6962 Gale Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90805
About This Home
Tucked away on a quiet, residential street in Long Beach, this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a comfortable blend of classic character and future potential. Set on a large, flat lot, the home has been thoughtfully refreshed with new interior and exterior paint, recently refinished hardwood floors, and new carpet in two of the bedrooms—making it move-in ready while still offering opportunities to update and personalize over time. Inside, the living room is anchored by a cozy fireplace and flows naturally into the rest of the home, creating a welcoming space for everyday living. The kitchen is conveniently positioned with a nearby laundry area, and the washer and dryer are included, adding to the home’s everyday functionality. Central air conditioning provides year-round comfort. The expansive backyard provides plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment, entertaining, or future possibilities, while the detached garage—set behind the home—offers additional flexibility. A long driveway with room for RV parking adds to the property’s versatility. Whether you’re looking to settle in and make gradual improvements or envision a more extensive reimagining, this home presents a convenient Long Beach location close to shopping, dining, and easy freeway access.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Turnkey
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: Laundry Closet,In Kitchen
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room,All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Carpet,Wood
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,370 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 7304025003
- Special condition: Trust
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front door
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Concrete,Open,Patio
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 6,115 sqft
- Features: Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway Level,Garage,Garage Faces Rear,RV Access/Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Los Angeles County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,534 | $42,408 |
| Home Insurance * | $99 | $1,188 |
| Property Taxes | $1,011 | $12,132 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $5,042 | $60,504 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Contingent | $699,000 |
| 2026-05-04 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
| 2026-04-25 | Contingent | $699,000 |
| 2026-04-17 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
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