




287 Kennebec Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803
Price Drop! Priced to sell at $989,000.00. Great opportunity to get instant equity! Grab this chance to own a historic 1913 Craftsman in Long Beach’s highly desirable Bluff Heights —just three blocks from the beach. Designated a historic site and eligible to participate in the Mills Act (through application with the City of Long Beach), this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,212 sq. ft. of inviting, single-level living. Inside, you’ll find many original Craftsman details, including wainscoting, built-in shelving, custom wood window casings, crown molding, custom baseboards, hardwood floors and a brick fireplace. Unique upgrades include a central vacuum system (recently serviced), custom Spanish tiles in the kitchen, recessed lighting throughout, along with a newer water heater and a reinstated floor heating unit. Enjoy outdoor living with a deep front porch featuring custom brickwork, plus a large rear wood deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The front landscaping has been recently updated with drought-tolerant, area-appropriate plants. Additional highlights include a one-car garage and a shared driveway along the side of the home. Open house this Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, from 2 pm - 4 pm
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,212
Lot Size
3,609 sqft
Year Built
1913
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
38
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
1
MLS #
OC26016507
Interior Features
Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Paneling Wainscoting, Tile Counters, Attic
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, Wood Burning
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Disposal, Range Hood
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Cooling
None, Attic Fan
Heating
Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Total Parking Spaces
1
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Garage, On Street
Patio & Porch
Rear Porch, Brick, Deck, Front Porch, Wood
Fencing
Block, Wrought Iron
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Plaster, Wood Siding
Foundation
Raised
Roof
Asphalt
Lot Features
Back Yard, Lawn
Sewer
Public Sewer
Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
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| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public School • ratio 22:1 |
7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public School • ratio 18:1 |
6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public School • ratio 20:1 |
NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private School • ratio 12:1 |
Balanced market
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