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ZIP 90813 · Central Long Beach · Long Beach, CA

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Central Long Beach
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ZIP 90813 is Central Long Beach — the most renter-occupied ZIP in the city, with some of Long Beach’s oldest housing stock, highest multi-family density, and most active code enforcement. Jay Buys Houses buys 90813 properties with code violations, liens, probate complications, and long-term tenants in place. Written offer in 24 hours. Call (562) 234-2832.

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$490,000
Median Home Value
1900s–1940s
Housing Stock Era
77%
Renter-Occupied
Code Violations / Multi-Family
Top Seller Situation
12–20 days
Typical Close

The 90813 Market — Central Long Beach’s Oldest ZIP

ZIP 90813 covers Central Long Beach, roughly bounded by the 710 freeway to the west, Alamitos Avenue to the east, Willow Street to the north, and Ocean Boulevard to the south. It includes some of Long Beach’s oldest residential streets — blocks of Lime Avenue, Lemon Avenue, Magnolia Avenue, and the named-street grid that predates the city’s postwar expansion. Many of the residential buildings in 90813 were constructed before 1930 and have never been substantially renovated. The 77% renter-occupancy rate is the highest of any ZIP in Long Beach.

Cash buyer activity in 90813 is driven by the intersection of old housing, high renter density, and active code enforcement. City code violations in 90813 range from deferred exterior maintenance to structural issues in older buildings to unpermitted work that has accumulated over decades. Properties with open violations cannot be financed conventionally, which means only cash buyers can purchase them. Multi-family properties in 90813 — duplexes, triplexes, and small apartment buildings — are the most common type we purchase here, often with multiple tenants in place.

Jay Buys Houses has purchased multiple 90813 properties, including buildings that were actively cited by Long Beach code enforcement. We understand which violations require immediate remediation and which can be managed post-close, we know how to read city inspection reports, and we have contractor relationships that can address code issues efficiently after we take ownership. Sellers don’t need to resolve violations before our purchase.

One important 90813 factor: the ZIP has a very wide price range for residential property, driven by the variety of property types and conditions. A well-maintained triplex on a quiet block of Magnolia Avenue compares very differently from a code-violated single-family home on an adjacent block with commercial adjacency. We assess each property individually and never apply a blanket 90813 discount.

Why 90813 Sellers Choose Jay Buys Houses

  • We buy 90813 properties with open code violations — you don’t need to resolve them before we close
  • Multi-family 90813 buildings with multiple tenants under Just Cause are one of our most common purchase types
  • 77% renter-occupancy means we know how to value and purchase tenant-occupied property — it’s not unusual to us
  • Pre-1930 90813 housing with significant deferred maintenance is our standard renovation scope — not a deterrent
  • IRS liens, mechanic liens, and HOA liens on 90813 properties are paid from escrow at closing — you don’t pay upfront

Seller Situations We Handle in 90813

Code Violations
Active city code violations are common in 90813’s oldest buildings — we buy with violations in place and resolve them ourselves after closing.
Multi-Family with Tenants
Small apartment buildings with multiple long-term tenants under Just Cause are among the most frequent 90813 properties we purchase.
Inherited Properties
Long-held 90813 buildings frequently pass to heirs who don’t want to manage a complicated older property with tenants and code issues.
Liens (IRS, Mechanic, HOA)
90813 properties with accumulated liens are common — all liens are paid from escrow proceeds at closing.
As-Is with Significant Deferred Maintenance
Pre-1930 90813 buildings in original condition have deferred maintenance far beyond what’s practical for pre-sale remediation — we buy without requiring any.
Probate Sales
Long-held 90813 multi-family buildings frequently pass through probate — we work with estate attorneys and close promptly after court approval.
Expired MLS Listings
90813 properties with code violations or tenant complications often sit on the MLS without closing — we are the buyer who actually proceeds.
Tenant-Occupied Properties
With 77% renter-occupancy, nearly every 90813 property we buy has tenants — we handle all tenant relations after closing.
Local expertise

90813 Market Intelligence

What Jay Buys Houses knows about 90813 that generic buyers don't — block-by-block value differences, local repair profiles, and market-specific complications.

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Pre-1930 Repair Profiles in 90813
90813’s oldest buildings (pre-1930) commonly need: complete plumbing replacement (galvanized or older clay pipe systems), electrical rewire and panel replacement ($15,000–$35,000 for multi-unit buildings), roof replacement or major repair, foundation assessment and potentially pier work, and asbestos survey in buildings with original materials. Total renovation scope on a three-unit pre-1930 building in 90813 can run $100,000–$200,000.
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Just Cause in 90813’s Multi-Family Stock
With 77% renter-occupancy, most 90813 properties are subject to Long Beach’s Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. We factor the specific tenure and rent level of each tenant into our offer and handle all tenant communication post-close. Sellers don’t navigate the Just Cause process — we do.
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Code Enforcement Patterns in 90813
Long Beach code enforcement is active in 90813 due to the age of the housing stock and density of rental properties. Common violations include unpermitted electrical work, deferred exterior maintenance, substandard habitability conditions, and unpermitted structural modifications. We review the code case file for any active violations during our due diligence and factor remediation cost into our offer.
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90813 Price Variation Within the ZIP
90813 has significant price variation within its boundaries. Blocks east of Long Beach Boulevard and closer to the Belmont Heights/Alamitos Beach boundary command higher values than western blocks near the 710 freeway. Commercial adjacency discounts apply to blocks directly abutting Willow Street, Pacific Coast Highway, and other major arterials. We comp at the block level.
From a 90813 seller
★★★★★
“I owned a triplex on Lime Avenue that my grandmother left me. It had city code violations for unpermitted electrical in two of the units and a long-term tenant who'd been there since 2003 — Just Cause meant I couldn't remove him easily. I couldn't get conventional financing buyers interested. Jay walked through all three units, understood the Just Cause situation immediately, and bought with all tenants in place. Closed in 17 days. He handled everything with the tenants afterward.”
— Josephine A. · 1920s triplex with code violations and long-term tenants · Central Long Beach · 2024
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Questions From 90813 Sellers

Real questions from sellers in Central Long Beach — not generic FAQs.

Yes — code violations don’t prevent our purchase. We review the violation report, assess what remediation will cost, and factor that as a specific line item in our offer. We then handle the violation resolution ourselves after closing. You don’t need to fix anything first or coordinate with code enforcement before we close.
Long-tenure tenants under Long Beach’s Just Cause ordinance carry significant relocation cost exposure — typically multiple months’ rent. We factor this accurately for each tenant (tenure, current rent, applicable Just Cause category) as a specific cost line item in our offer. After closing, we manage all tenant communication and any relocation process. You’re not involved after signing.
Building age affects renovation scope, which affects our offer. A 1924 building typically has higher renovation costs than a 1960s equivalent: original plumbing systems, inadequate electrical, more significant structural assessment needs, and potential asbestos-containing materials. We scope all of this before making an offer and show you each cost line item so you can verify our numbers independently.

Sell Your 90813 Home for Cash

If you own a property in ZIP 90813 Central Long Beach — whether it’s a single-family home, triplex, or apartment building with code violations, tenants, liens, or deferred maintenance — Jay Buys Houses is the buyer who handles the complexity. Written offer in 24 hours. Call (562) 234-2832.

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