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229 Descanso Ave, Avalon, CA 90704

$1,108,000

Last sold 03/14/2025 for $1.3M

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,242

    Sqft ($1,047/Sqft)

Multi-family not for sale

About 229 Descanso Ave

Property type Multi-family
Year built 1919
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1,131 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
Catalina Island ~ Duplex for sale! This 2-unit property is arguably in the best location on the flats of Avalon. Lower Descanso Ave. is 1 block from the front street beaches, shops, and restaurants. Recently updated the upstairs owner's unit 2 bedroom 2 bathroom has beautiful finishings, from the flooring to the appliances, this unit has it all. Open floor plan kitchen, dining room, and living room flow out onto the sunny balcony which provides additional living space and a beautiful view of the neighborhood and hillsides. The lower unit is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom that can be kept as a separate guest house or rented out to provide income. An outside laundry area and water heater services both units. Built in 1919, this 1,242 sq. ft. +/- unit has been upgraded and maintained well. Avalon is a great place to live and call home. Catalina Island is also a great place to work remotely and embrace living in close proximity to the ocean and all it has to offer. Play pickleball, paddle an outrigger, scuba dive, play golf, fish the coast of the island or go offshore to paddy hop or fish the deep blue sea, all easily accessed from your Avalon home base. Seize the day and make this property your slice of paradise.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jordan Lake
Listing Agent Contact: 310-386-4928
Listing Office - Catalina Realtors
Source: CRMLS mls logo
MLS#SB24241999 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked CRMLS for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Two, Duplex
Type Residential
SubType Duplex
Status Closed
Living Area 1242
Lot Size (Acres) 0.026
Lot Size (SqFt) 1131
Year Built 1919
Condition Updated/Remodeled
Interior
# Three-Quarter Baths 1
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Eating Area Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Living Room
Appliances Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line To Refrigerator
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Partially Furnished, Quartz Counters, Storage
Accessibility Features None
Window Features Blinds, Screens, Skylight(s)
Exterior
Foundation Combination
Construction Stucco
Roof Shingle
Parking Street
Lot Description Level With Street, Rectangular Lot, Value In Land
Patio/ Porch Tile
Amenities / Utilities
Fireplaces None
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Electric Standard
Inclusions Some Furnishings And All Appliances.
Spa None
Pool None
Location
View Hills, Neighborhood
County Los Angeles
Waterfront Fishing In Community
Community Features Biking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Hunting, Watersports, Sidewalks, Street Lights
High School District Long Beach Unified
Zoning AVR3*
Directions Catalina Island ~ Take Pebblly Beach Rd. To Claressa Ave. Turn Left, Right On 3rd St., Left On Descanso Ave.
APN 7480014020
Lot/ Land Details
Road Surface Paved
$1.1M
Range: $930K-$1.28M
Last 30 days 
  • Mar 2025
    mls logo MLS # SB24241999
  • Mar 14, 2025 Sold
    $1,300,000
  • Jan 13, 2025 Pending
    —
  • Nov 7, 2024 Listed
    $1,395,000
  • Mar 2025
    Public Records
  • Mar 14, 2025 Sold
    $1,300,000 (-6.8%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $7,548 +4.3%
    $238,811 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $7,234 +5.6%
    $234,130 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $6,853 +5.5%
    $229,540 +2.0%
  • 2021
    $6,496 +5.9%
    $225,040
  • 2020
    $6,135 +4.6%
    $225,040 +3.06%
  • 2018
    $5,865 +1.9%
    $218,366 +4.04%
  • 2017
    $5,758 +5.2%
    $209,888 +2.0%
  • 2016
    $5,475 +11.7%
    $205,773
  • 2015
    $4,900
    —
  • 229 Descanso Ave
    $1.3M
  • —
  • 90704
    $825K -7% y/y
  • Avalon
    $837K -10% y/y
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