1430 E Michelson Street, Long Beach, California 90805, Long Beach, 90805 - bed, bath

1430 E Michelson Street
Long Beach, California 90805
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 1430 E Michelson Street, Long Beach, California 90805 is currently available with a list price of $850,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Long Beach Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is move-in ready.
The property, built in 1940, presents a mixed condition due to its duplex nature. The front unit has been extensively renovated within the last 3 years, featuring a modern open-concept gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, butcher block countertops, and herringbone backsplash, along with a beautifully renovated bathroom with contemporary fixtures and tiling. This unit also benefits from new central AC, dual-paned windows, new flooring, and recessed lighting, placing it in excellent condition. However, the detached bonus room, configured as a second unit with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, appears to have older renovations. Its kitchen is functional with stainless steel appliances but has a more dated style, and the bathrooms are clean but show older fixtures and tiling. This unit also lacks central AC, relying on a window unit. While the property as a whole is move-in ready and well-maintained, the disparity in renovation quality between the two units prevents an 'Excellent' rating. The overall condition aligns with 'Good' as one unit is recently updated, and the other is functional but shows signs of older updates (likely 15-30 years ago), making the property not fully recently renovated throughout.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Income-Generating Potential
The property is explicitly identified as a 'duplex' and 'Residential Income' type, offering 'great growth opportunity' and 'unbelievable possibilities' for rental income or multi-generational living.
- Extensively Renovated Front Unit
The front home has undergone extensive renovations in the last 3 years, including central AC, new dual-paned windows, recessed lighting, new flooring, crown moldings, an open-concept gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a beautifully renovated bathroom.
- Significant Additional Living Space
A detached bonus room, described as a 'hideaway retreat,' is currently configured with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing substantial flexible space for various uses.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Age of Original Structure
Built in 1940, the property's age may lead to potential maintenance concerns for unrenovated components or systems, despite recent updates to the front unit.
- Unclear Permitting for Detached Unit
The 'detached bonus room' configured as a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit raises questions about its legal status as a permitted dwelling unit or ADU, which could impact financing, insurance, or future use.
- Recent Price Reduction
The property has undergone a price reduction from its original listing price of $899,900 to $850,000, potentially indicating market resistance or an initial overvaluation.
About 1430 E Michelson Street
Welcome to 1430 E Michelson Street...a charming "duplex" , with a great growth opportunity , is serenely tucked away on a lovely tree lined street in North Long Beach. The front home is 2 bedrooms and 1 Bathroom...extensively renovated in the last 3 years, including central AC, new dual paned windows, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, new flooring, crown moldings, open concept gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, decoratively refaced living room fireplace, new wardrobe closets, plus a rolling barn door opening to a beautifully renovated bathroom with a tiles rolling odor shower stall. A long gated driveway extends to a large motor-court, patio, tree shaded grounds, and a detached bonus room (hideaway retreat) currently configured with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a patio. A property of incredible quality, embracing natural warmth and unbelievable possibilities for first time home buyers , contractors are welcomed.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Year Built
- 1940
- Lot Size
- 4,754 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- -
- Total Bathrooms
- -
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | - | - | 50% |
| Baths | - | - | 50% |
| Square foot | 1,360 | 1,721.5 | 27% |
| Lot Size | 4,754 | 5,063.5 | 38% |
| Price | $850.0K | $939.6K | 46% |
| Price per sq ft | $625 | $522 | 81% |
| Built year | 1940 | 1948 | 35% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 333 | 196 | 96% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Aug 6, 2025
$850,000
Initial Listing
Price Change
Apr 7, 2025
$899,900
Initial Listing
Sold
May 26, 2021
$785,000
Public Record
Sold
Aug 13, 2010
$250,000
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