Open House Life Selections April 26-27, 2025
- aparsons53
- Apr 25
- 4 min read
Each week, Open House Life curates a list of historic open houses in and around Long Beach, CA. Make every weekend a historic home tour with Open House Life!
$1,395,000
4 beds/3 baths 1,947 sqft
Everyday feels like the weekend in this incredible, original Craftsman retreat. Wake up and have your morning coffee on the deep wraparound front porch, as you take in the sun surrounded by beautifully landscaped, drought-tolerant native garden bursting with color and life. Stroll down to the beach for a morning walk with your toes in the sand, or head up to Retro Row for a little vintage shopping and lunch at one of the neighborhood's great restaurants. Come afternoon, a sunlit reading nook just off the dining room offers the perfect spot to curl up with a good book and enjoy the peace of your surroundings. Or fire up the grill and gather with friends, there's plenty of room for everyone! As afternoon becomes evening, relax around the fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery. Built in 1915 and incredibly well cared for, this Craftsman jewel is believed to be a Sears Catalogue home, rich with period details and updated with modern systems for effortless living. The main residence offers three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, a gorgeous light-filled living room, and a formal dining room adorned with stunning original woodwork, built-ins, light fixtures, and a rare Batchelder fireplace that serves as the home's centerpiece. The wraparound porch invites indoor-outdoor living, while the mature landscaping ensures privacy and tranquility year-round. A newly constructed, fully permitted ADU suite sits above the oversized two-car garage -- ideal as a guest retreat, home office, or rental income. The large gated driveway provides space for two additional cars, a rare find in this coveted, walkable neighborhood. This home is truly the best of both worlds: timeless character, thoughtful updates, and a lifestyle that's equal parts laid-back and vibrant.
$799,000
3 bed/2 bath 1,334 sqft
Fabulously Updated Spanish Tudor Home with Paid Solar and Detached Garage/Potential ADU! Superbly located within the Long Beach Uptown Business District, this 3BR/2BA, 1,334sqft property affords unparalleled convenience in one of North Long Beach’s most desirable areas. Bursting with activities and excellent cuisine, it is home to beautiful parks, vibrant gardens, Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, highly-rated restaurants, and a food hall. Originally built in 1931, the newly updated home is the ideal blend of historic charm and modern functionality. Reimagined to absolute design perfection, the interior features a character-rich foyer with stained glass, gorgeous NEW wood flooring, BRAND-NEW LED Sunco Ultra-Thin LED Recessed Ceiling Lights, BRAND-NEW windows, BRAND-NEW interior doors throughout, and an expansive living room with vintage green tulip wall sconces and an electric fireplace with Mexican ceramic tilework. Outfitted with top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances, the dreamy gourmet eat-in kitchen impresses with quartz countertops, custom shaker cabinetry, gas stove, antique brass hardware, oversized 32.5” single bowl durable quartz composite kitchen sink, and a stunning Santa Barbara Spanish tile backsplash. For more formal occasions and holidays, the adjoining formal dining space may be used for hosting an elegant dinner. All three bedrooms are generously sized for abundant comfort and style, while the luxuriously renovated full bathrooms offer elevated self-care routines. Enjoy the sumptuous aesthetic of frameless glass showers, chic storage vanities, brush gold accents, and captivating tilework (terracotta flooring in one bathroom). Enclosed for privacy, the entertainment-friendly backyard has a large concrete patio, newly sodded greenspace, and a bonus storage shed. Additional considerations include an extra-wide and long driveway, detached 1+car garage (easily converted into two-car garage or profitable ADU-water and power already exist), BRAND-NEW garage door, 20 NEW paid solar panels with 200amp NEW electrical panel (2021), solar panel generates est. avg. 852kWh/month, NEW roof (2021), BRAND-NEW HVAC System, BRAND-NEW tankless water heater, BRAND-NEW sprinkler system, and much more! Get all the exclusive advantages of this classic California beauty, and life your best life in trendy North Long Beach!
$799,000
3 bed/2 bath 1124 sqft
Character filled Victorian style bungalow blocks from the beach. This incredibly charming house has well preserved details including hardwood floors, tall coved ceilings, decorative fireplace and original wood windows. The house is flooded with light and features an efficient layout that maximizes the square footage. There's also plenty of outdoor space, including a front yard with newly planted California Native and drought tolerant plants, a mature guava tree, and a Mediterranean inspired backyard with rosemary, lavender and a small citrus tree. Enjoy dinner al fresco in the backyard or spend time on the generous covered front porch with a cup of coffee. There's also a detached garage that is well suited for an office or flex space. When not enjoying your home, you are just a block away from the bustling 4th Street Corridor / Retro Row. Grab brunch at Alder & Sage, pastries at Gusto Bread, drinks at Baby Gee, pizza at Little Coyote, or explore the many vintage clothing and furniture shops. This is a rare opportunity to have a house with character on a quiet street, yet close to endless amenities and less than a mile to the beach.
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