Belmont Park offers beach access and historic homes
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 Re/Max, who has been selling Long Beach since 1985. While the old-fashioned homes are sought-after, what really draws buyers is their proximity to the water. Belmont Park is within walking distance of the beach and other favorite Long Beach amenities.
Locals can ride their bike or take a stroll along the harbor in Belmont Park.
Walking the dog in the Belmont Park neighborhood.
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Bungalows near the water
Palm trees and salt air give Belmont Park a coastal feel, even when the ocean isn’t visible. California bungalows built with brick or stucco sit alongside Spanish Revival homes, giving the neighborhood an eclectic appearance. “It’s a lovely neighborhood that was originally developed in the '20s and '30s,” says Voss. “It’s a wonderful neighborhood. It tends to be more affluent. The houses start at a million dollars.” Prices start at $1.3 million but can exceed $2.3 million depending on the size of the home and its proximity to the water. But Belmont Park itself is a fairly small area, and the lot sizes reflect that. “It’s a pretty small section, and the homes are compact. It’s not going to have as much foot traffic compared to south of Second Street,” says Beatrix Whipple, Long Beach resident and Realtor with the Whipple Group serving Long Beach and Los Angeles. “It’s small, beach cottage types of homes.”
Here is an example of typical homes in Belmont Park Long Beach area.
The property values are high in Belmont Park and residents have restored the homes in this area.
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Beaches within walking distance and expansion of the bay
The neighborhood's Marina Vista Park and Marine Stadium are currently undergoing a major shift. The city is expanding Alamitos Bay into Colorado Lagoon. This massive construction project will connect both bodies of water by creating a channel, which involves excavating a path through the park. Completion is slated for 2025, when the new bay and the restructured park will once again be open to the public. In the meantime, Belmont Park is just under a mile from Mother's Beach.
Marine Stadium is currently undergoing construction in Belmont Park.
Belmont Park locals enjoy a day boating or paddle boarding at Mother's beach.
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Shopping and dining on Second Street
Belmont Shore is only a few blocks from Second Street, one of Long Beach’s most popular thoroughfares for shopping and dining. Locals enjoy browsing shops like House of Intuition and Tilly’s. “Second Street has a lot of great restaurants. Nick’s on 2nd is great,” says Allison Van Wig, Long Beach Realtor and broker since the 1990s. For meals out, residents are within walking distance of local favorites, like Open Sesame and Angelo’s Italian Deli. When shopping for essentials, most residents head to the nearby Vons.
Belmont Park locals hit 2nd Street for shopping retail like Tilly's.
Experience top tier dining at Nick's On 2nd in Belmont Park.
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Kids attend highly rated Long Beach schools
The Long Beach Unified School District serves neighborhood kids. Long Beach offers school choice, but families don’t have to travel outside the neighborhood for highly rated schools. Each predesignated neighborhood school earns an A from Niche. Kids can begin school at Lowell Elementary School before advancing to Rogers Middle School. Woodrow Wilson High School serves the neighborhood and offers over a hundred clubs.
Lowell Elementary School has a great pick-up zone for students and parents.
Rogers Middle School, a top-rated school is located in Belmont Heights.
Woodrow Wilson High School was founded in 1925 in Recreation Park, CA.
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The beach is within walking distance
The neighborhood’s network of sidewalks makes it easy to get around. Walk Score labels Belmont Park as “very walkable,” giving it a score of 75 out of 100. Residents will be within walking distance to parks and beaches, as well as shopping and dining. “It's easy to walk anywhere you want to go,” says Voss. “And the streets are wider, so it’s also easy to drive.” Many residents own a car for getting around town, but the neighborhood experiences little through traffic, making it easy to navigate the area. However, the bay expansion project has disrupted Long Beach's traffic patterns. This does not directly affect the neighborhood, but there will likely be congestion within a few blocks of Belmont Park.
Taking a walk by the Colorado Lagoon to see the birds.
Belmont Park residents can take their pups to the nearby Rosie's Dog Park and enjoy a beach day.
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Parks in this Area
Spinnaker Bay Park
Trails
Marine Stadium
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Boating
Marina Vista Park
Baseball/Softball
Lake
Picnic Area
Colorado Lagoon
Picnic Area
Playground
Alamitos Heights Park
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Will Rogers Mini Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
12 min drive
Reviews
Homes.com Reviews
5.01 Review
5.0Familiar With Area
9/20/2024Homes.com Review
I love this area of Long Beach. I fell like this city has several neighborhood gems and this is one of them.
Belmont Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belmont Park, Long Beach sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belmont Park, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $1,900,000, up 503% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,147
Median Age
55
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,083
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,976
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
50.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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