Catalina Island ~ Duplex for sale! This 2-unit property is arguably in the best location on the flats of Avalon. Lower Descanso Ave. is 1 block from the front street beaches, shops, and restaurants. Recently updated the upstairs owner's unit 2 bedroom 2 bathroom has beautiful finishings, from the flooring to the appliances, this unit has it all. Open floor plan kitchen, dining room, and living room flow out onto the sunny balcony which provides additional living space and a beautiful view of the neighborhood and hillsides. The lower unit is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom that can be kept as a separate guest house or rented out to provide income. An outside laundry area and water heater services both units. Built in 1919, this 1,242 sq. ft. +/- unit has been upgraded and maintained well. Avalon is a great place to live and call home. Catalina Island is also a great place to work remotely and embrace living in close proximity to the ocean and all it has to offer. Play pickleball, paddle an outrigger, scuba dive, play golf, fish the coast of the island or go offshore to paddy hop or fish the deep blue sea, all easily accessed from your Avalon home base. Seize the day and make this property your slice of paradise.
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Listing Provided by:
Jordan Lake DRE #01953692 310-386-4928,
Catalina Realtors
$1,300,000
229 Descanso Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
4beds
1,242sqft
Duplex
Built in 1919
1,131 sqft lot
$1,300,700 Zestimate®
$1,047/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 14, 2025 at 06:42am
Listing Provided by:
Jordan Lake DRE #01953692 310-386-4928,
Catalina Realtors
Bought with:
Jordan Lake, DRE #01953692
Catalina Realtors
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SB24241999
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Exhaust fan(s), Remodeled, Upgraded, Walk-in shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
Heating
- Ductless, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Storage, Eating Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Eating Area In Living Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,242 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Street
- Patio & porch: Tile, Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 1,131 sqft
- Features: Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Value In Land
Details
- Parcel number: 7480014020
- Zoning: AVR3*
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Custom Built
- Property subtype: Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Hunting, Watersports, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Avalon
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Down Payment Resource
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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