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Hundred-year-old houses in Hellman
Hellman gets its unique name from Isaias W. Hellman, a prominent real estate developer responsible for shaping much of Long Beach. Hellman encompasses part of what’s also known as the Craftsman Historic District, a collection of preserved Craftsman bungalow homes. The tree-shaded residential blocks have changed over the years, but the city preserves these century-old homes for new generations of buyers.
While most Hellman craftsman homes are single story, some do offer two story options.
While craftsman homes abound, there are pockets of Spanish style homes in Hellman.
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Historic Craftsman homes
“Long Beach has everything from homes built in the 1800s up to the 1970s,” says Allison Van Wig, broker and Realtor working in the Long Beach area since the late 1990s. “It just depends on what you want. Some neighborhoods are better for bungalows, and others are known for their Craftsman.” Hellman is known for its historic homes, enticing buyers seeking a house with a past. It’s a community that invites owners to research their home's architect and previous owners. Lisa Marie Harris, a longtime resident and volunteer at Long Beach Heritage, was initially drawn to the neighborhood for its 1920s architecture and has enjoyed researching the history of her home, which was the childhood residence of a golden-age actress. “It’s not just an address,” she says. “It's an address that has a whole story to discover.”
The city of Long Beach officially designates Hellman as a historic landmark neighborhood, so homeowners must maintain the integrity of their property. The Department of the Interior sets the standard, and the city must approve renovations. Craftsman homes sell between $700,000 and $1.2 million. Buyers will also find Spanish Revival homes, ranging from $500,000 to $800,000 depending on size. These homes are in high demand, says local Realtor Cyrus Mohseni, founder of The Keystone Team, as they are more accessible than some other neighborhoods in the area, especially first-time buyers.
Many of the craftsman homes in Hellman feature large porches and cute yards.
Many Hellman neighborhood homes include tasteful landscaping and fences or walls.
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Long Beach landmarks in Hellman
In addition to the iconic Craftsman houses, the neighborhood is home to Long Beach landmark Chùa Phat To Temple. The temple is identifiable by its curved roof and shrines. Residents and architectural enthusiasts enjoy the North Toledo Walk, a lighted pedestrian path leading through rows of historic Craftsman houses.
The neighborhood has one small park, Craftsman Village Park. The park was built in 2012 after the neighborhood successfully lobbied the city for a community green space. Although the park is small, it has a lot to offer. Visitors enjoy the playground, walking trails and picnic area.
Directly adjacent to Hellman is the Museum of Latin American Art, definitely worth a visit.
The Hellman neighborhood contains the Craftsman Village Historic District.
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Local Long Beach schools
Most kids start school at Lincoln Elementary School, which earned a B rating from Niche. For middle school, they attend Franklin Classical Middle School, which earned a B-minus from Niche. Through high school, they will attend Long Beach Polytechnic High School, which was rated A-plus by Niche and ranked as the 38th Standout School in California.
Lincoln Elementary School benches and front entrance are a welcoming environment for students.
Franklin Classical Middle School, home of the Wildcats.
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Craftsman Park community events
The neighborhood frequently gets together to enjoy each other’s company at organized events at the neighborhood’s Craftsman Park. Harris says, “We have little concerts in the park. We have movies in the park, mostly catering to families. We also have ice cream socials.” The neighborhood also gets together for more significant events, like their holiday social. “During Christmas, we always have Tamales on Toledo Y Mas on North Toledo Walk,” Harris says. The neighborhood is also involved in city events, like Walk Long Beach. The community also holds neighborhood-wide tree plantings, where volunteers plant drought-tolerant saplings.
Craftsman Village Park is a small park in the Hellman neighborhood.
Craftsman Village Park is a designated Monarch Butterfly habitat.
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Highly walkable Hellman
“It’s super walkable,” Mohseni says, thanks to the neighborhood’s compact grid layout and sidewalks. Walk Score gives the neighborhood an 84%. Residents can easily travel to the community park or visit a local business on foot. Alamitos Beach is less than two miles away and can be reached by car or by walking. Long Beach Airport is five miles north of the neighborhood, making it easy to reach but far enough that the neighborhood isn’t disturbed by constant noise pollution from the airport.
Small well tended front yards are typical of the Hellman neighborhood.
Passing by the many craftsman cottages in the Hellman neighborhood.
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Award-winning restaurants within the neighborhood
Sidewalks in Hellman connect neighbors and link each resident to an assortment of neighborhood businesses clustered around East Seventh Street and East 10th Street. For meals out, locals can choose between Asian cuisine at Crystal Thai-Cambodian Cuisine or Aki Sushi Bar & Bai Plu Thai Restaurant or Mexican food at La Taqueria Brand or La Michoacana. For a more upscale option, residents can visit Heritage, a local Michelin-starred restaurant. Heritage operates out of a converted Craftsman home by a brother-sister team of restauranteurs.
Multiple nearby grocery stores are also available for residents to quickly pick up essentials. The list includes a Grocery Outlet on East Seventh and Northgate Market on East 10th, so residents can quickly access shopping anywhere in Hellman.
Adelberto's is your one stop shop for a quick Mexican snack in Hellman.
La Michoacana is a great spot for a sweet treat for the family.
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Crime in Hellman
The neighborhood experiences an elevated rate of crime. The CAP Index gives Hellman a score of seven out of ten, higher than the U.S. average of four.
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Parks in this Area
Orizaba Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Rose Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Rosa Parks Park
Trails
Miracle On Fourth Street Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Douglas Macarthur Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball
Craftsman Village Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
8 min drive
Bus
7th & Junipero NW
Bus
Alamitos & 10th NE
Bus
7th & Cherry NW
Bus
7th & Alamitos NE
Bus
7th & Nebraska NW
Bus
Cherry & 10th NE
Bus
7th & Rose NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hellman
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hellman Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hellman, Long Beach sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hellman, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $666,750, down 6% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,854
Median Age
33
Population Density
66 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,963
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,709
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
60.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%
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®
71/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51/ 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.
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