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1001 E 1st Street

Long Beach, CA 90802

5 beds
4 baths
3,360 sqft
2,524 sqft lot
$788 per sqft
1929 build
– on site

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.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Cameron Samimi / Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc. / 310-259-7556

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 22, 2025 •

MLS# SB25014998 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1929
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Total Number Of Units:

3
Structure Type:

Triplex
Stories Total:

2
Entry Level:

1
Common Walls:

2+ Common Walls

Interior

Levels:

Two
Entry Location:

1
Room Type:

Bonus Room
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Decorative
Laundry:

Inside
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3360.00

Location

Directions:

Off of Alamitos and Ocean
Latitude:

33.76738200
Longitude:

-118.18048100

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Triplex
Zoning:

LBR4R
Lot Features:

0-1 Unit/Acre
Lot Size Area:

2524.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.0579
Lot Size SqFt:

2524.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

None
Property Attached:

1
Additional Parcels:

No
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

5766.01
Tax Tract:

1234
Tax Lot:

20

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

5
Main Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

4
Main Level Baths:

1
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

7265002019

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

No
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

High School District:

Long Beach Unified

The Community

Subdivision:

Alamitos Beach (AB)
Subdivision:

Alamitos Beach (AB)
Features:

Urban
Association:

No
Pool:

None
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

No
Assessments:

No
Assessments:

None

Parking

Parking Spaces:

2.00
Attached Garage:

No
Garage Spaces:

2.00

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/21/25 Jan 21, 2025	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$2,650,000

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This multifamily located in Bixby Park, Long Beach, CA 90802 is currently for sale for $2,650,000. 1001 E 1st Street is a 3,360 square foot multifamily with 5 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 1 days. 1001 E 1st Street is in the Bixby Park neighborhood of Long Beach and has a WalkScore® of 94, making it a walker’s paradise. This multifamily is in the attendance area of Franklin Classical Middle School, Polytechnic High School, and Stevenson Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS_CA and Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate, Inc.. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 22:17 on Jan 22.

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