Open House Life Selections September 13-14, 2025
- aparsons53
- Sep 12
- 3 min read
Each week, Open House Life curates a list of the best historic open houses happening in and around Long Beach, CA. Make every weekend a historic home tour with Open House Life!
3 bed/2 bath 1,885 sqft.
$1,299,000
Introducing a rare Spanish-style gem in the highly sought-after Palisades coastal community of San Pedro, just steps from the bluffs of Paseo Del Mar and the Pacific Ocean. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split-level unique home embraces 1,885 square feet of charm, character, and timeless elegance situated on a sizable, flat 7,504 square foot lot. The dramatic formal living room boasts soaring ceilings, vintage chandelier, and hardwood floors, while the sun-filled adjacent dining room overlooks the lush yard—perfect for visiting with family and friends. The remodeled kitchen features ample custom cabinetry, handcrafted tile backsplash, and convenient interior laundry room off the kitchen with a newer stack washer and dryer. The first-floor bedroom is spacious featuring a large closet and adjacent remodeled downstairs bathroom showcasing an oversized walk-in shower with classic handcrafted tile accents. Upstairs, two large bedrooms highlight walk-in closets, additional storage space, and peek-a-boo ocean views. A beautifully remodeled hall bathroom with tub/shower completes the upper level. Step outside to your secluded and expansive park-like backyard rendering to gentle ocean breezes. A covered patio with built-in overhead lighting invites year-round serene relaxation or enjoyable entertaining. Additional features include air conditioning, hard wood floors, custom window treatments, recessed lighting, updated electrical panel, new sod in the front yard, and a two-car garage with ample storage. A special bonus is a long, wide driveway which accommodates the parking of a boat, motorhome or additional cars. Enjoy coastal living with nearby White Point Nature Preserve, Royal Palms, Point Fermin Park & Lighthouse, Fort MacArthur Museum, Angels Gate Cultural Center, Korean Friendship Bell, and the Tidepools below the Ocean Bluffs. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of San Pedro’s Palisades charm!
3 bed/2 bath 1,697 sqft.
$1,050,000
Exquisite 1929 Spanish gem in the heart of Long Beach, this home blends historic charm with modern updates designed for today’s lifestyle. Showcasing a dramatic arched front window, soaring coved ceilings, arched doorways, hardwood floors, and original fixtures, the home has been thoughtfully enhanced with minisplits in every bedroom (2023), a new patio cover (2023), tankless water heater (2021), a recently replaced roof, retrofitted foundation, and terracotta kitchen flooring for comfort and convenience. The versatile layout offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms or the option to create a private guest suite with its own entrance, fireplace, remodeled bath, and kitchenette-ready space, ideal for extended family or visitors. A long driveway provides parking for 4+ vehicles, the detached garage offers excellent ADU potential, and the outdoor spaces are well-suited for entertaining or relaxing at home. Sitting on an R-3-S lot, the property offers even more flexibility for future potential. Furniture is negotiable, making this home move-in or rental-ready. Just blocks from the beach, top-rated schools, and vibrant dining and shopping along Second Street, this Spanish beauty is the perfect balance of lifestyle, flexibility, and value.
4 bed/2 bath 2,253 sqft.
$1,350,000
Step into this timeless 1926 Tudor Revival, blending architectural detail with tasteful modern updates. Just a short walk to charming local shops and restaurants. The dramatic living room features high coved ceilings, vintage pressed-tin ceiling panels, and original mahogany trim. The adjacent formal dining room includes a character-rich bay window and warm wood accents. A separate office/study/library with vaulted ceiling includes a built-in mahogany bookcase, drop-down desk, and spacious drawers. The entry door is original mahogany with an inlaid beveled oval glass window—a true one-of-a-kind. The updated kitchen boasts granite countertops, ebony cabinetry with pull-out drawers, and modern appliances, leading to a cozy breakfast nook and adjacent laundry room. Downstairs offers 2 bedrooms and a remodeled full bath. The highlight is a spacious rear family room with beamed ceilings, a brick gas fireplace with heat-exchanger insert, rustic wood mantel, and French doors opening to a private backyard with two covered patios. Upstairs features two generously sized bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, and a remodeled full bath (2023). Additional features include: Two covered rear patios, ideal for entertaining, block wall for added privacy, detached 3-car garage or 2-car + finished hobby room with upstairs loft (studio or storage). Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated, this rare gem offers vintage elegance, flexible space, and a prime location in one of Long Beach’s most beloved historic neighborhoods.
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