$1,850,000
$1,849,999
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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,002 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 07/22/2026
Key Details
Sold Price $1,850,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,002 sqft
Price per Sqft $924
MLS Listing ID RS26112458
Sold Date 07/22/26
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1928
Lot Size 3,057 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Step into a piece of Long Beach history at 170 St. Joseph Avenue, a timeless 1928 Spanish Revival estate featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, originally built as a summer residence for an Austrian ambassador. Known as “Cresta Blanca,” this exceptional home blends old-world craftsmanship with the coastal charm of Belmont Shore living.
From the moment you arrive, the home's classic Mediterranean-inspired architecture and distinctive turreted entry create an unforgettable first impression. Inside, period details transport you to another era, including a stunning hand-painted ceiling mural inspired by the Austrian Alps, elegant archways, and rich architectural character rarely found today.
Built during Long Beach's celebrated 1920s building boom, this residence captures the romance and sophistication of Southern California's golden age while offering one of the rarest amenities in Belmont Shore — one of the only homes in the neighborhood with a private driveway. Just moments from the beach, bay, and vibrant 2nd Street dining and shopping district, the location perfectly complements the home's historic charm and exceptional convenience.
170 St. Joseph Avenue is more than a home — it is a legacy property with a story to tell. Rarely do homes with this level of history, architectural personality, coastal location, and coveted parking become available.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 1 - Belmont Shore/Park, Naples, Marina Pac, Bay Hrbr
Interior
Interior Features All Bedrooms Up
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type Decorative
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Laundry Closet
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Pool None
Community Features Biking, Curbs, Sidewalks, Urban
View Y/N Yes
View Neighborhood
Total Parking Spaces 4
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description 0-1 Unit/Acre
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories Two
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Lowell
Middle Schools Rogers
High Schools Wilson
School District Long Beach Unified
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 7247002008
Acceptable Financing Cash to New Loan
Listing Terms Cash to New Loan
Financing Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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