This beautiful Bixby Terrace home has only been lived in by 4 families in its 77 years, & has been lovingly maintained. As you enter, you are greeted w/ original hardwood floors in most every room. The spacious living room has a welcoming fireplace, original Mahogany paneling, built-ins, & large windows w/ shutters. Crown molding, wainscoting, and a French door in the Dining Room leads to the back yard and patio. The bright and airy interior has recently been painted. This updated home also has copper plumbing, a new electrical panel, central AC/Heat, and rain gutters. There is a lot of original character in the home as you will note in one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures, built-ins, original three panel wood doors, and glass door knobs. The kitchen has tile counters, new dishwasher & microwave, a moveable butcher block, and overlooks the nicely landscaped backyard. The 4th bedroom can also be used as a family room or guest quarters. The washer/dryer is in-house for your convenience. The amazing back yard designed by renown CSULB Japanese garden architect, Ed Lovell, has fruit trees, pink camellias, and an elegant Chinese Elm. A separate, permitted room at rear of property can be used as a yoga studio, a play room, or enjoy it as a retreat. There is a 2-car garage w/ lots of storage. Neighborhood has highly rated schools, walking distance to shopping restaurants, & only 15 minutes to the beach. This home is perfect for you and your family. It's turn-key & move-in ready.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$719Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Dunfee•DRE #01191497• Engel & Voelkers Long Beach
Bought with Helene Fasnacht•DRE #01125292• Coldwell Banker Realty
This beautiful Bixby Terrace home has only been lived in by 4 families in its 77 years, & has been lovingly maintained. As you enter, you are greeted w/original hardwood floors in most every room. The spacious living room has a welcoming fireplace, original Mahogany paneling, built-ins, & large windows w/shutters. Crown molding, wainscoting, and a French door in the Dining Room leads to the back yard and patio. The bright and airy interior has recently been painted. This updated home also has copper plumbing, a new electrical panel, central AC/Heat, and rain gutters. There is a lot of original character in the home as you will note in one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures, built-ins, original three panel wood doors, and glass door knobs. The kitchen has tile counters, new dishwasher & microwave, a moveable butcher block, and overlooks the nicely landscaped backyard. The 4th bedroom can also be used as a family room or guest quarters. The washer/dryer is in-house for your convenience. The amazing back yard designed by renown CSULB Japanese garden architect, Ed Lovell, has fruit trees, pink camellias, and an elegant Chinese Elm. A separate, permitted room at rear of property can be used as a yoga studio, a play room, or enjoy it as a retreat. There is a 2-car garage w/lots of storage. Neighborhood has highly rated schools, walking distance to shopping restaurants, & only 15 minutes to the beach. This home is perfect for you and your family. It's turn-key & move-in ready.
CRMLS #P758823
Mar 15, 2011
Sold
$487,000
$288/sq ft
Feb 4, 2011
Pending
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Jan 19, 2011
Pending
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Jan 6, 2011
Price Changed
$515,000
$305/sq ft
Nov 5, 2010
Listed
$549,000
$325/sq ft
Standard Sale. Charming 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in Bixby Terrace. Traditional living room with wood burning fireplace and two oversized windows with views of front & backyard. Formal dining room with wainscotting and French door leading to side patio. Crown molding throughout. New carpet, new roof, new fences and some new plantation shutters. Inside laundry. Fourth bedroom could be used as family room or separate quarters. Galley-style kitchen with tiled counter and moveable butcher block, plus two built-in ovens. Corner kitchen window overlooks backyard. Plenty of storage. Renown CSULB Japanese garden architect, Ed Lovell, designed lush backyard. Permitted workshop/playhouse located at back of property (not to be included in WPA). Oversized two car garage. OPEN SUNDAY 1/9 1-4.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,287 (+4.5%)
$589,817 + $352,848
$942,665
2024
$10,800 (+1.7%)
$606,506 + $246,862
$853,368
2023
$10,621 (+6.6%)
$594,614 + $242,022
$836,636
2022
$9,967 (+2.0%)
$582,955 + $237,277
$820,232
2021
$9,773 (+0.3%)
$571,525 + $232,625
$804,150
2020
$9,748 (+1.2%)
$560,319 + $228,064
$788,383
2019
$9,634 (+41.6%)
$554,574 + $225,726
$780,300
2018
$6,805 (+1.1%)
$543,700 + $221,300
$765,000
2017
$6,732 (+7.7%)
$373,339 + $164,258
$537,597
2016
$6,253 (+4.2%)
$373,339 + $164,258
$537,597
2015
$5,999 (+0.7%)
$366,019 + $161,038
$527,057
2014
$5,955 (+0.8%)
$353,460 + $155,513
$508,973
2012
$5,906 (+480.6%)
$351,863 + $154,811
$506,674
2011
$1,017 (+1.1%)
$344,964 + $151,776
$496,740
2010
$1,006 (+1.9%)
$35,761 + $37,294
$73,055
2009
$988 (+7.0%)
$35,494 + $37,016
$72,510
2008
$924
$35,579 + $37,104
$72,683
Tax history for 1540 E Roosevelt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,287 (+4.5%)
$589,817 + $352,848
$942,665
2024
$10,800 (+1.7%)
$606,506 + $246,862
$853,368
2023
$10,621 (+6.6%)
$594,614 + $242,022
$836,636
2022
$9,967 (+2.0%)
$582,955 + $237,277
$820,232
2021
$9,773 (+0.3%)
$571,525 + $232,625
$804,150
2020
$9,748 (+1.2%)
$560,319 + $228,064
$788,383
2019
$9,634 (+41.6%)
$554,574 + $225,726
$780,300
2018
$6,805 (+1.1%)
$543,700 + $221,300
$765,000
2017
$6,732 (+7.7%)
$373,339 + $164,258
$537,597
2016
$6,253 (+4.2%)
$373,339 + $164,258
$537,597
2015
$5,999 (+0.7%)
$366,019 + $161,038
$527,057
2014
$5,955 (+0.8%)
$353,460 + $155,513
$508,973
2012
$5,906 (+480.6%)
$351,863 + $154,811
$506,674
2011
$1,017 (+1.1%)
$344,964 + $151,776
$496,740
2010
$1,006 (+1.9%)
$35,761 + $37,294
$73,055
2009
$988 (+7.0%)
$35,494 + $37,016
$72,510
2008
$924
$35,579 + $37,104
$72,683
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1944
Sq. Ft.
1,691
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7137029013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
R-1-N
Single-Family Residential, Standard Lot District
The R-1-N District is a single-family residential district with standard lots. This District recognizes the outdoor lifestyle characteristic of Southern California and is established to protect such areas from overcrowding and conversion to higher densities. This implements Land Use District No. 1 of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage - Rear Entry, See Remarks, Workshop
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Area, Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Tile Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Shower in Tub
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Retreat, See Remarks