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Belmont Heights Condo with Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views

 

3935 E Livingston Drive

Belmont Heights  - Corner of Termino and E Livingston

Long Beach, CA  90803

SUNDAY JANUARY 11, 2009

10AM Until 5PM

 

Light and airy Belmont Heights Condo is a front corner upper unit with a nice open floor plan, hardwood floors and a wide expanse of windows to enjoy peek-a-boo ocean views and sultry ocean breezes.

Located within a short walk of Belmont Shore shops and restaurants this lovely Long Beach condo is just 2 short blocks to the sand and the Belmont Pier.  Walk over to the Belmont Brewing Company for a great sunset dinner or to La Palapa for dinner and light entertainment.  Head into the very trendy Belmont Shore for shopping, entertainment and the many great restaurants on Second Street or walk up to Broadway for a fantabulous java fix at the Library Café, it's all just a short walk from home.  Not in the mood to go out?  Swing by the nearby newly renovated Vons supermarket and pick up fixings to barbeque on the patio for a nice quiet dinner at home.  

 

 

• 2 Bedrooms (Front Bedroom has Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views)
• 1 Bath
• 969 Sq Ft
• Built 1952
• HOA $173
• Living Room (has Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views)
• Dining Room (Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views)
• Large Kitchen with lots of Windows (Peek-A-Boo Ocean Views)
• Hardwood Floors
• Crown Molding
• Central Heating
• Air Conditioning in Living Room
• Newer Triple Pane Windows
• Kitchen features corian countertops
• Ceiling fans
• Private garage
• Window Coverings

 

 

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Offered at: $409,000

 

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For further information or to request a private showing contact:

 

Laurie Manny (562) 212-5420 or Wendy Rich-Soto (562) 606-4040 Co-listing agents.

 

244 Redondo Avenue

Belmont Heights

Long Beach, California 90803

 

1st Time Buyer Tips

Hire a Buyers Specialist When Buying Long Beach Homes and Condos

Have you noticed that ever since you decided to purchase a home or condo in Long Beach you now notice For Sale signs everywhere?  You even notice them when you are in Long Beach neighborhoods you are not interested in and find yourself pulling over to write down the phone number to call for more information.

Did you realize that when you make that call you are speaking to the listing agent who represents the seller.  It is their job to sell the property and protect the sellers interest, there is a written contract between them.  It is not the job of the listing agent to protect you or your interests. 

Homeownership is a big step and in most cases the purchase of your home will represent the single largest investment of your life.  It is in your best interest to have seperate representation when buying real estate in Long Beach.  A talented and professional buyers agent/Realtor® can protect 1st time buyers in ways you cannot even think of this early in your home search.  Your buyers agent will be able to provide you with comparable sales that you can trust, information about the home and prior transactions that the listing agent may not be able to divulge.  A buyers agent can provide you with other properties that meet your criteria, show you those homes, write and negotiate a contract that is in your best interest, not the sellers, and they can help you find the necessary financing. The best part is that the buyers agent is paid for by the seller, it doesn't cost you anything. 

 

The Laurie Manny Professional Group has several experienced and talented buyer specialists ready to assist you in the purchase of your Long Beach Homes and Condos.  Let us protect you and place you and your family safely in your next Long Beach Home or Condo.

 

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The Turret House

Historic Victorian Bed and Breakfast For Sale

 

Downtown Long Beach California

 

The Turret House, a successful historic bed and breakfast in the heart of Downtown Long Beach California is For Sale.  This elegant Victorian bed and breakfast provides its guests with a comfortable environment to unwind with period pieces throughout, and provides separate owners quarters, offering the new owner a comfortable and convenient lifestyle.  Location is in the Wilmore Drake Historic District, one of 17 historic districts in Long Beach California.  

 

Built in 1906, by a Kansas carpenter, this Historic Inn retains its charm to this day. Walking distance to the Downtown Long Beach business district the Victorian B & B provides a homey welcome to avid business travelers tired of spending the bulk of their time in typical hotels. The Inn was last renovated in 2003 with much attention spent on a beautiful restoration. 

 

Business travelers account for over half of the room bookings.  The Inn offers a unique travel experience for weary road warriors.  A short walk into the Downtown business district the Inn has become a favorite for many business travellers tired of being on the road and wanting a more homey and comfortable environment.  The Inn is also a favorite getaway for Anniversary celebrations and weekend getaways.  Many Downtown locals book rooms for visiting family members.  The Turret House also rents out the Inn for the use of Showers, Tea Parties, etc.. 

The business is solid, the Inn is usually fully booked.  Even in the slower months of the year (November-December) the Inn is usually about 75% booked. The hotel has built expansive internet exposure, is highly rated and enjoys a friendly relationship with referring vendors.  The Turret House provides a nice healthy, steady income for its current owners, it can for you too. 

 

The Turret House has 5 themed guest rooms; all rooms have private baths, fireplaces, claw-foot tubs and showers, are lovingly decorated and are fully booked most of the year. 

The Turret Room   Five leaded-glass windows frame this cozy room, complimenting its 12 foot high turret from which the house derived its name. Full-size antique bed. A private bath with stall shower and slipper claw foot tub is steps from the Turret Door.
	Provincetown Room   Embracing the Inns diversity, the Provincetown Room is the jewel of the house, with antique four-poster queen bed and matching carved wood dresser sink. Artwork by prominent P-Town artist Doug Marr graces the walls and French doors lead to a private balcony where guests may sit and enjoy their mornings or cool evening breeze. Private bath.
Queen Mary Room Named after our citys historic ocean liner, this room features sky blue walls and artifacts from the ships sailings. Queen bed, private bath.
	Vagabond Room   As its name indicates, the Vagabond Room features a world traveler decor with mementos of far-away places and faces. King bed, private bath.
Dreamcatcher Room   Slip away into surreal dreams in this relaxing room. Earth-tone colors with an eclectic mix of paintings and prints. Queen bed, private bath.

Each room currently includes television with DirecTV including free HBO, Cinemax and Showtime, fluffy bathrobes and free passes to nearby Golds Gym.  Internet access is also provided. Guests may also relax in the Inns private outdoor spa. The Turret House is a pet friendly bed and breakfast that feels more like a grand old home.

 

The Turret House won the 2005 Long Beach Heritage Preservation Award and has been voted the best bed and breakfast by the Press Telegram.  It is no wonder, a tour of The Turret House will leave you with the sense of having stepped back in time with every nook and cranny lovingly restored.

   

This fine bed and breakfast offers its new owner more than just a steady income stream, it offers a lifestyle. The on site, separate owners quarters make this lovely Inn an extension of your home. You will have to see this wonderful haven to understand the warmth it exudes.

Southern California, Long Beach and the Downtown Long Beach areas offer unlimited resort amenities and endless entertainment.  Centrally located, Downtown Long Beach is just 6 miles from the Long Beach Airport, 20 miles south of LAX, 22 miles north of John Wayne Airport and 51 miles east of Ontario Airport. 

Downtown Long Beach is a highly evolving urban redevelopment area. Over the last few years many new high rise condominiums have been built; historic buildings have been converted into highly desirable Manhattan style lofts and new business has been moving into the Downtown area.  Plans for continued development continue into our future.  More information on the redevelopment in Downtown can be located on the City of Long Beach Site here. 

Guests can walk to area beaches, the Long Beach Convention Center, The World Trade Center, the Downtown business district, Pine Avenue, area restaurants, local galleries, the East Village Arts District,  The Aquarium of the Pacific,  Rainbow Harbor and The Pike.

If you are searching for the perfect Historic Bed and Breakfast, The Turret House may just be the perfect choice for you. 

 

Contact Laurie today to explore the possibilities. 

 

Offered at: $995,000

 

Listing Agent: Laurie Manny - Main Street Realtors Long Beach 562-212-5420

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Downtown Long Beach Real Estate Sales-Market Update

 

Homes, Condos, Coops, OYOs, Income Properties

 

January 1, 2008 thru December 31, 2008

Updated:  December 31, 2008

 

 

 

Downtown Long Beach Homes

 

 

We close 2008 with 28 Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale ranging in price from $99,900 to $565,000.

• 9 homes are for sale under $200,000  (Jumped up from 0 on Sept 29, 2008)
  
• 10 homes are for sale between $200,000 and $300,000
• 3 homes are for sale between $300,000 and $400,000
• 3 homes are for sale between $400,000 and $500,000
• 3 homes are for sale between $500,000 and $600,000

• Average Price:  $279,685 down substantially from $435,795  on Sept 29, 2008
  
• Average Days on Market:  135 down a bit from 160 on Sept 29,2008
  

Downtown Long Beach and Alamitos Beach Homes for sale:

This is a live feed direct from the MLS of ALL Alamitos Beach and Downtown Long Beach Homes For Sale it is ALWAYS up to date and current.

 

 

There are  Downtown Long Beach Homes pending in escrow

• 1 @ $190,000
• 1 @ $300,000
• 1 @ $109,900
• 1 @ $129,900
• 1 @ $214,900
• 1 @ $299,000
• 1 @ $179,000

 

• Average Price:  $203,242 down a bit $240,075 since Sept 29, 2008
  
• Average Days on Market:  141 up substantially from 96

 

 

There are 3 Downtown Long Beach Homes in escrow accepting back up offers.

• 1 @ $219,000
  
• 1 @ $224,900
  
• 1 @ $219,000

 

• Average Price:  $220,966 down some from $263,600 on Sept 29, 2008
  
• Average Days on Market:  140 up substantially from 108

 

 

25 Downtown Long Beach Homes closed escrow in 2008; this number is up by over 200% since September 29, 2008 when we reported that only 5 homes had closed escrow for the year.  This is due in large part to the increased number of bank owned properties that have been purchased at incredible prices by 1st time homebuyers and investors who like the new price point. 

2008 Downtown Long Beach Homes - Closed Sales

 

#	Address	Bed	B t/f	St	Gar	SqFt	YBlt	Sold Price	SP/ SqFt	SP/LP	SP/OLP	Sold Date	DOM
1	1210 E Barcelona Pl	2	1/1	1	0	792	1929	$91,000	$114.90	95.89%	91.09%	11/19/2008	23
2	1215 E Barcelona Pl	2	1/1	1	0	782	1929	$87,500	$111.89	87.59%	87.59%	10/31/2008	2
3	718 Elm Ave	2	1/1	1	0	986	1917	$118,000	$119.68	102.70%	102.70%	9/25/2008	6
4	1105 E 15th St	3	2/2	1	0	983	1927	$139,900	$142.32	100.00%	42.39%	12/10/2008	386
5	1077 N Loma Vista Dr	2	2/1	1	0	900	1940	$159,500	$177.22	110.08%	110.08%	11/03/2008	8
6	424 E 5th St	2	2/1	1	0	1,108	1912	$200,000	$180.51	113.80%	113.80%	12/05/2008	6
7	822 N Washington Pl	3	1/1	1	1	774	1921	$120,750	$156.01	65.31%	65.31%	12/03/2008	29
8	712 E Alta Way	1	1/	1	0	720	1906	$184,000	$255.56	99.51%	99.51%	2/19/2008	7
9	708 E Alta Way	1	1/1	1	0	688	1914	$189,900	$276.02	100.00%	100.00%	10/01/2008	6
10	1085 N Minerva Park	2	1/1	1	1	997	1922	$210,000	$210.63	110.53%	110.53%	10/17/2008	123
11	1759 N Palmer Ct	3	2/2	2	0	1,240	1922	$150,000	$120.97	66.70%	60.24%	8/15/2008	124
12	1475 Cerritos Ave	3	1/1	1	1	1,000	1919	$300,000	$300.00	103.81%	117.65%	10/26/2008	40
13	122 W 8th St	3	3/2	2	2	1,338	2000	$330,000	$246.64	97.06%	97.06%	5/30/2008	13
14	935 E Martin Luther King Jr Ave	4	4/3	2	2	2,092	2005	$340,000	$162.52	97.14%	52.31%	10/21/2008	318
15	347 W 7th St	4	3/1	2	0	1,764	1907	$335,000	$189.91	91.73%	80.72%	12/29/2008	114
16	774 N Loma Vista Dr	2	1/	1	0	760	1918	$355,000	$467.11	89.87%	89.87%	1/12/2008	5
17	326 Daisy Ave	4	5/4	1	2	3,748	1913	$400,000	$106.72	91.12%	91.12%	8/18/2008	110
18	1207 E Barcelona Pl	2	1/1	1	0	782	1929	$110,000	$140.66	100.00%	100.00%	6/25/2008	22
19	1233 Martin Luther King Jr Ave	2	1/1	1	1	975	1922	$195,000	$200.00	105.46%	105.46%	12/01/2008	10
20	1725 Atlantic Ave	3	2/1	1	1	1,390	1917	$230,900	$166.12	101.32%	101.32%	12/30/2008	13
21	1073 E 15th St	4	2/2	1	2	1,715	1923	$300,000	$174.93	100.33%	100.33%	11/14/2008	3
22	1462 Lemon Ave	4	2/2	1	0	1,328	1925	$310,000	$233.43	93.94%	73.81%	12/26/2008	228
23	1745 Orange Ave	5	3/2	1	2	2,125	1937	$380,000	$178.82	97.46%	97.46%	8/11/2008	22
24	1462 Lemon Ave	4	2/2	1	0	1,328	1925	$310,000	$233.43	98.41%	73.81%	10/30/2008	0
25	217 E 16TH St	2	1/1		0	935	1967	$450,000	$481.28	100.00%	100.00%	1/31/2008	0
Average		3			2	1,250		$239,858	$205.89	96.79%	90.57%		70
Number of Properties: 25
Average ( SalePrice / SqFt ) : ( 239858 / 1250 ) = $ 191.89

• Average Price:$239,858 down from $277,400 on Sept 29, 2008
  
• Average Days on Market:  70 up substantially from 28

 

 

Downtown Long Beach Homes that were removed from the market:

2 Downtown Long Beach Home Listings were Withdrawn by Seller: 

• Average Price:  $237,950
• Average Days on Market:  86
  

35 Downtown Long Beach Home Listings were Cancelled by Seller:

• Average Price:  $336,334
• Average Days on Market:  151
  

37 Downtown Long Beach Home Listing Contracts Expired: 

• Average Price:  $428,551
• Average Days on Market:  201

 

 

 

 

 

Downtown Long Beach Condos, Lofts, Coops and OYOs

There are 181 Downtown Long Beach Condos, Lofts, Coops and OYOs For Sale, up from our last update of 166 on Sept 29, 2008

• Average Price:  $372,841 down from our last update of $408,136 of Sept 29, 2008
  
• Average Days on Market:119 up from our last update of 99

 

Downtown Long Beach and Alamitos Beach Condos, Lofts, Coops and OYOs  for sale:

This is a live feed direct from the MLS of ALL Alamitos Beach and Downtown Long Beach Condos, Lofts, Coops and OYOs  For Sale it is ALWAYS up to date and current.

 

There are 25 Downtown Long Beach Condos, Lofts, Coops and OYOs  in escrow accepting Back-Up offers up from 14 on our last update of Sept 29 2008.

• Average Price:  $253,930 down a bit from our last update of $261,644
• Average Days on Market:  101 down a bit from our last update of 118

There are 35 Downtown Long Beach Condos, Lofts, Coops and OYOs  Pending in escrow, up a bit from our last update of 28 on Sept 29, 2008

• Average Price:  $243,679 down a bit from our last update of $253,123
• Average Days on Market:  77 down substantially from our last update of 95

207 Downtown Long Beach Condos, Lofts, Coops and OYOs  have sold (closed escrow) in 2008, that number is up substantially from our last update of 112 on Sept 29 2008.  

• Average Price:  $299,004 almost the same as reported on our last update $300,035
• Average Days on Market:  92 almost the same as reported on our last update of 90

 

2008 Closed Sales Downtown Long Beach Condos, Lofts, Coops and OYOs

#	Type	Address	Bed	B t/f	Gar	SqFt	YBlt	Sold Price	SP/ SqFt	SP/LP	SP/OLP	Sold Date	DOM
1	CONDO	360 OCEAN Blvd 208	0	1/	0	443	1922	$34,100	$76.98	97.43%	97.43%	12/27/1999	0
2	CONDO	1736 LEWIS Ave A	3	2/	0	1,278	1982	$395,000	$309.08	104.22%	104.22%	8/29/2005	0
3	CONDO	388 E Ocean Blvd 811	1	1/1	1	680	2004	$270,000	$397.06	93.10%	93.10%	12/09/2008	48
4	Loft	100 W 5th St 3b	1	1/1	1	1,150	1925	$325,000	$282.61	65.66%	65.66%	11/29/2008	29
5	CONDO	1450 Locust 117	2	2/2	0	728	1990	$73,100	$100.41	104.58%	54.19%	8/23/2008	65
6	CONDO	1450 Locust Ave 416	2	2/2	1	728	1990	$74,900	$102.88	100.00%	100.00%	12/18/2008	3
7	OYO	445 Cedar Ave 13	1	1/1	0	519	1957	$86,500	$166.67	109.49%	109.49%	6/19/2008	17
8	CONDO	1450 Locust Ave 118	2	2/2	1	728	1990	$70,000	$96.15	87.61%	36.86%	9/17/2008	287
9	OYO	626 Chestnut Ave 12	0	1/1	0	463	1955	$85,000	$183.59	100.00%	71.43%	8/19/2008	137
10	OYO	617 Cedar Ave 3	1	1/1	0	397	1955	$80,000	$201.51	88.89%	88.89%	6/30/2008	27
11	CONDO	438 Cedar Ave 14	1	1/1	1	574	1957	$85,000	$148.08	93.51%	93.51%	10/21/2008	7
12	CONDO	325 W 3rd St 305	0	1/1	0	424	1924	$83,000	$195.75	91.11%	90.32%	8/21/2008	16
13	CONDO	1450 Locust Ave 126	2	2/2	1	728	1990	$80,000	$109.89	80.08%	51.28%	5/29/2008	82
14	CONDO	522 Cedar Ave 4	2	1/1	0	822	1959	$120,000	$145.99	114.29%	114.29%	10/30/2008	31
15	CONDO	522 Cedar Ave 1	2	1/1	0	929	1959	$115,000	$123.79	104.64%	54.79%	8/25/2008	106
16	CONDO	645 Chestnut Ave 118	1	1/1	0	608	1986	$114,900	$188.98	100.00%	88.45%	8/26/2008	11
17	CONDO	720 W 4th St 112	1	2/1	1	584	1984	$118,000	$202.05	100.00%	100.00%	9/25/2008	5
18	CONDO	315 W 3rd St 306	1	1/1	0	492	1925	$140,000	$284.55	117.65%	117.65%	11/25/2008	16
19	CONDO	519 Cedar Ave 8	1	1/1	0	775	1956	$119,000	$153.55	99.25%	82.13%	8/13/2008	81
20	CONDO	327 Chestnut Ave 308	1	1/1	1	564	1990	$124,900	$221.45	101.13%	101.13%	11/30/2008	32
21	CONDO	1566 Pine Ave 203a	2	2/2	0	791	1987	$128,500	$162.45	104.05%	104.05%	11/06/2008	42
22	CONDO	1723 Cedar Ave 324	2	2/1	1	827	1985	$124,000	$149.94	100.00%	100.00%	8/12/2008	10
23	CONDO	375 Atlantic Ave 401	1	1/1	0	590	1969	$129,000	$218.64	100.00%	71.71%	12/31/2008	218
24	CONDO	628 Daisy Ave 326	1	1/1	1	658	1984	$150,000	$227.96	116.28%	107.53%	9/09/2008	15
25	CONDO	800 Pacific Ave 109	1	1/1	0	562	1921	$134,500	$239.32	100.00%	100.00%	9/06/2008	57
26	CONDO	901 Linden Ave #10	2	1/1	1	816	1962	$135,000	$165.44	100.00%	106.38%	10/30/2008	9
27	OYO	640 Elm Ave 21	1	1/1	1	637	1959	$120,000	$188.38	86.33%	86.33%	8/29/2008	21
28	CONDO	545 Chestnut Ave 203	1	1/1	1	666	1972	$127,000	$190.69	90.78%	90.78%	12/19/2008	21
29	CONDO	535 Magnolia Ave 113	1	1/1	1	702	1990	$150,000	$213.68	107.22%	107.22%	10/11/2008	38
30	CONDO	535 Magnolia Ave 416	1	1/1	1	702	1990	$142,000	$202.28	99.37%	54.64%	10/31/2008	443
31	CONDO	1566 Pine Ave 107a	2	2/2	0	774	1987	$150,000	$193.80	103.52%	103.52%	8/01/2008	5
32	CONDO	505 W 5th St 108	1	1/1	1	707	1987	$145,000	$205.09	96.73%	96.73%	6/16/2008	69
33	CONDO	325 W 3rd St 409	1	1/	0	500	1924	$150,000	$300.00	100.00%	75.00%	3/15/2008	116
34	CONDO	545 Chestnut Ave 115	1	1/1	0	612	1972	$150,000	$245.10	100.00%	100.00%	5/30/2008	45
35	CONDO	1140 Pacific Ave 24	2	2/2	1	856	1985	$110,250	$128.80	71.17%	63.04%	12/19/2008	86
36	CONDO	628 Daisy Ave 223	1	1/1	1	808	1984	$140,000	$173.27	90.38%	90.38%	9/22/2008	12
37	CONDO	225 W 6th St 313	1	1/	1	554	1978	$130,000	$234.66	83.87%	83.87%	7/01/2008	140
38	CONDO	1450 Locust Ave 218	2	2/	1	728	1990	$145,000	$199.18	92.39%	92.39%	2/21/2008	17
39	CONDO	455 E Ocean Blvd 608	0	1/1