About Bixby Knolls

Long Beach real estate in Bixby Knolls ranges in price from duplexes priced in the $400,000’s to single family homes worth well over $1Million. Most homes in Bixby Knolls are vintage, custom –built in the 1920’s and 40’s. The style and architecture of the community is rich and varied giving the neighborhood old world charm and character.  Not only does this neighborhood community have style, it's also conveniently located just off of the 405 Freeway.

The Bixby Knolls community is bordered by the 405 Freeway to the south, Del Amo Boulevard to the north, and the Los Angeles River to the west zip code 90807. The area is the definition of family friendly with great schools, several well maintained parks nearby with youth programs and an overall quiet and quaint feel. The Historical Society of Long Beach is located on Atlantic Avenue inside the community.

Schools serving Bixby Knolls

Long Beach Unified School District:

• Longfellow Elementary School
• Los Cerritos Elementary School
• Burroughs Elementary School
• Hughes Middle School
• Long Beach Polytechnic High School

Parks in Bixby Knolls

• Bixby Knolls Park – Includes Co-Op child care program, sport courts, play equipment and picnic area. Small, quiet and perfect for a shady stroll under the jacaranda trees.
• Los Cerritos Park – Includes lighted tennis courts, playground and picnic area. The park is has wide open lawns, great picnic areas for families to gather and well maintained and clean facilities.
• Somerset Park – Located in the Bixby Terrace neighborhood, this neighborhood park is equipped with everything your kids need to stay active and occupied all summer long. Amenities include basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, community center for youth recreation, playground and picnic area.
• Los Cerritos Ranch House (Rancho Los Cerritos) – This National Historic Landmark is the largest and most impressive structure left over from the Mexican period. Now converted into a museum by the city, the home features Victorian furnishings, California history research library and formal Italian garden with orange and cypress trees. It is located adjacent to Bixby Knolls and considered by some a part of the Bixby Knolls community.

Shopping in Bixby Knolls

The community includes several small trendy shopping areas. Myrtle Avenue just above Longfellow School and along Atlanta Avenue north of the 405 Freeway there are several small trendy shops and restaurants that embody the appeal and unique character of Bixby Knolls. Within the community there is also a Vons Grocery Store, Target, Trader Joe’s and other local necessities.

To get a better feel for the community of Bixby Knolls, team up with an agent familiar with the area and take a look around. First Team has three different offices in the area each with tons of local Long Beach real estate experts. Call 888-870-1142 or email clientservices [at] firstteam.com and we’ll connect you with a top agent in area to show you around Long Beach real estate in Bixby Knolls so you can experience the neighborhood feel and local charm.

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Originally posted at: http://www.firstteam.com/blog/?p=7750