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Long Beach,CA 90814
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,173 sqft
Price per Sqft $622
MLS Listing ID PW25216121
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Three Quarter Bath 1
Year Built 1901
Lot Size 5,384 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Behold a living canvas of architectural artistry: Pleasant View Manor, c. 1901, stands as an edifice where history, craftsmanship, and grandeur converge. At approximately 4,104 ft² (3,173 ft² + third floor and wine cellar basement), it unfolds across 18 commanding rooms, including 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, three master suites, two full kitchens, a grand living room adjoined by an elegant parlor/family room, and a dining room crowned with its original built-in buffet. Rich with light, the house boasts 78 windows framed by 48 doors, each a portal to another story.
Originally conceived by developer Charles E. Espey and his bride Olive L. Benton, this home was later transformed in c. 1918 by prominent architect Harvey H. Lochridge, nearly doubling its footprint—each wall, beam, and truss testament to eras layered in time. In 2004, its present owners undertook a three year long complete restoration—new electrical systems, copper plumbing throughout, upgraded HVAC for each level, seismic retrofitting, EV-ready garage—so that history and modernity dance in perfect harmony.
Designated both a City of Long Beach & County of Los Angeles Historic Landmark, Pleasant View Manor participates in the LA County Mills Act Program—an annual property tax savings (approx 50% reduction) that rewards stewardship of heritage. Yet this isn't merely a relic—it is alive, poised just a gentle stroll from the beach, boutiques, cafés, 4th Street Retro Row, and The Art Theatre. Located in Historic Bluff Heights, it's where Pacific breezes meet small-town charm, and where Los Angeles and Orange County live in conversation. Pleasant View Manor is not just a home—it is a curated experience, an enduring work of architectural art. A chance to own more than square footage: to own a story.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 2 - Belmont Heights, Alamitos Heights
Zoning LBR2A
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air,Dual,Zoned
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Decorative,Dining Room,Gas,Living Room
Laundry Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Stacked
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutters
Parking Features Concrete,Carport,Door-Multi,Driveway,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage,Oversized,One Space,Garage Faces Side,Side By Side,Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Block,Wood
Pool None
Community Features Biking,Curbs,Dog Park,Golf,Gutter(s),Storm Drain(s),Street Lights,Sidewalks,Park
Utilities Available Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
View City Lights,Neighborhood
Roof Type Composition,Flat
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Front Yard,Garden,Sprinklers In Front,Lawn,Landscaped,Near Park,Near Public Transit,Sprinklers Timer,Sprinklers On Side,Sprinkler System,Zero Lot Line
Dwelling Type House
Story 4
Foundation Concrete Perimeter,Pillar/Post/Pier,Quake Bracing,Raised,Tie Down
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction No
Schools
School District Long Beach Unified
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard