John Merola Real Estate Services

08/26/2022

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08/04/2022

“Don’t be sad because it’s over. Smile because it happened." - Vin Scully

02/26/2020

PRICE REDUCTION! Very desirable exclusive Park Regency Condominiums. Turnkey large two bedroom 2 1/2 bath. Extremely quiet rear second floor unit. No Ocean Blvd traffic noise. Big living room with fireplace and chandelier in dining room. Beautiful plantation shutters throughout. Huge master bedroom with attached bath including jetted whirlpool bath tub and separate shower stall with pocket door and block glass wall. All brass fixtures and double sink vanity. Second walk-in closet in master bedroom. Large second bedroom with built-in bookcase and attached second brass fixture bath. Half bath right off the kitchen and entryway. Central A/C and heat. Newer dishwasher. Stove with microwave and refrigerator included. Carpet throughout the whole unit. Two underground assigned parking spaces plus eight guest parking spaces. Large lockable storage cabinet in garage, Tile floors in entry, kitchen and baths. Bedroom balconies with master view of Bixby Park. Easy distance to everything. Bike and walking paths across the street. Concerts in the park all summer and weekly farmer's market in Bixby Park. Yoga classes across the street. Very desirable complex with only twenty-eight units.

02/23/2020

2 BR 2.5 BA $685,000 1544 sq. ft.
PRICE REDUCTION! Desirable Park Regency Condominium. Turnkey large two bedroom 2 1/2 bath very quiet rear second floor unit. No Ocean Blvd traffic noise. Big living room with fire- place and chandelier in dining room. Beautiful plantation shutters throughout. Huge master bedroom with en suite bath including jetted whirlpool bath tub and separate shower stall with pock- et door and block glass wall. All brass fixtures and double sink vanity. Second walk-in closet in master bedroom. Large second bedroom with built-in bookcase and en suite second brass fixtured bath. Half bath right off the kitchen and entry. Central A/C and heat. New dishwasher. All appliances. Carpet throughout the whole unit. Two underground assigned parking spaces plus nine guest parking spaces. Large lockable storage cabinet in garage. Tile floors in entry, kitchen and baths. Bedroom balconies with master view of Bixby Park. Easy distance to eve- rything. Bike and walking paths across the street. Concerts in the park all summer. Weekly farmer's market in Bixby Park. Yoga classes across the street. Only twenty-eight units.
Presented by John Merola Real Estate Services — 562-547-5304 DRE # 01852157

10/31/2019

Wonderful 1250 sq. ft. 3BR 2BA house in Los Altos on a 5850 sq. ft. lot. Refinished original oak hardwood floors in the bedrooms and tiled flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. Tiled kitchen counter tops. Stove, Refrigerator, Over the Range Microwave, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal. Brand new heat pump for heating and air conditioning. Washer Dryer in detached two car garage. Stack washer/dryer hookups in the house so bring your own if you want. Paid Gardner. Freeway close. Los Altos shopping close, but away from high traffic areas. Great neighborhood close to excellent LBUSD elementary and middle schools. Perfect for families with children. Large fenced back yard with covered patio, lemon and ruby red grapefruit trees. Timed sprinkler system. Private driveway leading to large two car garage. One small dog or cat under 20lbs will be considered pending interviewing the pet. Tenant pays all utilities -- Gas, Electric, Water and Trash.
References, employment verification, credit and background check included with $40 per adult non-refundable screening and application fee.
Shown by appointment only.
One Year Lease
$3195/ month with $3195 Security deposit. $6490 move in cost plus $500 pet deposit if applicable.
Contact John Merola
562-547-5304
DRE # 01852157
We comply with all State and Federal Fair housing regulations.
Families with children welcome to apply.

02/23/2019

11/12/2018

“Majestic two story Belmont Heights home. 202 Ximeno. 5BR 3BA SFR with 2691 sq ft of living space. 2BR 1BA down and 3BR 2BA up. Must see to appreciate. MLS Offered at $1,360,000
John Merola, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, 562-547-5304. Call for appointment.”

10/16/2018

Belmont Heights two story home two blocks from Belmont Shore business district. Cottage design downstairs with hardwood floors & interior wheelchair accessible doorways. Gas fireplace made with red clinker bricks with wooden mantel. Vaulted ceiling with wall sconces, low voltage lights. Built-in wal...

10/07/2018

COMING SOON $1,350,000
202 Ximeno Ave., Long Beach – 5 Bedroom/3 Bath -
Home Features

Located just two blocks from the Belmont Shore business district with lots of restaurants, bars and shops to suit everyone’s eclectic tastes.

• Original 2 bedroom/1 bath beach house was built in 1953.
o Cottage style design downstairs – wood floors, etc.
o 3-foot interior doorways allow for efficient traffic flow and are wheelchair accessible
o Solid wood interior doors adorned with Baldwin brass hardware
o Large gas fireplace is surrounded by a beautiful wooden mantel
• Great Room features – for living and dining areas:
o Vaulted wood-beamed ceiling is highlighted (accented) by wall sconces and overhead low voltage lights to show off the custom painting and detailing
o Large original fireplace was made with “So Cal” red clinker bricks for a solid look that exudes warmth and substance; refitted for gas, beautiful wood mantle
o An original built-in wall cabinet, with beveled leaded-glass doors, displays your most cherished collections
o Plantation shutters cover front bow window and south side windows
• Downstairs bedrooms:
o Front bedroom can alternatively serve as an office or den
o Back carpeted bedroom beckons you through the French sliding door to the cool patio
• Downstairs full bath is dressed in Carrara marble and Harden fixtures
o All-new electrical and ¾-inch copper pipes added in 1992 remodel
• Kitchen – stainless steel appliances, ceiling fan, large pantry with pullout metal drawers Breakfast nook has a wooden banquette with generous storage area underneath; coordinated Roman shades, cushions and pillows make it comfortable for family and guests to gather.

• Second floor (with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths) was added in 1992:
o Master suite has vaulted ceiling, French door leading to a large balcony with a peekaboo ocean view; the patio below is partially shaded
 Clinker brick wall separates the large bedroom area from the peaceful and bright sitting room
 Master bath with partial ocean view showcases Carrara marble and glass blocks, whirlpool bath tub, separate shower, mirrored medicine cabinets, and built-in drawers behind mirrored doors
 Master walk-in closet for two has a cedar ceiling
 Arched niche with built-in glass shelves can display family photos, crystal, books
o North bedroom is large with room enough for two, has a corner windowed nook for a desk, mirrored closets, and a French door that leads to a small balcony
o Front west facing bedroom has a walk-in closet and pulldown stairs that open to the partially finished attic
o Shared bathroom has double sinks, shower and separate tub; bright white tile with blue accents, and marine life tiles handmade by local ceramist, Noonan
o Laundry room has a deep sink, a counter for sewing or folding clothes, ample storage
o Faux wood blinds upstairs and in entry hall

o Large one car garage with utility sink, windowed workbench, 4 massive storage cabinets, 75-gal. hot water tank; plus tandem parking in driveway; low maintenance landscaping

o Home is located in easy distance of award winning public schools, Lowell / Rogers / Wilson