$539,000
About this home
Welcome to 5140 Atherton St, Unit #9, a beautifully updated two bedroom, two bath residence nestled within the highly sought after Sovereign Park Estates. Ideally positioned along the river channel and tucked away from major streets, this home offers a rare sense of privacy and serenity in one of the community’s premier locations. Upon entry, you’re welcomed into a warm and inviting living space highlighted by oversized windows, plantation shutters, newer baseboards, and original oak hardwood flooring, refinished in 2021. The recently remodeled kitchen blends style and functionality with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry, and modern tile flooring. An open concept layout with an island creates effortless flow into the dining area, while the expansive private patio extends the living space outdoors for seamless indoor outdoor entertaining. Down the hall, two generously sized bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility. The spacious primary suite features hardwood flooring, plantation shutters, a walk-in closet, a private ensuite bathroom, and a mini-split heat & A/C system installed in 2025. The second bedroom is equally well appointed with original hardwood floors, plantation shutters, its own oversized closet area, and an additional mini-split A/C system. Additional upgrades include a newer circuit breaker installed in 2022, a brand new water heater installed in 2026, and a dedicated parking space within a shared garage nearby the unit as well as a dedicated permit allowing a second vehicle to park in the community guest spaces overnight. Residents of Sovereign Park Estates enjoy a variety of amenities, including five swimming pools, a community fitness center, plentiful guest parking, and HOA dues that conveniently cover water, trash, Direct TV and internet service. Located within one of Long Beach’s most desirable neighborhoods and an award winning school district, this home offers close proximity to shopping, dining, parks, freeway access, and the coastline.
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,241 sq ft
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- None
- Heating
- Ductless, Radiant
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Laundry
- Common Area
- Levels
- One
- Spa
- None
- Lot size
- 7.554 acres (329,057 sq ft)
- Pool
- Community, In Ground, Association
- View
- Neighborhood
- Year built
- 1965
- Parking
- Assigned, Garage, Permit Required
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Area
- 36 - Park Estates
- County
- Los Angeles
- Community features
- Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- HOA fee
- $626/mo
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Stock Cooperative
- Days on market
- 52
- Listed
- 2026-04-14
- Original price
- $550,000
- Terms
- Cash, Cash To New Loan, Conventional
- Parcel #
- 7240001052
- MLS #
- PW26087673
