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A laidback Long Beach neighborhood
DeForest Park is just removed enough from nearby Long Beach to offer residents a little breather from the city as well as a little more space. “DeForest Park is a tiny little pocket away from the main streets,” says Airazulema Alfaro, a Realtor with Keller Williams SELA. “People move here because it's a little bit secluded, and it's close to the park.” Thanks to nearby freeway access, residents can still easily travel throughout Long Beach and enjoy their own quiet enclave.
DeForest Park borders neighborhood
The neighborhood shares its name with, a fifty-acre park along the Los Angeles River. It offers pickleball and volleyball courts as well as a playground and softball field. Nature trails wind through the park's wetlands, which the city protects, preserving the natural habitat of local wildlife. Visitors can download the Agents of Discovery app for an interactive experience.According to the DeForest Park Neighborhood Association, the park is haunted. Visitors have reported feeling bursts of cold air and have recorded disembodied voices on electronic devices. In addition to hosting specters, the park is home to events like a chili cook-off, Christmas light display contest and the Earth Day celebration.
Head over to DeForest Park for a game of Pickleball.
View of DeForest Park showing the long walking paths and tennis courts.
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Single-family homes and condos in DeForest Park
Modest ranch-styles and bungalows sit side by side on palm-shaded streets in DeForest Park. “When I showed clients the area, they really liked it. It's a quiet, well-kept community,” says Alfaro. These single-family homes sell between $500,000 and $800,000. Developers are actively building condos in DeForest Park, selling from $700,000 to $880,000. “It’s a nice area for families,” says Nancy Deprez, a real estate agent with Vista Sotheby's International Realty.“If you want a big backyard, it’s a good place to check out.”
This home in DeForest Park has a mix of brick and stucco giving it a unique design.
Homes in DeForest Park are mostly ranch style homes.
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Kids attend Long Beach Unified Schools
Kids living in DeForest Park can begin kindergarten at Colin Powell Academy for Success, which was graded B-minus by Niche, and remain at the school through eighth grade. They can then go on to Jordan High School, which also earned a B-minus from Niche. The school offers different career pathways, from journalism to manufacturing, to help students gain college or career experience before graduating.
Colin Powell Academy for Success is a well known school in the neighborhood.
Jordan High School has great teachers and staff.
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Access to Artesia Freeway
“DeForest Park is very convenient,” says Deprez. “It’s close to the freeway, so it’s good for commuters.” Artesia Freeway runs just a couple blocks north of the neighborhood, and Interstate 710 is just across the river, so drivers are close to expedited routes throughout town. The city bus also circulates the area. Walking or biking in DeForest Park is less easy, so most residents drive. Long Beach Airport sits just six miles south for those traveling farther away.
View of the lush neighborhood of DeForest Park with well maintained yards.
Public transportation is always near in the neighborhood of DeForest Park.
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Local favorites on Atlantic Avenue
This suburban neighborhood is primarily residential but has a few nearby restaurants along Atlantic Avenue. Local options include Orange Teriyaki Restaurant, a fast-casual Japanese restaurant, and La Casa De La Baleada, a Honduran restaurant. El Pollo Imperial, a Peruvian restaurant known for its roasted chicken dishes, operates in Deforest Park. For quicker options, locals grab takeout from the neighborhood McDonald’s or La Taqueria Brand. The closest grocery store, Big Saver Foods, is a couple miles east.
Try the delicious squid plate from El Pollo Imperial in the neighborhood of DeForest Park.
Retail and restaurants are scattered throughout DeForest Park.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
DeForest Park
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
DeForest Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in DeForest Park, Long Beach sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in DeForest Park, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $720,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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