1242 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802
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OFF MARKET

$352,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 661 sqft

1242 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802

Alamitos Beach
Est. Refi. Payment $2,329/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 2, 2014 for $222,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$353K
Since last month
Decreased$21K (-5.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$68K (-16.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$131K (+58.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +36% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$354K
September 2026$374K
August 2026$375K
July 2026$393K
June 2026$408K
May 2026$399K
April 2026$400K
March 2026$401K
February 2026$404K
January 2026$399K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1738 E 4th St #1, Long Beach, CA
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$281,000
02/03/26
1
1
536
1739 E Appleton St #3, Long Beach, CA
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$378,000
05/07/26
1
1
669
1311 E 1st St #12, Long Beach, CA
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$390,000
08/07/26
1
1
817
1738 E 4th St #4, Long Beach, CA
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$376,357
11/25/25
1
1
596
930 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$290,000
07/28/26
1
1
591
142 Bonito Ave, Long Beach, CA
0.37
Multi-Family Home
$1,550,000
10/29/25
1
1
900
1738 E 4th St #12, Long Beach, CA
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$345,000
06/26/26
1
1.5
617
640 Elm Ave #12, Long Beach, CA
0.73
Multi-Family Home
$249,000
05/19/26
1
1
665
640 Elm Ave #3, Long Beach, CA
0.73
Multi-Family Home
$265,000
10/31/25
1
1
665
440 N Zona Ct, Long Beach, CA
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$945,000
03/27/26
1
4
1,846

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1242 E 4th St #7, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.00
$435,500
2
2
955
Off Market
1242 E 4th St #8, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.00
$488,700
2
2
955
Off Market
1242 E 4th St #9, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.00
$536,800
2
2
946
Off Market
1242 E 4th St #6, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.00
$544,100
2
2
946
Off Market
1242 E 4th St #2, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.00
$532,600
2
2
946
Off Market
1242 E 4th St #3, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.00
$530,100
2
2
955
Off Market
1242 E 4th St #4, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.00
$476,400
2
2
955
Off Market
1242 E 4th St #5, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.00
$509,500
2
2
946
Off Market
1242 E 4th St #1, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.00
$356,900
1
1
661
Off Market
1230 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
Studio
-
8,940
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #9, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
1
1
820
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #3, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
1
1
-
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #1246, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
2
2
960
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #10, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
2
1
920
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #6477, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
1
1
-
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #6478, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
2
1
-
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #6480, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
3
2
-
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #6479, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
2
2
-
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #6476, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
Studio
1
-
Off Market
1244 E 4th St #6, Long Beach, CA 90802
0.01
-
1
1
820
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1984
661 sqft
$533/sqft
Garage

About this House

First Floor Unit at Front Center of Complex
$1695 / 1br - 661sqft + large private patio - Condo w/ large walk-in closet, inside laundry machines, attached 1 car garage. (5 blocks to ocean)

no smoking

Good size bedroom that can easily accommodate a king size bed and has a very nice size walk-in closet.
Laminate flooring throughout the unit.
Air Conditioning Unit, and gas heater.

Outdoor patio Area is open to Living Room with large glass sliders.

In-Unit Laundry - stack unit is full size.

Open Kitchen with all appliances (stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator)

Some utilities included: trash & cold water are included. Tenant pays for electricity and gas utilities.

You can be near Beach, Shoreline and Bluffs, Easy Freeway Access, Close to Blue Line Metro, Restaurant and Entertainment Venues, Downtown amenities like art galleries, restaurants of all kinds, promenade, theatres and nightlife, CSULB and LBCC are just minutes away. Buslines run every few minutes directly to CSULB university

Application fee of $30 per adult and proof of ability to pay is also requested. Rent Rate of $1695 and deposit of $1800 is based on one year minimum lease and good credit.
1242 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 661 sqft multi-family in Alamitos Beach, built in 1984. It last sold for $222,500 on Jul 2, 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2018 with an asking price of $1,695 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $352,600, with a rent estimate of $1,838/month.

Home Details for 1242 E 4th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Laminate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1984Year Updated: 1984
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: StuccoLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 20Parking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 12

Lot Information

Lot Area: 871 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jan 3, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,695
Dec 28, 2018
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$1,695
Jul 2, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$222,500
Nov 10, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$134,900

Market trends in Long Beach

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$820K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$649
$3MoM
Available listings
825
28MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Alamitos Beach
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What Locals Say about Alamitos Beach

At least 385 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say car is needed

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 33 % Say kids play outside

  • 30 % Say there are community events

  • 30 % Say it's quiet

  • 10 % Say parking is easy

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  • Tim Balen
    "I drive to Various locations around Southern California. Irregular hours and days. Short and long distances"
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  • Mr. Chinikipaka
    "Lively community people care for each other. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Mostly safe but crime is increasing "
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  • Meagan Swartwood
    "Lots of dogs everywhere so if you have a social pup it’s great! However you do have to occasionally deal with poor pet parenting like dogs off leash and don’t recall, not picking up poop, etc."
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  • Paige Williams
    "There are constantly so many community events going on! A few that I frequent are Run Club, Yoga at the Bluff and Fourth Fridays. "
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  • Imanii godwin
    "Very big dog community. Long Beach has Rosie’s dog beach which is amazing . Dogs are welcome everywhere . "
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  • PGE
    "Long Beach has a special charm and sense of community that is like no other. The fast pace of a city with the chill energy of a beach town. From the wild parrots to the awesome bike accessibility; Long Beach has it all. "
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  • Melinda Villagrana
    "It’s not safe at all anymore. My brothers car has been stolen. My car has been left open now because they’ve broken into it like 5 times. It’s dirty now with a lot of homeless people and scary people on drugs."
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  • Tim Balen
    "Friendly neighborhood for dog owners. Shoos/restaurants tolerant. Great dog park near by. Other do owners are friendly."
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  • Derek Grant
    "It’s okay…. Plenty of dogs in the downtown area. A decent amount of restaurants and personally owned stores might keep a bowl of water outside."
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  • Marissa Hanley
    "A lot of people don’t pick up their dog poop. So they might get the blame for it from other people. Also there are bags of dog poop laying all over from people picking it up then not disposing of it correctly. Dog owners might like the dog/parks close by!"
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  • Barbara Laguna
    "It feels safe during the day. Lots of homeless at night.. but for the most part, I feel safe. But always use caution. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Find a place w parking be kind to neighbors and homeless keep your dogs on a leash. Support all the great local businesses "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s always some sort of event taking place. Bike riding is a very big, skating, walking, running is very big in this community. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a dog park at Bixby. Tons of people with dogs. Always dog poop left on sidewalks and grass, unfortunately. "
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  • Trulia User
    "All the different places to go and all the things to do. Makes for a good time. The beach is close so you can go to the water any day of the week."
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  • Trulia User
    "i just moved here, about a week ago. i love it. one thing, the parking is crazy! or lack of parking. but morning walks have been so beautiful, birds chirping. i love it. i hope to be a resident here for a long time. im still trying to work out what places are cool, etc. and what food places i wanna try, etc. but its been so pleasant so far. a far cry from living in motels for over 1.5 years! "
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  • Trulia User
    "People of all economic backgrounds live here. The demographic has quite the variety which makes you feel included. "
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  • Trulia User
    "School system and neighborhood watch is everyone’s number one concern in this area and the school district "
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  • Trulia User
    "Farmers markets every Tuesdays and Saturdays, we get to host the Long Beach Grand Prix every year near the pike "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very diverse community, it is a great advantage to experience culture and gd impact to children lives in the future"
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  • Trulia User
    "You see other dog owners all the time walking their dogs and they have nearby dog parks for dogs to meet other dogs and play with. Also a lot of people that love seeing dogs all around the neighborhood, people are just friendly when it comes to having dogs around so that is an upside for dog owners when living in the downtown area."
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  • Trulia User
    "easy with a scooter staying in downtown. parking is terrible as lost places do not have assigned parking and many people have multiple cars that rarely move"
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  • Trulia User
    "People don’t pick up after their dogs. All dogs are mainly on leashes unless they obviously but other than that everyone is nice "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area, always loved living downtown. There’s one major problem and it’s parking one 4pm hits good luck because it becomes a race and it gets worse if there’s an event. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Culture , art. Food. Music, the pike. Long Beach is different in general. LGBTQ presence is thick and it’s nice to be apart of that. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Charming even though it’s crowded parking is difficult to find. Pockets of shopping with small business "
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  • Trulia User
    "Yoga on the bluff, farmers market, the dog beach, the dog parks, and all the dog friendly businesses. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a huge sense of community here. It’s quiet but not it’s still lively with lots to do. Everything is within walking distance and it is super dog friendly, which is mandatory for me as I have 2 dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I work from home so no commute. But if I had to, I would take the closest bus or the train in to the office"
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  • Trulia User
    "Big mixing pot of different people and lifestyles everybody gets along for the most part. Great place to live. "
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  • Denis L.
    "there is absolutely no place to park , the street sweeping signs are a major challenge, parking control is predatorial, lots of a drug dealers roaming around on bikes, transient population has become overwhelming I will never move back in this area unless I don't need a car, "
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  • Robbyn M.
    "The beach is beautiful , but if you actually want to swim go south to Sunset, Bolsa Chica, or Huntington Beaches. The water is much less polluted and the waves are better."
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  • Eric H.
    "Close to Retro Row, Bixby Park, Bluff Park and the beach! Very friendly and walkable. Bike lanes! Schools nearby!"
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  • Robbyn M.
    "Parking is so bad that once parked I don’t move my car and I walk everywhere I need to go. Everything is pretty close so it works out okay."
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  • Stephlynstill
    "There is a lot of traffic here and busy streets, there are also a lot of homeless. It’s not the safest place for kids to run around."
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  • Lucialopesactress
    "Yoga at the park for free, the longest beach still affordable to live comparing to other neighborhoods."
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  • Christina V. L.
    "I think the public free events are cool. There are a lot of people out and about. There are fun bars and restaurants. "
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  • Brett R.
    "I drive. Far.I drive I don't take public transportation. There are so many homeless, mentally ill people in this neighborhood it is unsafe to go anywhere. There are high rise condos and OUTRAGEOUSLY OVERPRICED RENTAL APARTMENTS IN DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH THAT IS UNAFFORDABLE TO THE AVERAGE COLLEGE EDUCATED PROFESSIONAL! "
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  • Jacob
    "Since the Broadway Road Diet my commute has gotten exponentially better! Easy access to downtown ,public transit, and the beach! "
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  • Arpan K.
    "It’s beautiful and very diversified community!! Easy access to everywhere. Close to the beach and outlets, movie theaters etc."
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Frequently asked questions about 1242 E 4th St

  • What is 1242 E 4th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1242 E 4th St in Long Beach, CA is $352,600.
  • What is the price history for 1242 E 4th St?
    1242 E 4th St in Long Beach, CA last sold for $222,500 in July 2014.
  • Is Long Beach a buyer's or seller's market?
    Long Beach is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Long Beach?
    The median sale price in Long Beach is $820K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1242 E 4th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1242 E 4th St in Long Beach, CA has in-unit laundry.

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