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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,780,000 on Nov 7, 2022

261 PROSPECT AVE

LONG BEACH, CA 90803
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,364 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,780,000 · Nov 7, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,092 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,888,949 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,231,001
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$657,948
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,851,912

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lowell Bayside AcademyA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Rogers Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Wilson High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Long Beach Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90803These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.449

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,665
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,901 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,515
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,252
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

261 Prospect Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Belmont Heights

How it measures up in Long Beach 90803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Long Beach 90803.

Living area2,364 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,857 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 261 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont HeightsLong Beach 90803Los Angeles County
Living areabigger than2,364 ft²70% of homes69% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac42% of homes61% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196376% of homes60% of homes60% of homes

About 261 Prospect Ave

When did 261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA last sell?

261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA last sold on Nov 7, 2022 for $1,780,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA?

261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,364 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA built?

261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA?

261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA is assigned to Lowell Bayside Academy (elementary), rated A+; Rogers Middle School (middle), rated A-; Wilson High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Long Beach Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA compare to other homes in Long Beach 90803?

Among the 10,392 homes in Long Beach 90803, it is bigger than 69% of them (2,364 ft² against a typical 1,857 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1963 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Prospect Ave, Long Beach, CA was $24,092. The county assessed it at $1,888,949.

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