Troop, were the HOA’s $586.00 when you lived there?

No, they were in the $350 range.  After I left, they put a new skin on the building and also re-did all the hallways…..so I believe the increase may be a special assessment added to the actual fees.  Not sure though.

RE in the LBC - 04 October 2008 07:19 AM

usctrojanman29 - 03 October 2008 03:34 AM

freedomCM - 03 October 2008 12:13 AM

but they aren’t making anymore ‘beach front’ land!

Ok, but Long Beach isn’t Manhattan Beach, La Jolla, or Santa Moncia.

Well, you’re clearly biased against Long Beach and refuse to recognize it for the World Class City(tm) that it truly is. 

I bet you think that just because Laguna Beach has “culture,” “low crime,” and “good schools” (like anybody cares about that superfluous crap) that they have somehow earned the right to appropriate the “LB” namesake for those cute, oval-shaped bumper stickers. Lawsuit pending, I promise you.

You’re correct that Long Beach isn’t Manhattan Beach, La Jolla, or Santa Monica—it is far superior!  The asking prices in Long Beach clearly demonstrate that the city is a much cleaner, safer, and more impressive worldwide destination than any of those no-name cities.  Santa Yawnica, more like. 

FreedomCM correctly states, “they aren’t making anymore ‘beach front’ land!”  You know what they’re making even less of?  Land half a mile from the beach on the other side of 2nd Street.  Supply and demand, baby!  $723 per square foot for that La Verne property is a STEAL!

It’s a lack of understanding Long Beach to compare it to any of those cities.  Long Beach has 500K people while those are about 30k.  Long Beach is really about 10 cities in one.  A more accurate comparison is to compare the 90803 zip code to those cities.  90803 has about 35k people and consists of Belmont Shore, Naples, the Peninsula, etc.  90803 does stack up quite well to those cities and contrary to what many on this site seem to think the real estate there is doing as well as any other socal city in this tough climate.  Or you could compare 90815 (suburban East Long Beach) to all of Mission Viejo for example. 

Long Beach as a whole has many distinct neighborhoods that must be defined invidually.  For the OC folks, Long Beach is like Newport, Mission Viejo, Santa Ana and Garden Grove all in one.  Some neighborhoods are beautiful and expensive.  Some are as bad as the worst in Santa Ana.  And there is everything in between.

I think if you’re looking for a safe, nice, non-cookie cutter community that has some walkability and unique shops, etc and a reasonable commute to jobs in LA or OC, you are sure to find a good fit in Long Beach whether you’re looking for a standard 3/2 suburban house, a beach shack, or a mansion.

The best part of LB IMO is that because it is a collection of neighborhoods, even though it’s a city with big city amenities, it feels like a small town.  No fakers like you find so common in south oc either.

As far as HB vs. Belmont Shore, it depends on what you’re looking for.  Belmont has the night life to some extent, but it is much more quaint and family friendly than commercialized HB.

not a realtor - 02 December 2008 10:14 PM

RE in the LBC - 04 October 2008 07:19 AM

usctrojanman29 - 03 October 2008 03:34 AM

freedomCM - 03 October 2008 12:13 AM

but they aren’t making anymore ‘beach front’ land!

Ok, but Long Beach isn’t Manhattan Beach, La Jolla, or Santa Moncia.

Well, you’re clearly biased against Long Beach and refuse to recognize it for the World Class City(tm) that it truly is. 

I bet you think that just because Laguna Beach has “culture,” “low crime,” and “good schools” (like anybody cares about that superfluous crap) that they have somehow earned the right to appropriate the “LB” namesake for those cute, oval-shaped bumper stickers. Lawsuit pending, I promise you.

You’re correct that Long Beach isn’t Manhattan Beach, La Jolla, or Santa Monica—it is far superior!  The asking prices in Long Beach clearly demonstrate that the city is a much cleaner, safer, and more impressive worldwide destination than any of those no-name cities.  Santa Yawnica, more like. 

FreedomCM correctly states, “they aren’t making anymore ‘beach front’ land!”  You know what they’re making even less of?  Land half a mile from the beach on the other side of 2nd Street.  Supply and demand, baby!  $723 per square foot for that La Verne property is a STEAL!

It’s a lack of understanding Long Beach to compare it to any of those cities.  Long Beach has 500K people while those are about 30k.  Long Beach is really about 10 cities in one.  A more accurate comparison is to compare the 90803 zip code to those cities.  90803 has about 35k people and consists of Belmont Shore, Naples, the Peninsula, etc.  90803 does stack up quite well to those cities and contrary to what many on this site seem to think the real estate there is doing as well as any other socal city in this tough climate.  Or you could compare 90815 (suburban East Long Beach) to all of Mission Viejo for example. 

Long Beach as a whole has many distinct neighborhoods that must be defined invidually.  For the OC folks, Long Beach is like Newport, Mission Viejo, Santa Ana and Garden Grove all in one.  Some neighborhoods are beautiful and expensive.  Some are as bad as the worst in Santa Ana.  And there is everything in between.

I think if you’re looking for a safe, nice, non-cookie cutter community that has some walkability and unique shops, etc and a reasonable commute to jobs in LA or OC, you are sure to find a good fit in Long Beach whether you’re looking for a standard 3/2 suburban house, a beach shack, or a mansion.

The best part of LB IMO is that because it is a collection of neighborhoods, even though it’s a city with big city amenities, it feels like a small town.  No fakers like you find so common in south oc either.

As far as HB vs. Belmont Shore, it depends on what you’re looking for.  Belmont has the night life to some extent, but it is much more quaint and family friendly than commercialized HB.

In defense of RE in the LB, you do understand he was being snarkey?

Sure.  I was just trying to provide a clearer picture of LB.

I <3 Long Beach.

Had to put this one up just because it made me laugh

This property is located truly in the heart of Belmont Shore and just minutes walking distance from the center of the charming commercial promenade & resort living of the Shore. This one will not last long

On Redfin: 153 days

How long is “long”??

155 S Nieto Ave

One West Ocean…..desperate.

Wonder what all those asterisks..**** and fine print are.  So small, I can’t read it….

Can I use the 10 grand as a down payment and finance all the rest?

Trooper - 02 December 2008 11:13 PM

I <3 Long Beach.

I <3 Long Beach too.  Warts and all.

morekaos - 03 December 2008 04:23 PM

Had to put this one up just because it made me laugh

This property is located truly in the heart of Belmont Shore and just minutes walking distance from the center of the charming commercial promenade & resort living of the Shore. This one will not last long

On Redfin: 153 days

How long is “long”??

155 S Nieto Ave

LOL!

Any one of those (now) 157 days would have been a great opportunity to post some quality photos.  Sadly, we are only treated to three.

Of the exterior.

“NO TYME TOO TaKE PIKTURS—THIS BAYBy WoNT LAST!!1!”

not a realtor - 02 December 2008 10:14 PM

RE in the LBC - 04 October 2008 07:19 AM

usctrojanman29 - 03 October 2008 03:34 AM

freedomCM - 03 October 2008 12:13 AM

but they aren’t making anymore ‘beach front’ land!

Ok, but Long Beach isn’t Manhattan Beach, La Jolla, or Santa Moncia.

Well, you’re clearly biased against Long Beach and refuse to recognize it for the World Class City(tm) that it truly is. 

I bet you think that just because Laguna Beach has “culture,” “low crime,” and “good schools” (like anybody cares about that superfluous crap) that they have somehow earned the right to appropriate the “LB” namesake for those cute, oval-shaped bumper stickers. Lawsuit pending, I promise you.

You’re correct that Long Beach isn’t Manhattan Beach, La Jolla, or Santa Monica—it is far superior!  The asking prices in Long Beach clearly demonstrate that the city is a much cleaner, safer, and more impressive worldwide destination than any of those no-name cities.  Santa Yawnica, more like. 

FreedomCM correctly states, “they aren’t making anymore ‘beach front’ land!”  You know what they’re making even less of?  Land half a mile from the beach on the other side of 2nd Street.  Supply and demand, baby!  $723 per square foot for that La Verne property is a STEAL!

It’s a lack of understanding Long Beach to compare it to any of those cities.  Long Beach has 500K people while those are about 30k.  Long Beach is really about 10 cities in one.  A more accurate comparison is to compare the 90803 zip code to those cities.  90803 has about 35k people and consists of Belmont Shore, Naples, the Peninsula, etc.  90803 does stack up quite well to those cities and contrary to what many on this site seem to think the real estate there is doing as well as any other socal city in this tough climate.  Or you could compare 90815 (suburban East Long Beach) to all of Mission Viejo for example. 

Long Beach as a whole has many distinct neighborhoods that must be defined invidually.  For the OC folks, Long Beach is like Newport, Mission Viejo, Santa Ana and Garden Grove all in one.  Some neighborhoods are beautiful and expensive.  Some are as bad as the worst in Santa Ana.  And there is everything in between.

I think if you’re looking for a safe, nice, non-cookie cutter community that has some walkability and unique shops, etc and a reasonable commute to jobs in LA or OC, you are sure to find a good fit in Long Beach whether you’re looking for a standard 3/2 suburban house, a beach shack, or a mansion.

The best part of LB IMO is that because it is a collection of neighborhoods, even though it’s a city with big city amenities, it feels like a small town.  No fakers like you find so common in south oc either.

As far as HB vs. Belmont Shore, it depends on what you’re looking for.  Belmont has the night life to some extent, but it is much more quaint and family friendly than commercialized HB.

I didn’t know the mayor of Long Beach visited these forums!

I’m kidding, not a realtor. It’s just that “collection of neighborhoods” is straight out of the LB realtor handbook and awfully simliar to Long Beach’s recent PR campaign (not sure if you guys have seen the “City of Neighborhoods” banners hanging at the Studebaker exit of the 22).

I agree a lot with your views of LB, not a realtor.  Lately I’ve seen signs of common sense seeping into pricing, and it’s definitely encouraging.

Hell, maybe I’ll end up buying Trooper’s old place (I promise to take care of your fake plant)!

Hell, maybe I’ll end up buying Trooper’s old place (I promise to take care of your fake plant)!

LOL !  I drove by it the other day and it’s still out there !!!  3 Years later.  That tells me the buyers never even moved into this unit….. It’s probably been vacant the entire time.  There’s nice new carpet in there !

Hey, has 413 gone under contract yet ?

EDIT:  Holy CRAP !  413 is now down to $264,900 !!!!

WOW

Dec 03, 2008     Price Changed     $264,900     —    MRMLS #S08155556
Nov 25, 2008   Price Changed   $330,900   —  SoCalMLS #P650076
Oct 31, 2008   Listed   $279,900   —  MRMLS #S08155556

What’s up with the 330K price change on Nov 25?  Then right back down on Dec 03.  ???

Wait again….it’s showing twice on Redfin.  Another listing shows it at $330K

Here

what the hell is up with that?

morekaos - 18 November 2008 10:08 PM

One of RE in the LBs favorite monstrosity has kicked over a price drop. Hallelulua. 461 days on the market with price action like a heartbeat and this LBC Ghengis Kahn wanna be has finally dropped his price. When will he find a bottom? Only time will tell. Check in another 461 days…

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/109-Park-Ave-90803/home/7602101

Lopped off another $325,000.00. I guess the pain is becoming just too much! This could be serious.

I never thought I’d ever see the phrase “ONE MILLION DOLLAR PRICE DROP” mentioned concerning any house in Belmont Heights.  Just unbelievable how this fool thought his property was worth 3.2 mill in the first place !  I drove by it the other day and I think it’s kind of an eyesore.  Does not fit into the neighborhood in the slightest.

Troop, This thing is in the Shore, can you imagine if it was in the Heights? Total oddity. I don’t know if you saw it but RE in the LBC has a hilarious post on this property

Arigato

Had to put this one up for comedic relief. Not only did this clown buy near or on the peak in March 2006, Bozo paid $720.00 a square foot. Yeowza!!! Now he thinks he can actually unload this 84 year old relic for a mind numbing $785.00 a square foot. That is assuming his gem appreciated 9% during the worst 2 years in real estate history. It boggles the mind!!

69 Roycroft Ave

morekaos - 15 December 2008 07:45 AM

Had to put this one up for comedic relief. Not only did this clown buy near or on the peak in March 2006, Bozo paid $720.00 a square foot. Yeowza!!! Now he thinks he can actually unload this 84 year old relic for a mind numbing $785.00 a square foot. That is assuming his gem appreciated 9% during the worst 2 years in real estate history. It boggles the mind!!

69 Roycroft Ave

Well, he may think he might get there when he saw that there was an even greater bozo paid over $1,000 to live in Long Beach this year.  haha

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Long-Beach/224-La-Verne-Ave-90803/home/7597179

RE in the LBC Hilariously posted this one in October

Bettys Bunker

But check out this price drop, $385,000 or 32% in just 2 1/2 months…that’s drastic. Someones heir wants out, like today.

Dec 22, 2008 Price Changed $650,000   — SoCalMLS #P659214
Nov 19, 2008 Price Changed $739,000   — SoCalMLS #P659214
Oct 05, 2008   Listed         $1,035,000 — SoCalMLS #P659214

Bettys bunker got cheaper

And check out this monster, 3255 Square feet at $245 a square foot. This is getting my interest. This poor sap paid $1,200,000 smackers just 2 short years ago and now can’t unload the albetross for $795,000? This is real pain in real time.

Orlena

morekaos - 31 December 2008 02:47 AM

And check out this monster, 3255 Square feet at $245 a square foot. This is getting my interest. This poor sap paid $1,200,000 smackers just 2 short years ago and now can’t unload the albetross for $795,000? This is real pain in real time.

Orlena

Nice neighborhood.  Have prices really gone down that much near the lagoon?  Orlena sold on 5/26/06 for $1,250,000 and now listed for $795,500?  That is a drop of 36% in 17 months.  And that is if they get there asking price.
OUCH!

Probate Sale. Huge Price Reduction. What a steal. Spacious home in the desireable Alimitos Heights neighborhood. Priced accordingly to reflect condition. Property needs upgrading. Property has large basement.

What a boring description.  The voice in my head when I read it is that of Steven Wright.

^ In my head, it’s Stephen Hawking.