Welcome to 5868 Myrtle Avenue, a beautifully updated Long Beach home blending modern design with exceptional versatility and future potential. The 2-bedroom, 2-bath main residence features a spacious primary suite, designer finishes, new roof, new windows, new cabinetry, and an in-home washer and dryer. A detached bonus building with built-in cabinetry and plumbing provides the perfect space for a home office, den, gym, studio, or creative workspace—with excellent potential for future conversion.
The oversized lot offers ample room for outdoor entertaining and potential to add an ADU, creating an exciting opportunity for additional living space or rental income. Ideally located near Houghton Park, shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major transportation routes, with convenient access to Downtown Long Beach, Bixby Knolls, and surrounding communities.
Under contract
Listed by: REMAX Professionals • David Smith • Contact: 562-824-8444
$699,900
5868 Myrtle Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
5,130 Square Feet Lot
$705,700 Zestimate®
$972/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 26 days
- 1,645
- 170
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Smith DRE #01353125 562-824-8444,
REMAX Professionals
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: RS26208762
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,130 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 7124029005
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: North Long Beach (Nlb)
Location
- Region: Long Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $972/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $44,937
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Submit
Estimated market value
$705,700
$670,000 - $741,000
$2,588/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Contingent | $699,900$972/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #RS26208762 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+47.3%$972/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #RS26208762 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Sold | $475,000$660/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $44,937 +2% |
| 2025 | $734 -0.3% | $44,057 +2% |
| 2024 | $737 +2% | $43,194 +2% |
| 2023 | $722 +5.2% | $42,348 +2% |
| 2022 | $687 +3% | $41,519 +2% |
| 2021 | $667 +0.4% | $40,706 +1% |
| 2020 | $664 | $40,290 +2% |
| 2019 | $664 +17.3% | $39,501 +2% |
| 2018 | $566 | $38,727 +2% |
| 2017 | $566 +1.3% | $37,968 +2% |
| 2016 | $559 +7.8% | $37,224 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $518 +2.4% | $36,666 +2% |
| 2014 | $506 | $35,948 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,086 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $34,399 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $34,143 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $34,225 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $33,555 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $32,898 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $32,254 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,254 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $31,004 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $30,437 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $29,841 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $28,684 |
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Neighborhood: North Long Beach
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Jordan
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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