Top-floor historic studio with Pacific Ocean views, abundant natural light, and rare privacy in one of Long Beach's most iconic Ocean Blvd buildings. Perched on the top floor of the iconic Sovereign Historic Building on Ocean Blvd, this charming studio offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Long Beach history with light, privacy, and coastal views. Facing southeast, the unit is filled with natural light throughout the day and enjoys views toward the shoreline and Pacific Ocean, creating an open and airy feel that lives larger than its square footage. Being on the top floor provides the added benefit of no neighbors above and only one shared wall below, enhancing privacy and quiet enjoyment. Inside, the home features wood floors, original architectural character, and timeless details that reflect the building's Tudor-Gothic design and historic charm. The efficient layout makes excellent use of space, ideal for a first-time buyer, investment property, or corporate ownership opportunity. Built in 1923, the Sovereign was one of Long Beach's earliest own-your-own apartment buildings, a visionary concept that helped define luxury coastal living in the Roaring Twenties. Residents and guests are welcomed by a grand marble-floored lobby, a classic black awning, and two majestic lion statues guarding the entrance. The building also offers access to shared spaces including a top-floor solarium and library, adding to its distinctive character. Conveniently located near the beach, coastal bike paths, restaurants, shopping, parks, marina, Aquarium of the Pacific, and nightlife, with close proximity to the Pike, downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, and major freeways. A rare opportunity to own a top-floor residence in one of Long Beach's most recognizable historic buildings, combining architectural significance, location, and long-term appeal.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathtub
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Elevator
- Flooring: Wood
Appliances
- Gas Oven
- Laundry Features: Community
Other Rooms
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: In Kitchen
Heating and Cooling
Exterior and Lot Features
- Awning(s)
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1692
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 7371
Home Features
- View: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Card Room, Meeting Room, Storage, Insurance, Pets Permitted, Management, Controlled Access
- Association Fee: 400
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 400
Multi-Unit Info
School Information
- School District: Long Beach Unified
Rental Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Los Angeles
- Directions: On the corner of Chestnut Place & Ocean Blvd east of Magnolia Ave
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Inclusions: Your eternal happiness.
- Area: 4 - Downtown Area, Alamitos Beach
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: 4 - Downtown Area, Alamitos Beach
- Parcel Number: 7278005132
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 347.00
- Year Built: 1922
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
- Construction Materials: Concrete
- Direction Faces: Southeast
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 104
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 11
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Available
- Water Source: Public