College Square Homes for Sale

College Square in Long Beach is a convenient neighborhood ideal for those seeking a tightknit community. Located just 8 miles from Long Beach and 18 miles from downtown Los Angeles, College Square offers a blend of small to mid-size single-family homes, including ranch-style and Spanish-influenced houses, primarily built in the late 1940s. The typical home features garages, pools and landscaped lawns with cacti and fruit trees. The neighborhood also includes a collection of manufactured homes. The College Square Association actively engages the community with monthly cleanups and events. Popular dining spots include Zamora Bros Restaurant, Miss C’s Gumbo & Soul Food and Robert Earl’s BBQ. For groceries and shopping, residents frequent Gateway Towne Center in nearby Compton, which is under 2 miles away and features more than 25 stores. Outdoor activities are available at the nearby Los Angeles River, where people kayak, bike and hike. Coolidge Park and DeForest Park provide additional recreational spaces. The neighborhood is served by the Long Beach Unified School District. Compton College, within walking distance, offers 43 degree programs and hosts the MLB Youth Academy. Major roadways and public transportation options, including bus stops and the A-Line light rail, provide easy connectivity. The Gardena Freeway and Interstate 710 offer direct routes to key locations, and Long Beach Airport is an 8-mile drive away.