4228 Carfax
Lakewood, CA 90713
Listing broker / agent: PK Real Estate & Investments · Diana Perna · 714-319-2042 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26146504 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 21:12 UTC
About this property
Step into timeless charm with this beautifully maintained 1950s single-story home in the heart of Lakewood, ideally located near HEARTWELL PARK (122 acres to enjoy including a SCENIC LAKE, Golf Course, Paved Trails, Sports areas and more). This charming 3 bedroom 1 bathroom SINGLE STORY home is ready for you! Freeway close for convenient access to Los Angeles and Orange County! Situated on an elevated lot, this property offers added privacy along with a spacious and serene backyard retreat. Inside, you’ll find original hardwood floors that add warmth and character throughout, complemented by a generous living and dining area perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Enjoy year-round comfort with central air conditioning and heating. Thoughtful upgrades include newer dual-pane windows throughout the home, enhancing both energy efficiency and natural light. The kitchen and adjacent laundry room feature updated vinyl plank flooring, sleek black appliances, and refreshed cabinetry with newer hardware and hinges for a modern touch. Each bedroom is equipped with Ceiling Fans and lighting for added comfort. Step outside to a LARGE backyard complete with a Covered Patio—ideal for Outdoor Dining or gatherings—as well as a concrete driveway leading to a Detached 2-car Garage. This home blends classic charm with modern updates in a prime location—an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26146504
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 1,092 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1148 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1950
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 121
Building
- Year built
- 1950
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mid Century Modern
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Raised
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Near Park, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Privacy
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Mac Arthur
- Middle / junior school
- Bancroft
- High school
- Lakewood
- High school district
- Long Beach Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Elementary Long Beach Unified · Lakewood | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Cleveland Elementary Long Beach Unified · Lakewood | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Henry Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Lakewood High Long Beach Unified · Lakewood | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Ernest S. McBride, Sr. High Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Helen Keller Middle Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | 6–8 | 1.0 mi |
| Bancroft Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | 6–8 | 1.2 mi |
| Burcham Elementary Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $824,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $875,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $849,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-16 06:55 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 14:07 | $824,000 |
| Oct 15, 2026 00:26 | $849,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Lakewood
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
13 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-11-14 21:21 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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