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A walkable and affordable north Long Beach neighborhood
Longwood is a convenient neighborhood in north Long Beach, about 10 miles from downtown. The homes are walkable to casual restaurants and a public school that serves elementary through middle school. The area appeals to those looking for midcentury homes for less. “It’s more affordable than other Long Beach neighborhoods," says Realtor Brend Pena of Realty World Experts, who has over a decade of experience in the area. "It has some streets that are in a pretty nice area for an affordable price."
Find two-story stucco homes throughout the neighborhood streets of Longwood.
For those favoring a strategic location, Longwood provides convenient freeway access.
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Midcentury homes with custom fencing in Longwood
The neighborhood is primarily residential, composed of walkable streets lined with palm trees, magnolias and American sweetgums. The yards often display cacti and agave plants. Though there is ample street parking, most homes have a driveway and a garage. Many homes have custom fencing, brick walls or hedges for extra privacy. Mostly built from the 1950s through the 1970s, the houses have midcentury architecture, with an emphasis on classic California ranch-style layouts. Homes in the neighborhood sell between $750,000 and $1 million.
Longwood boasts these beautifully updated midcentury modern homes with custom windows and doors.
The stucco and stone compliments this Longwood residence.
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Sal's Gumbo Shack and more food on Long Beach Boulevard
On Long Beach Boulevard, the area’s main thoroughfare, there are plenty of restaurants, including Los Albert's Fresh Mexican Food. The casual eatery has a drive-through and serves dishes like taquitos and nachos. At Sal's Gumbo Shack, patrons can order Cajun soul food in a no-frills venue with a patio. There are also fast-food options, including Subway and Jack in the Box. The nearest supermarket is ALDI, located about 2 miles west of Longwood.
Aldi is a great option for the weekly grocery shopping trip.
When it's time for your next lunch break, head over to Alberts Mexican Restaurant.
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Long Beach public schools and higher education
Colin Powell Academy for Success is conveniently located in the neighborhood's southern end. The school serves kindergarten through eighth grade and has a B-minus rating on Niche. Jordan High School also has a B-minus. JHS has pathway programs for the medical field and engineering, among others. California State University's Dominguez Hills Campus and Long Beach City College, a community college, are about 5 miles from the neighborhood.
Jordan High School, in Long Beach California, is home to the Panthers.
Colin Powell Academy for Success serves students in Longwood, California.
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Coolidge Park and more municipal parks
Coolidge Park is a recreation area only half a mile east of the neighborhood. It has a ballfield, basketball courts and a playground. It also features a dog park with a water fountain and benches where owners can sit while the pets play. At Houghton Park, about 2 miles east of the neighborhood, there are tennis courts, walking paths and a skatepark. Located 2 miles east of Longwood, DeForest Park is known for its nature trail along the Los Angeles River, where locals can walk aside California poppies and spot ducks in the waterway. City Beach is about 10 miles away via Interstate 710.
Shooting hoops with your best friend, as the sun goes down, is a good way to end the day.
The Skatepark at Veterans Valor Plaza is popular with Neyham Skaters.
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Community events at Coolidge Park and Houghton Park
Coolidge Park hosts free, family-friendly movie nights in the summer. The city encourages attendees to bring lawn chairs and wear apparel for the weekly dress-up theme. Crazy Hat Day, for example. The park also has a year-round after-school program. At Houghton Park, locals can attend the annual Jazz Festival: a lineup of jazz musicians, a food and beer garden and an area for kids' activities.
Get ready to enjoy an afternoon baseball practice with the guys before dinner.
Head over to DeForest Park for a game of Pickleball with your best friends.
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A 10-mile commute south to downtown Long Beach
Longwood is about 10 miles north of downtown Long Beach via Interstate 710. Residents can catch a Long Beach Transit bus at stops on Long Beach Boulevard. For medical services, residents can travel 10 miles to Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center. The closest major airport is Long Beach Airport, about 5 miles southeast of the neighborhood.
Longwood is conveniently in close proximity to State Route 91 and Interstate 710.
Catch a bus on the Long Beach Transit system in Longwood off Long Beach Blvd.
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Parks in this Area
Houghton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Coolidge Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
South Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Kelly Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
DeForest Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Grace Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
11 min drive
Bus
L.B. Blvd. & Harcourt SW
Bus
Susana & Ana
Longwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Longwood, Long Beach sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Longwood, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $263,000, up 411% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Diamond in the Rough! Great Home located on a beautiful tree lined street. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, recently refinished original hardwood floors. With some updating and a little TLC, this home could be amazing!
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Michael Mucino,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,111
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,145
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,433
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.1%
College Graduates
16%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 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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