Park Estates, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
Park Estates is ranked #35 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.1/5). It ranks 38th of 100 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.6/5) and schools (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Park Estates is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Long Beach, an upscale enclave of large homes on wide, planted lots just west of the Cal State Long Beach campus. Developed by Lloyd Whaley in the 1950s with a deliberately park-like plan, it leans heavily mid-century, including a handful of homes by the famed modernist architect Richard Neutra, and HOA guidelines keep the streets polished and the setbacks generous. It is a quiet, leafy, car-oriented neighborhood where the appeal is space, privacy, and architecture rather than walkable shops, with the university, the VA medical center, and the eastside parks close by and the beach a short drive south. Prices sit near the top of the city's market. For buyers who want a substantial home with room and mature greenery, away from the crowds of Naples or Belmont Shore, Park Estates is one of Long Beach's premier addresses.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.6
Public Spaces4.1
Curb Appeal4.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.9
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Park Estates FAQs6 answers
Is Park Estates a good place to live?
Park Estates ranks 35th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.6/5) and schools (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Park Estates?
Park Estates, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 8th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 77°F and winter days 47° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Park Estates walkable to shops and restaurants?
Park Estates, Long Beach scores 2.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 9th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is Park Estates known for?
Park Estates, Long Beach is associated with Mid-Century Modern, Wide Lots and University Adjacent. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and public spaces (4.1/5).
How does Park Estates compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Park Estates ranks 35th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 38th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (3.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.6/5).
What are the downsides of living in Park Estates?
Park Estates, Long Beach scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.6/5) and schools (3.0/5).
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