Finding information on the Mid-Century modern homes here in Long Beach is not always an easy task. With the highest concentration of these homes existing in the Rancho neighborhood you can certainly drive around and see some great homes, but it helps if you know what is behind those doors!
As Long Beach real estate brokers we have been able to see quite a few, but we wanted to provide some insight into some of the floor plans that were created in the 1950's. Cliff May was the designer of this set of homes and Chris Choate was the architect. The original neighborhood name was known as the Lakewood Rancho Estates.
These homes were called the "Californian" and it came in 6 different floor plans.
- 4 Bedroom - The 4 bedroom model was the largest that was built and it was built as 1,341 sq ft. This was known as Plan 4A. The elevation of the home was wonderful and had easy garage access. The 4 bedroom model came with 2 bathrooms and had a fireplace.
- 3 Bedroom - The 3 bedroom plans are the most prevalent. They were identified simply as Plan A, Plan C, Plan D, Plan E, and Plan G. The 3 bedroom floor plan still came with 2 bathooms, but there were differences in elevations and layouts that were available. The 3 bedrooms were built as 1,108 sq ft.
These homes were built with the idea of truly embracing the southern California lifestyle. The large master bedrooms have a 16' opening that leads to the patio and also has an attached master bathroom.
Not only were these homes revolutionary due to their architecture but they were also constructed with copper plumbing. Most of the homes in Long Beach at that time were built with galvanized plumbing, so this has been even better for those who purchase today as they have been able to save costs in their renovations.
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