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Why homebuyers are taking a closer look at Starr King
Starr King, also called Freeway Cricle, is a small neighborhood in north Long Beach. The area is full of single-family homes, and you'll see neighbors going for walks along the sidewalks. Homebuyers are drawn to Starr King's lower prices compared to nearby Los Angeles County areas, and you have direct routes to Downtown Long Beach. There is an elementary school within walking distances for some homeowners, and while many people drive, there are also buses that run nearby.
Interstate 710 and state Route 91 are conveniently located near Starr King, CA.
Starr King, CA, is a north Long Beach neighborhood with a variety of housing options.
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Many Starr King homes have traditional styles.
Single-family homes in a close community environment
If you walk through Starr King, you'll see single-family homes on compact lots that are close together. The prices can range from the lower $500,000s to the lower $800,000s, so the cost in Starr King is usually lower than in nearby areas like Longwood or Rancho Dominguez. "There's a wide range of architecture, mostly comprised of many National and traditional architectural styles," says Keegan Cin, a Realtor with Cin Coast Realty. "There's great walkability, so you'll see neighbors out walking a lot. It's considered a friendly community where neighbors all know and look out for each other."
Walking to Starr King Elementary, with other schools nearby
The Starr King neighborhood is part of the Long Beach Unified School District, which is highly rated by Niche. Starr King Elementary School is in the neighborhood, rated B-minus. It's close enough that some students might walk to class. After high school, graduates might head to one of the nearby campuses of California State University: Long Beach or Dominguez Hills, which Cin says, "are both only about a 20-minute drive from the neighborhood."
Young students in Starr King, CA, can enroll at Starr King Elementary School.
Jordan High School is one of the options for students in Starr King.
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Where to go for outdoor time near Starr King
Residents have to go outside the neighborhood to enjoy parks, and there are a few options nearby. Coolidge Park has a dog park and baseball diamond near the playground and paved athletic courts. DeForest Park, right across the river, is a popular spot with volleyball and pickleball courts, as well as a walking path that leads into the DeForest Wetlands. You can take a short drive south to Long Beach City Beach to spend the day on the sand.
Children in Starr King, CA, can enjoy the playground with a swing set at Coolidge Park.
Nearby Coolidge Park offers a dog park and full basketball court.
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Heading into Bixby Knolls and surrounding areas to shop and dine
The neighborhood is a quick drive or bus ride from restaurants and retail centers. Cin says one of the busier spots for shopping and dining is Bixby Knolls. "It's only about 10 minutes away and has tons of restaurants and some local shops," Cin says. "Residents will also drive to restaurants up and down Long Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue near Virginia Country Club, where you'll find SteelCraft, and eateries from sushi to pizza." The nearby Gateway Towne Center is a convenient place to shop, from getting groceries at Aldi to grabbing everyday needs at Target.
Long Beach Boulevard has some retail shops in Starr King.
Trader Joe's is nearby for specialty groceries.
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How to get from Starr King to places like downtown Long Beach
You have easy access to the Gardena Freeway and Interstate 710. I-710 leads less than 10 miles to downtown Long Beach and almost 20 miles to downtown LA. Long Beach Transit and Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus services connect the neighborhood to local and regional stops. "You can hop on Long Beach Transit buses at stops along Long Beach Boulevard to reach shopping plazas and other area destinations," Cin says. "And while there's no major employer in the neighborhood, you have all the aerospace engineering employers around Long Beach Airport within 10 miles. Molina Healthcare's corporate offices are also here in Long Beach, about 8 miles south."
Catch a Long Beach Transit bus in Starr King, CA.
Starr King residents can catch the bus on Long Beach Boulevard.
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Cleaning up the neighborhood and joining events nearby
The Starr King Neighborhood Association is a local organization that takes care of the community by organizing clean up days. Volunteers pick up trash to keep Starr King in good condition. If you want more ways to engage with the community, you might join:
Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival, an annual April celebration in the Cambodia Town neighborhood that includes a parade, food vendors and live performances
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, a high-speed street race through downtown Long Beach every April
Long Beach Pride, a two-day festival and parade along downtown's waterfront every May
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Starr King Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Starr King, Long Beach sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Starr King, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $737,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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