Fantastic opportunity for investor to own property in the sought after Alamitos Beach-Downtown area of Long Beach. Only 4 blocks from the ocean and within walking distance to downtown attractions including new restaurants, shops, aquarium, and other entertainment. This complex is easily rented and rarely is there a vacancy. Property has new water heater and roof.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
3,593 sq ftLot Size
$183Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sheila Pope•DRE #00774057• RE/MAX College Park Realty
Good Investment Opportunity Located On An Excellent Street & Location! 10 Units: 2-(1 Bedrooms), 8-(studios) - Good Size Units.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,075 (+4.7%)
$546,624 + $757,763
$1,304,387
2024
$17,262 (+1.8%)
$535,906 + $742,905
$1,278,811
2023
$16,953 (+6.4%)
$525,399 + $728,339
$1,253,738
2022
$15,928 (+2.3%)
$515,098 + $714,058
$1,229,156
2021
$15,576 (+0.3%)
$504,999 + $700,057
$1,205,056
2020
$15,536 (+1.2%)
$495,098 + $686,331
$1,181,429
2019
$15,352 (+2.5%)
$490,022 + $679,294
$1,169,316
2018
$14,980 (+1.1%)
$480,414 + $665,975
$1,146,389
2017
$14,820 (+7.5%)
$461,760 + $640,115
$1,101,875
2016
$13,786 (+4.1%)
$461,760 + $640,115
$1,101,875
2015
$13,248 (+0.4%)
$452,706 + $627,564
$1,080,270
2014
$13,194 (+1.5%)
$437,172 + $606,030
$1,043,202
2012
$12,994 (+4.1%)
$435,197 + $603,292
$1,038,489
2011
$12,477 (+1.1%)
$426,664 + $591,463
$1,018,127
2010
$12,337 (+0.8%)
$418,299 + $579,866
$998,165
2009
$12,237 (+7.4%)
$415,173 + $575,533
$990,706
2008
$11,397
$416,160 + $576,901
$993,061
Tax history for 956 E APPLETON St E
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,075 (+4.7%)
$546,624 + $757,763
$1,304,387
2024
$17,262 (+1.8%)
$535,906 + $742,905
$1,278,811
2023
$16,953 (+6.4%)
$525,399 + $728,339
$1,253,738
2022
$15,928 (+2.3%)
$515,098 + $714,058
$1,229,156
2021
$15,576 (+0.3%)
$504,999 + $700,057
$1,205,056
2020
$15,536 (+1.2%)
$495,098 + $686,331
$1,181,429
2019
$15,352 (+2.5%)
$490,022 + $679,294
$1,169,316
2018
$14,980 (+1.1%)
$480,414 + $665,975
$1,146,389
2017
$14,820 (+7.5%)
$461,760 + $640,115
$1,101,875
2016
$13,786 (+4.1%)
$461,760 + $640,115
$1,101,875
2015
$13,248 (+0.4%)
$452,706 + $627,564
$1,080,270
2014
$13,194 (+1.5%)
$437,172 + $606,030
$1,043,202
2012
$12,994 (+4.1%)
$435,197 + $603,292
$1,038,489
2011
$12,477 (+1.1%)
$426,664 + $591,463
$1,018,127
2010
$12,337 (+0.8%)
$418,299 + $579,866
$998,165
2009
$12,237 (+7.4%)
$415,173 + $575,533
$990,706
2008
$11,397
$416,160 + $576,901
$993,061
*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
2
Baths
10
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,603 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1938
Sq. Ft.
5,120
Year built
1938
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7275002023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
PD-30
Planned Development-Downtown Long Beach District
The Planned Development (PD) District is established to allow flexible development plans to be prepared for areas of the City which may benefit from the formal recognition of unique or special land uses and the establishment of special design policies and standards not otherwise possible under conventional zoning district regulations. Purposes of the planned development district include permitting a compatible mix of land uses, allowing for planned commercial areas and business parks, and encouraging a variety of housing styles and densities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing
Hotel / motel
Office
Public service
Theater / performing arts facility
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
Community
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Unit Type 1 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 149562
Listing Key Numeric: 1261225
Actual Rent: $600
Area Units: Square Feet
Total Rent: $1,800
Total # of Units: 3
Unit Type 2 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 149563
Listing Key Numeric: 1261225
Actual Rent: $575
Area Units: Square Feet
Total Rent: $1,725
Total # of Units: 3
Unit Type 3 Information
Listing Key Numeric: 1261225
Unit Key Numeric: 149564
Actual Rent: $750
Area Units: Square Feet
Total # of Beds: 1
Total Rent: $750
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 4 Information
Listing Key Numeric: 1261225
Unit Key Numeric: 149565
Actual Rent: $675
Area Units: Square Feet
Total # of Beds: 1
Total Rent: $675
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 5 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 149566
Listing Key Numeric: 1261225
Actual Rent: $625
Area Units: Square Feet
Total Rent: $625
Total # of Units: 1
Unit Type 6 Information
Listing Key Numeric: 1261225
Unit Key Numeric: 149567
Actual Rent: $440
Area Units: Square Feet
Total Rent: $440
Total # of Units: 1
Expenses
Maintenance: $1,200
Licenses: $300
Insurance: $1,600
Water Sewer: $1,400
Electric: $1,400
New Taxes: $12,499
Multi-Unit Information
Net Operating Income: $63,597
Total Building Area: 5,318
Gross Scheduled Income: $72,780
Gross Multiplier: 13.74
Gross Income: $6,015
Laundry Equipment Own or Lease: Lease
# Of Separate Water Meters: 1
# Of Separate Gas Meters: 10
# Of Separate Electric Meters: 10
# Of Buildings: 1
Vacancy Allowance Rate: 3
Vacancy Allowance: 2183
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: 48 x 75
Property Information
Total # of Units: 10
Parcel Number: 7275002023
Financial
Lease / Rental Details
Operating Expense: $7,000
Other Expense Description: 0
Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 33.76966000
Longitude: -118.18099100
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 10.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,120
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,603 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 7275002023
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 42
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 285
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sheila
List Agent Last Name: Pope
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: ReMax College Park Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Loree
Buyer Agent Last Name: Scarborough
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker Coast Alliance
Around this home
Schools
Stevenson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Franklin Classical Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Polytechnic High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 6.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.