Downtown Area, Alamitos Beach (4) Homes under $2 million

Welcome to the vibrant Downtown Area and Alamitos Beach in Long Beach, California—two of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Los Angeles County! This dynamic locale is a perfect blend of urban excitement and coastal charm, making it an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

Downtown Long Beach is a bustling hub filled with trendy restaurants, eclectic shops, and cultural attractions. Stroll along the picturesque waterfront, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, or explore the lively Arts District, known for its thriving art scene and vibrant murals. The Long Beach Convention Center hosts a variety of events, ensuring there's always something happening in this energetic community.

Just a stone’s throw away, Alamitos Beach boasts a laid-back atmosphere with its sandy shores and inviting ocean waves. This beautiful beach area is perfect for sunbathing, beach volleyball, or taking a leisurely stroll along the shore. The nearby parks and green spaces provide a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it a great spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

What’s even more enticing is that you can find stunning homes in this desirable region for under $2 million. From charming bungalows to modern condos with ocean views, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a cozy retreat or a stylish urban dwelling, the Downtown Area and Alamitos Beach offer a diverse range of options that cater to your lifestyle.

Come explore this enchanting part of Long Beach, where vibrant living meets coastal bliss!

Newest Downtown Area, Alamitos Beach (4) Homes under $2 million

$1,547,000

PW26219871 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Outstanding 9-Unit Long Beach Investment Opportunity. Strong Cash Flow, Major Upgrades & Long-Term Upside! Discover this professionally managed and income-producing 9-unit apartment building offering excellent curb appeal, strong investment performance, and future upside in one of Long Beach's established rental neighborhoods. The property features eight 1 bed/1 bath units and one spacious 3 bed/1 bath unit, offering a total of approximately 4,602 sq/ft of living space on a large 8,233 sq/ft lot. Numerous improvements have been completed throughout the property, including updated and renovated units, with two units redesigned to create a more desirable open concept floor plan. Significant capital improvements include upgrades to the main electrical system and individual unit electrical panels, updated drain lines, and a newer roof redone in 2023. Additionally, four attached garages with possible ADU potential for additional rental income (buyer to verify). Impressive investment performance with an approximately 6.7% cap rate and 8.7 GRM. Whether you're an experienced investor looking to expand your rental portfolio or exploring the possibility of owner occupancy while generating rental income, this property presents an outstanding opportunity to build long term wealth. Conveniently located near Downtown Long Beach, Belmont Shore, popular restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and transportation options. Enjoy the Southern California coastal lifestyle with Alamitos Beach less than a mile away! With its desirable unit mix, substantial improvements, established rental income, and long-term investment potential, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Add this Long Beach income property to your investment portfolio today!

1306 E Hellman Street, Long Beach

$1,600,000

PW26218881 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 425 W 4th St, a well preserved 1920s multifamily property in the historic Willmore City neighborhood of Downtown Long Beach. The building blends vintage character with modern upgrades. It offers oversized one bedroom units of approximately 800 SF, each with a large double door walk in closet suitable for storage, a home office, or flex space. Original built ins, distinctive architectural moldings, and beautifully refinished original hardwood floors give the units a charm that is hard to find in today's rental market. Most units have been upgraded with modern kitchens and baths featuring quartz countertops and new tile, and select electrical and plumbing improvements have also been completed. Each unit includes its own washer and dryer, which is rare for vintage downtown product. The property has a 92 Walk Score and sits three blocks from the ocean. It is close to the new courthouse, parks, dining, transit, and major freeways, within a submarket with low vacancy and consistent tenant demand. It offers approximately a 6% current cap rate with an estimated 20% rental upside, giving investors stable cash flow and meaningful room for income growth.

425 W 4th, Long Beach

$449,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PW26221801 MLS ⋅ Active Status

The El Cordova is a historically significant Spanish Colonial Revival courtyard style 20-unit condominium complex designed by architect George R. Riddle in 1928. It is also designated as a protected historical landmark where residents enjoy a significant reduction in annual property taxes through the Mills Act. The El Cordova was prominently featured in the wide release film "La La Land" where Emma Stone's character resided. Located in the diverse and eclectic Alamitos Beach neighborhood of Long Beach and just a short stroll to the ocean, parks, dining and shopping. This architecturally striking second story corner end unit features many original details including glowing oak hardwood floors, soaring beamed ceiling, interior wrought iron doorway screens, original wall sconces and door hardware and divided light swing-out windows. All rooms are filled with natural light and the bedroom is situated to benefit from the ocean breeze. The spacious living room features a very large walk-in closet that is ideal for bicycle storage or perhaps creating a hidden office area. The bathroom has a marble tiled floor with classic shower in tub, period appropriate tilework, pedestal sink and cruise ship wall sconces flanking the medicine cabinet. The hallways features a storage closet, built-in drawers and linen cabinets. The kitchen is well designed with original white-washed cabinetry, classic "toast & butter" tile countertops & backsplash and walk-in storage pantry. The breakfast room is light filled with hand painted tile wainscoting and architectural partial room divider. The kitchen also features a side exit with convenient access to the laundry facilities and garages. This unit comes with one secured parking space and storage space.

1728 E 3rd Unit 15, Long Beach

$530,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 226004845 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status

Live the Long Beach Dream!Rare Corner Residence with private balcony, Rooftop Views & 2 parking spaces, coffee on your balcony and sunsets on the rooftop. Long Beach at your doorstep!Welcome to Unit 303 at Pine Plaza, a rare northeast corner residence offering an unusually private, light-filled retreat in the heart of Long Beach.Unlike a typical condominium, this approximately 872-square foot, two bedroom, two bath home features windows and exterior exposure on three sides, only one shared side wall, and just one residence above. The result is a home that feels bright, private, and remarkably removed from the energy of the city just outside.Step onto your private balcony for morning coffee, an evening drink, or views of the city lights. Upstairs, Pine Plaza's rooftop deck provides a second outdoor experience with broad views across Downtown Long Beach.Inside, the residence features a contemporary kitchen, defined dining area, gas fireplace, central heating and air conditioning, and in-unit washer and dryer. The primary bedroom offers two closets, including an organized walk-in closet. Two secure assigned subterranean tandem parking spaces are included. And then there is the location.A neighborhood dog park is approximately one block away. Pine Avenue restaurants and shops, Metro, The Pike, Shoreline Village, and the waterfront are all within walking reach. With a reported Walk Score above 96, this is a Southern California home where leaving the car parked can actually be part of everyday life. Pine Plaza offers gated access, an interior courtyard, bike storage, and rooftop access.Whether you are looking for a full-time home, or simply a more walkable way to experience Southern California, Unit 303 offers a combination that is increasingly difficult to find! Privacy, outdoor space, secure parking, city access, and neighborhood character in one distinctive corner residence.Park the car. Walk the city. Watch the skyline. Live Long Beach.

801 Pine Avenue Unit 303, Long Beach

$799,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ IV26219634 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to your new coastal retreat in beautiful Long Beach! This beautifully refreshed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is located on the 4th floor, featuring freshly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, new paint, and new flooring throughout. Large windows fill the home with natural light, while the spacious layout offers comfort and functionality. Enjoy the convenience of an in-unit laundry area and relax on your private balcony while taking in the surrounding neighborhood views. The primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, complete with a walk-in closet and a beautifully appointed bathroom featuring dual sinks and a separate shower and soaking tub. Residents enjoy an array of desirable amenities, including 24-hour concierge service, secured entry, and guarded, designated parking. The property also includes two deeded parking spaces, numbers 2 and 81, located on Garage Level G1. Ideally situated just steps from the beach, shopping, dining, and all that Long Beach has to offer, this move-in-ready coastal home combines modern upgrades, everyday convenience, and the beachside lifestyle you've been looking for. Don't miss this opportunity!

1310 E Ocean Unit 407, Long Beach

$575,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PW26204729 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Opportunity awaits to own a part of the downtown Long Beach experience. As you enter this upscale two-bedroom, one bath condominium, you immediately become aware of how well-designed the overall space is used. Observe how the three living areas are connected to each, starting with the living room, featuring simulated wood flooring, large windows enhance the spaciousness of this living area added features Include a wrap-around balcony and a fireplace becoming the room’s focal point. Now, look at the kitchen, open with direct access to living room, enabling continued contact with your guests while preparing a meal. The kitchen is complemented with granite counters, including the breakfast bar, and stainless/black appliances complete the design. The nearby dining area is roomy for a small dinner. The primary bedroom is large with a walk-in closet, showing a recent upgrade is the bathroom having dual vanity sinks including newer style fixtures and an impressive granite counter, and a full-width lighted mirror with a new cabinet with plenty of drawer space. Shower/Tub combo has upgraded fixtures and impressive tile feature. In the entrance space there is a separate space equipped with washer and dryer. Walk two blocks and enjoy the endless attractions Long Beach has to offer. Begin with Alamitos Beach, enjoy the surf and sand or try the paved bike/run trail that leads to Belmont Shore, try Shoreline Village and the Pike Outlets for eating and entertainment, Aquarium of the Pacific.

35 Linden Unit 202, Long Beach

$947,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ PW26217414 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Beachfront living at its finest in Alamitos Beach! This beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhome is one of only four in the complex, offering the rare advantage of having no one above or below you. Designed with an open floor plan and abundant natural light, this home perfectly blends comfort, style, and coastal living. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace and wet bar and opens directly to a private patio with beautiful ocean views. The updated kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and seamless flow into the dining area, which provides access to a second private patio. Upstairs, both bedrooms are generously sized and feature en-suite private bathrooms. The primary suite offers ample closet space and stunning ocean views. Additional features include two parking spaces in a secured underground garage, generous storage, air conditioning, and a convenient downstairs guest bathroom. Enjoy resort-style amenities including direct beach access, a rooftop deck, pool, spa, clubhouse with kitchen, showers, and sauna. With the sand, beach bike path, restaurants, and entertainment literally steps from your door, this is the ultimate opportunity to embrace the Southern California coastal lifestyle.

1 3rd Place Unit 2, Long Beach

$499,500

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ SB26216880 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Enjoy elevated downtown LB living from this high-floor condo at Aqua Towers, where this remodeled 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo on the 16th floor comes with a rare, private 8'x11' storage unit, offered only to select original owners on a first-come, first-served basis when the building was first built. Add a deeded parking space, and you have convenience and extra space that are hard to find in downtown living. Step inside to a bright, tastefully updated interior with newer flooring throughout and a fully remodeled kitchen featuring beautiful quartz countertops and a stylish backsplash. The remodeled bathroom continues the fresh, modern feel, and a side-by-side in-unit washer and dryer adds everyday convenience. Then step out onto your spacious balcony and take in the view. From this height, you'll look out over the downtown Long Beach skyline, with open views to the north toward Hollywood and the mountains. It's the perfect place to start your morning or unwind as the city lights come on. As a resident, you'll enjoy first-class amenities including a fitness center, pool, sauna, hot tub, clubroom for gatherings and private parties, a business center, and outdoor BBQ areas. The 24/7 concierge will check in your packages and greet your guests, and secured parking includes your deeded space plus plenty of guest parking. Your HOA dues also cover high-speed internet, water, trash, sewer, earthquake insurance, common area maintenance, elevators, and 24/7 secured fob access into the building and elevators. Located in the heart of Downtown Long Beach, you're moments from Shoreline Village, the beach, The Pike, the Promenade, and the Terrace Theater, plus fine dining and the rooftop lounge at the Fairmont Breakers Hotel. A rare combination of storage, views, and value, this is high-rise living at its best.

488 E Ocean Unit 1607, Long Beach

$528,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PW26217313 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Live the Long Beach lifestyle you’ve been waiting for! JUST ONE BLOCK FROM RETRO ROW and ONLY A FEW BLOCKS FROM ALAMITOS BEACH, A QUICK 10-15 MINUTE WALK, this beautifully upgraded second-floor corner condo puts the best of Long Beach right outside your door. Walk to your favorite coffee shops, local restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and the beach—then come home to a bright, stylish retreat filled with natural light and refreshing ocean breezes. Inside, the thoughtfully Remodeled Kitchen is designed to inspire, featuring quartz countertops, rich maple cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances. The spacious living area offers newer, durable Luxury vinyl (SPC) flooring and dual-pane windows, creating a comfortable and inviting space you would love to come home to. TWO PRIMARY BEDROOMS, EACH WITH ITS OWN RENOVATED EN-SUITE BATHROOMS. The Primary Bath showcases a stunning marble mosaic wall, while the secondary bath features a subway-tiled shower with sliding doors leading to a cozy Private Balcony. New flooring and updated lighting and ceiling fans add comfort and style throughout the home. As a corner unit with no neighbors below, you’ll enjoy an added sense of privacy and an effortless indoor-outdoor feel. TWO-GATED SIDE BY SIDE PARKING SPACES ARE A RARE AND VALUABLE BONUS in this sought-after location, along with secured building entry and convenient community laundry just downstairs. The HOA INCLUDES WATER, TRASH and BUILDING MAINTENANCE, with additional storage available for rent, subject to availability. STYLISH, WALKABLE, and wonderfully CLOSE TO THE COAST—THIS IS LONG BEACH LIVING AT ITS BEST. Come see why you’ll want to call Alamitos Beach home!**VA, FANNIE MAE & FREDDIE MAC FINANCING WELCOME!**

524 Nebraska Unit 204, Long Beach

$540,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PW26217465 MLS ⋅ Active Status

This is the perfect corner unit that checks all the boxes of home ownership. A 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with 2 separate parking spaces. Each space has its own private storage. Elevator access is close to your parking spots providing you convenient access to the unit. Once inside you have a hallway that separates both primary bedroom suites each with their own bathroom and closet. The kitchen is open to the living and dining room where you will find a fireplace and beautiful glass slider that leads to a wrap around balcony perfect for taking in the palm tree and city views. The kitchen has quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances and open to the living space. Central air conditioning for those hot summer days and plenty of air flow in the off season to catch the cross breezes off the ocean. The cherry on top of this condo sundae is your very own washer/dryer right inside the unit. Amazing walking score just minutes to downtown, Alamitos Beach and the East Arts District. The community pool, clubhouse and recreation room is just a short walk from your unit as well!

955 E. 3rd street Unit 203, Long Beach

939 E Appleton Street Unit 5, Long Beach

$299,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PW26216586 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome home to this bright and well laid out, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers 646 sq ft in a central Long Beach location. The open living and dining areas are filled with natural light and feature bamboo flooring throughout most of the home, with tile in the bathroom. The kitchen offers ample cabinetry, an electric range, built-in microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and generous storage. The spacious bedroom includes substantial closet space, while private in-unit laundry with an electric dryer hookup adds everyday convenience. Additional features include radiant heating, a window A/C unit, and a covered outdoor patio. HOA dues are approximately $190 per month and include trash, landscaping, and fountain maintenance. Conveniently located near Downtown Long Beach, the waterfront, restaurants, shops, and local entertainment. 939 E Appleton St #5 is sold AS IS

939 E Appleton Street Unit 5, Long Beach

$979,000

PW26215392 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Seller is willing to contribute up to $20,000 towards closing costs. This can be used to buy down your rate! 4plex in the heart of Long Beach. This property features four 1-bedroom, 1-bath units, with the potential of turning each of them into 2 bedroom units. Two vacant units now. The building has a functional layout and a central front entry, providing straightforward management and leasing. The property includes a large rear concrete area with gated access, offering potential for additional parking, tenant use, or future improvements. Separate access pathways and open space enhance usability for both tenants and ownership. Located in the Washington neighborhood of Long Beach, the property benefits from a highly walkable location (Walk Score ~93) with easy access to shopping, dining, public transportation, and major commuter routes.

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