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Historic architecture and a strong community
Historic and tight-knit, California Heights stands out among North Long Beach neighborhoods. Cal Heights, as it is known to locals, features the largest of the city’s 18 historic districts. Established in 1990 and expanded in 2000, the district includes nearly 1,500 homes. “I grew up in Cal Heights starting in 1947,” says Alan Fasnacht of Team Fasnacht Realty. “Sunset Magazine has named it the No. 1 historic neighborhood in the country several times. It has a really strong neighborhood association and is known as extremely walkable.”
The neighborhood balances historic residential blocks with a growing roster of locally-owned shops and restaurants centered around Atlantic Avenue.
You can tell homes are historic by the plaques out front in California Heights Long Beach.
There are many unique homes in the neighborhood including this French Farmhouse inspired beauty.
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Historic Spanish homes
Previously part of the Bixby Ranch, which once covered much of Long Beach, development of Cal Heights began in 1924 after it was determined that the land held no oil. Most of the neighborhood’s existing homes were built between 1924 and 1950. Cal Heights is known for its abundance of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, with an array of homes featuring distinct white facades and bright terra cotta roofs dotting its tree-lined streets. Other historic homes feature the steep roofs and decorative timbering of the Tudor style while inviting Craftsman bungalows are prominent as well. Fasnacht says that this architectural diversity is attracting buyers. “People want to buy these homes, and their value has been cemented by the efforts of the neighborhood association.” The neighborhood also includes its share of minimal traditional homes that are common among Long Beach’s established neighborhoods. Single-family homes typically list between $800,000 and $1.3 million. Condos can be found on the west side of the neighborhood for $350,000 to $600,000, making it one of the more budget-friendly neighborhoods in Long Beach. “We’re getting a lot of buyers from the west side of Los Angeles who are looking for high quality of life in a walkable neighborhood,” says Fasnacht. “That has made Cal Heights really quite desirable.”
Homes in California Heig often feature 'curb appeal' and thoughtful landscaping.
Here is an example of a beautifu restored Spanish Colonial home in California Heights Long Beach
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Reservoir Park
Green space in the neighborhood is limited, but Reservoir Park is a popular spot for playground play dates, while the Pickleball Badminton Center on the east side of the neighborhood is regularly packed with racquet sport enthusiasts. The neighborhood is also a great landing spot for golfers: there are three popular courses within 2 miles of Cal Heights.
Reservoir Park is a popular park with parents and kids alike.
Reservoir Park playground was refurbished recently.
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Atlantic Avenue dining
Atlantic Avenue, which bisects the neighborhood, is home to a growing number of North Long Beach’s most popular restaurants. The pie and quiche specialists at Jongewaard’s Bake n’ Broil have been serving the neighborhood since 1965, while Steelcraft Long Beach features a rotating roster of food vendors and craft brewers. Just north along the corridor are a concentration of shops and restaurants in Bixby Knolls, whose First Fridays event attracts thousands for late-night shopping accompanied by art and music. Residents can stock up on essentials and other items at the Bixby Knolls shopping center and a Target roughly a mile south in neighboring Signal Hill.
Steelhead Coffee at Steelcraft in Bixby Knolls for a coffee break.
Bake 'N Broil has been an institution in the neighborhood since 1965.
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Cal Heights public schools
The neighborhood’s public schools are overseen by the Long Beach Unified School District, which offers school choice to all students within the district. Default options for the neighborhood include Birney Elementary School, which has a B grade on Niche, and Hughes Middle School, which has a B-plus. Long Beach Polytechnic High, known locally as Poly, has a rare A-plus rating and is known for its impressive roster of famous alums, which includes Snoop Dogg, Billie Jean King and Cameron Diaz among myriad others.
North Wrigley's elementary school is Birney Elementary.
Long Beach Poly athletic fields in Long Beach.
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Manicured gardens and community tours
The work of the very active California Heights Neighborhood Association was a big part of Cal Heights being named Neighborhood of the Year by Neighborhoods, USA in 2012. Not much has changed since then, thanks to the CHNA, whose efforts remain focused on preserving the community’s historic charm and character. The CHNA publishes a monthly online newsletter, and its programs have been locally and nationally recognized. The Lamppost Restoration Project is well known in Long Beach, and the annual Home and Garden Tour was cited by NUSA in awarding Cal Heights its highest honor. That tour, which features docents leading neighbors through the homes and gardens of selected residents, resumed in May 2024 after a five-year hiatus. For new and prospective homeowners, the association’s website includes guidelines for owning one of the neighborhood’s historic homes as well as contacts for restorations.
Many homes have blooming flowers in the front yards in California Heights.
The many Spanish-style homes in Bixby Knolls usually feature white walls and a red roof.
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Getting around North Long Beach
Interstate 405 passes just south of the neighborhood, providing easy access for work commutes and general travel throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Multiple bus routes run along neighborhood thoroughfares Atlantic and Orange Avenue, connecting Cal Heights to Downtown Long Beach and Central Los Angeles. Just east of the neighborhood, Long Beach Airport offers direct flights to over 20 U.S. locations. While limited aircraft noise is occasionally audible in the northeast corner of Cal Heights, the orientation of the airport's runway means planes pass well north of the neighborhood during takeoff and landing.
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Parks in this Area
Veterans Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Reservoir Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Signal Hill Dog Park
Dog Park
Somerset Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Los Cerritos Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Baker Street Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
3 min drive
Bus
Atlantic & Wardlow NE
Bus
L.B. Blvd. & Wardlow NE
Bus
Orange & Wardlow NE
Bus
Atlantic & 36th NE
Bus
Orange & 37th SW
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Orange & 37th NE
Bus
Wardlow & California NE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
California Heights
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
California Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in California Heights, Long Beach sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in California Heights, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $355,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Rare Investment Opportunity - Two Standalone Homes with Separate Addresses on a Generous Corner Lot! Welcome to an unparalleled opportunity in the high-demand neighborhood of California Heights. This unique property features two detached homes situated on a spacious, private corner lot, each with its own address and abundant potential! The newly extensively remodeled 3-bedroom and 1-bathroom
Welcome to your Forever Home in the heart of Historic California Heights in Bixby Knolls. Charming designer Spanish 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is newly remodeled & has everything you could dream of! Fantastic open concept home boasts 1850 sf of living space residing on a massive corner lot & spares no expense including paid off solar system & magnificent Spanish archways! Spacious living room
Welcome home to this spacious 1 bedroom 1 bathroom condo located in Bixby knolls area of Long Beach. This unit features new carpet throughout, large bedroom with a double closet entry, Eating area, access to a community pool, and laundry area. This complex is bright and airy space to lounge around and enjoy the beautiful long beach weather. Unit comes with one parking space in an underground
Property Id: 1848270This spacious apartment boasts 725 square feet of living space in an excellent neighborhood. The apartment is located in the back of the main house, upstairs above the garage. It features large sunny windows, hardwood floors, and a private balcony in a tranquil neighborhood. This unit is not connected to another; privacy equals peace of mind. Easy parking
This spacious, light-filled home features an open layout with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The updated kitchen includes a new refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher for modern convenience. Freshly painted and move-in ready. Enjoy under-building parking and resort-style community amenities: pool, hot tub, BBQ areas, expansive courtyard, and a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,926
Median Age
44
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,015
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,910
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
47.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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