Looking for a drop-dead gorgeous opportunity with serious potential? Welcome to this classic bungalow nestled in North Long Beach.
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5304 Lime Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805

$595K3bd · 1ba · 1,144 sqft
Lot 3,459 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•34d on market•MLS# PW-26160345

Property Description

Looking for a drop-dead gorgeous opportunity with serious potential? Welcome to this classic bungalow nestled in North Long Beach. Offered for the first time in almost 55 years, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is ready for someone with vision to bring it back to life and unlock its possibilities. Step inside and discover the charm of a bygone era, with a living room that flows into the dining room and features built-in bookshelves and a built-in buffet/china cabinet. The primary bedroom is conveniently located downstairs, offering the ease of single-level living, while two additional bedrooms upstairs provide privacy and separation. The possibilities continue outside. A long driveway provides convenient off-street parking and leads to the one-car garage. Tucked behind the one-car garage is a generously sized shed that offers valuable bonus space and could be transformed into a studio, hobby or craft room, workout area, game room, man cave, she shed, or additional storage For investors, contractors, or buyers with construction experience, this is the kind of property where vision meets opportunity. This is a true original gem with the potential to reimagine, renovate, and create something special while preserving the character of a classic bungalow home. Atlantic Plaza Park and Lindbergh Middle School are just steps away, while the convenient North Long Beach location puts you less than 20 miles from Downtown Los Angeles and within easy reach of both Los Angeles and Orange County. Bring your contractor, bring your imagination, and bring your plans. This is a rare opportunity to transform a long-held home into something truly special. Priced to sell and ready for its next chapter, this one deserves a closer look!

Features & Amenities

North Long BeachFeeBuilt 1915

Property Details

Subdivision
North Long Beach
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1915
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
1
Garage Spaces
1
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
View
None
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Wood
City
Long Beach
Zip Code
90805
County
Los Angeles
Listed byCentury 21 Discovery, Babette Carlson

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Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$3,008.64
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$476,000
Total Interest
$607,112
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$1,083,112
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

About North Long Beach

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Comparative Market Analysis

Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

5304 Lime Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805

North Long Beach · Long Beach · Single Family Residence

$595K
Affordable Tier
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sqft
1,144
Lot
3,459 sqft
Year
1915
$/Sqft
$520
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: None✓
Garage: 1-car✓

Listed 10.5% below the median closed sale of $665,000. Price per sqft ($520) is a 28% discount to closed comps ($725).

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $595K· $520/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $665K
−$70K (−10.5%)
Active comps
vs active median $600K
−$5K (−0.8%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $756
−$236 (−31.2%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
179 NortonLong Beach1958321,1582,864$540$625,0001381
12 53rdLong Beach1925217203,908$896$645,0001680
482 59th StLong Beach1938218233,263$717$590,0001180
233 Louise StreetLong Beach1926226723,084$891$599,0006877
407 SunsetLong Beach1960228172,247$734$599,9997577
Total: 5 · Average2.21.68383,073.2$755.6$611,799.836.6
Median817$599,999

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
226 53rd StreetLong Beach192304/30/2026218644,500$669,000$669,000$7741.007283
356 PlentyLong Beach194810/20/2026321,2902,250$675,000$670,000$5190.998882
496 53rdLong Beach192906/03/2026216603,353$675,000$665,000$1,0080.988380
636 Via BarolaLong Beach194907/29/2026218845,052$649,000$640,000$7240.992979
326 Plymouth StreetLong Beach194111/07/2025211,0897,492$649,999$655,000$6011.0127077
Total: 5 · Average2.21.2957.44,529.4$659,800$659,800$725.2—108.4
Median884$665,000$665,000

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

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Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.