728 E Cartagena Street, Long Beach, CA 90807

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,446 sqft

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!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 17, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 18, 2026 at 12:16PM

Listing Office:

Redfin Corporation : 310-409-2885

Listing Agent:

Michelle Zabukovec : 206-595-6681

MLS ID:

SB26080038

Interior

• General: Block WallsCrown MoldingHigh CeilingsPantryPaneling/WainscotingRecessed LightingTwo Story CeilingsBedroom on Main LevelEntrance FoyerInstant Hot WaterWorkshop
• Appliances: 6 Burner StoveConvection OvenExhaust FanGas OvenGas RangeGas Water HeaterIce MakerMicrowaveRefrigeratorRange HoodVentedExhaust FanWater Heater
• Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupInsideLaundry ClosetIn KitchenStacked
• Flooring: Wood
• A/C: Central AirHigh Efficiency
• Heating: CentralForced AirFireplace(s)
• Fireplace: DecorativeInsertFamily RoomGasWood Burning StoveFireplace
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• General: None
• Pool: None
• Parking: ConcreteDoor-SingleDrivewayGarageGarage Door OpenerOne SpaceGarage Faces SideWorkshop in GarageParking spaces: 3

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltFire ProofShingle
• General: Copper Plumbing2

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: CRMLS_CRM
• School District: Long Beach Unified
• County: Los Angeles

Lot

• Zoning: 7138010001
• View: None
• Fencing: Average ConditionBlockVinylWood

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater ConnectedPhotovoltaics Seller Owned
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_CRM