$1,283,414Average Value$353Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Neighborhood known for its midcentury homes
Long Beach is home to many neighborhoods varying in styles and built out over the previous century. Rancho Estates is an enclave of midcentury modern homes designed in the 1950s trying to capture the ideal California dream homes. In the decades since, buyers have sought out the homes for their preserved classic styles. “Ranchos Estates is known for its midcentury homes and have gone up in value over the years,” says Allison Van Wig, a realtor who has been selling in Long Beach for over a decade.
The densely developed neighborhood of Rancho Estates has many trees.
The calm neighborhood streets in Rancho Estates are walkable.
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Ranch homes designed by midcentury modern pioneer
“The neighborhood was designed in 1953 and 1954 by Cliff May, the father of the modern ranch house,” says local Realtor and longtime Rancho Estates resident Rochelle Kramer of SoCal Modern. “The homes are distinguished from nearby neighborhoods by their post and beam construction, slab foundations, floor-to-ceiling windows and terrific indoor-outdoor flow. These qualities are hard to find outside of Rancho Estates." A walk through the streets is like turning pages in an architectural journal of the mid-20th century, each home a curated chapter of May’s Californian modern vision. The neighborhood works to preserve its unique style and history, so homeowners are expected to maintain the integrity of the original design by the city. Homes in the neighborhood typically sell for just under $1 million and up to $1.6 million.
The yards are an important part of the property, designed with more attention to detail than lots in other neighborhoods. May sought to create comfortable outdoor living space. Homes sit back from the roads and are more generously portioned than other Long Beach neighborhoods. Owners landscape their properties with courtyards, privacy fences and plants that thrive in the SoCal climate.
A row of modernized bungalows near Lees Avenue in Rancho Estates.
Midcentury homes are common in Rancho Estates.
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El Dorado Park borders the neighborhood
The neighborhood's layout continues to encourage spending time outdoors by its proximity to Long Beach’s biggest park. El Dorado Park borders the eastern side of the neighborhood, so residents are within walking distance of the 600-acre sprawl of green space, lakes, trails and play equipment. Visitors have seemingly endless options, such as the model boat lake, fishing lake, game courts, and picnicking space. The park is a favorite feature of the city of Long Beach, and Rancho Estate residents can access this amenity anytime.
El Dorado Regional Park is a massive space around the borders of Rancho Estates.
The driving range of the El Dorado Park Golf Course near Rancho Estates.
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Neighborhood schools earn top scores
Although Long Beach offers school choice, the neighborhood's designated schools are often sought out by parents. Most kids attend nearby Cubberley K-8 School, which offers kindergarten through eighth grade and earned an A-minus from Niche. Kids attend Millikan High School, graded A-plus by Niche. Students can earn college credit through California State University Long Beach and Long Beach City College.
The entrance of the Cubberley K-8 School near Rancho Estates.
The school building of the Millikan High School near Rancho Estates.
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Locals enjoy Long Beach events
The neighborhood is in a prime location to enjoy all that Long Beach has to offer. El Dorado Park hosts a summer concert series, as well as adult and youth sports leagues and lessons. Van Wig says Long Beach Pride is one of Long Beach’s biggest events, with over 80,000 visitors participating in the three-day event.
Rancho Estates kids make their way home after a Long Beach event.
Rancho Estates holds seasonal activities all around El Dorado Regional Park.
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Driving in Rancho Estates
Residents will need a car to get around the area and Long Beach. Interstate 605 runs outside the neighborhood, so locals can easily hop on the highway for their commutes. For journeys farther away, Long Beach Airport is just three miles outside the neighborhood.
An elevated view of split-level homes in Rancho Estates.
Electric scooters are available near Rancho Estates.
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Spring Street shopping and dining
Shopping and dining in the area are centered around Spring Street. Residents frequent popular neighborhood tavern, The Eldo, which is known for its South African-infused fare. Spring Street has a number of highly rated restaurants a little outside the neighborhood, like New York-style pizzeria Flippin’ Pizza and classic American diner John’s Hamburgers. Within a mile of the neighborhood, residents will find boba shops and cafes. Residents shop for essentials at Lakewood Plaza Marketplace, where they can find Stater Bros., Amazon Fresh and Grocery Outlet, in addition to banks and various shops.
Local shopping is easy at Spring Street near Rancho Estates.
At Amazon Fresh on Spring Street, you can shop in store, pick up curbside, or order delivery.
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Parks in this Area
Lilly Park
Playground
Clarkdale Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
El Dorado Park West
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Golf
El Dorado East Regional Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Birdcage Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Pioneer Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
10 min drive
Bus
Wardlow & Stevely SE
Bus
Studebaker & Spring NE
Bus
Studebaker & Mezzanine NE
Bus
Studebaker & Wardlow SE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rancho Estates
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rancho Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Estates, Long Beach sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Estates, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $346,500, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Step into the timeless elegance of this stunning Cliff May-designed home in Long Beach, CA, where mid-century modern charm meets seamless indoor-outdoor living. Nestled in the sought-after Rancho neighborhood, this architectural gem boasts soaring post-and-beam ceilings, expansive glass walls, and an abundance of natural light that highlights its warm wood accents and clean, open spaces. The
The charm of a Cliff May Rancho is difficult to match, with its mid-century modern accents, architectural lines, and casual indoor-outdoor flow. This Cliff May Plan A was built in 1953, and was expanded in the early 60s, and again in the early 70s, to bring the total living area up to over 1,500 square feet. Highlights of the home include original birch cabinetry in the kitchen, birch paneling in
This stunning midcentury residence is nestled within the highly sought-after Rancho Estates—a neighborhood celebrated for having the most cohesive and well-preserved collection of Cliff May–designed homes in the nation. Built in 1954 and fully renovated, this property is a standout example of the architectural movement that forever changed the Southern California landscape.Widely regarded as
Now available for lease for a term of 12 months or greater, an exceptional Cliff May designed mid-century modern residence in the renowned Rancho Estates of Long Beach. This pristine property has been well maintained by the owners, and it features the qualities you expect from a classic 1950s design: indoor-outdoor living, abundant natural light, open beam ceilings, clerestory windows, etc. The
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,941
Median Age
49
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$164,250
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$185,075
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
52.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.4%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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