Discover the Areas of Bixby Knolls to find your Home

If you drive north along Atlantic Blvd, past the 405 Freeway, it won't be long until you see a nice sign that states you are entering Bixby Knolls. New visitors to the area will drive down the tranquil tree lined streets and try to find just that right home in Bixby Knolls. The problem with only looking for Bixby Knolls is that there are actually 9 different areas this area, so you will want to do some research to find out which area is right for you. Each area has their own personality and different characteristics of properties so have some fun to see which is the best fit. After you have learned a bit about the areas, look at the Long Beach MLS so you can see what is available!

In the effort to continue to document Long Beach so families and individuals can learn more about Long Beach real estate, here are some of the areas within Bixby Knolls:

• Virginia Country Club
• New Bixby
• Bixby Highlands
• Los Cerritos
• California Heights

Some of the areas have larger concentrations of Craftsman and Spanish Style (like California Heights) while other areas are known for larger square footage properties (like that of Virginia Country Club). Each area has it's own charm so find the best fit for your goals.

Are there really many Long Beach Homes and Condos available?

It's a question we get asked daily and if you listen to the media there seem to be many choices on every block, but it may not necessarily be the case.

As buyers are looking through the Long Beach MLS, there may be 100's of properties available in any given area, but very few that are garnering their attention.

In fact if you look for specific requirements, then you may not find many properties to look at so you may really have to "jump" on that home or condo you have been wanting. Here are a few examples of the limited inventory.

• Alamitos Beach - If you are looking for a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo, that HAS parking and under $300,000. - Condos Available: 1
• California Heights - If you are looking for at least a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Craftsman or Bungalow, and under $650,000 - Homes Available: 1
• Belmont Shore and Naples - If you are looking for 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo up to $550,000 - Condos Available: 3 (Finally some options!)

If you want to find a Long Beach home or condo that you will enjoy for the long haul, you will want to take the time to be specific. Ensure that you take some time speaking with a Long Beach realtor that understands your goals and can help you to learn about what is possible. Monitoring the inventory you will be able to see if you have many choices, or just a few!