3740 E 5th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
SOLD
JAN 15, 2026
Listed by Steve Nader, Beach Team, (562) 509-5189 . Bought with Keller Williams Pacific Estate

3740 E 5th St
Long Beach, CA 90814

Belmont Heights
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,146 sqft

$1,180,000

Last Sold: Jan 15, 2026
$1,030/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,158/mo*
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$1,180,000

Last Sold: Jan 15, 2026
$1,030/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,158/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,146 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Introducing 3740 E 5th Street, a California Craftsman bungalow built in 1920 and perfectly situated on a lush corner lot in the historic district of Belmont Heights. Step up to the classic front porch, flanked by cast concrete pillars, mature trees and designer landscaping. With pride of ownership and original character, this stylish home features custom built-ins, vintage details and modern amenities. Well balanced and efficient, the main living room and dining collaborate seamlessly with an open concept. French doors open up to towering trees and a private side patio. The spacious kitchen has been tastefully updated, including ample counter space, an eat-in nook and stainless steel appliances. Escape to the oversized rear bedroom complete with large custom closet, numerous windows and a seating area that provides extra space for many possibilities. A sizable second bedroom, separate laundry room and generous refreshed bathroom bring comfort and functionality. Enjoy outdoor living in the tucked away backyard that’s simply charming, secluded and ready for entertaining. Property upgrades include hardwood floors throughout, central heat & A/C, updated electrical & plumbing and so much more. Located on a beautiful, tree lined street with great schools and restaurants in a highly desirable neighborhood. Welcome home!
3740 E 5th St, Long Beach, CA 90814 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,146 sqft single-family home in Belmont Heights, built in 1920. It last sold for the $1,180,000 asking price on Jan 15, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,191,900, with a rent estimate of $3,273/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,030/sqft
Listed
176 days ago

Home Details for 3740 E 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1146 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Inside,See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: See RemarksSpa: Above GroundHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 7

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 7255002025

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,180,000Price Per Sqft: $1,030/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Dec 18 2025Possession Timing: See Remarks

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Long BeachCommunity: Belmont Heights (Bh)
School Information
Elementary School: FremontJr High / Middle School: RogersHigh School: Woodrow WilsonHigh School District: Long Beach Unified

Community

Community Features: UrbanNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4245 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW25273670Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 562-673-7831Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-7255002025-R-N

Additional Information

Urban
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Steve Nader DRE #01982651, (562) 673-7831
Beach Team
Bought with: Steven Nottingham DRE #01720641, Keller Williams Pacific Estate
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PW25273670

Price History for 3740 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
01/15/2026$1,180,000Sold
CRMLS #PW25273670
12/19/2025$1,180,000PendingCRMLS #PW25273670
12/11/2025$1,180,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #PW25273670
03/22/1996$192,500Sold
N/A
06/10/1994$183,000Sold
N/A
11/02/1993$136,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Long Beach

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$828K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$654
$16MoM
Available listings
846
79MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,364
Assessment$319,762
Home facts updated by county records

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1,448
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$1,190,000
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1,112
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0.33
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$1,025,000
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904
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$885,000
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2
1
875
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0.43
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$1,215,000
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2
1
1,189
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0.25
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$1,210,000
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3
2
1,157
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0.38
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$1,060,000
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1,376
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0.12
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$945,000
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1,076

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Neighborhood Overview

Belmont Heights
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What Locals Say about Belmont Heights

At least 239 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 54 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say parking is easy

  • 43 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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  • P9s97pwq8r
    "There are many child friendly places and activities for the whole family. There are several parks and playgrounds where children can enjoy themselves and it’s a safe space. The public spaces are well maintained and everyone is pretty friendly and welcoming and socially appropriate. "
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  • Celissa Valenzuela
    "Quiet, accessible and always parking. The area is close to the beach and close to 2nd and Pine with easy access to the highways if needed. "
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  • Tiana Echols
    "This neighborhood is very dog friendly. About a 20min walk to the dog beach, plus multiple parks are nearby. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Street parties, Halloween trick n treaters- Holiday lights/ decor. My immediate neighbors are ALWAYS willing to help each other out."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love walking our neighborhood from the beach, to Belmont Shore to Bluff Park. We have so many options of transportation if you can’t or don’t want to drive. "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have lived here w our daughter for almost 19 years. We love the neighborhood & the people. We feel safe walking around here but we also have issues with our packages being stolen and our cars being broken into. The neighborhood is clean, welcoming and quiet. We love it here."
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    "The people and neighbors are super nice. We have a great sense of community and help one another. Crime and other issues are very low."
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    "It’s like a downtown area without it really being in downtown. You can enjoy the beach, parks, restaurants, bars by just walking. But the place is pretty saturated with people. So parking is tough. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it s very close to the beach the parking on this street you will find a spot unlike lots of streets in Long Beach. Lots of things to see the closer you get to down town."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great Area. Definitely need a parking spot to make life easier...Lately a bit scary to be out alone at night."
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  • Trulia User
    "Walkable family friendly area. 2nd st always has events and is welcoming to the neighborhood. Everyone says hello!"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a giving community that is diverse and family oriented. We have incredible menagerie of birds- herons, peacocks, doves, parrots, owls. Most people own dogs and we have the best dog sitter next door. The walks here are peaceful and beautiful. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are an increasing amount of homeless in the streets during day and night, we need to get adjusted on seeing them sleeping on the sidewalks and alleys, most of them have psychological problems and/or drug problems and we need to be careful on how to walk around them."
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  • Trulia User
    "people, beach, festival and the entertainment provided by the city of Long Beach. nice walking paths and the closeness of biking paths all make the neighborhood excellent"
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  • Trulia User
    "Pride of neighborhood, homes with character. There are Great schools, Junior Guards, walking distance to restaurants, shops, the park and the beach"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of parks nearby for exercising your dog. Well maintained walking paths and dog beaches nearby as well. Some dogs aren't leashed in the parks though."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many homeless everywhere, poop on the alleyways, parking impacted, nobody knows their neighbor"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a quite family area with exception of the amazing wildlife like parrots, herons, peacocks, and yet wildly interesting with the coyotes, possums, raccoons as well. "
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  • Dgrecohomes
    "Friendly, well maintained neighborhood, close to the beach, restaurants and major convenience. Walkable city with many bike paths."
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  • Dgrecohomes
    "Good schools with family participation. Beach close and many water activities with kid programs. Restaurants, shops and markets, walking and biking distance."
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  • Proudmex75
    "Friendly people, great restaurants, many shops, and all within walking distance. Great beach paths, and dedicated doggie beach."
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  • Proudmex75
    "It’s close to the beach, and the doggie park, and there is always plenty of people walking their dogs."
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  • Latoya L.
    "Nothing rt now it great area I love it 🥰 💯💜💛💚😘🥰 Love the neighborhood great 👍🏽 kids go to school close "
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  • Mira-Maj S.
    "It’s a pet friendly neighborhood with little traffic and pretty quiet at night. You can walk everywhere and reach downtown easily too. Lots of playgrounds and dog parks around and the dog beach is very close too. "
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  • Vivian D.
    "It's easy to commute anywhere in this neighborhood, neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are sweet and cares about you."
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  • Dgrecohomes
    "Very close to dog beach. Safe to walk dogs at night. Many dog shops, “barkery’s” and parks for them to run."
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  • Mira-Maj W.
    "It is Very close To the beach and the bluff which is very family friendly too. Not too much traffic around here either."
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  • Patrick
    "Lots of great local bars and restaurants, all kinds of amenities nearby, a bit far from any freeway...the 710, 405 and 605. "
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  • Ann M. M.
    "The neighborhood holds great value. It’s cheaper than Belmont shore but safer than downtown Long Beach. I love living here!"
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  • Kathy H.
    "Love Belmont Heights I have lived in this area for over ten years. Pet friendly nice neighborhood for walks people are friendly too. Walk to local small businesses too. "
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  • Mira-maj
    "It is a very dog friendly neighborhood. Our dog found a hole in garden fence twice and people took her back, carrying her. It’s very close to the dog beach too, we go there so often. Great atmosphere and dogs get to actually run finally "
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  • Vbolsega
    "I work in Burbank 38 miles from home. Commuter hours traffic is very heavy. I work a swing shift and traffic is average. Takes about an hour."
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  • Nora F.
    "Nice walking spaces and well kept yards. Large shady trees and beautiful blooms. Drivers are considerate "
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  • Karla A.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 2 years and there’s a real sense of community here. I love all my neighbors. Everyone is so friendly and it’s convenient to be close to 2nd street and minutes from downtown. "
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  • Megangreymcinteer
    "There are frequent block parties in different areas of the neighborhood. Lots of holiday decor to look at during different times of the year. "
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  • Kallieeberry
    "Memorial Day weekend block party, Christmas parade, walkable restaurants and bars, can walk to 2nd street and the beach"
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  • Krisdmauga
    "Lived here 12.5 years in this area and love 98% of it. People are great, neighborhood is beautiful! Draw backs: we have had our cars broken into multiple times, our mail stolen multiple times resulting in identity and CC theft, our deliveries stolen many times. "
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  • Heidi W.
    "Quaint and charming, lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Has community feel, near the beach, active lifestyle crowd, fun to live here! "
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  • Americantransp
    "There are a lot of homeless in the streets, and they love to live around our houses, we leave them alone and they for the most part are not dangerous so we are very used to walk along their side when we are getting into our homes after work."
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