4243 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90814
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,440 sqft

4243 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90814

Belmont Heights

Home Highlights

Apartment
1,440 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Coved ceilingsFormal dining roomBreakfast nookOriginal light fixturesCeiling fans
Large 2-bedroom, 1 1/2 bath two story Spanish duplex unit located in beautiful Belmont Heights, close to shopping and dining spots in popular Belmont Shore. Elegant living room with coved ceilings, original light fixtures and mock fireplace decorated with original California tiles. Formal dining room and breakfast nook. Bedroom have ceiling fans and generous closets with built-in drawers. Second bedroom has small balcony overlooking the backyard. Original bathroom with pedestal sink and 1920's tile.

Owner pays for water. Renter is responsible for gas, electricity and refuse.
4243 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90814 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,440 sqft apartment in Belmont Heights. It last sold for $335,000 on Aug 29, 1997 (11,256% above the $2,950 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,671/month.

Home Details for 4243 E 3rd St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Comparable Sales for 4243 E 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4301 E 2nd St #3G, Long Beach, CA
0.40
Apartment
$380,000
01/14/26
2
2
1,316 sqft
4640 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA
0.53
Apartment
$1,000,000
06/12/26
3
2
2,100 sqft
116 Bennett Ave, Long Beach, CA
0.54
Apartment
$2,300,000
10/10/25
2
1
1,100 sqft
3130 E 2nd St #10, Long Beach, CA
0.77
Apartment
$375,000
09/02/26
1
1
599 sqft
69 Glendora Ave #3, Long Beach, CA
0.95
Apartment
$1,375,000
07/23/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
221 Belmont Ave, Long Beach, CA
0.34
Apartment
$2,015,395
06/12/26
2
1
1,100 sqft
1919 E Beverly Way #103, Long Beach, CA
1.54
Apartment
$495,000
04/01/26
2
2
1,019 sqft
191 Kennebec Ave #403, Long Beach, CA
1.27
Apartment
$495,000
04/17/26
1
1
664 sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Long Beach, CA
0.95
Apartment
$1,795
12/22/25
1
1
650 sqft
1724 E 1st St #5A, Long Beach, CA
1.64
Apartment
$340,000
09/29/25
1
1
632 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Belmont Heights

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,671/mo
Average rent
$2.48K
$83MoM
Available listings
72
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Neighborhood Overview

Belmont Heights
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What Locals Say about Belmont Heights

At least 240 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

  • 48 % 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 itā€™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 canā€™t or donā€™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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Itā€™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
    "Itā€™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
    "Itā€™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
    "Itā€™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 šŸ„° šŸ’ÆšŸ’œšŸ’›šŸ’ššŸ˜˜šŸ„° Love the neighborhood great šŸ‘šŸ½ kids go to school close "
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  • Mira-Maj S.
    "Itā€™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, ā€œbarkeryā€™sā€ 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. Itā€™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. Itā€™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.
    "Iā€™ve lived in this neighborhood for 2 years and thereā€™s a real sense of community here. I love all my neighbors. Everyone is so friendly and itā€™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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 29, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$335,000

Frequently asked questions about 4243 E 3rd St

  • What is the price history for 4243 E 3rd St?
    4243 E 3rd St in Long Beach, CA last sold for $335,000 in August 1997.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about the Belmont Heights neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Belmont Heights neighborhood in Long Beach, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Belmont Heights, Long Beach.
  • Does 4243 E 3rd St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 4243 E 3rd St in Long Beach, CA has in-unit laundry.

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