13-Plex
1885 Locust · Long Beach, CA
Flood risk 4/10 · Minor
- FEMA flood zone
- X
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.23%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 4/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 88°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 23 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Unhealthy air days now
- 9 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 10 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +30.0/30.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +9.1/10.0
- Schools +3.7/10.0
- Livability +3.4/5.0
- Rent growth +2.7/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- ARV discount +0.0/15.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$2,580,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 13 units. confirmed
5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.
Listing remarks MLS
Excellent opportunity to acquire a 13-unit apartment complex in a strong rental pocket of Long Beach, just north of Downtown in the South Wrigley neighborhood. The property offers convenient access to the Metro A Line and major freeways (710, 405, 91), providing tenants with strong regional connectivity. Built in 1952, the asset features an attractive unit mix of ten (10) 1-bedroom/1-bath units, two (2) 2-bedroom/1-bath units, and one (1) 2-bedroom/2-bath townhouse-style unit. The property is gated, separately metered for gas and electricity, and includes on-site laundry for additional income. Recent improvements include exterior paint, upgraded electrical panel, new water heater, and completed SB 721 compliance, helping reduce near-term capital expenditure. Subject to AB 1482, offering investors a more predictable and flexible operating environment compared to stricter municipalities. Ideal for investors seeking stable cash flow with upside potential through rental increases and operational efficiencies. Strong fit for local buyers and 1031 exchange investors targeting a well-located Long Beach asset.
Key facts
- On site laundry
- Gated property
- Strong rental pocket
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 13 × 16-bed/14.0-bath units multifamily listed at $2.58M.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $12k ($146k/yr) — positive. Per door: $934/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($36k rent vs $2.58M).
- Recommended offer: $2.43M (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 11.9% vs local median 1.9% in Long Beach — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 67/100 on livability (#319 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment B+; Watch: health & safety C-, crime F, cost of living F.
- Long Beach Unified (urban): math 34% / reading 50% proficiency, ranked #216 of 517 in CA (top 42%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: Rents flat; 50 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $36,346/mo this rent would consume 551% of the median local household income ($79k/yr) (locally 2135% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $18k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $77k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Los Angeles County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.8% rent growth), your $722k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 86 days — a 6% lower offer ($2.43M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 21y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
- Current owner paid $1.20M; list at $2.58M implies a 115% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1952 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 86 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Built in 1952 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.41% ✓
- Cap rate
- 11.94%
- Cash-on-cash
- 20.16%
- DSCR
- 1.90
- GRM
- 5.9
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $2,137,175
- List price
- $2,580,000
- Delta
- 20.72%
- Verdict
- OVERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1242 Cedar Ave | 0.69mi | 15/12.0 (+1) | 7,166 (-13%) | 8mo | $2,280,000 | $318 | 26 |
| 2195 Pasadena Ave | 0.43mi | 14/10.0 | 7,055 (-15%) | 22mo | $2,395,000 | $339 | 22 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 0.83% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 10.0%
- Equity multiple
- 1.38×
- Total profit
- $277,103
- Equity at exit
- $384,686
- IRR
- 17.3%
- Equity multiple
- 2.29×
- Total profit
- $930,682
- Equity at exit
- $223,071
Cash invested: $722,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
- State California
- 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 90806
- Rents YoY
- 0.8%
- Active inventory
- 50
- Price-to-rent
- 76.9×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $36,346 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$13,530
- Tax from tax record
- −$1,971 /mo · $23,646/yr
- Insurance
- −$1,075
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$7,633
- Net cashflow
- $12,138
Break-even live
13-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13× units | 16 | 14 | $36,348 |
| #1 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #2 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #3 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #4 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #5 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #6 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #7 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #8 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #9 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #10 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #11 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #12 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| #13 | 16 | 14 | $2,796 |
| Total (13 units) | $36,346 | ||
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $645,000
- Closing costs
- $77,400
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Listing history 25 events
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2026-06-18days on market $2,580,000 Active 86 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $2,580,000 Active 85 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $2,580,000 Active 84 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $2,580,000 Active 83 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $2,580,000 Active 81 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $2,580,000 Active 80 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $2,580,000 Active 77 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $2,580,000 Active 76 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $2,580,000 Active 75 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $2,580,000 Active 72 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $2,580,000 Active 71 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $2,580,000 Active 70 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $2,580,000 Active 69 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $2,580,000 Active 68 DOM
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2026-04-22price $2,580,000 1119-char remark
Show marketing remark (1119 chars)
Excellent opportunity to acquire a 13-unit apartment complex in a strong rental pocket of Long Beach, just north of Downtown in the South Wrigley neighborhood. The property offers convenient access to the Metro A Line and major freeways (710, 405, 91), providing tenants with strong regional connectivity. Built in 1952, the asset features an attractive unit mix of ten (10) 1-bedroom/1-bath units, two (2) 2-bedroom/1-bath units, and one (1) 2-bedroom/2-bath townhouse-style unit. The property is gated, separately metered for gas and electricity, and includes on-site laundry for additional income. Recent improvements include exterior paint, upgraded electrical panel, new water heater, and completed SB 721 compliance, helping reduce near-term capital expenditure. Subject to AB 1482, offering investors a more predictable and flexible operating environment compared to stricter municipalities. Ideal for investors seeking stable cash flow with upside potential through rental increases and operational efficiencies. Strong fit for local buyers and 1031 exchange investors targeting a well-located Long Beach asset.
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2026-03-24$2,630,000 Active 1119-char remark
Show marketing remark (1119 chars)
Excellent opportunity to acquire a 13-unit apartment complex in a strong rental pocket of Long Beach, just north of Downtown in the South Wrigley neighborhood. The property offers convenient access to the Metro A Line and major freeways (710, 405, 91), providing tenants with strong regional connectivity. Built in 1952, the asset features an attractive unit mix of ten (10) 1-bedroom/1-bath units, two (2) 2-bedroom/1-bath units, and one (1) 2-bedroom/2-bath townhouse-style unit. The property is gated, separately metered for gas and electricity, and includes on-site laundry for additional income. Recent improvements include exterior paint, upgraded electrical panel, new water heater, and completed SB 721 compliance, helping reduce near-term capital expenditure. Subject to AB 1482, offering investors a more predictable and flexible operating environment compared to stricter municipalities. Ideal for investors seeking stable cash flow with upside potential through rental increases and operational efficiencies. Strong fit for local buyers and 1031 exchange investors targeting a well-located Long Beach asset.
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2023-10-18historical
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2023-06-15price $3,185,000
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2023-05-30$3,350,000 Active
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2005-10-20soldstatus $1,200,000
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2005-08-04soldstatus $1,200,000
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2005-07-11$1,250,000
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2000-06-20soldstatus $290,000
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1990-05-10soldstatus $464,000
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1990-05-10soldstatus $510,000
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price
- Current annual tax
- $23,646 · $1,971/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $23,646 · $1,971/mo
- Expected delta
- $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X · 23% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥88°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 6/10 Major 9 unhealthy d/yr today · 10 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $436,152
- − Mortgage interest
- −$144,520
- − Property taxes
- −$23,646
- − Insurance
- −$12,900
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$34,892
- − Management
- −$34,892
- − Depreciation
- −$75,055
- Taxable income
- $110,247
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$26,459
- After-tax cash flow
- $119,197/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Long Beach Unified
- NCES district ID
- 0622500
- Math proficiency
- 34% ▼ -11.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 50% ▼ -4.00%
- Median HH income
- $56,092
- Composite
- 36.67/100
- National rank
- #4607
- State rank
- #216 of 517 in CA
Livability — Long Beach
- Score
- 67/100
- State rank
- #319
- US rank
- #10758
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Long Beach, CA
- County
- Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
- City population
- 466,088
- Metro
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 41,664
- Household income
- $79,208
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 2135.0
Population outlook (Los Angeles County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 10,940,515 people
- By 2030
- 11,256,481 · +2.9%
- By 2040
- 11,729,929 · +7.2%
- By 2050
- 11,948,407 · +9.2%
- By 2075
- 11,818,114 · +8.0%
- By 2100
- 10,842,928 · -0.9%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.66)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 53% Asian 18% Two or more races 16% Black 14% White 11% Native American 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 43%
- Common ancestry
- Italian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 30% · Canada, Vietnam, China
- Languages at home
- 42% English-only · Spanish 43% Other Asian/Pacific 7% Tagalog/Filipino 5%
Political lean MEDSL · Los Angeles
- 2024 margin
- Solid D (+32.9) · D 64.8% · R 31.9% · Other 3.3%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -7.4pp toward R · 2008: 40.4pp · 2024: 32.9pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+32.9 2020: D+44.2 2016: D+48.0 2012: D+40.0 2008: D+40.4
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -687.38%
- Current HPI
- 457.1568
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 0.83%
- Metro
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.21%
- F500 in state
- 116
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
+456.0% since first listed11 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-22 Price Changed $2,580,000 CRMLS
- 2026-03-24 Listed $2,630,000 CRMLS
- 2023-10-18 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2023-06-15 Price Changed $3,185,000 CRMLS
- 2023-05-30 Listed $3,350,000 CRMLS
- 2005-10-20 Sold (Public Records) $1,200,000 Public Records
- 2005-08-04 Sold (MLS) $1,200,000 CRMLS
- 2005-07-11 Listed $1,250,000 CRMLS
- 2000-06-20 Sold (Public Records) $290,000 Public Records
- 1990-05-10 Sold (Public Records) $510,000 Public Records
- 1990-05-10 Sold (Public Records) $464,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+2.8%/yrLatest (2025): $23,646 · +4.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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