Ricardo The Realtor and his team are committed to servicing the real estate needs of beautiful Long Beach and the surrounding areas. We take the time to consider how your new home will fit with your lifestyle.
Our team will assist in whatever you need. If you are looking to Buy or Sell your home, we can help you reach your goals.
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Don't let the rush and excitement of the holiday season make you careless. Let's make this season especially cheerful by ensuring the protection of our loved ones and valuables. Make sure decorations are not only put up beautifully but safely as well. If you have recently bought a new home, take the time to consider safety hazards or potential vulnerabilities. The following tips can help you be
more careful, prepared and aware during the holiday season.
Keep any large displays of gifts out of sight
Securing your home this season: preventing burglary
The Holidays are a particularly vulnerable time for families and their home security. With the increase of purchasing and storing of desirable goods, burglars find this time particularly appealing. But home invasion can be easily prevented. Keep windows, garages and sheds locked and don't forget to use deadbolts, even if you are just stepping out for a few minutes. Don't leave a spare key in a "hiding place." It's safe to say that if
you put it somewhere that helps you remember where it is, it is probably
somewhere others will easily guess. Lock your power box with an electricity authority lock (only you and the
electric company have a key) so that your home security alarm system
can't be cut off from the power supply.
Avoid drawing attention to your home by keeping any large displays of holiday gifts not be visible through the windows and doors of your home. You can discourage a lot of robbers by making your home appear "active" Use timers to turn on lights and a television or radio. Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer. Think of it as the "Home Alone" method of home protection. When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
Make sure your Christmas tree is mounted on a sturdy base.
Hazard Free Decoration Placement: Ways of avoiding tripping, fire, and other safety issues
Placing the tree and other holiday decorations should not only be based on the lighting and Feng shui. Safety should be factored in as well. When setting up a Christmas tree or other holiday display, make sure doors and passageways are clear. Be sure your Christmas tree is mounted on a sturdy base so
children, elderly persons or family pets cannot pull it over on
themselves. Delicate or dangerous ornaments (such as swallowing hazards or glass) should be placed higher up on the tree away from little hands or doggies. Maintain at least a foot of space between a burning candle and anything that can catch fire. Try to keep electrical elements plugged in near an outlet, draping cords across rooms can be a very dangerous tripping hazard.
Don't overload electric circuits with Holiday Lights
Fire Safety for all the lights, candles, wires, and highly flammable elements of the Holidays:
The Holidays can have quite the assortment of fire hazard possibilities. Materials such as dry pine trees and wrapping paper are highly flammable and surrounded by potentially fire producing sources. It's simple to make sure that all of our decorations and presents don't go up in smoke. When hanging lights outdoors, avoid using staples or nails which can damage wiring. Use UL-rated clips or wires instead. Each year check your string of lights on your Christmas tree to ensure the wiring is not damaged or frayed. Frayed or damaged wiring can cause a fire. Don't overload electric circuits with holiday lighting. Spread out the various electrical needs of your decorations to various outlets if possible. Always unplug lights before going to bed including your glittering tree. Place your Christmas tree in water or wet sand to keep it green and more flame retardant. Never place wrapping paper in your fireplace. It is not only enrionmentally unsafe but can contain toxins including lead!
This season while you check your Xmas "to-dos" off your list, keep track of safety as well. Make sure your home is always secure and appears "active". Place decorations aways from open flames and out of walkways. Check all of your wiring for frays and keep your tree quenched! And remember if all you want for christmas this year is a new home, Ricardo The Realtor and his team are here for you. We can find you homes in the Long Beach area for the same prices as renting. Our team will stay with you every step of the way and direct you to invaluable resources to help you have the best home purchasing experience.
Long Beach Homes for Sale Present: Mortgage & Loan Document tips
Applying for a loan can be overwhelming.
Your chances for being approved for a loan in Long Beach have recently increased. For the fourth straight quarter, fewer than 6% of banks tightened mortgage guidelines and roughly 10% of banks actually loosened them. This may suggest to us there is a quicker, simpler mortgage approval process but nowadays lenders require paperwork that documents every facet of your financial life.
The team at Long Beach Homes for Sale understand the confusion that can
be common for borrowers who are attempting to apply for a mortgage. Below is our compiled list of necessary documents needed for your loan request experience.
Personal identification documents: To verify your identity,
banks often require photocopies of both sides of your drivers license
and/or U.S. passport, and may also ask for copies of your social
security card.
Credit Report: It's common knowledge that your credit report will be checked when applying for a loan. In addition, if your credit report lists collection items, judgments, or
federal tax liens, be prepared to discuss these items with your lender.
Sometimes, a derogatory credit event can be eliminated or ignored if it is explained properly.
You need documents such as W-2 Forms and Pay Stubs.
W-2s, and pay stubs: Loan guidelines typically specify one month of verified income but lenders can request to see up to two years of documentation. You can prove this with paycheck stubs. Employees paid electronically should call their employer and ask for printouts. Guidelines also typically require your most recent W-2 Form. Self-employed applicants may be asked for additional business information such as a current-year
profit-and-loss statement. Borrowers earning income via Social Security, Disability Income, Pension or other means should expect to provide documentation.
Bank Statements and Tax Returns: Borrowers generally must supply bank statements for the last 30-60 days. Be prepared to explain unorthodox deposits that might bring suspicions of money laundering. Tax returns are scrutinized for reimbursed employee business expenses,
self-employment business losses and other signs of loan fraud, such
as reported income that doesn't match an employee's W-2. In the past, only self-employed borrowers were required to present income tax returns. Today, almost everyone is expected to provide a recent tax return.
Provide documents if you plan to rent your residence
Rental property income: Borrowers who include rents from investment property in their income need to show the income on their tax return. Ricardo the Realtor and his team would like to specifically point out to homeowners planning to buy a new home and rent out their current residence that you must provide a rental agreement, canceled rent checks and bank statements. You also must have at least 30 percent equity in their current residence.
Gift letter, paper trail: Borrowers who receive a cash gift toward their down payment should be prepared to provide a letter from the "giftor" that declares the gift isn't a loan. A copy of the giftor's bank account statement showing the funds, a canceled check and the borrower's own statement showing the funds also may be required. Other documents, letters: Renters must supply 12 months of canceled rent checks and bank statements showing the rent was paid on time. Renters without that documentation can provide the landlord's name and contact information for payment verification. Borrowers also may be required to provide a copy of a divorce decree, proof of a child's age if child support is counted as income, bankruptcy discharge papers and more. Lenders also may demand letters that explain negative items on a credit report or verify the borrower's motivation for the loan.
Altered documents are invalid
A Few Loan tips: Bring in documents early. Never cross out, white-out or alter any information or the document is invalid. Even if a document is blank, you should still include it. Documents expire after 60 days so if your house-hunting efforts take longer, expect to have to supply updated information such as a current paycheck.
The more information that you share with your lender, the smoother your mortgage approval process can be. The guidelines are much stricter than they used to be. As the housing market improves and lender confidence increases, mortgage guidelines are expected to loosen up. 2013 may open lending to even more mortgage applicants. Ricardo The Realtor and his team at Long Beach Homes for Sale are here to help. Give us a call and we can give you sound advice or direct to to a Loan professional that can help. 562.533.4003
Short Sales Stop Foreclosures: Why we should avoid Foreclosures
Sometimes things don't go as we hoped they would. But this doesn't mean that we have to give in and lose even more than our property. It is important to know your options when quick decisions have to be made. If funds fall short and you are no longer able to make payments for your piece of real estate in a timely fashion it is vital that you try and keep a good face by making smart decisions. If you need to sell your home in order to stay afloat, choosing to do a short sale instead of foreclosure is the right move. Lifestyles of Long Beach and Ricardo the Realtor have some advice in regards to the advantages of doing a short sale vs. foreclosing your home.
Foreclosure
is when a lender legally forces the sale of the asset used as
collateral for a loan to attempt to recover the balance of a loan from a
borrower who has stopped making payments.
A Short Sale
is an arrangement between the current owner of a home and the current
mortgage lender holding the mortgage to sell the real estate and accept
an offer for less than the total amount owed to pay off the home loan.
The lendee must encourage the lender to agree to this. Therefore, you
must pursue this options a soon as you start falling behind in your
payments.
Credit Score:
A foreclosure can affect your credit score from 250 to over 300
points. The affect will last for over 3 years and will remain on your
credit history for 10 years. If you provide payments on time and
regularly, a short sale will not affect your credit score. A short sale
will not be shown on your credit report and when the transaction is
complete, the loan will be shown as paid in full providing a positive
score. Ricardo the Realtor advises to keep your Credit score looking good for when you plan on buying a home in the future.
When
deciding whether to foreclose or do a short sale, it is important to
factor in how this might affect your employment. Believe it or not, bad
credit can effect whether or not you can get and keep the job of your
dreams. Many sensitive positions or those with security clearances do
regular credit checks on their employees. An individual having bad
credit is enough grounds for immediate termination. Furthermore, most
employees check credit reports when hiring on new employees. Becoming
less employable will definitely make a hard time worse. Foreclosures
will be placed as a black mark on your credit report significantly
effecting your score. On the other hand, short sales are not put on
your credit report, therefore they have no negative effect on your
credit score or your employment options.
Future Loans:
What
choices you make now could lead to worse options later. When in the
future you apply for another loan, you will have to inform the
prospective loaner of your previous foreclosure. They will add this into
consideration when determining your rates. On the other hand Loan Officers will not request
acknowledgement of a previous short sale. Long Beach Homes for Sale highly recommends utilizing a short sale to ensure you have the highest chances of aquiring a future loan with the best rates.
Foreclosure is the worst option. You
will lose your house and additional moneys can be claimed against you by the lender to cover their cost due to the foreclosure. It is important to look at your options in such a difficult time and consider having a short sale. The long term effects of a short sale are much less detrimental than those of foreclosure. Your credit score, employment options, and future loan requests will all be much better off. In order for you to have a short sale as an option remember to keep in good standing with your Loan Officer and to ask for this option as soon as you know you will not be able to make the loan payments on time.
Lifestyles of Long Beac and Real Estate Present: Staging your Home Tips
Lights, Cameras, SOLD!
Staging your Home by Ricardo the Realtor and Team
We think of our homes based on how they fit our lives and
needs. Our lifestyles set the parameters of how we choose to create our living
spaces. Often when we determine the functionality of a room we keep it that
way. It’s very common to keep furniture, and decorations in the same spots for
ages. When we choose to sell our home, it is important to take a step back and
see how dynamic our space can be. It’s up to us to transform this property that
we have thought of as a home into an attractive abode for others. Staging a
home is an art but Lifestyles of Long Beach have put our heads together and come up with a couple tips
that can start you off on the right track.
Less Furniture Makes a Room Look Larger
The Stage: Making your Space have more Space
Sometimes less is
more and when it comes to furniture this is great rule to follow. A space will
feel larger and less cluttered by removing excess furnishings from the area.
Try moving around some of your furniture to different rooms and see if that can
help you get more space without actually having to get rid of anything. In
addition, by placing the furniture to the center of the room you can create a
comfortable grouping.This can
help traffic flow and make the space more user-friendly.Get rid of any clutter around the home,
this is an inexpensive way to increase the feel of sophistication. Transform
any rooms that usually serve to gather junk into cozy yoga nooks or relaxing
reading rooms by removing the hodgepodge and adding a comfortable seat and a kooshie
rug. Long Beach Homes for sale suggests cleaning up your closets. This will make them appear to have more space which is a feature high on many buyers lists.
A New Coat of Paint Freshens up a Room
Make-up: Pamper the Property with Paint!
Adding a “fresh coat of paint” can make
a big difference to how old a house feels. Look around your home and see what
surfaces might look a little faded or scuffed up. Inside and out all of your
walls should look fresh, clean, and vibrant. An addition of a pleasant neutral
color on an accent wall can draw attention to a dramatic fireplace or a lovely
set of windows.If you have a
small kitchen and dining room, painting both rooms the same color will make
them feel like one big space. Adding a coat of paint to the kitchen cabinets
can make the room look fresh and clean. Purchasing new cabinet doors, drawer
fronts, and dishwasher panels can revitalize your kitchen. If not, laminate
paper, which goes on like contact paper, can be used to re-cover the existing
panel. Consider painting over old bathroom tiles, stairs, or decks if they look
worn or weathered. Make sure that any repairs that you started are completed. Unfinished projects can scare off potential buyers.Besides they cost you less to fix than buyers might deduct from the
asking price. Ricardo the Realtor and his team give the example of repairing or having a floor professionally waxed
will cost a little but will increase the value of your home. Send us your contact information and we can send you and exclusive 10% off Coupon for Lowe's!
Inexpensive Accessories can be found in your backyard!
Props: Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize!
Adding little touches here and there
can make a home more welcoming and entice timid buyers to be more interactive
and therefore more interested.Take a look around your garden and see if there are any clippings that
can become a beautiful spring bouquet or a blazing fall wreath. Accessories can
help in reinventing spaces that will inspire buyers.Place a table in a pretty window area and top it with buffet
lamps and elegant stationary to transform it into a beautiful writing desk. In
the main bathroom, accessorizing can make buyers feel like they're in a spa.
Put out items like rolled-up towels, decorative baskets and candles. Adding
little touches to your home is a great way to create a polished look, and it
doesn't cost much to do.
Each room is important to consider when staging your home.
Now it's Your Turn!
It is important when you decide to sell
your home that you take the time to make the property presentable. First
impressions are very important and might be the only chance you get!Make efforts to freshen up old paint
jobs and complete home repairs. Work on adding personal touches of elegance to
what might normally be ordinary spaces. Everything you do to make your home be
effective for staging will make you that much closer to selling! Contact
Ricardo the Realtor and his team when you are ready to sell your home. We can
assist you in the staging of your property and are connected with some of the
best staging companies in Long Beach.
Interested in moving to Long Beach? Have a home in the Long Beach area
that you want to sell to a nice family? When you list with our team it
is our goal to have your property sold. So get ready for a professional
sales push that will produce the best results. If you have any
reservations then talk to us and lets make sure that you are making the
right decision together. Ricardo the Realtor and his team are available
to assist you in all of your home buying/selling needs.
Belmont Heights Executive Condo Lifestyle and Ocean View - Long Beach Real Estate
Belmont Heights Condo For Sale 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Sitting on top of a hill, the Pride of Belmont Heights Condo Complex. Here you will find a huge 1 bedroom 1 bath condo with an Pacific Ocean view. This Executive unit has a remodeled and upgraded kitchen and bathroom with new wood floors. The bedroom is very spacious with a large walk in closet. The kitchen has new stainless steel appliances, new cabinets and counter tops. The bathroom has been upgraded with new vanity,counter top, sink, swivel full length mirror with hidden storage areas and it has also been equipped with inside washer/dryer hookups. You must see this unit to truly appreciate it with its patio and ocean view.
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Museum of Latin American Art and other Museums in Long Beach
CSU Long Beach, Univ Art Museum
The UAM collections have brought the University and Long Beach area recognition from both the professional art community and international public. The museum collections of site-specific outdoor sculpture, works of art on paper, and the Gordon Hampton Collection of American painting and prints, feature examples of the work of the most important contemporary masters. Presented as major exhibitions, offered for examination by students and scholars, and circulated to national institutions, the UAM collections are a permanent, regional visual resource and archive of contemporary culture.
Address: 1250 N Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA 90840
Phone: (562) 985-5761
Category: Art Museums
Long Beach Museum Art
The Long Beach Museum of Art is located on a magnificent bluff-top site overlooking Long Beach Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The campus includes the historic Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage house, now called the Miller Education Center (built in 1912), oceanfront gardens, and a new pavilion with two floors of expansive gallery space for changing exhibitions with the Museum Store in the Masterson Atrium. The historic buildings are home to administrative offices, the Boeing Classroom and Café. In addition to changing exhibitions, the Museum offers extensive educational programs for children and adults, musical programs, festivals, and other special events. Become a Museum Member today!
Address: 2300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 439-2119
Category: Art Museums
Museum of Latin American Art
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States exclusively dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. Since its inception, MOLAA has doubled its size, added a 15,000 sq. ft. sculpture garden and expanded its permanent collection, ranging from works by Tamayo and Matta to Cruz-Diez, Los Carpinteros and Tunga.
The museum is located in the city’s rapidly developing East Village Arts District. Between 1913 and 1918 the site that the museum now occupies was the home of the Balboa Amusement Producing Company, then the World’s most productive and innovative silent film studio. Before there was a Hollywood, Balboa was the king of the silver screen, producing as much as 20,000 feet of negative film a week.
The building that was renovated as MOLAA’s Entertainment / Education / Special Event venue may have been part of the old Balboa film studio. MOLAA’s exhibition galleries, administrative offices and store are housed in what was once a roller skating rink known as the Hippodrome. Built in the late 1920s, after the film studios were gone, the Hippodrome was a haven for skaters for four decades. The building then served as a senior health center for fifteen years. The high vaulted ceilings and beautiful wooden floors were perfectly suited for the Hippodrome's final metamorphosis into the Museum of Latin American Art.
Address: 628 Alamitos Ave Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 437-1689
Category: Art Museums
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, California 90807
Phone: (562) 570-1755
Fax: (562) 570-1893
What is Rancho Los Cerritos?
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is a public museum open for tours, programs and events. Built in 1844, the adobe home and grounds echo with the rich history of Spanish, Mexican and American California and with the families who helped transform Southern California from its ranching beginnings to a modern, urban society. The two-story Monterey-style adobe is primarily furnished to reflect occupants and lifestyles from the 1860s-1880s. The site, a National, State and Long Beach Historic Landmark, also includes historic gardens and a research library and archives. It is owned by the City of Long Beach and operated through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine.
The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM) is located at 7th Street and Alamitos Avenue in the East Village Arts District of Long Beach, California. The district lies in the eastern half of downtown Long Beach, within the borders of Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach Boulevard, 10th Street and Alamitos Avenue. The East Village offers an eclectic mix of artist lofts, high-rise condos, and a wide array of cultures, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants and galleries. A central feature of the Arts District is the Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA), which focuses on post-World War II contemporary artists from Latin America.
PIEAM is situated on a triangular piece of land bordered by 7th Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and Alamitos Avenue; it is, appropriately, an island. The mural design on the exterior of the PIEAM building, created by Long Beach native and famed muralist Art Mortimer, recreates a traditional Men’s House from the Island of Yap, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia. Mortimer’s impressive resume and long history in painting murals throughout Southern California made him the obvious choice for this project.
The museum also showcases the diverse cultures from the Pacific who call this area home, including the Marshallese, Samoans, Chamorro, Fijian, Carolinian, Tongan, Micronesian, Hawaiian, the Ni-Vanuatu, Niuean, Tuvauluan, Maori, Polynesian, Papuan, Austronesian, Nauruan, Melanesian, Palauan, the I-Kiribati and many more distinct nationalities.
PIEAM’s mission is to generate interest in these diverse cultures and educate its varied audiences by bringing the beauty and culture of Pacific Island ethnic art to Southern California. PIEAM stays true to the heritage of the Pacific Islands, highlighting all forms of Pacific Island ethnic art.
PIEAM’s exhibits include sculptures, textiles, paintings, wooden tools, jewelry, and carvings from across the Pacific. Works are constantly being commissioned and acquired from all the islands for display at the museum. Aspects of the living arts showcase traditional island dance, interactive cultural demonstrations, and hands-on learning opportunities. The sculpture garden includes a Stone Money Bank (“Rai”) and a dance platform (“Mahlal”).
The late Dr. Robert Gumbiner created PIEAM in an effort to preserve and revive the island arts and crafts of the Pacific Island people. With his passing in January 2009, his personal collection of Pacific Island ethnic art was generously donated to PIEAM.
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The City of Long Beach is such a great place to live. We are truly blessed with these museums and so many other positive locations that truly enhance your living style. There is something for everyone.
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Museum of Latin American Art and other Museums in Long Beach
Rosie's Dog Beach along Ocean Blvd between Roycroft and Argonne Avenues opened in 2003. This area is not fenced in and is not a dedicated “dog beach.” The area has metered parking in the Bennett Avenue lot, trash cans and nearby restrooms. Some bags are provided in dispensers, but users are encouraged to bring their own bags from home. Bags and pooper scoops are available. The Dog Zone is in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Rosie's Dog Beach one may be closed occasionally due to a special event or poor beach conditions. Dogs are not permitted at times other than scheduled hours, or any other place than Dog Zone and access paths.
Lincoln Park at Broadway and Pacific is now home to the Downtown Dog Park. The park opened in September and has been serving the needs of downtown residents and their dogs and re-energizing a historic open space in our downtown civic center. The park has spaces for both large and small dogs, benches for owners, free doggie waste bags and double entrance and exit gates.
Residents in the north Pine Avenue area of Long Beach partnered with the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency to transform a vacant lot at 9th and Pacific Avenue into the “K-9 Corner Dog Park.” The park opened in September, 2009. It has a unique design that is environmentally friendly by using drought tolerant landscaping and generating 100% of its electricity on site with solar energy. The park has water fountains for humans and dogs, seating, evening lighting and separate areas for large and small dogs.
Uptown Dog Park
Location: 4600 Long Beach Boulevard, on the West side of Scherer Park.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk, every day.
The Uptown Dog Park opened in November on the Long Beach Blvd. side of Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd. The dog area is near picnic tables and a nearby parking lot. More dog parks may be planned as residents see the benefits of creating safe, fun areas for dogs to run and play in City parks. The Uptown Dog Park also provides separate areas for small and large dogs to play off leash. The fenced area is located near picnic areas and a parking lot.
Recreation Dog Park
Location: 5201 E. 7th Street
Size: 2.0 acres
Hours: 6am - 10pm every day.
Park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance.
The City’s first dog park opened at Recreation Park, 5201 E. 7th Street in 1996 in an area near the 18-hole golf course and north of the Fly Casting Pond. The two-acre site been expanded by over one-acre due to its popularity. The hours of operation are normally dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The park has watering stations, and benches and tables throughout. Bags and pooper scoops are available. The park is lighted at night.
Wrigley Heights Dog Park
Location: 3401 Golden Ave
Size: 1.9 acres
Hours: 6am - 10pm every day.
Phone: (562)570-3111
Park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance.
The dog park accommodates dogs with an entry/vestibule area for unleashing or holding dogs when entering or leaving the dog park section. Existing mulch will make up the surface material, the perimeter and division of the site will be identified by painted chain link fencing, and existing trees will provide shade. Dog pick-up bags, separate trash receptacles, benches and a water fountain will be made available.
Rules:
Dog Park/Zone users must comply with posted rules for the safety of everyone and every dog.
Each dog must be under the control of an adult.
Only one dog per adult is permitted.
The dog must be under visual and voice control at all times.
Pick up after your dog and dispose of waste in provided containers.
Dogs must be older than 4 months, vaccinated and licensed.
Puppies younger than 4 months are not permitted for their and other dogs' protection.
Owners must have a leash. Dogs shall be on leashes whenever outside Dog Park/Zones.
No aggressive dogs.
Dog owners are legally responsible for injuries caused by their dog.
Professional dog trainers/handlers are not permitted to use the facility for instruction.
No female dogs in heat.
All dogs must wear a collar with current tags.
No spiked collars; they can hurt other dogs.
No food – human or dog – of any kind.
Owners shall provide drinking water for their dogs as needed.
Children must be supervised by adults.
Children are not permitted to run, shout, scream, wave arms or excite or antagonize dogs.
Historic Homes and Districts in the City of Long Beach, Long Beach Real Estate
Long Beach Homes Historic Districts
Historic Homes and Districts in the City of Long Beach
The City of Long Beach has recognized certain buildings and neighborhoods as having special architectural and historical value. The City Council designates historic landmarks, historic districts, historic places and historic objects by city ordinance.
Buildings may be eligible for landmark status if they have historic and/or architectural value and have retained their original exterior form and materials. Buildings that are high quality examples of past architectural style or that have historical associations or unusual architectural characteristics may meet the criteria for landmark designation.
Historic districts are areas containing groups of older houses that are intact and unaltered. While each building may not be individually worthy of landmark status, collectively they preserve the visual qualities and ambiance of the past. Streetscape features, such as trees or light standards, may contribute to the historic value of the district.
Belmont Heights Historic District
A neighborhood of homes developed in the first decades of the 20th Century with some Victorian homes remaining. The Craftsman Bungalow style predominates with 2/3 of the homes in the area constructed in this style.
Other historic styles are Mission Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor Revivial, and Neo-Traditional. The peak period of construction occured from 1918 to 1923, but the period of architectual significance is from 1905 to 1939. Location:
Newport Ave.
Roswell Ave.
4th St.
7th St.
Bluff Park Historic District
A residential neighborhood consisting of large, stately single-family and multi-large family houses constructed between 1903 and 1949.
Located along the ocean bluffs, large two-story Craftsman Bungalows and Period Revival styles predominate. Location:
Junipero Ave.
Loma Ave.
Ocean Blvd.
2nd St.
California Heights Historic District
Approved by the City in February 1990 and expanded in 2000, the City's largest historic district consists of approximately 1500 properties, predominantly Spanish Colonial Revival homes constructed in the late 20s. A scattering of other styles, Craftsman Bungalows and Tudor Revival, may be found, including some homes moved here from other locations.
Neo-Traditional homes built in the late 30’s and early 40’s are also included. Large mature street trees and vintage street lights enhance the neighborhood ambience. Location:
Wardlow Rd.
Bixby Rd.
Lime Ave.
Gardenia Ave.
Drake Park / Wilmore City
This district unites two previously designated districts, Drake Park and Willmore City. The former is named for Colonel Charles Drake, who was a pioneer developer of Long Beach’s Pike and beachfront resort. Willmore City is named for William Willmore, who first laid out housing tracts for Willmore City, which was later renamed Long Beach.
This neighborhood was part of Long Beach's original 1881 city plan and contains the highest concentration of early 1900's housing in the city, both single family and apartments. Homes here reflect Victorian, Craftsman, Mission, Prairie, Italian Renaissance and Spanish Colonial Revival styles. Location:
Loma Vista Dr.
Park Court
4th St.
Magnolia Ave.
Irregular boundary to Nylic Court back to Magnolia to 7th St
Hellman Street Craftsman Historic District
A high concentration of Craftsman bungalows, built for middle-class working families, remains intact today in this district. Secondary "contributing" structures are Spanish Colonial Revival and Victorian.
Isaias W. Hellman, businessman, financier and real estate developer prominent in Los Angeles and Long Beach, is credited with developing this neighborhood. Hellman Street bears his name. Location:
N. Of 9th St.
Between Orange & Walnut Ave.
Hellman St. (fr. Orange to Walnut) includ. Toledo Walk to alley
Both sides of Orange Ave. fr. 730-937
W. of Walnut Ave.
Between Hellman & 9th
Fr. 733-915 Hoffman Ave. (804-918)
Lowena Drive Historic District
An unusual cluster of four Chateauesque buildings constructed between 1919 and 1926 form a unique streetscape.
The street is named for the developer, H. N. Lowe, whose family owned a flower farm on this land from 1898. Location:
230, 260, 280 Junipero Ave.
2202, 2220, 2230 Lowena Drive.
Rose Park Historic District
This district contains more than 500 buildings, primarily Craftsman Bungalows constructed between 1910 -1922, with many variations in architectural design evident. Also significant are the Spanish Colonial Revival homes of the Twenties and Thirties, and Neo-Traditional designs of the Forties. Location:
East of St. Louis
Alley north of 7th St.
Coronado, and 10th St.
Sunrise Boulevard Historic District
Originally a ranch, then a milk sanitarium, this neighborhood developed adjacent to the Pacific Electric Railway line. Homes are predominantly Craftsman Bungalows, constructed between 1908-1924, ranging from large mansions to small-scale workers' housing.
An early motor court, the El Cortez, was built in the early Twenties on the site of the sanitarium; today, it provides small apartments. Location:
2515-2596 Lime
2444-2588 Olive
638-836 Sunrise
701-745 Vernon St.
804 E. Willow
Wrigley Area Historic District
Named for chewing gum magnate William S. Wrigley, Jr., developer of this two-block area, homes were built here in the Spanish Colonial Revival style between 1928 and 1934. The district has remarkable architectural consistency, unity and integrity. Location:
2008-2191 Eucalyptus Ave.
439 W. 20th St.
417 W. 21st St
Bluff Heights Historic District
Adopted in 2004, the predominate architectural type in this district is the Craftsman Bungalow.
Intact Craftsman Bungalows constructed from approximately 1910-1923 are the single most prevalent type of home in the district. Location:
East of Junipero Ave.
(not including Carroll Park or Lowena Dr. historic districts)
West of Redondo Ave.
South of 4th St.
North of Broadway
Brenner Place Historic District
The district contains ten small identical single-story structures on both sides of a narrow private street, culminating in two two-story structures adjacent to the alley.
Built by Mr. Steinbrenner in 1923, this group of Spanish Colonial Revival structures resembles courtyard housing. The visual unity and intimate scale create a unique charm reminiscent of a former era. Location:
One block district located East of Alamitos Ave.
Between 7th St. & Hellman St.
Carroll Park Historic District
Curving streets lined with Craftsman Bungalows recall the horse-and-buggy era for this subdivision laid out in 1907. Landscaped islands are a unique neighborhood amenity.
Homes were constructed here between 1898 and 1923. Several old barns survive from an earlier time. Location:
Carroll Park East
Carroll Park West
Carroll Park North
Junipero Ave.
3rd St.
Eliot Lane Historic District
Eliot Lane is a one block historic district with small-scale homes lining a narrow street that was originally called Eliot Court. The homes were all built in 1923 by a single builder, Boland & Smith, and represent an early subdivision of modest homes at a time of booming economic growth in the City.
All the original construction remains in place today. Architecturally, the Mission Revival style predominates, and points towards the future. Some of the homes are Craftsman in style, recalling a style that was passing out of favor. The street has unusual visual unity and cohesion, providing a snapshot of Long Beach in the twenties. Location:
Between 3rd and Colorado
St. Joseph and Argonne in Belmont Heights.
Linden Avenue Historic District
Seven structures in this district represent a rich collection of various architectural styles popular in the early 1900's: Greek Revival, Craftsman, Victorian/Craftsman blend and American Foursquare.
These mansions and large homes were built by prominent citizens. A second phase of development is represented by the Mediterranean multifamily structure, built for working class tenants. Location:
Alley north of Anaheim to 14th St.
8 properties: 1324 to 1357 Linden Ave.
Minerva Park Place Historic District
Minerva Park Place is a tiny street lined with sixteen Spanish Colonial Revival homes built at one time as a single project in 1925. The district's charm and small scale is reminiscent of courtyard housing. Location:
1045-1085 Minerva Park Place
1724 and 1746 E. 11th St.
Rose Park South Historic District
This is a continuation of the Rose Park Historic District on the south side of 7th Street. The primary architectural style in the area is the Craftsman Bungalow. Location:
N. of 4th St.
S. of 7th St.
Cherry & Coronado/Obispo
Includes only residential homes facing the avenues.
Wilton Street Historic District
The Spanish Colonial/Mission Revival homes which create a highly unified streetscape were all built as one subdivision by a single builder in late 1924. They all share common architectural features, yet each one is individualized. The original character of the homes are remarkably intact, preserving the charm and ambience of an earlier time. Location:
3800 - 3926 Wilton St.
Between Termino and Grand Ave.
1634 Grand and 1637 Termino Ave.
More Information on Historic Districts in The City of Long Beach:
The boundaries of the California Heights district are: Wardlow and Bixby Roads and Lime and Gardenia Avenues. This area of Long Beach was established in 1929 by Jotham W. Bixby out of agricultural lands of the Rancho Los Cerritos. Consisting of approximately 1,500 predominantly Spanish Colonial Revival homes built in the late 1920s, this is the city's largest historic district. You can also spy a few examples of Craftsman bungalows and Tudor Revival and Neo-Traditional homes of the late 30s and early 40s. Some older homes were relocated there from downtown Long Beach during the early development.
Willmore City/Drake Park was the first historic district declared by the city. By 1978, the boundaries were Fourth Street to Twelfth Street and Loma Vista to Pacific Avenue. Willmore City, named for William Willmore, the developer of the American Colony, which was renamed Long Beach, was part of the city's original 1881 plan and contains the highest concentration of late nineteenth and early twentieth century homes in the city. Victorian, Craftsman, Mission, Prairie, Italian Renaissance, and Spanish Colonial Revival styles are all represented. Drake Park, originally called Knoll Park in 1904 when it was annexed, was named for Colonel Charles Drake who developed the Pike and the Virginia Hotel in 1905-06.
The Carroll Park district was originally part of the Alamitos Township. The boundaries are Carroll Park East, Carroll Park West, Carroll Park North, Junipero Avenue, and Third Street. Landscaped "islands," curving streets, several old barns, and Craftsman bungalows can be found as well as one great Mission Revival example. The curving streets were designed to keep farm wagons out of the neighborhood on their way to the downtown city market.
Bluff Park was the second historic district formed as a defense against the high rise multi- unit buildings being erected on Ocean Blvd. Its boundaries are Junipero Avenue, Loma Avenue, Ocean Boulevard, and Second Street. Large and architecturally distinctive houses were built between 1903 and 1949 along the ocean bluffs. Craftsman bungalows and Period Revival styles predominate.
The boundaries of the Wrigley District are 2008-2191 Eucalyptus Avenue, 439 W. 20th Street, and 417 W. 21st Street. It was named for chewing-gum magnate William S. Wrigley, Jr., who developed this two-block area of Spanish Colonial Revival style homes between 1928 and 1934.
Lowena Drive is a particularly picturesquedistrict that resembles a Hollywood set of the silent movie era. Its boundaries are 230, 260, and 280 Junipero Avenue and 2202, 2220, and 2230 Lowena Drive. Chateauesque structures built between 1919 and 1926 are found on this street named for developer H. N. Lowe, whose family owned a flower farm on the land in 1898.
The boundaries of the Hellman Street Craftsman District are the north side of Ninth Street between Orange and Walnut Avenues, Hellman Street from Orange Avenue to Walnut Avenue, including Toledo Walk to the alley; both sides of Orange Avenue from 730-937 Orange Avenue, west side of Walnut Avenue between Hellman Street and Ninth Street, and 733-915 Hoffman Ave. Named for Isaias W. Hellman who developed this neighborhood, the district features Victorian residences, Craftsman bungalows, and Spanish Colonial Revival homes.
Minerva Place is a very tiny district on Minerva Place between 10th and 11th Streets. Its boundaries are 1045-1085 Minerva Park Place and 1724 and 1746 E. 11th St. Sixteen Spanish Colonial Revival homes were built in 1925.
The Rose Park Historic District boundaries are the east side of St. Louis Avenue, the alley north of Seventh Street, Coronado Street, and 10th Street. Though Craftsman bungalows constructed between 1910 and 1922 dominate, Spanish Colonial Revival homes of the 20s and 30s, as well as Neo-Traditional styles of the 40s, are among this district's more than 500 architecturally significant structures. Rose
Park South is an extension of the Rose Park district which was established later at the request of the residents. Craftsman style homes are the most common types of dwellings. The boundaries are the north side of Fourth Street, south side of Seventh Street, Cherry Avenue, and Coronado/ Obispo Avenues.
Sunrise Boulevard is a conglomerate of many period styles, including an old Bixby home moved from La Linda Place. The boundaries are 2515-2596 Lime Avenue, 2444-2588 Olive Avenue, 638-836 Sunrise Boulevard, 701-745 Vernon Street, and 804 E. Willow Street. Originally a ranch and then a dairy, this neighborhood predominantly features Craftsman bungalows built between 1908 and 1924. The El Cortez, built in the early 1920s as a "motor court," or motel, is now an apartment complex.
Wilton Street was originally constructed for the staff at Community Hospital on Termino. The small homes have very deep lots and boast formal dining rooms. The boundaries are 3800-3926 Wilton Sreet between Termino and Grand Avenues, 1634 Grand Avenue, and 1637 Termino Avenue. The Spanish Colonial/Mission Revival homes were constructed in 1924 by a single builder.
Bluff Heights, the newest district was originally part of the Alamitos Township. The boundaries are Junipero Avenue, Redondo Avenue, Fourth Street. Many Craftsman bungalows were built between 1910 and 1923. Some unique structures include late nineteenth century farmhouses and the former home of architect Harvey Lochridge at Third and Orizaba.
Eliot Lane is another diminutive district comprised of Eliot Lane between Third Street and Colorado. A single block of small Mission Revival homes lines a very narrow street. At one time these homes were almost identical.
Brenner Place is another single builder district that is small, but significant for its style. It consists of a single block located east of Alamitos Avenue between Seventh and Hellman Streets. Ten identical single-story houses on both sides of a narrow private street and two two-story structures next to an alley create a sense of intimacy of a bygone era.
The Linden Avenue district is interesting because of its varied architectural offerings. Boundaries are the alley north of Anaheim Street to 14th Street, consisting of eight houses located at 1324 - 1357 Linden Avenue. Seven of the homes were built for prominent citizens and display Victorian, Classical Revival, Craftsman, and American Foursquare architectural styles popular in the early 1900s, while the Mediterranean multi-family structure was constructed at a later date. The district includes the Hancock Motors showroom with its wonderful Art Deco façade by Schilling and Schilling at the southeast corner of Linden and Anaheim Street.
Belmont Heights was originally a separate town until its annexation by Long Beach in 1909. The boundaries are Newport Avenue, Roswell Avenue, Fourth Street, and Seventh Street. It has a few Victorian homes, though Craftsman bungalows predominate. The historic streetscapes extend beyond the district and warrant further exploration.
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