Listed by Tyler Leeson•DRE #01451551• Marcus & Millichap RE Invest
Contact: tleeson@marcusmillichap.com
For sale
$2,595,000
Est. $17,539/mo —
10
bd
•
5 ba
•
5,822
sq ft
3121 E 5th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
About this home
3121 East 5th Street is a 5-unit multifamily investment property located in Long Beach, California. Constructed in 1930 and known as Casa Valencia, the property features a unit mix of five 2-bed/1-bath residences totaling 5,822 square feet. Four of the units offer approximately 1,242 square feet of living space, while the fifth totals approximately 854 square feet. Four single-car garages and four surface space provide an attractive parking ratio. Casa Valencia retains a collection of original Spanish Revival details that distinguish the property from more conventional apartment inventory. Architectural features include plaster barrel-vaulted ceilings, curved archways and period Spanish Revival fixtures, complemented by oak flooring and dedicated dining rooms in 4 of the 5 residences. Ownership has renovated 2 of the 5 units with new kitchens, stainless-steel appliances and in-unit washer/ dryers while also completing electrical and exterior improvements throughout the property. Most notably, Unit 3127, the renovated 1,242-square-foot residence, currently rents for $3,495 per month, compared with approximately $1,770 to $2,528 for the three remaining residences of the same size. This in-place performance provides a clear benchmark for the property’s value-add potential as the remaining units are improved over time. Located in Long Beach’s 90814 ZIP, Casa Valencia places residents near Fourth Street’s Retro Row, Bluff Park and the coastline, with convenient access to Belmont Shore, Downtown Long Beach and the surrounding area’s dining, shopping and recreational destinations. Together, Casa Valencia’s preserved architectural character, oversized 2-bedroom floor plans and demonstrated renovation premium provide a distinctive foundation for continued value creation.
Bluff Heights, located between Alamitos Avenue and Redondo Avenue, is a historic and coastal Long Beach neighborhood with Craftsman bungalows and ocean-bluff breezes. The character concentrates along the Retro Row stretch of 4th Street near 4th Street and Junipero Avenue, where indie boutiques, record shops, and sidewalk cafes set a lived-in, creative tempo. Architectural details lean early-20th-century—porch lines, tapered columns, and mature street trees—mixed with small apartment courts. Bixby Park and the Bluff Park paths frame daily routines with lawns, palms, and long views over the sand. Art-house screenings at the Art Theatre of Long Beach, coffee at Portfolio Coffeehouse, and a stop at Fingerprints Music anchor local culture. The neighborhood’s grid makes walking and biking feel natural, with beach days and city errands sharing the same routes.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Two-level interior
Main entry on the first level
Inside laundry
Bedrooms
Total of 2 bedrooms in one unit (unit sample)
Bathrooms
Full bathrooms: 1 in the sample unit
Laundry & utility
Laundry located inside
Exterior features
Level lot with street access
No pool
Home design
Community apartment property
Two stories
No accessory dwelling unit
Parking
Four covered garage spaces
Four uncovered parking spaces (total 8 parking spaces)
Construction
Year built per assessor
Two buildings on the parcel
Utilities
Public sewer
District / public water
One separate water meter
Five separate gas meters
Five separate electric meters
HOA & community
Community features include gutters, curbs, street lighting and sidewalks
Financial info
Total building area: 5,822
Total units: 5
Gross scheduled income: $158,890
Gross operating income: $154,124
Gross income: $158,890
Net operating income: $105,055
Gross multiplier: 16.33
Operating expenses: $49,069
Typical vacancy allowance rate: 3%
Vacancy allowance amount: $4,767
Operating expense example items: insurance $4,350, maintenance $5,000, fuel $416, trash $413, electric $413, water/sewer $413, new taxes $32,933
Actual/total rent example for a sample unit: $13,241
Sample unit count indicated: 5 units
Electricity and solar
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Amazing! Listing price reduced $340K. Well maintained Mediterranean 5 plex is just blocks to the beach. Popular rental residential area. All units are 2 BR/1BA. 4 units are 1242 sqft and the unit above the detached 4 single car garages is 854 sqft. As the owners upgraded units, they preserved many original, ornate features such as tile work, arched openings to dining rooms, coved ceilings and polished hardwood floors. Common area laundry room. Unit #3127 will remain not rented. With the actual current rents + 1 vacancy, the CAP rate is 4.8%. Potential upside is high for investors with building improvement in mind. Potential pro-forma rent total is $152,400 and NOI can be $127,089. Potentially 6.4% CAP rate and 13 GX. It is a fantastic investment opportunity.
APPFOLIO #1
Jun 25, 2023
Rental Removed
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Public Records
Apr 21, 1965
Sold
$40,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,282 (+6.1%)
$800,000 + $575,000
$1,375,000
2024
$3,093 (+1.9%)
$42,878 + $110,787
$153,665
2023
$3,036 (+5.2%)
$42,038 + $108,615
$150,653
2022
$2,886 (+3.7%)
$41,214 + $106,486
$147,700
2021
$2,784 (+0.4%)
$40,406 + $104,399
$144,805
2020
$2,774 (+1.1%)
$39,614 + $102,352
$141,966
2019
$2,745 (+7.0%)
$39,208 + $101,303
$140,511
2018
$2,565 (+1.0%)
$38,440 + $99,317
$137,757
2017
$2,538 (+9.0%)
$36,949 + $95,461
$132,410
2016
$2,329 (+3.1%)
$36,949 + $95,461
$132,410
2015
$2,258 (−0.7%)
$36,225 + $93,590
$129,815
2014
$2,274 (+1.5%)
$34,983 + $90,380
$125,363
2012
$2,239 (+3.7%)
$34,825 + $89,972
$124,797
2011
$2,160 (+1.0%)
$34,143 + $88,208
$122,351
2010
$2,138 (+2.8%)
$33,474 + $86,479
$119,953
2009
$2,081 (+6.6%)
$33,224 + $85,833
$119,057
2008
$1,952
$33,303 + $86,037
$119,340
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,753 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
854
Year built
1930
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7257006027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
R-2-N
HL-25/2
Two-Family Residential, Standard Lot District
The R-2-N District is a two-family residential district with standard lots. This District recognizes the need for two-family, moderate density housing with outdoor living space. This Zone implements Land Use District No. 2 of the General Plan.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Park & open space
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, 23 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
Long Beach, CA • 90814
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Long Beach. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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