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Safest Neighborhoods in Long Beach, CA

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    Peninsula

    The high-end coastal lifestyle has remained the same on Peninsula since its neighborhood association was founded in 1960. The neighborhood group has preserved the community's quality of life throughout the growth of Long Beach and Southern California in general. When buying in Peninsula, the main decision is whether to live on Alamitos Bay or the

    • Average Value

      $2.44M

    • List Price

      $705K - $6.5M

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      13 Listings

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    Naples

    Between the watery canals, stucco homes and streets with names like Sorrento Drive and Garibaldi Lane, this neighborhood looks more like a slice of the Mediterranean than Long Beach. “Naples is like Venice up in Los Angeles,” says Kelsea Mazzocco, Realtor with First Team Real Estate and Long Beach native. “There are all these canals, and people

    • Average Value

      $1.75M

    • List Price

      $429K - $8.5M

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      27 Listings

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    Belmont Park

    North of Belmont Shore and surrounded by Alamitos Bay, Belmont Park is a coastal neighborhood in Long Beach. It’s one of the city’s older neighborhoods, known for its older homes and views of the water. “Belmont is an older neighborhood, but it doesn’t have that distinction or restriction,” says Cynthia Voss, a Realtor and broker associate with

    • Average Value

      $1.63M

    • List Price

      $1.2M - $2.2M

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      3 Listings

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    Belmont Shore

    Surrounded by the waters of the city’s bay, Belmont Shore is a Long Beach neighborhood with a lot to offer. “It’s a very convenient neighborhood,” says Cynthia Voss, Realtor and broker associate with ReMax, who has been selling Long Beach since 1985. “You’re very accessible to the ocean.” Residents are in the heart of Long Beach restaurants,

    • Average Value

      $1.51M

    • List Price

      $656K - $9.5M

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      11 Listings

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    Bixby Hill

    Bixby Hill is the smallest of Long Beach's three neighborhoods named for the Bixby family, whose 19th-century ranches once covered most of the city. The gated community used to be part of John William Bixby’s 28,000-acre Rancho Los Alamitos, which was the largest cattle ranch in the United States. Today the Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and

    • Average Value

      $1.51M

    • List Price

      $783K - $2.4M

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      3 Listings

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    La Marina Estates

    La Marina Estates is a slice of Long Beach suburbia left over from the 20th century. The neighborhood is full of maintained midcentury modern homes and is near highly rated schools, including the local university. In addition, the neighborhood borders the Los Cerritos Channel and is close to major highways and shopping and dining. “It’s really a

    • Average Value

      $1.34M

    • List Price

      $1.2M - $2M

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      0 Listings

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    Rancho Estates

    Long Beach is home to many neighborhoods varying in styles and built out over the previous century. Rancho Estates is an enclave of midcentury modern homes designed in the 1950s trying to capture the ideal California dream homes. In the decades since, buyers have sought out the homes for their preserved classic styles. “Ranchos Estates is known

    • Average Value

      $1.27M

    • List Price

      $1.2M - $1.7M

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      3 Listings

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    College Park Estates

    College Park Estates is a little-known neighborhood of Long Beach, which many of its residents actually prefer. The area’s atmosphere is quiet and suburban, with less traffic than nearby neighborhoods. “It’s a bit more secluded. It’s a somewhat private area,” says local Realtor Eduardo Becerra of Main Street Properties. College Park Estates’

    • Average Value

      $1.23M

    • List Price

      $1M - $1.3M

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      0 Listings

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    Lakewood VIllage

    Known locally as “The Village” to distinguish it from the adjacent city of Lakewood, Lakewood Village is a residential community in north Long Beach. The neighborhood is almost exclusively residential, apart from shop-lined arterial streets that form its boundaries and Long Beach City College’s Liberal Arts Campus, which extends into the southern

    • Average Value

      $1.15M

    • List Price

      $658K - $2.5M

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      11 Listings

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    Los Altos South

    Those looking for a peaceful suburban setting in the middle of Long Beach can find it in Los Altos South, a residential neighborhood known for the size of its yards. “People usually move there for the family atmosphere and the bigger lots,” says Realtor and resident Justin Sidell who works with Dream Life Real Estate. The neighborhood’s other

    • Average Value

      $1.10M

    • List Price

      $886K - $1.7M

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      Homes For Sale

      14 Listings

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    El Dorado Park

    Like the legendary city of gold it’s named for, Long Beach’s El Dorado Park neighborhood is a hidden gem. Its quiet streets are lined with palm and gum trees, shadowing the well-maintained sidewalks and yards found throughout the neighborhood. Its standout feature is, without a doubt, the sizeable El Dorado Region Park, located in the center of

    • Average Value

      $1.10M

    • List Price

      $470K - $1.6M

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      18 Listings

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    El Dorado Park South

    Sitting just south of Long Beach’s largest park is the neighborhood of El Dorado Park South. The community enjoys convenient access to many city amenities, from its namesake park and nearby highways to highly rated schools and shopping. “It's unassuming when you drive past on the main road, but when you turn into the neighborhood, it's

    • Average Value

      $1.08M

    • List Price

      $905K - $1.4M

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      0 Listings

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    Los Altos North

    Los Altos North offers all the comfort of a quiet suburb right in the heart of Long Beach. With its well-maintained homes, quality schools and easy access to shopping, dining and major highways, the neighborhood is ideal for those who want to be close to the action but not immersed in it. “It feels secluded, even though it’s right next to

    • Average Value

      $1.06M

    • List Price

      $877K - $1.7M

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      4 Listings

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    Atherton South

    Atherton South is a neighborhood that leaves an impression. Realtor Joe Sopo of Keller Williams Coastal Properties, who has been selling Long Beach since the 1990s, has seen many people who grew up in the neighborhood return to raise their own families. “There are lots of families here, old and young,” Sopo says. “Many people have dogs and they

    • Average Value

      $1.03M

    • List Price

      $937K - $1.2M

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      0 Listings

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    West Plaza

    Northeast of downtown Long Beach, West Plaza is a calm residential neighborhood, where jacaranda trees and single-family homes line the streets. “It’s a quiet, nice place to live,” says Realtor Rochelle Kramer of SoCal Modern, who has about two decades of local experience. “‘Pleasant’ is the word I’d use.” Also known as South of Conant, the

    • Average Value

      $1.02M

    • List Price

      $850K - $1.5M

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      4 Listings

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    Plaza

    Plaza, a neighborhood in Long Beach, offers a unique rhythm of life with a mix of modern amenities and traditional charm. The area features a variety of housing styles, from classic Californian bungalows with deep porches to contemporary homes, all set along tree-lined streets adorned with flowers. Residents enjoy easy access to both the 405 and

    • Average Value

      $1.02M

    • List Price

      $788K - $1.4M

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      12 Listings

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    University Park Estates

    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

    • Average Value

      $1.22M

    • List Price

      $532K - $1.6M

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      5 Listings

    University Park Estates