281 N Colorado, Long Beach, California 90803, Long Beach, 90803 - 2 bed, 1 bath
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Long Beach, California 90803
This Turnkey Craftsman Cottage is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $899,000—positioned slightly above the $886,678 Fair Market Value. While priced at market, the property offers an Excellent Condition Rating with high-end renovations, including a spa-style rain shower and stainless steel kitchen. Located in the desirable Bluff Heights neighborhood, it provides a premium lifestyle near top-rated schools like Lowell Elementary. With its private, gated parking and lush outdoor patio, this home is an ideal sanctuary for first-time buyers or owner-occupants seeking a move-in ready coastal residence.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 281 N Colorado Subject | $899,000* List Price | 2 | 1 | 883 | $1,004 | - |
A 222 Kennebec Avenue Sold | $1,025,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,231 | $833 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1920, the property has undergone a high-end renovation within the last 5 years. It features a modern spa-style bathroom with a rain shower, a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a wine fridge, newer double-paned windows, and mint-condition hardwood floors throughout.
Elementary School: Lowell Elementary School (9/10).
Situated in the highly desirable Bluff Heights neighborhood, this home is steps from Retro Row, the Long Beach Museum of Art, and the ocean, offering an exceptional walkable lifestyle.
This 1920s Craftsman cottage features high-end updates including vaulted ceilings, a renovated stainless steel kitchen with a wine fridge, and a spa-style rain shower, perfectly blending character with modern luxury.
With only 883 square feet of living space and a single bathroom, the home's layout may be restrictive for growing families or those requiring a dedicated home office.
The 2,250 square foot lot is relatively small, offering minimal room for future structural expansions or large-scale outdoor recreational activities.
Charming updated Craftsman cottage tucked into the desirable Bluff Heights neighborhood of Long Beach. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers 883 square feet of living space on a 2,250 square foot lot, set privately behind a fully fenced yard with lush landscaping and water fountains. Inside, the living and dining areas feel bright and inviting with hardwood flooring throughout, vaulted ceilings. The renovated kitchen features stainless steel throughout and a built-in wine fridge, opening to a dining area with a coffee bar made for entertaining. The updated bathroom offers a spa-style rain shower. The primary bedroom is bright with multiple windows and a walk-in closet, and most of the newer custom windows are double-paned. Outside, a welcoming front porch and a private side patio screened by tall bamboo create a quiet outdoor retreat, while a tiled driveway and electronic gate lead to two enclosed parking spaces. Ideally located just steps from Retro Row, the Long Beach Museum of Art, neighborhood coffee shops, and the ocean.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.8 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 20% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 3.0 | 12% |
| Square foot | 883 | 2,154 | 6% |
| Lot Size | 2,250 | 2,745 | 8% |
| Price | $899.0K | $1.90M | 2% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.0K | $932 | 62% |
| Built year | 1920 | 1947 | 5% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 9 | 148 | 5% |
May 28, 2026
$899,000
Initial Listing
Aug 26, 2016
$585,000
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Oct 30, 2015
$545,000
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Aug 28, 2003
$270,000
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