Belmont Shore is full of Spanish themed homes and multiplex units mostly built in the 1920s. The California Mediterranean style architecture is full of character. Within a few minutes to shopping and dining on 2nd St. In spite of street parking, many residents choose this area because of location and being near the beach and ocean. Click on photo for local market informaton on single family homes. Go to the Market Reports page for more area reports, including condos.
Neighborhoods in Long Beach, CA
Belmont Shore
Belmont Heights
Belmont Heights is located above and near Belmont Shore. If you're looking for bungalow and craftsman style homes, you may want to look in this area It is a mixture of single family, condos, and multiple unit dwellings, dating from the early 1900s to post-war and to current contemporary remodel architecture. Within a few minutes to shopping and dining on 2nd St. in Belmont Shore. Go to the Market Report for single family trends, and check out the Market Report for condos in the area too!
California Heights
California Heights is a historic district area with many houses dating from the 1920s, and later. Many Spanish style inspired homes predominate, but with a variety of other home styles built in the 30s and 40s. Very high walkability, near the shopping and dining areas of Bixby Knolls, and local schools. This area is sometimes a switch over for buyers who also like Belmont Shore. As with most of Long Beach, home prices have risen. To keep up with current market, go to the Cal Heights Market Report.
Park Estates
This is a neighborhood of originally spacious one story ranch style homes that have grown into larger contemporary homes. Close to Cal State Long Beach, Wilson High School, it has a desirable central location near freeway access and local shopping. The pepper trees were planted by the Bixby family as the land was once a part of their adobe rancho. Park Estates has always been priced at the upper end of home sales in Long Beach. Please find the Market Report to keep up with current trends.
City of Signal Hill
Signal Hill is a city surrounded by Long Beach, on the south side are ocean and port views, on the north side are Long Beach Airport and mountain views. The area has both early 1900s homes and newer construction dating from the 1970s up to the present time. Oil wells and derricks used to be common and some can still be seen, the area is largely developed with large chain stores, small industrial services, and condominium complexes. Market pricing varies, so please view the SFR market report, easy to download, and the market report for condos.
Wrigley
Wrigley is a very established area beginning with development in the 1920s and continuing after 1950. The historic district on Eucalyptus Ave is an example of the 1920s homes, developed by William Wrigley. Located west and north of downtown Long Beach, it is long considered a prime area for younger buyers looking for that first home, as comparatively, it is mostly in a lower price range compared to the Shore and the Heights. Close access to elementary school and Metro train to Los Angeles. Check the median sales prices and listing prices for Wrigley.
The Ranchos
The Ranchos in east Long Beach is a Cliff May neighborhood of mid-century ranch style homes. Cliff May was inspired by interior courtyards and clear lighting architecture. Started in the 1950s, many homes have been upgraded or added on to in various ways. They are mostly 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes with 2 car garages. This area is an example of how diverse the neighborhoods are in Long Beach! See The Ranchos Market Report.
Carson Park
The original Carson Park floor plans were about 5 in number, issued with a letter name. Single family one story home to keep up with the population needing housing in the early 1950s. Ideal location for buyers with children wanting a neighborhood with sidewalks, standard hardwood floors, 2 car garage, and raised foundations. City of Lakewood Carson Park homes just north of Carson St. are similar. Please find the Market Report to keep up with current trends.
Artcraft Manor
Artcraft Manor is an area on either side of Lakewood Blvd. primarily of 2 or 3 bedroom single family homes. The buyer will find sidewalks, detached garage, and a location near shopping and the Traffic Circle, a post office and other shopping. There is also a street of duplexes on the west side offering investment opportunity.
Lakewood Village
Once part of the Montana Land Company in early 1900s it is a Long Beach neighborhood started prior to 1940, and annexed by Long Beach in 1953. Popular because of deep lots, tree-lined streets and proximity to Lakewood Country Club, the LB City College and two local schools. Some streets have double wide lots, supposedly later cut down in size by the earlier developers because of their higher pricing in the post-war. There are no sidewalks in this area. Over time, some of the original homes have been expanded into larger contemporary houses. Architecture ranges from Moderne, Ranch, Spanish and Tudor styles. Please find the Market Report to keep up with current trends.
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