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University Park Estates

University Park Estates

Neighborhood in Long Beach, California

Los Angeles County 90803

$1,216,002 Average Value
$671 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

University Park Estates offers easy access to amenities and freeways

University Park Estates is a residential neighborhood in east Long Beach, just north of Marina Pacifica and Belmont Beach. Named for its proximity to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), the neighborhood is known locally as “The Hole” due to the steep drop at the Margo Avenue entrance to the neighborhood. Despite the name, University Park Estates is one of the more sought-after neighborhoods in Long Beach, offering easy access to multiple freeways and sprawling Marina Pacifica shopping centers. “The neighborhood itself is pretty quiet, but it’s close to everything,” says Realtor Scott Underwood of Meadowbrook Realty, who has worked in the area for over 20 years. “Shopping, dining, parks, the beach — it’s all a mile away at most.”

Midcentury ranch-style homes and contemporary duplexes

The area was first developed in the early 1960s by S & S Construction, and midcentury ranch-style homes still make up most of the neighborhood’s housing stock. However, the more recently developed Bixby Village community on the west side of the neighborhood is mostly made up of modern townhouses and condos. Townhouses in University Park Estates typically sell for between $1 million and $1.3 million, while single-family homes usually list for between $1.3 million and $1.6 million.

Highly rated Long Beach Schools

The neighborhood is served by the Long Beach Unified School District, and is within the catchment areas of some of the top-performing schools in the district. Kettering Elementary, Rogers Middle School and Woodrow Wilson High all have A grades on Niche.Students at Woodrow Wilson can take dual enrollment courses at CSU-Long Beach, which is just north of the neighborhood, across 7th Street. While the university doesn’t play a huge role in local life, it does offer a wide array of entertainment options throughout the year, from sporting events to theater to live music.

Just down the road from Marina Pacifica shopping

Although University Park Estates itself is largely residential, it’s less than a mile to the Marina neighborhood’s two large malls, Marina Pacifica and 2nd & PCH, which are home to dozens of shops and restaurants, multiple supermarkets, and the local movie theater. Locals don’t even have to go that far for everyday goods, as there’s a Target in the northwest corner of the neighborhood, at the intersection of 7th and Bellflower. The small shopping plaza there is also home to a few restaurants and coffee shops, including popular Indonesian eatery Uncle Fung Long Beach.

Close to the beach and next door to the golf course

On the east side of the neighborhood, Channel View Park runs along the Los Cerritos Channel and features a playground and playing fields. The park’s major walking trail is part of the Long Beach Bikeway, a semi-completed network of trails that will eventually offer cycling routes throughout the city. The west side of the neighborhood is home to Bixby Village Golf Course, a 9-hole executive course built in 1980. While University Park Estates isn’t on the water, it’s less than five minutes from the neighborhood to both Long Beach City Beach and the more surfable (but often more crowded) Seal Beach.

Easy access to the interstate and the PCH

Ease of commute is a major part of University Park Estates’ allure. “There’s great freeway access,” says Underwood. “You’ve got the Pacific Coast Highway right next to the neighborhood, and you can take 7th Street right to the I-405 and I-605. Obviously, congestion can always be a problem, but as far as getting to the freeway, it’s hard to beat.” A number of Long Beach Transit bus routes have stops on 7th Street on the north side of the neighborhood, offering connections to Downtown Long Beach and other locations around town. It’s a 20-mile drive to John Wayne Airport in Irvine and a little over 25 miles to Los Angeles Airport, though traffic to LAX is often very congested.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

12 min drive

Bus

Channel & 7th SW

Bus

Bixby Village & Loynes NE

Bus

7Th-West Campus

Bus

Bixby Village & S. Greenway E

Bus

7Th-Channel

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime University Park Estates US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,164,500
Median Single Family Price
$1,450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$690,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$532,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$671
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
56
Months of Supply
1.10
Median List Price
$1,195,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
565
Median Year Built
1961
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,016
On par with the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
940
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
618
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12am - 4pm

    631 Holbrook Ct Unit 102, Long Beach, CA 90803

    $1,110,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,728 Sq Ft
    • 631 Holbrook Ct
    • Unit 102
    • New 16 days ago

    Lovely updated townhome in Bixby Village...on the LARGEST greenbelt in the community! Cape Cod styled homes in a park-like setting with clubhouse, 2 pools, spas, & walking greenbelts. Popular light & open J plan, private front courtyard to front door. Formal entry, step-down to living room with soaring ceiling , fireplace & entertaining bar. Separate dining room with mirrored wall & access to

    Chris Italiano Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    1 - 4pm

    431 Cranston Ct Unit 102, Long Beach, CA 90803

    $1,250,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,120 Sq Ft
    • 431 Cranston Ct
    • Unit 102

    Nestled in the highly desirable Bixby Village Community, this elegantly updated townhome offers an unparalleled blend of sophistication and coastal convenience. Just moments from renowned dining, the sandy beaches of Belmont Shore, and the premier shopping experience of 2nd & PCH, this residence embodies Southern California living at its finest.Step inside to discover a meticulously renovated

    Courtney Hackbarth Compass

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    1 - 4pm

    6239 E 6th St, Long Beach, CA 90803

    $1,450,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,692 Sq Ft
    • 6239 E 6th St

    This is probably the GREATEST DEAL in all of Long Beach. A SIGNIFICANT price reduction has been made. This house is beautiful, light, bright and open. From the moment that you walk in the front door and see past the entryway, the vaulted ceilings, skylights and new flooring to the gorgeous greenery and shimmering blue of the pool, you will be enchanted. The floorplan is perfect for indoor/

    Janet Darrow Keller Williams Coastal Prop.

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,557
Median Age
55
Population under 18
12.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.8%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$98,987
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,080

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
58.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

53 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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