Sweeping OCEAN, CATALINA, MARINA and QUEEN MARY VIEWS await from the historic and fabulous Villa Riviera, an iconic landmark building which is one of the most recognized and photographed buildings on the Long Beach skyline. Not only is this building famous, it's location cant be beat!! Just outside your door you have the best of all worldsthe sun, surf and sand, the walking/running/bike path on the beach, the marina, and the bustling excitement of downtown with live theater, fine restaurants, shopping and galleries. Youll be front and center for the Olympics, holiday fireworks over the Queen Mary, and the Long Beach Grand Prix. This oversize one bedroom has a great layout, soaring vaulted 9' ceilings and large French Mullioned windows throughout which showcase the fantastic view and bring in the light all day long. The kitchen has original china cabinets, emerald granite counters and all stainless appliances - including a Frigidaire Professional series gas stove. A nice sized dining area is next to the kitchen perfect for entertaining. Original 1929 Art Deco tile and a designer granite pedestal sink give the bathroom a fun retro feel. The living room is quite large and the 65 LG OLED TV and high-end sound bar come with the unit! There is custom crown molding, red-oak hardwood floors, mahogany doors, and lots of storage throughout, including a large walk-in closet. And if you love to be outside to catch the view, there is a very large sun deck overlooking the ocean which is perfect for hanging out or entertaining family and friends, an outdoor barbecue and picnic area, clubhouse, meeting room and onsite management. The Villa is a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places and is visually striking throughout -- the hallways, the entrance, the faade, the roof, the gargoyles.it truly is one-of-a-kind. This home is qualified for the Mills Act, saving substantial property taxes. All utilities, cable TV and high-speed internet are included in your HOA dues. Make memories in a piece of Long Beach history while enjoying the best of beach living it doesnt get any better than this!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathtub, Shower in Tub, Remodeled
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Crown Molding
- Elevator
- High Ceilings
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Window Features: French/Mullioned, Wood Frames
Appliances
- Kitchen Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Appliances YN: Yes
- Laundry Features: Common Area, Community
Other Rooms
- Entry, Formal Entry, Great Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Area
- Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Exterior and Lot Features
- Lighting
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Waterfront and Water Access
- Beach Access
- Beach Front
- Ocean Front
Land Info
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Near Public Transit
- Lot Size Acres: 1.1867
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 51693
Home Features
- View: Coastline, Harbor, Marina, Ocean, Water
Homeowners Association
- Association Amenities: Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Clubhouse, Meeting Room, Cable TV
- Association Fee: 981
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 981
School Information
- School District: Long Beach Unified
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Los Angeles
- Directions: Corner of Ocean and Alamitos Ave
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 4 - Downtown Area, Alamitos Beach
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Villa Riviera (VLR)
- Parcel Number: 7265004051
- Postal Code Plus 4: 5449
- Subdivision: Villa Riviera (VLR)
- Zoning: LBPD5
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 841
- Year Built: 1928
- Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Concrete
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Property Age: 96
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Turnkey
- Roof: Common Roof, Copper
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- House Style: French, Tudor
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public