728 E Cartagena Street, Long Beach, CA 90807
- $1,725,000
- 3
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,446
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,725,000
- List Price
- $1,699,000
- Closing Date
- May 22, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- SB26080038
- Year Built
- 1941
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Sq. Ft
- 2,446
- Lot Size
- 12,038
- Acres
- 0.28
- Lot Location
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Days on Market
- 2
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- Two Levels
- Neighborhood
- Bixby Knolls (Bk)
Property Description
BIXBY KNOLLS! Built in 1941, poised majestically on just over a .25 acre lot, this home will appeal! The front yard faces Olive & Cartagena and boasts drought tolerant landscaping plus is completed with a white picket fence. Enter to appreciate the classic architecture & layout of the upscale 1940s era. Formal entry welcomes guests. Go through to the formal dining room - imagine hosting a dinner party. Formal living room features a fireplace, classic mantle & sconces. Details include classic 1940s hardware, trim & finishes. The double hung wood windows let in plenty of natural light in every room. Completely remodeled in 2021, the custom kitchen is the heartbeat of this home! Vaulted ceiling, Calcutta marble counters & backsplash, plus center island equipped with a Kohler farm sink, upscale faucet and an instant-hot water dispenser (perfect for morning tea), finished with Calcutta marble countertop and a breakfast bar. Custom cabinets include pan drawers, appliance storage, a built-in China cabinet with glass doors, plus a large built in pantry. Bertazzoni 36-inch range, hood, refrigerator, microwave & dishwasher. An LG laundry center is down the hall. Custom French doors open to the private backyard which creates an indoor outdoor ease of living and entertaining. Completing this level, privately situated at the back, is a main-floor primary suite, with it's own garden area. Upstairs are two ensuite bedrooms. The primary bedroom, with east & north windows enjoys plenty of natural light, two closets plus space for home office/seating area. The ensuite remodeled primary bath has a freestanding soaking tub, custom vanity & spacious shower. An additional bedroom w/dressing area (1940s feature) & ensuite bathroom with shower completes this level. Enhancing this home's value as well: Fully-owned solar system, roof replaced in 2021, two HVAC systems, all exterior siding replaced with HardieBoard. Completing this home is a two-car garage, workshop, basketball/play/sport area and a fully fenced backyard featuring an English garden-style hedge. This creates a private oasis and yet this home has a Walk score of 9.3. Stroll to First Fridays on Atlantic featuring music and community events. Enjoy the close proximity to Longfellow Elementary & Hughes Middle Schools. Shop at Fingerprints Music. Dine at Lola's, Nonna Mercato, Bake & Broil just a few of many other coffee shops, dining options & boutiques on Atlantic Ave. Welcome home!
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Additional Information
- Appliances
- 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Pool Description
- None
- Fireplace Description
- Decorative, Insert, Family Room, Gas, Wood Burning Stove
- Heat
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air, High Efficiency
- View
- None
- Exterior Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Roof
- Asphalt, Fire Proof, Shingle
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- School District
- Long Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Longfellow
- Middle School
- Hughes
- High School
- Polytechnic
- Interior Features
- Block Walls, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Pantry, Paneling/Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Instant Hot Water, Workshop
- Attached Structure
- Detached
- Number Of Units Total
- 1
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Michelle Zabukovec (michelle.zabukovec@redfin.com) from Listing Office: Redfin Corporation.
Listing sold by Jordan Hayes from First Investments Realty & Mortgage
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