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!
Property Details
Price:
$1,699,000
MLS #:
SB26080038
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Bixby Knolls BK
Neighborhood:
6bixbybixbyknollsloscerritos
Listed Date:
Apr 17, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,446
Lot Size:
12,038 sqft / 0.28 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1941
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Schools
School District:
Long Beach Unified
Elementary School:
Longfellow
Middle School:
Hughes
High School:
Polytechnic
Interior
Appliances
IM, MW, RF, GO, GR, _6BS, CO, GWH, IHW, HOD, SEF, VEF, WHU
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA, HE
Flooring
WOOD
Heating
FA, CF, FIR
Interior Features
FC, CRWN, RECL, WAIN, BLKW, PTRY, TSCE, HCEL
Laundry Features
GAS, IK, IN, STK, ICL
Levels
U
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Accessibility Features
NO
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
STM, SL, CRB, CW, FISH, BIKI
Fencing
BW, WD, VNL, AVG
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Roof
ASP, FIR, SHN
Spa Features
NO
View
NO
Financial
Map
Community
- Address728 E Cartagena ST Long Beach CA
- SubdivisionBixby Knolls (BK)
- CityLong Beach
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90807
Subdivisions in Long Beach
- Ackerfield Condos AC
- Alamitos Beach AB
- Alamitos Heights AH
- Artcraft Manor AM
- Atlantic Plaza APZ
- Bay Harbour BYH
- Belmont Heights BH
- Belmont Shore BSD
- Belmont Shore Condos BSC
- Bixby Highlands BXH
- Bixby Hill BBH
- Bixby Knolls BK
- Bixby Terrace BBT
- Bixby Terrace BT
- Bixby Village BV
- Bluff Park BLF
- California Heights CH
- Carson Park/Long Beach CLB
- Cherry Manor CM
- Circle CA
- College Park CPZ
- Cooper Arms CPA
- Country Club Gardens CCG
- Country Club Villa CCV
- Country Square CSQ
- Crest Gardens CRST
- Crown Pointe CPT
- Del Lago DL
- Downtown DT
- Eastside ES
- Eldorado ELD
- International Towers ITT
- Island Village ISV
- Junipero Gardens JPG
- Kensington Green KG
- La Marina Estates LME
- Lafayette Building LF
- Lakewood Village LKVL
- Lakewood Village LVD
- Lindenwood LWD
- Los Altos/North of Fwy LNF
- Los Altos/South of Fwy LSF
- Los Cerritos LC
- Lynn Manor LNM
- Marina Pacifica MRP
- Mobile Estates ME
- Naples NA
- New Bixby NB
- North Long Beach NLB
- Ocean House OCH
- Park Estates PE
- Park Ocean PO
- Peninsula PI
- Plaza North of Spring PZN
- Poly High PH
- Queens Surf QS
- Queens View Condos QVC
- Rancho RNC
- Ridgewood Heights RH
- Royal Palms RP
- Saint Regis SRG
- Signal Hill SH
- Signal View SGV
- South of Conant Northeast SNE
- South of Conant Southeast SSE
- South of Conant Southwest SSW
- Spinnaker Bay SY
- Stoney Brook Villas ST
- The Galaxy Towers TGT
- The Lakes TLK
- Versailles VRS
- Villa Riviera VLR
- Westside/North of Willow WNW
- Westside/South of Willow WSW
- Willmore District WM
- Willow Ridge WD
- Wrigley Area WR
- Wrigley Heights WH
- X-100s X1
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Long Beach as of Apr 19, 2026
976
Single Family Listed
59
Avg DOM
449
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,058,604
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Bixby Knolls (BK) subdivision, 728 E Cartagena ST Long Beach CA is a Single Family for sale in Long Beach, CA, 90807. It is listed for $1,699,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,446 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1941. The current price per square foot is $695. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Long Beach is $449. The average listing price for Single Family in Long Beach is $1,058,604.
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