Exquisite Historic Perfection!! The Iconic Villa Riviera, Long Beach's most treasured high-rise sits on the seaside. Step inside this well-appointed unit and you might imagine you are in Paris or New York. The building with the patina cooper roof and the Gargoyles - can't miss it! This approximate 580 sq ft flat offers all the trappings of old world charm and classic design. Starting with nearly 12 ft Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Plaster Walls with coved ceilings, French mullion window casements and Bay Window. This unit oozes with elegance. The main room is large enough to have two separate areas, one for all your bedroom suite furnishings and another for living space. A full dining area is comfortable to seat six and the galley kitchen shows off period cabinets and a vintage stove (they cook and bake the best of the best). Large dressing suite and beyond abundant closets and storage. The bath has been updated but still includes the Sloan commode with all the beautiful chrome, pedestal sink, cast iron tub with shower overhead. Updated with Carrera marble and period appropriate finishes. Unit could easily be converted to a junior ONE Bedroom. The HOA fee includes all the utilities including gas, electrical, water, hot water, heat, cable TV and yes internet. Plus this unit is on the benefit of The Mills Act which saves the new owner tremendous savings in property taxes which is transferable with a sale. HOMEBUYER GRANTS AVIALIABLE ON THIS CENSUS TRACT - UP TO $20k NON REPAYABLE! The Villa Riviera has a distinctive style and swag that compares to no other building in town! There is a parking structure with Assigned PARKING however, there is a wait list. Ask agents for details. The Villa Riviera is on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered one of the City of LB most distinctive Landmarks. The Villa Riviera has received many awards accolades, including The State of California Historic, Los Angeles Conservancy Historic Preservation just to name a few. Very high walkabout score of 97 Enjoy local easy to walk to venues East Village, Shoreline Village, Downtown 7 Mile Bike path Aquarium of the Pacific, East Village Art District! Photos show areas or venues that are within walking distance to the Villa... Pick your castle....
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathtub, Shower in Tub
Interior Features
- Copper Plumbing Full
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Window Features: Casement Windows, Screens
Appliances
- Kitchen Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Water Heater Central
- Appliances YN: Yes
- Laundry Features: Community
Other Rooms
- Dressing Area, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Area, Dining Room
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Waterfront and Water Access
- Beach Access
- Ocean Access
- Ocean Side Of Highway 1
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Roof Top
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Land Info
- Lot Description: Walkstreet
- Lot Size Acres: 1.1867
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 51693
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Fire Pit, Barbecue, Electricity, Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Utilities, Sewer, Water, Pet Rules, Management, Security, Controlled Access
- Association Fee: 743
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 743
Multi-Unit Info
School Information
- School District: Long Beach Unified
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Los Angeles
- Directions: Going West on Ocean Blvd Corner of Ocean and Shoreline
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Inclusions: Two secured enclosed cabinets one in LR and one in DR
- Area: 4 - Downtown Area, Alamitos Beach
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Villa Riviera (VLR)
- Parcel Number: 7265004120
- Postal Code Plus 4: 5457
- Subdivision: Villa Riviera (VLR)
- Zoning: LBPD5
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 580
- Year Built: 1928
- Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Plaster, Steel
- Entry Level: 14
- Entry Location: 14
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Property Age: 97
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Turnkey
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- House Style: French
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public