We are pleased to exclusively offer for sale this 3 Unit multi-family investment located in the vibrant 90802 submarket of Long Beach. This large 3,642 SF triplex is steps away from 4th Street and strategically positioned near Retro Row. This is the first time the property has been on the market in 20 years and the unit interiors have been meticulously maintained representing a true pride of ownership asset.
In addition to the building’s excellent location, one of the features is (2) generously sized 2 bedroom/1 bath units and (1) large 1 bedroom/1 bath unit. Further, the 1 bedroom back unit contains a spacious patio and gazebo – idyllic for all residents. Additionally, the upper 2 Bedroom unit will be delivered VACANT at the close of escrow. Along these lines, the property presents itself as an excellent owner user opportunity for buyer(s) looking to live in the vacant unit while utilizing the income from the other (2) to offset their annual debt service. Each unit is separately metered for gas and electricity, lowering overhead costs for the owner. As it stands, the offering presents strong day 1 income with a current CAP Rate of 4.45% and future upside given the areas excellent rental demand. In addition, the tenants have access to a garage and elongated driveway which equates to at least (6) total parking spaces on site, which is especially significant in this parking impacted submarket. On top of this, the large back yard is ideally suited to build ADUs for investors looking to increase their annual cash flow. Lastly, the building is eligible for the Mills Act, which provides property tax incentives.
All in all, the building’s proximity to Retro Row and the vast dining, shopping, and entertainment options therein provides much optimism for continued rent growth and appreciation within the submarket in both the near and distant future, as housing demand and economic stability are two of the main drivers in investment real estate.
In addition to the building’s excellent location, one of the features is (2) generously sized 2 bedroom/1 bath units and (1) large 1 bedroom/1 bath unit. Further, the 1 bedroom back unit contains a spacious patio and gazebo – idyllic for all residents. Additionally, the upper 2 Bedroom unit will be delivered VACANT at the close of escrow. Along these lines, the property presents itself as an excellent owner user opportunity for buyer(s) looking to live in the vacant unit while utilizing the income from the other (2) to offset their annual debt service. Each unit is separately metered for gas and electricity, lowering overhead costs for the owner. As it stands, the offering presents strong day 1 income with a current CAP Rate of 4.45% and future upside given the areas excellent rental demand. In addition, the tenants have access to a garage and elongated driveway which equates to at least (6) total parking spaces on site, which is especially significant in this parking impacted submarket. On top of this, the large back yard is ideally suited to build ADUs for investors looking to increase their annual cash flow. Lastly, the building is eligible for the Mills Act, which provides property tax incentives.
All in all, the building’s proximity to Retro Row and the vast dining, shopping, and entertainment options therein provides much optimism for continued rent growth and appreciation within the submarket in both the near and distant future, as housing demand and economic stability are two of the main drivers in investment real estate.
Property Details
Price:
$1,249,900
MLS #:
SB25063034
Status:
Active
Baths:
0
Type:
Residential Income
Subtype:
Triplex
Subdivision:
Alamitos Heights AH
Neighborhood:
2belmontheightsalamitosheights
Listed Date:
Mar 26, 2025
Lot Size:
6,276 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1930
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Schools
Interior
Laundry Features
Common Area
Exterior
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban
Parking Features
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Driveway Level, Garage
Parking Spots
6.00
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Community
- Address480 Cherry Avenue Long Beach CA
- Neighborhood2 – Belmont Heights, Alamitos Heights
- SubdivisionAlamitos Heights (AH)
- CityLong Beach
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90802
Subdivisions in Long Beach
- Ackerfield Condos AC
- Alamitos Beach AB
- Alamitos Heights AH
- Artcraft Manor AM
- Bay Harbour BYH
- Belmont Heights BH
- Belmont Park BP
- Belmont Shore
- Belmont Shore BSD
- Bixby Knolls BK
- Bixby Riviera BBR
- Bixby Terrace BBT
- Bixby Terrace BT
- Bixby Village BV
- Bluff Park BLF
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- Cedarhurst Apartments CDH
- Circle CA
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- College Park Estates CPS
- Cooper Arms CPA
- Country Club Gardens CCG
- Country Club manor CCM
- Country Club Villa CCV
- Crown Pointe CPT
- D\’Orleans DOR
- Downtown DT
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- El Capitan ELC
- Eldorado ELD
- Genesis GNS
- Hacienda Heights HHT
- International Towers ITT
- Island Village ISV
- La Marina Estates
- Lafayette Building LF
- Lakewood City/Long Beach LCB
- Lakewood Mutuals LKMU
- Lakewood Village LKVL
- Lakewood Village LVD
- Los Altos/North of Fwy LNF
- Los Altos/South of Fwy LSF
- Los Cerritos LC
- Lynn Manor LNM
- Marina Pacifica MRP
- Mobile Estates ME
- Mystic Cove MC
- Naples NA
- New Bixby NB
- North Long Beach
- North Long Beach NLB
- Ocean House OCH
- Ocean Terrace OCT
- Pacific Shores PCS
- Park Estates PE
- Park Ocean PO
- Peninsula PI
- Pine Villas PVL
- Plaza North of Spring PZN
- Plaza South of Spring PZS
- Poly High PH
- Queens Surf QS
- Queens View Condos QVC
- Rancho RNC
- Ridgewood Heights RH
- Royal Palms RP
- South of Conant Northwest SNW
- South of Conant Southeast SSE
- South of Conant Southwest SSW
- Spinnaker Bay SY
- Stoney Brook Villas ST
- Stratford Square SQQ
- The Galaxy Towers TGT
- The Lakes TLK
- Villa Riviera VLR
- Virginia Country Club VCC
- Westside/North of Willow WNW
- Westside/South of Willow WSW
- Willmore District WM
- Wrigley Area WR
- Wrigley Heights WH
- X-100s X1
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Residential Income in Long Beach as of Oct 21, 2025
208
Residential Income Listed
171
Avg DOM
$1,846,461
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Alamitos Heights (AH) subdivision, 480 Cherry Avenue Long Beach CA is a Residential Income for sale in Long Beach, CA, 90802. It is listed for $1,249,900
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