5917 Lemon Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805
OFF MARKET
Listed by Jacob Abeelen, T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants, (714) 394-3084 . Bought with T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

$738,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,466 sqft

5917 Lemon Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805

North Long Beach
Est. Refi. Payment $4,696/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 12, 2023 for $624,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$739K
Since last month
Increased$7K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+0.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$119K (+19.1%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$743K
August 2026$737K
July 2026$750K
June 2026$749K
May 2026$741K
April 2026$747K
March 2026$751K
February 2026$747K
January 2026$730K
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
0.02
Single-Family Home
$582,000
02/03/26
3
2
1,176
0.20
Single-Family Home
$700,000
12/08/25
4
2
1,490
0.12
Single-Family Home
$755,000
10/01/25
3
1.5
1,368
0.16
Single-Family Home
$810,000
10/11/25
3
2
1,535
0.17
Single-Family Home
$890,000
07/27/26
4
2
1,772
0.04
Single-Family Home
$770,000
03/13/26
2
2
1,134
0.26
Single-Family Home
$705,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,325
0.24
Single-Family Home
$861,000
11/07/25
3
2
1,518
0.09
Single-Family Home
$650,000
11/11/25
2
1
995
0.24
Single-Family Home
$710,000
12/24/25
3
2
1,091

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.04
$770,000
2
2
1,134
Recently Sold
0.03
$980,800
6
4
2,176
Off Market
0.01
$750,000
3
2
1,106
For Sale
0.11
$918,300
3
2.5
1,679
Off Market
0.12
$835,500
2
1
1,287
Off Market
0.09
$722,900
2
1
1,125
Off Market
0.09
$836,300
4
2
1,598
Off Market
0.09
$641,500
2
1
995
Off Market
0.13
$845,400
3
2
1,454
Off Market
0.12
$845,500
3
2
1,334
Off Market
0.10
$740,200
2
1
1,284
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1929
1,466 sqft
$504/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Detached two car garageSeparate breakfast nookCozy front porchWood moldingsWhite oakPowder room
Welcome to 5917 Lemon Avenue! "The Phillips House" is a Historic Landmark and was built in 1929 by Mr. James H. Phillips. The home was built for his family and it has a unique blend of architectural styles, use of a variety of woods including, Redwood, Mahogany, and White Oak, and its scale and Unusual Roof design allow this home to stand out in the Neighborhood! The two-story home has 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 1466 square feet, and sitting on a 4759 square foot lot. Stepping up to the home, you are welcomed by a cozy Front Porch and the ORIGINAL Solid Wood Front Door of the home. The Plaster Walls add a touch of character, wood moldings, base and door trim, Crown, and Wood Doors throughout are also a testimony to quality of craftsmanship and materials used to build this home nearly 100 years ago! Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen with separate Breakfast Nook, Bedroom, Powder Room, and Laundry Room are all downstairs. Upstairs are three generously sized Bedrooms and a Full Bathroom. Each Room has ample closet space and the storage in the home is astounding for the time in which it was built. The detached TWO car garage has an attic space and tons of storage. The backyard has room for a garden and so much more! Maintaining many of the original materials and layout of the home, this home is ready to be brought back to it's past glory! Centrally located in North Long Beach, you are minutes from the 91/710/405 FWYS, Queen Mary, the beach, shops, restaurants, and so much more. In the homes 94 year history, there have only been 4 families who have owned and occupied this home! It is truly awaiting its next owner to come and bring out its true beauty and potential. Current property taxes are through the Mills Act and this provides a huge discounted tax rate for historic homes. Do not miss seeing this home and enjoying the attention to detail from almost a century ago!
5917 Lemon Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,466 sqft single-family home in North Long Beach, built in 1929. It last sold for $624,000 on Oct 12, 2023 (2% above the $610,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $738,500, with a rent estimate of $3,602/month.

Home Details for 5917 Lemon Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1466 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside,Laundry RoomWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Floor FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Floor Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, Wood FramesFlooring: Laminate, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1Floors: Laminate, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: Concrete, Front PorchFoundation: RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Driveway Level,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1929
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: 7124022024

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $610,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Sep 14 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Long BeachCommunity: North Long Beach (Nlb)
School Information
High School District: Long Beach Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Suburban, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4759 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Contingencies: NONEListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PW23167745Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 714-394-3084Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-7124022024-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGutter(s)Storm Drain(s)SuburbanSidewalks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 12, 2023
Source: CRMLS #PW23167745
Sold
$624,000
Sep 16, 2023
Source: CRMLS #PW23167745
Pending
$610,000

Market trends in Long Beach

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

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about North Long Beach

At least 729 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say parking is easy

  • 24 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lidia Ghuneem
    "Iโ€™ve been in this neighborhood since 1998. The neighborhood is like family. Everybody knows everyone we help each other. Be careful each other."
  • Denzarmone Reed
    "My neighborhood is close to public transportation close to shops schools are walking distance and very nice well kept parks"
  • Ayyvonturner
    "Rush hour traffic is tough. Otherwise normal traffic but everything is accessible. Love the city and its amenities."
  • Chris johnson
    "Just able to communicate with others around the way , most importantly the walks , some good people around with joy "
  • Kmontano77
    "Quick and easy to and from work. Itโ€™s a quick jump into the freeway and donโ€™t have to worry about being stuck in traffic much."
  • Kiara Vargas
    "Donโ€™t live here. Overcrowded, sketchy, whole city reeks of weed. Not an ideal neighborhood to raise kids in. No parking whatsoever, you canโ€™t walk outside in the neighborhood because itโ€™s questionable. Cara get broken into."
  • Jomarlonin
    "The parks have a lot of homeless people. Most streets have lights but donโ€™t seem to be safe at night. North LB needs a lot of improvements. "
  • Leslie Sandoval
    "it can be walkable in certain areas, but itโ€™s still dangerous especially if youโ€™re a woman and alone."
  • Janet Sanchez
    "Wish it was better. The city is not improving. Too much crime. Lots of registered offenders. I donโ€™t feel safe. "
  • Briana Owens
    "Donโ€™t move to Ackerfield Avenue! Some parts of the north are OK, and some are very very high and gangbang and violent activity ."
  • Josh Rice
    "The homless encampments behind our apartment make it feel real special. Sometime we get human feces on the sidewalk as an extra bonus of neighborly love. The city does t do anything to prevent this thereโ€™s trash all over we get no help"
  • Trulia User
    "My commute is decent. I have a few points of interest about equidistant from my home. They are also close to my home so the commute is short without traffic. I usually commute by car."
  • Trulia User
    "Is not. North Long Beach always been in between many other places. Is the same as any other failing city in Los Angeles County."
  • Trulia User
    "Itโ€™s good for the kid to play and go to the park and there are good people there to so it is a safe neighborhood"
  • Trulia User
    "I commute 15 miles bit ways for work and school. Long Beach is such a large city you can drive 20-30 mins around the city. "
  • Trulia User
    "I think every day in this community is special. the city has a life of it's very own with so much foot traffic everywhere, many shops, restaurants, and my favorite businesses, it is a great place to be"
  • Trulia User
    "yes watching people walking there dogs I have dogs Im looking for a house with fenced in yard to protect my dogs while they play so they don't get hit by fast drivers"
  • Trulia User
    "everyone is clean and picks up after their pets and if anyone has disagreement with anything would rather you be neighborly and come knock on the door."
  • Trulia User
    "There are too many people on drugs and homeless people walking around all hours of the night. Keep a close eye on your children. I don't feel it is safe for small children to be walking alone."
  • Trulia User
    "Iโ€™ve lived here for 7yrs and I love it. Neighbors are amazing, friendly. Respectful,a true place to raise a family and soooo closed to so many things."
  • Trulia User
    "That this is area is well maintained and is super friendly for people especially our children. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I feel comfortable and safe here."
  • Ceejay05.cj
    "There are several parks that allow dogs in the area. Itโ€™s common to see other dog owners walking their dogs."
  • Richard K.
    "This place is terrible. Lots of feral dogs roaming and fast cars on small streets. If your dog runs into the street it will most likely be hit by a car."
  • Corri A.
    "Iโ€™ve lived in north Long Beach for 20 plus years and it has changed a lot but is still a fairly good place to raise children and have pets . Streets are quiet most of the time "
  • Yolanda S.
    "Quiet, neighborhood friendly, Iโ€™m surrounded around grocery stores, close to schools, I could walk to a bus stop thatโ€™s very close."
  • Sk S.
    "Public commute is hard. Getting to point a to point b is hard without your own car. The area is prone for street racing especially in the middle of the night."
  • Reth L.
    "Nice area to take your dog for a walk. However people donโ€™t clean up after their dogs here and Iโ€™m always seeing random dog that escape their yard without the owner in sight."
  • Yolanda L.
    "There is rarely any heavy traffic. The buses usually are on time. Driving on the freeway is safe and can get home or to work quickly."
  • Shenika H.
    "my neighborhood is ok. apartments are kinda close. looking for a house or condo with more space in the area"
  • Jade F.
    "You see people walking dogs in the evening all the time and everyone is friendly. It's a nice neighborhood to live in. "
  • Celesterialedwards
    "My commute but would capable access to work, essential businesses, and convenient public places. This area is very convenient for family to also visit."
  • Cameron D.
    "There are four stray dogs that I know of in the area around my street and they often roam. One of the larger ones chased me for a good while when I was on my way home one night. Itโ€™s also annoying how some dog owners do not pick up after their dogs. "
  • Elena R.
    "Lotโ€™s of stray cats, some areas strong smell of car urine and other urine. Trash being left around the neighborhood, not always the safest or healthiest for pets or people in general."
  • Dreynolds011964
    "Speed competition, loud parties with people parking the vehicles blocking street, throwing trash in streets, drinking alcohol on the street, neighbors park blocking driveways, loud music to all hours of night"
  • John B.
    "I have lived in the neighborhood 16 years grew my children up here, great for commuting and away from downtown crowding. Dog park, neighborhood watch, excellent police coordination with community with neighborhood news letter. Homes sell quickly with excellent real estate investment returns."
  • Dreynolds011964
    "Drive by shootings, b and e, speed racing on residential streets, illegal fireworks and police donโ€™t show up,,, I could go and on and on,,,"
  • Nicole H.
    "Donโ€™t bring your kids to this neighborhood, during the past year there have been a lot of deaths just around a mile radius of my house. Thereโ€™s so many creeps around here."
  • Madelyn C.
    "There is not special events the neighbors are really loud and the parking is the worst I mean the worst if you are having a party good luck having you guest find parking there is none and the neighbors steel all the parking the neighbors are loud annoying and rude there are only two nice neighbors in this block the rest are all annoying "
  • Alohafriday
    "My neighbors watch my house while Iโ€™m out of town I trust several of my neighbors They friendly they say hi. They will help u if u ask them"
  • Ramiro G.
    "Thereโ€™s not much community things going on except first Fridayโ€™s on Atlantic and the best part is crack heads only come out at like 1-3am"

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Frequently asked questions about 5917 Lemon Ave

  • What is 5917 Lemon Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5917 Lemon Ave in Long Beach, CA is $738,500.
  • What is the price history for 5917 Lemon Ave?
    5917 Lemon Ave in Long Beach, CA last sold for $624,000 in October 2023.
  • 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 5917 Lemon Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5917 Lemon Ave in Long Beach, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 5917 Lemon Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5917 Lemon Ave in Long Beach, CA has in-unit laundry.

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