Welcome to a stunningly unique Cliff May designed home at 3317 Lees Avenue, nestled in the heart of the Rancho Estate neighborhood of east Long Beach, CA on a beautiful tree-lined street only minutes away from the 800 acre El Dorado Park, Disc Golf Course, Tennis Court Center, Skateboard Park, 18-hole Golf Course, Nature Center and the coveted Duck Pond. This spacious and unique property showcases the quintessential California ranch style, featuring an open floor plan, Central HVAC, expansive windows &' doors that invite natural light, and seamlessly emboldens the entertainer''s spirit and freedom to fully enjoy Cliff May''s design and development by Ross Cortese in 1953. With its signature exposed post-and-beam architecture and clerestory windows, this home offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for entertaining or just relaxing with family or friends. The secret added bonus to this property, lies deep under your feet, with the vast well-fortified underground shelter, bunker and storage space for your untold possibilities and limitless imagination. It''s truly One of A kind! With a generous 6,000 square foot lot, the well-designed grounds include a private patio and courtyard area surrounded with lush greenery-draped perimeter walls' creating a serene and intimate retreat adding to the casual and comfortable aura of this home and showcasing an unblemished outdoor canvas ready for your own future lifestyle choices. Inside, you''ll find 1,951 SF of living space with a modern gas fireplace, an inviting island-style kitchen designed for conversation, and alfresco dining and gatherings. The thoughtfully designed layout includes an expansive Primary en-suite and a separate wing that boasts three more bedrooms and an added versatile utility space that can easily adapt to any lifestyle. The strong rugged natural stone exterior facade requires very little maintenance and it was recently refurbished with important modern essentials and many infrastructure improvements' including new composition roof, new high efficiency Navien tankless hot water heater, full termite clearance, new bath vanities, an enviable pantry wall w/butcher block/butler serving area, new skylights, new padding/carpeting and sealed natural slate flooring in the open formatted kitchen/dining areas. Don''t miss your chance to own a piece of unique and remarkable architectural history—this Cliff May Rancho home is truly a rare find for a well-lived life!
Property Details
Price:
$1,414,000
MLS #:
PW25061680
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Address:
3317 Lees Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Rancho RNC
Neighborhood:
33lakewoodplazarancho
City:
Long Beach
Listed Date:
Mar 20, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
1,951
ZIP:
90808
Lot Size:
6,222 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1953
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Schools
School District:
Long Beach Unified
Elementary School:
Cubberley
Middle School:
Cubberley
High School:
Milikan
Interior
Accessibility Features
None
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Tankless Water Heater, Warming Drawer
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Family Room, Gas
Flooring
Carpet, Stone, Tile
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Track Lighting
Window Features
Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Community Features
Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
Fencing
Block, Wood
Foundation Details
Slab
Garage Spaces
0.00
Lot Features
Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
Parking Features
Circular Driveway
Parking Spots
0.00
Pool Features
None
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
Spa Features
None
Stories Total
1
View
None
Water Source
Public
Financial
Association Fee
0.00
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Map
Community
- Address3317 Lees Avenue Long Beach CA
- Area33 – Lakewood Plaza, Rancho
- SubdivisionRancho (RNC)
- CityLong Beach
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code90808
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3317 Lees Avenue
Long Beach, CA
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