Long Beach Real Estate Broker & Home Guide

Long Beach neighborhoods at a glance

• Naples and the Peninsula – island and canal homes, bay and ocean frontage, and boat access on narrow, walkable streets.
• Belmont Shore and Belmont Heights – beach-close homes and condos around Second Street's shops and restaurants, with historic streets in Belmont Heights.
• Bluff Park, Bluff Heights and Alamitos Beach – historic homes and condos near Ocean Boulevard with ocean views from the bluff.
• Downtown and the East Village – high-rise and loft condominiums close to the waterfront, the convention center and transit.
• Bixby Knolls, California Heights and Los Cerritos – tree-lined streets with Spanish, Craftsman and traditional homes; California Heights is a designated historic district.
• Los Altos, Park Estates and the Rancho Estates – east-side neighborhoods near Cal State Long Beach with mid-century ranch homes and larger lots in Park Estates.
• Lakewood Village, El Dorado Park Estates, Wrigley and North Long Beach – family neighborhoods with a wide range of price points and plenty of single-family streets.

Property types you will find

Long Beach has single-family homes from historic bungalows to mid-century ranches, waterfront homes in Naples and along the bay, downtown and coastal condominiums, and a deep stock of duplexes, triplexes and small apartment buildings that attract owner-occupants who want rental income and investors who want cash flow.

What moves value in Long Beach

Historic district rules. Long Beach has many designated historic districts, including Belmont Heights, Bluff Heights, Bluff Park, California Heights, Rose Park and Wrigley. Exterior changes in these districts can need city review, which protects neighborhood character and shapes what a buyer can remodel.

Water and coastal exposure. Naples and other waterfront areas carry flood and seawall questions along with the view. Flood zone, insurance and repair history matter at the offer stage.

Transfer taxes. Long Beach is its own city, so the City of Los Angeles Measure ULA tax does not apply to Long Beach sales. Our Measure ULA guide explains where it does apply. Confirm all county and city transfer taxes with your escrow officer.

Income potential. Small multifamily properties are priced on rents, expenses and condition. Local rental rules and state law affect what an owner can charge and how tenancies end, so we underwrite carefully. Our ADU guide covers another way to add income.

Access and amenities. Beaches, the waterfront, Cal State Long Beach, the port and freeway access all shape demand. See Market Data for Los Angeles County trends.

Buying a home in Long Beach: our checklist

1. Pick the neighborhood, then the street. Value changes block by block near the water, Second Street and the bluff.
2. Check historic status before planning exterior remodels or additions.
3. For waterfront homes, review flood zone, seawall and insurance early in escrow.
4. For income property, verify rents, leases and permits, and underwrite with realistic expenses.
5. Order sewer and foundation inspections on older homes, where they are often the most expensive surprises.
6. Negotiate with recent comps. Our guide to negotiating price cuts shows how.

Selling a home in Long Beach: our checklist

1. Price from the right micro-market: Naples, Belmont Shore and Bixby Knolls each have their own comps.
2. Tell the home's story. Historic architecture, original details and permitted updates are selling points.
3. For income property, prepare a clean rent roll, leases and expense records before listing.
4. Fix inspection items buyers will find, or price them in and disclose them clearly.
5. Market the lifestyle: the beach, the bay, Second Street, parks and the walk to coffee.

Who we help in Long Beach

First-time buyers compare downtown and coastal condos with smaller single-family homes on the east and north sides. House hackers look for a duplex or triplex they can live in while the other units help with the mortgage. Move-up buyers target Bixby Knolls, Los Cerritos, Park Estates and the neighborhoods near the water. Boaters and waterfront buyers focus on Naples and the bay. Investors underwrite small multifamily buildings with realistic rents, expenses and tenant rules. Heirs and trustees selling long-held family homes use our trust and estate process to prepare, price and sell with care. In every case, we start with your payment or return target and the comps that truly match.

Long Beach market data and briefs

We do not publish guesses about Long Beach prices. For current numbers, see our Market Data charts and the latest Market Briefs, each sourced and dated. For the wider picture, read our Los Angeles County real estate guide.

Work with a Long Beach broker

Choice of America is a strategy-first brokerage. We model the full monthly payment, read the documents early, price from comparables that truly match and negotiate with discipline. Explore live inventory on our MLS search, meet the team on Our Brokers & Agents or see our full services, including trust and estate sales and investor underwriting.

Dr. Hamid Rowshan, Broker, DRE #02004794, Choice of America, company DRE #02240008, 833-THIS-BROKER

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Public sources referenced on this page:

• City of Long Beach: Historic Districts
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center

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Dr. Hamid Rowshan, Broker, DRE #02004794, Choice of America, company DRE #02240008, 833-THIS-BROKER

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