space mission and was the 3rd person to walk on the moon. The neighbor's all refer to this estate as the astronaut home. This stately estate is located on a corner lot with lots of room for entertaining and currently has a private guest house as part of the home. The bell pulls are still part of the house. Surrounded by a brick wall fence, this home is one of the most famous homes located in Bixby Knolls and has been featured in many magazines and articles. Featuring 4 bedrooms (with one currently being a separate guest house), a wood paneled parlor/billboard room with a hidden bar, 3 fireplaces, a formal living room, formal dining room, remodeled kitchen, breakfast eating area, upstairs living space, cedar lined and walk in closets, drip and sprinkler systems, hollywood rollers on windows, square roman tile tub, luggage closet, formal coat closet (could be elevator space if needed), basement that could be a great wine cellar, gardening shed, pool and private backyard which is perfect for entertaining. French doors surround the house leading to the backyard and balconies off most of the rooms, both upstairs and on the main floor. The beautiful pegged oak plank wood floors are on the main floor with 5 inch rise wood staircase to upstairs. The large kitchen features all new GE Monogram 48" refrigerator, double ovens, warming drawer, dishwasher, pantry, butcher block island, granite countertops, breakfast eating area, glass cabinets, arched entry to bathroom and dining room, built in shelves, recessed lights and lots of storage. The main floor entertaining space has a large living room,parlor/den, built in vanity, 1/2 bathroom. Upstairs has 3 private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms & french doors leading to the balconies both front and back. Agent has pictures of studio can forward.

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Tax History for 4497 California Ave

Assessed Value (2020): $927,594
Year Land Value Improved Value Assessed Value
2020 $423,714 $503,880 $927,594

Home Value Compared to the Market

This property vs the competition

4497 California Ave sold on October 23, 2023 for 195% higher than the current median sold price for the city of Long Beach which is $800,000. The median sold price per/sqft for Long Beach is $632 and this home is sold at $615.71 per/sqft which puts the price per square foot 2.58% lower than the current median sale per square foot for the city of Long Beach.

About 4497 California Ave

Detailed summary of property

4497 California Ave is a single family home that recently sold in Long Beach, CA 90807. This house offered 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, roughly 3,833 living square feet, and sits on an approximately 12,513 square foot lot. 4497 California Ave was first listed on ArdentRealEstateGroup.com on October 5, 2023. The homeowner sold the property for $2,350,000. Home in Long Beach are selling for a median price of $800,000 and a median price per square foot of $632. Based on Ardent Real Estate Group's Long Beach Market Data, this home is sold 195% higher than the current median priced home. Local homes that are currently for sale include 259 Roycroft Ave, 347 Havana Avenue and 344 Havana Avenue. There are currently 610 homes for sale in the Long Beach real estate market and 349 of them are single family homes while 248 of them are condos and 13 are townhomes. For more information on this home for sale at 4497 California Ave Long Beach, CA 90807 contact Ardent Real Estate Group and we will put you in touch with one of our Long Beach agents.

Public Facts for 4497 California Ave

Public county record property details
Beds
4
Baths
5
Year built
1938
Sq. Ft.
3,833
Lot Size
12,513
Stories
--
Type
Single Family Residential
Pool
Yes
Spa
No
County
Los Angeles
Lot#
12,13
APN
7135-024-019

The source for these homes facts are from public records.

90807 Real Estate Sale History (Last 30 days)

Last 30 days of sale history and trends
Median List Price
$1,199,000
Median List Price/Sq.Ft.
$583
Median Sold Price
$800,000
Median Sold Price/Sq.Ft.
$564
Total Inventory
58
Median Sale to List Price %
100%
Avg Days on Market
21
Loan Type
Conventional (50%), FHA (0%), VA (12.5%), Cash (25%), Other (8.33%)

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