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Picturesque homes and Long Beach history
Often admired for its well-preserved early 20th-century homes, Los Cerritos exudes an atmosphere of quiet suburbia, combined with the conveniences of city living. Home to Virginia Country Club and the Historic Rancho Los Cerritos, the neighborhood offers a glimpse into the city’s affluent past, with wide streets and large, elegant homes that hint at the area’s architectural heritage. “It’s definitely one of the most striking neighborhoods in Long Beach,” says Realtor Michael Robinson of Broadmoor Realty. “The homes throughout the neighborhood are nice, especially on the north side. There are some real stunners up there.”
If you drive around Los Cerritos you may even recognize a home from the Ferris Bueler movie.
You can literally step into history at the adobe home at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach.
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Beautiful homes
From a rare 19th-century Monterrey adobe structure to the house made famous in the film "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off," the neighborhood is home to a range of housing styles. This architectural diversity is especially noticeable on Country Club Drive, which features Tudor-style homes alongside an array of Colonial Revival-style homes, including the Ferris Bueller House. While the shutters are a different color, the house still looks like it did when the movie was filmed in the mid-1980s. The terra cotta roofs of Spanish-style homes also are a common sight, while Craftsman, Prairie and Cape Cod are among the many distinct styles represented throughout the neighborhood. Midcentury designs include traditional ranch-style homes. Most homes sell for $1 million to $2 million, though larger properties in the Virginia Country Club Estates enclave often list for $3 to $4 million.
Simple but well designed yards line the streets of Los Cerritos in Long Beach.
Many of the homes in Los Cerritos have large driveways and a yard to match.
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Virginia Country Club
Dating back more than a century to 1909, the invitation-only Virginia Country Club has fewer than 500 members. The club features an 18-hole course designed by renowned golf course architects A.W. Tillinghast and William P. Bell that stretches for more than 6,600 yards, as well as a dining room and bar in the clubhouse. Its grounds are also home to the Rancho Los Cerritos Museum, along with a walking garden that has gone mostly unchanged since it was designed in the 1930s.
With a very exclusive membership list, Virginia Country Club is home to a tight community.
Residents of Los Cerritos love playing golf in the mild temperatures of Long Beach.
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Public schools in Long Beach
Public schools in the neighborhood are overseen by Long Beach Unified School District. Los Cerritos Elementary has an A grade on Niche, while Hughes Middle School has a B-plus. Long Beach Polytechnic High has a rare A-plus on the site and is known for its standout arts and athletic programs. It may be best known for producing more NFL players than any other high school in the country.
Los Cerritos residents love to attend the number one school for NFL recruits, Long Beach Poly.
Los Cerritos residents often attend Hughes Middle School in Long Beach.
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Los Cerritos Park
In addition to golf and walking tours of the Rancho Los Cerritos gardens, residents have access to a neighborhood park, hiking trails and bike paths. Los Cerritos Park features tennis courts and lots of open green space that’s used not only for recreation but for community events like a summer concert series. The Dominguez Gap Wetlands are perfect for primitive hiking and nature-watching, while cyclists can travel all the way to the city’s downtown waterfront via the adjacent LA Bike Trail.
For those interested in more extensive outdoor activities, the El Dorado Park and Nature Center is just a short drive to the east. This regional park offers expansive green spaces and even fishing lakes, making it a valuable resource for outdoor enthusiasts.
The wood themed playground at Los Cerritos Park is fun for everyone.
Try your luck at one of the tennis courts available at Los Cerritos Park in Long Beach.
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Atlantic Avenue shops and restaurants
The Los Cerritos neighborhood itself is primarily residential, with limited commercial activity within its immediate boundaries. However, residents have convenient access to shopping and dining options in adjacent areas. There are multiple supermarkets within a mile of the neighborhood, including Trader Joe’s, Vons and Aldi, as well as department stores like Marshalls.
Dining options near Los Cerritos also reflect a wide range of tastes and preferences. The nearby SteelCraft Long Beach, an outdoor urban eatery made from repurposed shipping containers, hosts a variety of local food vendors offering everything from gourmet burgers and artisanal pizza to Japanese and Thai cuisine. For more traditional dining experiences, restaurants along Atlantic Avenue provide numerous choices, including upscale seafood and classic American diners.
There are convenient shopping options available right in the middle of Los Cerritos.
Residents of Los Cerritos love to use the post office in the Atlantic shopping center.
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Getting around Long Beach
The neighborhood is bordered by the 405 freeway to the north, providing easy access to the greater Los Angeles area and beyond. Additionally, Long Beach Boulevard and the Los Angeles River Bike Path offer alternatives for local travel and commuting. Public transportation options include several bus routes operated by Long Beach Transit, which connect Los Cerritos to downtown Long Beach and other city districts. Less than 2 miles away is a Metro Rail station in the Wrigley neighborhood, which offers a direct connection to downtown LA.
Long Beach Metro brings friends together with convenient commutes.
Uptown Dog Park on Long Beach Boulevard is loved by all four legged friends.
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Parks in this Area
C David Molina Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Scherer Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Wrigley Greenbelt
Bike Trails
Trails
Wrigley Heights Dog Park
Dog Park
Los Cerritos Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Baker Street Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
7 min drive
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L.B. Blvd. & 47th NW
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L.B. Blvd. & Wardlow SW
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L.B. Blvd. & Bixby SW
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L.B. Blvd. & 46th NW
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L.B. Blvd. & Cameron SW
Reviews
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4.0Current Resident
11/14/2024Homes.com Review
Los Cerritos has a lot to offer when wanting to go out and have a good time.
4.0Current Resident
11/20/2024Homes.com Review
Los Cerritos has a lot to offer when wanting to go out and have a good time.
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Los Cerritos Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Los Cerritos, Long Beach sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Los Cerritos, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $1,350,000, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
The Bixby Ranch House | Coxhead & Coxhead, Architects | 1887 - 1890 --- Perched at the highest point in Bixby Knolls, the iconic Bixby Ranch House stands as one of Southern California’s most remarkable examples of Shingle Style architecture. Commissioned by George H. Bixby—eldest son of Long Beach’s founding family—and his wife Amelia, this architectural treasure was designed by esteemed
Prime Bixby Knolls Condo – No Shared Walls & Walkable Lifestyle! Located in the heart of Bixby Knolls, this rare condo offers the ultimate in privacy and convenience. With no shared walls, the home is filled with natural light and refreshing coastal breezes. A walk score of 81 means you’re just steps from dining, shopping, parks, gyms, entertainment, and biking trails. Inside, the spacious
Located in Long Beach's highly desired Los Cerritos/Virginia Country Club neighborhood- a rarely seen Clifton Jones Jr. designed modernist garden home. Known as Cerritos Circle, the architect's distinguished tract of mid-century modern post and beam style homes were developed in the early 1960s on land that once served as pasture and training facilities for the family's thoroughbred racehorses.
Located in beautiful Bixby Knolls and just a block from the beautiful, historic Virginia Country Club. Walk to shopping and fine dining in downtown Bixby Knolls! Lovely, renovated studios and one-bedrooms which include new cabinetry, granite counter-tops with designer back-splash and stainless-steel appliances. Add the rich wood flooring and you have a wonderful place to call home!
Inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath home for rent in the desirable Bixby Hills neighborhood, adjacent to Virginia Country Club. This attached duplex lives like a single-family residence, set in a quiet, park-like setting.The living area features hardwood floors and a cozy gas fireplace, while both bedrooms are comfortably carpeted. The kitchen is upgraded with artisan laminate countertops, and
ONE ROOM WITH 2 OTHERS IN A DUPLEX Walking distance to bus lines.Blocks from beautiful park and elementary school.3 minutes to Trader Joes1 minute to buss lines5 blocks from Steelcraft.10 minutes from beach located in the prestigious Los Cerritos / Virginia Country Club neighborhood of Long Beach.Has small patio. The 3rd bedroom can easily be used as an office or.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,181
Median Age
49
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$120,028
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$155,218
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
52.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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