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[quote author="not a realtor" date=1253827214][quote author="roundcorners" date=1253790466]What do you guys think of <a href="http://www.redfin.com/search#lat=33.78424808534328&long;=-118.08302879333496&market=socal&status=1&v=5&zoomLevel=15">Rossmoor</a>? I had a classmate that loves that place...</blockquote>


it is ok. it is basically a upper middle class suburb. People like it for the backyard. though if that is what I was going for I would choose Belmont Park. you get everything rossmoor has and nicer houses, more character, and walkable to 2nd street. If I like the seclusion of rossmoor and didnt care about walking to stuff I would choose Park Estates or El Dorado Park depending on my price range. Park Estates is like living in an old money east coast suburb. very nice. El dorado has the benefit of being close to the park and all those amenities.</blockquote>


Rossmoor is really nice - single level ranch homes on big lots with a school in the middle. Super homogenous but not snobby. Plus you're 5 minutes from the surf in Huntington. Incredibly convenient location and the Rossmoor PD make sure everything stays Mayberry-ish.
 
[quote author="OC_Boston_Bay" date=1253857948][quote author="not a realtor" date=1253827214][quote author="roundcorners" date=1253790466]What do you guys think of <a href="http://www.redfin.com/search#lat=33.78424808534328&long;=-118.08302879333496&market=socal&status=1&v=5&zoomLevel=15">Rossmoor</a>? I had a classmate that loves that place...</blockquote>


it is ok. it is basically a upper middle class suburb. People like it for the backyard. though if that is what I was going for I would choose Belmont Park. you get everything rossmoor has and nicer houses, more character, and walkable to 2nd street. If I like the seclusion of rossmoor and didnt care about walking to stuff I would choose Park Estates or El Dorado Park depending on my price range. Park Estates is like living in an old money east coast suburb. very nice. El dorado has the benefit of being close to the park and all those amenities.</blockquote>


Rossmoor is really nice - single level ranch homes on big lots with a school in the middle. Super homogenous but not snobby. Plus you're 5 minutes from the surf in Huntington. Incredibly convenient location and the Rossmoor PD make sure everything stays Mayberry-ish.</blockquote>


Rossmoor has about the same level of crime problems as East Long Beach. By the way, Rossmoor shares a border with East Long Beach.
 
[quote author="morekaos" date=1248383227][quote author="morekaos" date=1237071303][quote author="morekaos" date=1228950399][quote author="morekaos" date=1227071299]One of RE in the LBs favorite monstrosity has kicked over a price drop. Hallelulua. 461 days on the market with price action like a heartbeat and this LBC Ghengis Kahn wanna be has finally dropped his price. When will he find a bottom? Only time will tell. Check in another 461 days...



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/109-Park-Ave-90803/home/7602101">http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/109-Park-Ave-90803/home/7602101</a></blockquote>


Lopped off another $325,000.00. I guess the pain is becoming just too much! This could be serious.</blockquote>


Lopped off another $275,000.00!! Only gonna be a stump left soon.



<object width="325" height="250"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/youtube" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="325" height="250"></embed></object></blockquote>


Chopped off another $100,000.00 this morning....that's gonna leave a mark</blockquote>


Another $125,000.00 off. Where will it end?



<span style="color: red;"><strong>Sep 23, 2009 Price Changed $1,750,000 </strong></span>-- SoCalMLS #P594673

Jul 22, 2009 Price Changed $1,875,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Mar 13, 2009 Price Changed $1,975,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Dec 09, 2008 Price Changed $2,250,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Nov 18, 2008 Price Changed $2,575,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Feb 22, 2008 Price Changed $2,785,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Nov 30, 2007 Price Changed $2,985,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Nov 25, 2007 Price Changed $2,785,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

<span style="color: red;"><strong>Aug 15, 2007 Listed $3,250,000 </strong></span>-- SoCalMLS #P594673
 
[quote author="morekaos" date=1254218682][quote author="morekaos" date=1248383227][quote author="morekaos" date=1237071303][quote author="morekaos" date=1228950399][quote author="morekaos" date=1227071299]One of RE in the LBs favorite monstrosity has kicked over a price drop. Hallelulua. 461 days on the market with price action like a heartbeat and this LBC Ghengis Kahn wanna be has finally dropped his price. When will he find a bottom? Only time will tell. Check in another 461 days...



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/109-Park-Ave-90803/home/7602101">http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/109-Park-Ave-90803/home/7602101</a></blockquote>


Lopped off another $325,000.00. I guess the pain is becoming just too much! This could be serious.</blockquote>


Lopped off another $275,000.00!! Only gonna be a stump left soon.



<object width="325" height="250"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/youtube" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="325" height="250"></embed></object></blockquote>


Chopped off another $100,000.00 this morning....that's gonna leave a mark</blockquote>


Another $125,000.00 off. Where will it end?



<span style="color: red;"><strong>Sep 23, 2009 Price Changed $1,750,000 </strong></span>-- SoCalMLS #P594673

Jul 22, 2009 Price Changed $1,875,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Mar 13, 2009 Price Changed $1,975,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Dec 09, 2008 Price Changed $2,250,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Nov 18, 2008 Price Changed $2,575,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Feb 22, 2008 Price Changed $2,785,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Nov 30, 2007 Price Changed $2,985,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

Nov 25, 2007 Price Changed $2,785,000 -- SoCalMLS #P594673

<span style="color: red;"><strong>Aug 15, 2007 Listed $3,250,000 </strong></span>-- SoCalMLS #P594673</blockquote>
I think this baby gets sold for about $350/sf or $1.35m.
 
Is it me or is this description a bit creepy?



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/225-Saint-Joseph-Ave-90803/home/7597480">225 SAINT JOSEPH </a>



First time on market in decades. Beautiful Spanish with rare detached garage <strong>recently lost her long time companion in search of that someone special </strong>to lovingly restore/renovate:
 
[quote author="morekaos" date=1254949499]Is it me or is this description a bit creepy?



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/225-Saint-Joseph-Ave-90803/home/7597480">225 SAINT JOSEPH </a>



First time on market in decades. Beautiful Spanish with rare detached garage <strong>recently lost her long time companion in search of that someone special </strong>to lovingly restore/renovate:</blockquote>


Well, at least the realtor is fully disclosing it. Creepy, though.
 
[quote author="Mcdonna1980" date=1254950947]Well, at least the realtor is fully disclosing it</blockquote>Disclosing what ? That someone in Long Beach died recently, at the hospital ?
 
[quote author="morekaos" date=1250220075]And the monster gasps then slides off the cliff



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/215-The-Toledo-90803/home/7592422">215 The Toledo</a></blockquote>


$800,000.00 off its original ask...it takes your breath away
 
[quote author="morekaos" date=1255060473][quote author="morekaos" date=1250220075]And the monster gasps then slides off the cliff



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/215-The-Toledo-90803/home/7592422">215 The Toledo</a></blockquote>


$800,000.00 off its original ask...it takes your breath away</blockquote>
Still $1,000,000 too much. It is in the shadow of that apartment building every day after 2:00 pm.
 
[quote author="awgee" date=1255061327][quote author="morekaos" date=1255060473][quote author="morekaos" date=1250220075]And the monster gasps then slides off the cliff



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/215-The-Toledo-90803/home/7592422">215 The Toledo</a></blockquote>


$800,000.00 off its original ask...it takes your breath away</blockquote>
Still $1,000,000 too much. It is in the shadow of that apartment building every day after 2:00 pm.</blockquote>


The 2,300 sq ft variety has been going for $1.3 to $1.4. Though not on a great street this is a big house. If it listed at $1.6 I bet it would get some bites. The original price was ridiculous and again I think the current $1.9 is a few hundred thousand high.
 
[quote author="morekaos" date=1255065600]Considering it is now bank owned you would think Joe the Banker would want it off the books</blockquote>


no kidding. as a bank owned you would think it would list for $1.4
 
Sorry, I meant will be bank owned...soon



Foreclosure Stage: Auction

Sale Date 10/13/09 Published Bid $1,564,594

Opening Bid $0

Sale Status Active Notice Date 05/18/09

Postponed For Beneficiary Document #

Request

Sale Date 10/13/09 Sale Time 10:00:00

Prior Date 09/22/09 Sale Location 12720 NORWALK BLVD

Original Date 06/04/09 NORWALK

Loan Date 06/04/07 Loan Amount $1,500,000

Loan Doc # 1338746 Loan Position 1
 
[quote author="Geotpf" date=1241572340][quote author="morekaos" date=1240552809]While we are on the topic of Toledo, check out this listing right next door. I can never figure out how a person can pay for a property like this and in less than 2 years have to sell it again. Now for huge ass loss..or at least it will be when and if it finally closes.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/230-The-Toledo-90803/home/7592991">Another on Toledo</a>



Apr 22, 2009 Listed $1,019,000 -- SoCalMLS #P684470

Jun 13, 2007 Sold $1,059,000 7.3%/yr Public Records</blockquote>


Well, maybe they had to move due to their job situation changing (laid off and found a job elsewhere, transfered by their company, found a higher paying job elsewhere, etc.). Things change, sometimes unexpectedly.</blockquote>


For whatever reason this still had to hurt.



Jul 31, 2009 <span style="color: red;"><strong>Sold $875,000 </strong></span>-8.6%/yr Public Records

Jun 13, 2007 Sold $1,059,000 7.3%/yr Public Records
 
My wife is drooling over this find over the weekend... any comments? Price..?



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/385-Wendy-Ln-90803/home/7591105"><img src="http://media.cdn-redfin.com/photo/46/bigphoto/298/S582298_1_1.jpg" alt="" /></a>
 
Well... The garage is too dominant and the double doors look kinds of silly. Also, is that located right next to a street? I think you can do better.



That said, you have a far better feel for what your family needs than I do. If it meet your needs, go for it, but I wouldn't compromise because you feel you need something <em>now</em>.
 
[quote author="EvaLSeraphim" date=1255347118]Well... The garage is too dominant and the double doors look kinds of silly. Also, is that located right next to a street? I think you can do better.



That said, you have a far better feel for what your family needs than I do. If it meet your needs, go for it, but I wouldn't compromise because you feel you need something <em>now</em>.</blockquote>


That's not a street; that's the parking lot for the marina (click on the photo for the listing). That is, it has a close water view. Looks pretty sweet to me, although you are right about the front of the house being all garage and double doors. But considering how close it is to the water, I think one could overlook that.
 
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