Belmont Heights
Long Beach eras of construction represented in Belmont Heights
Sidewalks pass century-old homes, shaded by tall palms and dense fruit trees. Belmont Heights’ famous feral parrots help themselves to the fruit from the many fig and orange trees and rest on the eaves of Craftsman homes or Tudor turrets.“What’s appealing about Belmont Heights is that it isn’t a cookie-cutter development,” says Neely. “Each house you walk past will be different from the one next door. Because it wasn’t developed as a set development, all eras of the city are represented here.” Craftsman Bungalows are ubiquitous, ranging in price from $935,000 to $1.9 million. Spanish Revival homes are popular, spanning one-bedroom homes for under $800,000 to $3 million villas.
The neighborhood encompasses two historic districts that have stood for over a century. Owners of historic homes cannot alter the outside of a historic home and can only maintain its original integrity. Building additions should be cohesive with the house's style and cannot be visible from the road. The city enforces this, using standards set by the Secretary of the Interior.
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Neighborhood schools earn top grades
Children in Belmont Heights can enroll in the Long Beach Unified School District, which is highly rated and receives an A from Niche. Long Beach offers school choice, so students can apply to schools outside the neighborhood, but each school the neighborhood is assigned to has an A rating on Niche. Belmont Heights kids typically begin at Lowell Elementary School before advancing to Rogers Middle School. They will graduate from Woodrow Wilson High School, which offers over a hundred clubs and a robust English department. Wilson produced the city of Long Beach’s first Youth Poet Laureate, Claire Beeli.
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Swimming at the beach and Colorado Lagoon and visiting Recreation Park
“We don’t have big rolling lawns, so parks are important,” says Neely. The neighborhood is framed by public parks and nature. The over 200-acre Recreation Park offers visitors many activities, like the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, an 18-hole golf course, and a lawn bowling green. Below the park, Colorado Lagoon is a a wetland area with a playground, picnic tables, a sandy beach and a pier ideal for swimming on a hot day. The neighborhood stretched down to the shores of the Pacific. Long Beach City Beach is sought for its surfing, swimming and coastal views. Visitors who don’t want to get wet can lay out or explore the paved paths.
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Dining and shopping accessible by foot
Belmont Heights is highly walkable, scoring an 83 out of 100 on WalkScore. This aspect entices homebuyers who want easy access to shopping and dining. “It’s a hugely walkable neighborhood,” says Neely. “We bought here because you could run down to the store and grab something or walk to meet friends at a neighborhood bar. You don’t have to get in your car to get anything.”For drivers, the neighborhood sits away from Long Beach’s highways but is framed by thoroughfares East 7th Street and Ocean Boulevard. For those traveling farther away, Long Beach Airport is a four-mile drive from the neighborhood.
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Local restaurants in intriguing locales
The neighborhood is full of shopping and dining options steps from the residents’ front door. Neighborhood restaurants span from American classics to Mexican eateries. Some restaurants offer good food in a better location, like The Attic, which operates out of a 1920s Craftsman home in the neighborhood, and the Ubuntu Café, which overlooks the Colorado Lagoon. Belmont Brewing sits on the beach, so residents can grab a drink and watch the waves.The neighborhood has a few local grocers, like specialty Olives Gourmet Grocer and Ma ‘n Pa Grocery, known for breakfast sandwiches and homemade beef jerky. When shopping for essentials, residents head to the neighborhood Vons.
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Belmont Heights Community Association events
The Belmont Heights Community Association strives to foster community. Residents get together for holiday events and social gatherings. As many younger families live in the neighborhood, residents strive to plan activities that appeal to children and adults alike, like Easter egg hunts and holiday parties. Residents can also enjoy adult-oriented activities like book clubs and workshops with local experts, like the social with the Long Beach Beekeepers.Outside of organized events, locals can often be seen stopping to chat with neighbors when walking or inviting people over. As many homes have fruit trees, the neighbors operate an informal fruit exchange. “You have to be respectful to your neighbors,” says Neely. “You’re very close together, so you want to check in with people and get to know your neighbors. It’s a great neighborhood, and you are responsible for being involved.”
Neely, herself a frequent contributor, says, “We love having people write for our community newsletter. It's all locals, all volunteers. It's a good way for people to learn about things that affect us, like what the city is doing and how we can be involved.” District representatives live in Belmont Heights and write for the newsletter and do community outreach.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephanie Younger
Stephanie Younger
Compass
(424) 417-2755
893 Total Sales
2 in Belmont Heights
$1.6M - $1.8M Price Range
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Cyrus Mohseni
Cyrus Mohseni
The Keystone Team
(657) 341-0810
176 Total Sales
3 in Belmont Heights
$800K - $1.3M Price Range
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Scott Underwood
Scott Underwood
Meadowbrook Realty
(424) 785-0908
29 Total Sales
3 in Belmont Heights
$500K - $700K Price Range
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Harold Betts
Harold Betts
The RECollective
(562) 583-2003
111 Total Sales
2 in Belmont Heights
$415K - $882K Price Range
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Angel Hightower
Angel Hightower
Real Brokerage Technologies
(323) 894-9194
14 Total Sales
1 in Belmont Heights
$510,000 Price
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Allison Van Wig
Allison Van Wig
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
(562) 582-8861
283 Total Sales
3 in Belmont Heights
$620K - $1.9M Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Marine Stadium
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Boating
Marina Vista Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Livingston Drive Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Colorado Lagoon
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Alamitos Heights Park
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Will Rogers Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Belmont Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belmont Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belmont Heights, Long Beach sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Belmont Heights, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $395,000, down 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$469,500
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,265,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$650,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$290
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,084
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1928
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,770
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,570
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,184
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
759
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 2712 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 261 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jul 271 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$4,995 per month
- Gaytonia Executive Residences, LLC
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 1,754 Sq Ft
- 212 Quincy Ave
- Long Beach, CA
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Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,742
Median Age
42
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$102,660
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,113
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
58.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.4%
% Population in Labor Force
79.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Belmont Shore
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Recreation Park
Classic Long Beach neighborhood offering a dynamic blend of culture and commerce
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Bluff Heights
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Bluff Park
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