2608 Josie Avenue
Long Beach, CA, 90815
$875,000
MLS: SW26153688
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq Ft
1,199
Lot
0.12 ac
Year Built
1951
MLS #
SW26153688
Days on Market
17
Listed
Jul 16, 2026
Description
Located in the heart of the highly desirable Plaza neighborhood in East Long Beach, this home is bursting with potential. Featuring 2 bedrooms plus a versatile office that could easily be used as a third bedroom, the home offers a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, a separate dining area, and large picture windows overlooking the backyard and its mature fruit trees. Conveniently located just minutes from the 605 and 405 freeways, this property is directly across the street from award-winning Emerson Elementary School and within walking distance of Millikan High School. The backyard provides plenty of space to create your ideal outdoor retreat while enjoying the established fruit trees already in place. Bring your paintbrush and hammer, this home needs TLC but is full of opportunity. Whether you're an investor looking for your next project or a buyer hoping to get into one of Long Beach's most sought-after neighborhoods at an affordable price, this is an incredible opportunity you won't want to miss.
Location
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA 90815
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Heather Penko · SimpliHOM
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$6,626
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $87,500 · Loan: $787,500
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.71% as of Sep 3, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $5,087
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $911
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $328
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Today's Rates
As of Sep 3, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.71%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.04%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Long Beach home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $30,625 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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