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Lakewood Estates offers easy access to parks, shopping and the freeway
Lakewood Estates is an unassuming suburban enclave in east Lakewood that offers easy access to multiple commuting routes and more green space than one might expect. Developed in the early 1950s along with the rest of the city, the Estates run along a portion of the San Gabriel River surrounded by well-maintained public parks and a popular bike trail that runs all the way to Azusa and the San Gabriel Mountains. The neighborhood is also close to expansive retail centers in both Lakewood and nearby Cerritos, making shopping a breeze. “It has more of a quiet, suburban feel compared to other neighborhoods closer to the coast,” says Realtor Jack Nendel of Re/Max College Park Realty, who has worked in the area for over three decades. “It’s actually kind of the archetype of the midcentury LA suburb. You’re close to shopping, close to the freeways, and still not too far from the beach.”
Midcentury homes and a few two-story builds
Like most of Lakewood, Lakewood Estates’ housing inventory is composed almost entirely of ranch-style homes built in the 50s, though there is a small enclave of larger two-story homes on the north side of the neighborhood off of Allington Street. Most of the ranch-style homes in the neighborhood offer between 1,000 and 1,700 square feet, and many have undergone drastic renovations and updates in the last couple of decades. Ranch-style homes in the neighborhood usually sell for $800,000 to $1 million, while two-story properties go for $1 million to $1.3 million.
Served by Long Beach and Bellflower schools
Homes in the northern part of the neighborhood fall into the Bellflower Unified School District, while homes on the south side are part of Long Beach Unified. Southside students can attend Cleveland Elementary, which has an A on Niche, Bancroft Middle School, which has an A-minus, and Lakewood High, which has a B-plus. Students on the north side can go to Esther Linstrom Elementary, which has a B rating, and Mayfair High School, which has a B-plus and serves grades 7 through 12.
Green spaces along the San Gabriel River
There are a few small, well-maintained city parks scattered around the neighborhood, offering playgrounds and athletic fields. But when most locals want to get outside, they’re most likely to head to the green spaces that line the San Gabriel River. The river actually serves as the border between Lakewood and Cerritos, and both towns have parks along the riverbed. Liberty Park in Cerritos is the largest of these, but it’s connected to Mae Boyar Park, Monte Verde Park and Rynerson Park, all of which feature playgrounds, basketball courts and tennis fields. The paved San Gabriel River Trail runs through the parks as well. This 28-mile-long bike runs south to Seal Beach and north all the way to Azusa and the San Gabriel Mountains.
Close to both the Cerritos Center and the Lakewood Center
Shopping in Lakewood Estates is concentrated at the intersection of South Street and Woodruff Avenue. The shopping centers at the intersection are home to both a Vons supermarket and a Grocery Outlet, along with a selection of chain retailers. There are also a number of highly rated Mexican and East Asian eateries in the area, including Thai Villa Restaurant and Adobo Taco Grill. Lakewood Estates is also less than a mile from multiple expansive retail centers. “There’s great shopping everywhere you look,” says Nendel. “The hardest part is usually deciding which direction to pick.” To the east, the Lakewood Center is one of the largest malls in California, featuring over 200 shops and restaurants, while the Cerritos Center to the west is home to a similarly sprawling assortment of retail and dining.
Close to the I-605
Most homes in the neighborhood are within a 1-mile drive of either the South Street or Del Amo Boulevard on-ramp to Interstate 605, which connects to many of the nearby Gateway Cities. Multiple bus routes run through the neighborhood, offering connections to Cerritos, Long Beach and other Lakewood neighborhoods. It’s a roughly 24-mile drive from the neighborhood to Los Angeles International Airport and about 4 miles to the smaller Long Beach Airport, which offers flights to 27 locations in the U.S.
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Parks in this Area
Mae Boyar Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
13 min drive
Bus
South & Woodruff NE
Bus
South & Gondar SW
Bus
South & Snowden NW
Bus
Woodruff & Arabella SE
Bus
Del Amo & San Gabriel River NW
Bus
Woodruff & Pavilions SE
Bus
Palo Verde & Del Amo NE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lakewood Estates
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lakewood Estates, Lakewood sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lakewood Estates, Lakewood over the last 12 months is $907,284, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,268
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,295
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,831
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
31.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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