Welcome home to this beautiful 3-bedroom 2 bath Craftsman in the heart of Long Beach. Beaming with personality and charm the living room features a light airy feeling with its abundance of windows, built-in shelving, and charming beveled ceiling with crown molding. The brightness of the home is complimented well with the darker flooring. Through the beautiful dining room with built-in side bar, you reach the kitchen with a plethora of cabinets, pantry, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast bar. All three bedrooms have good size closets with plenty of storage space and are roomy enough for all the essentials. The primary bedroom has its own huge bathroom with double sink and vanity and gorgeous tile flooring. Head to the backyard for entertaining the deck has all the essentials a built in seating, retractable shade awning, and gazebo. Parking will not be an issue with the one car garage and long driveway and an extra storage shed for your convenience. Just moments from the iconic retro row with the best shopping, extraordinary dining, Long Beach’s downtown and the beach this could easily be called one the best locations in Long Beach. Hurry this enchanting home won’t last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
3,229 sq ftLot Size
$789Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Melinda Elmer•DRE #01399946• Century 21 Masters
Bought with Melinda Elmer•DRE #01399946• Century 21 Masters
Bought with Kerry Castillo•DRE #02015304• Century 21 Masters
Beautifully updated Craftsman-style home on a quiet street in the heart of Alamitos Beach with 3 car driveway and central AC! Only 4 blocks to Ocean Ave. and the beach. Fenced front yard and fenced private back deck are great areas for kids, pets and entertaining. Dining area has 1920's style built-in buffet and is adjacent to the spacious living room. Eat-in kitchen features updated cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Private deck in back features heated spa, built-in seating and retractable motorized awning for shade. Room for storage in the detached garage. Master bedroom features skylight, spacious closet, master bath with dual vanity sinks and washer/dryer. Enjoy fresh lemons, limes and oranges from the fruit-bearing citrus trees. Close to public transit, Bixby Park, Bluff Park, restaurants, shopping and entertainment of Downtown Long Beach, Pine Avenue, Shoreline Village, Arts District, Retro Row and Belmont Shore.
Public Records
Nov 5, 2013
Sold
$500,000
$404/sq ft
CRMLS #PW13175630
Nov 5, 2013
Sold
$499,900
$403/sq ft
Oct 9, 2013
Pending
—
Sep 27, 2013
Price Changed
$524,900
$424/sq ft
Aug 29, 2013
Listed
$549,900
$444/sq ft
Charming craftsman in the heart of Alamitos Beach. Four short blocks from the beach and walking distance to Downtown Long Beach entertainment. Highlights include fresh exterior and interior paint, new roof, new electrical and gas lines. Upgraded kitchen features new stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Remodeled bathrooms. All permitted. Plus added master suite. New double hung double pane windows. Rear patio has an outdoor private jacuzzi.
CRMLS #P402702
Aug 23, 2004
Sold
$475,000
$383/sq ft
Jul 6, 2004
Listed
$449,900
$363/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,658 (+4.4%)
$714,404 + $178,600
$893,004
2024
$11,164 (+1.7%)
$714,404 + $178,600
$893,004
2023
$10,977 (+6.6%)
$700,397 + $175,099
$875,496
2022
$10,297 (+21.0%)
$686,664 + $171,666
$858,330
2021
$8,509 (+0.3%)
$673,200 + $168,300
$841,500
2020
$8,487 (+1.2%)
$553,254 + $138,313
$691,567
2019
$8,386 (+3.1%)
$547,582 + $136,895
$684,477
2018
$8,130 (+1.1%)
$536,846 + $134,211
$671,057
2017
$8,043 (+30.7%)
$516,000 + $129,000
$645,000
2016
$6,153 (+4.2%)
$516,000 + $129,000
$645,000
2015
$5,903 (+0.5%)
$414,213 + $103,553
$517,766
2014
$5,874 (+29.0%)
$400,000 + $100,000
$500,000
2012
$4,554 (+2.3%)
$323,000 + $97,000
$420,000
2011
$4,450 (+0.4%)
$288,000 + $87,000
$375,000
2010
$4,432 (−9.7%)
$288,000 + $87,000
$375,000
2009
$4,906 (−3.4%)
$288,000 + $87,000
$375,000
2008
$5,077
$322,600 + $97,400
$420,000
Tax history for 1172 E Appleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,658 (+4.4%)
$714,404 + $178,600
$893,004
2024
$11,164 (+1.7%)
$714,404 + $178,600
$893,004
2023
$10,977 (+6.6%)
$700,397 + $175,099
$875,496
2022
$10,297 (+21.0%)
$686,664 + $171,666
$858,330
2021
$8,509 (+0.3%)
$673,200 + $168,300
$841,500
2020
$8,487 (+1.2%)
$553,254 + $138,313
$691,567
2019
$8,386 (+3.1%)
$547,582 + $136,895
$684,477
2018
$8,130 (+1.1%)
$536,846 + $134,211
$671,057
2017
$8,043 (+30.7%)
$516,000 + $129,000
$645,000
2016
$6,153 (+4.2%)
$516,000 + $129,000
$645,000
2015
$5,903 (+0.5%)
$414,213 + $103,553
$517,766
2014
$5,874 (+29.0%)
$400,000 + $100,000
$500,000
2012
$4,554 (+2.3%)
$323,000 + $97,000
$420,000
2011
$4,450 (+0.4%)
$288,000 + $87,000
$375,000
2010
$4,432 (−9.7%)
$288,000 + $87,000
$375,000
2009
$4,906 (−3.4%)
$288,000 + $87,000
$375,000
2008
$5,077
$322,600 + $97,400
$420,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,229 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1932
Sq. Ft.
1,239
Year built
1916
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7275004040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 29, 2026.
R-3-S
Low-Density Multi-Family Residential, Small Lot District
The R-3-S District is a three-family residential district. This District recognizes the constraints small lots place on multifamily developments and the adverse consequences related to large scale multifamily development in existing neighborhoods of single-family use. This Zone implements Land Use District No. 3B of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway, Garage, Street
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, In Closet, Stackable, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Granite Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Shower in Tub, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Quartz Counters, Vanity area
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Suite