1001 E 1st St Long Beach, CA 90802

$2,650,000
0.06 acres
Multi-Family

Property details

About 1001 E 1st St

Welcome to Esser House! This stunning Spanish Colonial Revival property is truly irreplaceable. Meticulously restored to its original design and beauty, 1001 E 1st St. was built by William Esser the famous 18th century Long Beach Builder. The owners have not merely restored it, but meticulously revived every intricate detail to mirror the craftsmanship and soul of its original design. From each carefully chosen material to every delicate feature, it stands as a tribute to its historic beauty, inviting us to step back into the grace of its first creation. The beauty of this building will bring you back to a bring and so will the property taxes. Through it's redesign it has received a historic Mills Act Designation which drops the property taxes down to $5000 annually. Each unit showcases elegant architectural details, including beautiful hardwood floors, classic fixtures, built-in mantles, arches, wrought iron, and tile accents. The owner’s unit boasts 2 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one with a Jacuzzi steam spa, along with a private balcony. The second unit is a generous 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment with a private patio. All units offer eat-in kitchens, separate dining and living rooms, and in-unit laundry facilities. The property provides ample parking with 3 garages and 3 additional spaces on the apron, along with garage storage. There is also a separate bonus space that could serve as an office or additional storage. The location is an easy walk to Downtown Long Beach, with its restaurants, shops, and the beach. The Esser House is a Long Beach Historic Landmark and is protected under the Mills Act, offering substantial tax savings. It represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Long Beach history. OM in supplements.

Highlights

Home typeTriplex
StatusActive
Lot size0.0579 Acres
Year built1929
MLS #SB25014963
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: SB25014963
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (310) 259-7556
  • Listing Agent: Cameron Samimi

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 29, 2020
Home Sold
$1,400,000
Jun 05, 1998
Home Sold
$245,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$590,180$7,991
2023$761,180$10,011
2022$761,180$9,576
2021$358,875$4,763
2020$350,683$4,739
2019$343,808$4,510
2018$337,067$4,464
2017$330,459$4,464

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

515 Lime Ave

5

Oropeza Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

700 Locust Ave

6

Lincoln Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

1175 E 11th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,565. The majority of Long Beach, CA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

42%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

79%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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This home is located at 1001 E 1st St in Long Beach, CA and zip code 90802 in the The Harbor neighborhood. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,650,000.

Over 63 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Long Beach, CA. In the same period over 53 listings were sold below the listed price and 35 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Long Beach, CA between December and January 2025 increased by 5.6%. Listings spent 42 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $825,147 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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