Long Beach Condos

One of the unique features of the studio floor plan at the Marina Pacifica Long Beach complex is having an optional den counted in the square footage of the condo.  These are very popular due to having the versatility of being used as an office or a living quarter without being considered a full bedroom.  These listings don't come on the market very often but tend to be a very popular feature when they do come up for sale.  There are two ways to identify these types of properties at Marina Pacifica.  First, many of the detailed descriptions of the condo will mention the bonus den area in the real estate listing which is the easiest way to identify these properties.  Second, look at the square footage of the condos.  The smaller studio listings without a

One of the best places to find one and two bedroom condos in the $300,000 to $450,000 range is "The Palms" condo complex in Long Beach, California.  Dating back to 1990 when this small neighborhood of approximately 125 condos that are all located within a secure gated community just outside the "Circle Area" in the eastern section of Long Beach.  The builder built a variety of one and two bedroom floor plans that are often centered around the community pool and spa are.  It's FHA approved for buyers looking to put down just 3% as a down payment and carry the rest as a loan but is currently not approved for VA home buyers.

The Palms is a pet friendly complex as well and allows a pet up to 35 pounds which covers most small and medium size dogs.  The

The Chestnut Villas condo complex is located at 645 Chestnut Ave in the city of Long Beach, California.  This is a very popular complex located just outside the downtown area and south of 7th street.  The building is approximately 31 years old with an original build date of 1986.  Condos located within Chestnut Villas will either be one or two bedrooms with various size floor plans.  Over the last 5 years these condos have risen in value from the mid $150,000 range in 2013 to the high $275,000 to $367,500 price range.  

Condos often come with one dedicated underground parking space with generous size room with large closets and additional  storage spaces.  Select condos will come with a living room fireplace and inside laundry facilities.  The location

The city of Long Beach, California is rich in history with many condo buildings dating back to the early 1900's.  There are several reasons why many home buyers are attracted to the historic properties.  First, the buildings offer a lot of charm and character that you won't find in today's newly constructed hi-rise buildings.  Second, the location of these condos tends to be very good with many beach front and ocean view locations.  Finally, these older structures can offer significant tax savings if covered under the Mills Act, a federal program installed to help maintain historic properties by reducing the tax rate for homeowners.  Here is a brief look at some of the best historic condos buildings in Long Beach.

Probably the most iconic building is

One of the popular neighborhoods in Long Beach is the Junipero Gardens community.  Condos in this area date back to the mid 1980's when they were first built.  The gated complex offers a prime location near the Singal Hill area with two to three bedroom condos that often sell in the high $200,000 range.  The condos often feature interior laundry room, exterior balcony and multiple parking spaces.  Top floor units can be really amazing with soaring high ceilings with open skylights.

Real Estate prices this year have range between $200,000 to $280,000 with a total of 10 condos selling in 2017.  The location is very close to the new Rotary Centennial Park area and a short distance to the beach and the 405 & 710 freeways.  For those who live to golf will

One of the more popular condo buildings located away from the beach is the Ohio Square condo complex.  Originally built in 1982 and located at 1100 Ohio Avenue between 11th Street and Anaheim Street where there are lots of local business and restaurants in the immediate area.  The three story building mainly features two bedroom condos with a small mixture of 3 bedroom units that go up to 1,296 square feet.  Ohio Square has a secure gated entrance and a large courtyard area once you enter inside.  Many condos have exterior balconies, fireplace and large picture windows that overlook the view.  Residents who live here enjoy subterranean parking, public elevator, community barbecue and spa area.  The building is pet friendly with certain restrictions based

Located at the very beginning of the downtown Long Beach area is a Spanish style condo complex located on the beach at 25 15th Place.  There are a lot of condo options for buyers looking for a beach front condo in the Long Beach area with dozens of buildings located along Ocean Blvd.  What makes Palacio Del Mar so unique is the incredible views from many of the units do to a large parcel of vacant land located south of the complex.  The large majority of condos will range from 900 to 1,588 square feet with two to three bedroom floor plans to choose from.  The building has a lot of history and dates back to 1989 when it was first built.  This is considered a boutique condo building that is only 4 levels high with a total of only 18 condos, in vast

Located at 282 Redondo Avenue in Long Beach are the condos situated in the Wellington Court condo complex. The location is in the upscale Belmont Heights area of Long Beach and just minutes to the beach.  The complex dates back to 1986 when the building was first constructed with a total of 25 units built.  The builder incorporated all two bedroom condos in this building the offer 1,026 square feet of living space.  Penthouse level units can offer roof top decks while the building offers a nice community pool. spa and recreational room.  There is even underground parking with reserved spaces for the residents who live here with special storage closets for select units in the complex.  The best part is the building is very pet friendly.

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Lindenwood condo complex can be found at 3565 Linden Ave in the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach, California.  The location is just north of the 405 freeway and just off Long Beach Blvd that heads directly down to the beach.  The complex dates back to 1973 when the condos were first built with a total of 198 units.  Buyers have the opportunity to choose from one and two bedroom condos that are all under 1,000 square feet.  The complex is a four story building that offers a gated entrance and secure parking on the first level and condos located between the second to forth floors.  There is a nice community pool, two laundry rooms per each floor as well as a convenient trash chute.  There is even a common entertainment room with pool table and sitting area.

The Park Ocean Long Beach complex has a lot to offer including a prime location in the University Park Estate area that is situated near the California State University, Long Beach.  Within this large condo complex is studio to three bedroom condos that go up to 915 square feet of living space.  One of the benefits of living here include a nice clubhouse, community pool, spa, sauna, tennis court and fitness center.  This is a secure complex with on-site security with lush landscaping and rolling streams.  This is a medium size building with a total of 219 condos with real estate prices can still be bought for in the mid $150,000 range for a studio and one bedroom units and under $300,000 for a two bedroom condo.  

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