Allison Van Wig
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
(562) 582-8861
281 Total Sales
2 in Collins
$753K - $815K Price Range
Collins
Notched into the eastern edge of Long Beach, the residential neighborhood of Collins offers a small but convenient slice of suburbia on the border with Lakewood.
Along the quiet neighborhood streets are a collection of mid-sized to large ranch-style homes on spacious lots featuring private driveways, garages and ample yard space. Many of the homes were built in the 1950s near the end of the city’s construction boom, which began in the 1930s. As such, Collins is a relatively newer neighborhood by Long Beach standards, and the home styles reflect that. “They are a little more midcentury, design-wise,” says Alan Fasnacht of Team Fasnacht Realty. The majority of homes in Collins are spaced out on horizontal lots, as opposed to the tightly packed homes on vertical lots common in the city’s established neighborhoods. The extra room outside means extra room inside, as the neighborhood’s homes offer significantly more square footage than the typical established Long Beach home.
A unique feature of many homes is that they incorporate natural materials such as stone. This adds to the craftsman feel of the neighborhood and provides an aesthetic contrast to the custom landscaping that is common. While ranch-style homes are prevalent, the occasional eclectic multilevel home stands out, as do a handful of smaller homes in the minimal traditional style of the city’s established housing. Homes typically list between the low $700,000s to the mid-$800,000s, and they don’t last long. “They appeal to buyers because they sell right away,” says Fasnacht.
Students can attend Collins Elementary School, whose campus takes up a large portion of the neighborhood, Jackson Middle School and Paramount High School, which is split between a campus for ninth-graders and a campus for the rest of the student body.
Taking up the southern edge of the neighborhood is a large shopping center anchored by a Walmart Supercenter. Several eateries provide convenient dining options. You can pick up a coffee at Starbucks or enjoy a relaxing meal in the cozy confines of Bahn Thai Long Beach. Residents also can shop at WinCo Foods and sample the seafood and Thai favorites at The Cajun Crab, both of which are within walking distance just off South Street. The Lakewood Regional Medical Center is conveniently located on South Street across from the shopping center. In addition, residents seeking public transportation have easy access to buses that run regularly along South Street, which connects directly to Lakewood and Lakewood Boulevard, a retail and ding corridor just short ride away. Among the favored stops is a popular neighborhood nursery. “H&H Nursery is the big thing that everyone knows around there,” says Melinda Elmer of Full Realty Services, Inc. The family run garden center has been in business since 1976, offering customers everything from flowering plants to cacti.
Residents have access to a pair of parks in neighboring communities. Ramona Park is a buzzy neighborhood green space that includes a baseball diamond, two tennis courts, a basketball court and soccer field among an array of athletic amenities. Its community center offers youth programs and social activities. Davenport Park is a smaller, more tranquil space that offers half basketball courts, a children’s play area, a multipurpose field for additional recreational activity and a walking trail.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Allison Van Wig
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Karen Miller
Karen Miller
Responds QuicklyFirst Team Real Estate
(424) 401-7256
33 Total Sales
1 in Collins
$815,000 Price
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Ray Duran
Ray Duran
Responds QuicklyWEDGEWOOD HOMES REALTY
(323) 430-8861
138 Total Sales
1 in Collins
$700,000 Price
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Melinda Elmer
Melinda Elmer
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Masters
(562) 317-7284
264 Total Sales
1 in Collins
$701,000 Price
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David Robles
David Robles
Century 21 Allstars
(562) 372-6409
26 Total Sales
2 in Collins
$630K - $915K Price Range
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Kelly Tap
Kelly Tap
Keller Williams Pacific Estate
(657) 222-3057
38 Total Sales
2 in Collins
$580K - $1.1M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 4th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ramona Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Bolivar Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Constitution Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Davenport Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Trails
Biscailuz Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Mayfair Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Collins | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Collins Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,700,000
Median Sale Price
$1,995,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,650,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,995,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-17%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
625%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$519
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
357
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,322
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,785
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,056
Median Age
43
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,134
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,791
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.7%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
51%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Paramount
Many affordable homes and a large park renovation in north Long Beach
Ramona Park
Attractive housing in a very residential neighborhood.
Saint Francis
A postwar tract house neighborhood in North Long Beach
Lindbergh
Established and relatively affordable community with freeway access
Mc Kinley
Easy highway access and tons of easy shopping on the border of Paramount
Nehyam
Relatively affordable homes with nearby highway access
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