3317 Lees Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90808

$1,414,000

List Price

4

bed Beds

2

shower Baths

1,951 sqft

straighten / sqft

1953

calendar_month Built

Property Description

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!

Listing Information

List Price $1,414,000
Status Active
MLS PW25061680
HOA $0
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Year Built 1953
Lot Size 6,222
Structure Size 1,951
DOM 2
Courtesy Of Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
Listing Agent Jeffery Loftus DRE#01818396

Interior Features

Laundry Information
Location(s) Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Kitchen Information
Features Built-in Trash/Recycling, Butler's Pantry, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Bedroom Information
Features All Bedrooms Down
Total Bedroom
Bedrooms 4
Bathroom Information
Features Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Total Bathroom
Bathrooms 2
Flooring Information
Material Carpet, Stone, Tile
Fireplace Information
Features Family Room, Gas
Additional Information
Additional Features Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room
Cooling Type
Cooling Type Central Air
Heating Type
Heating Type Central, Forced Air

Exterior Information

Other Structures
Structures Outbuilding,Shed(s)
Features Patio
Views None

Maps

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Listing information courtesy of: Jeffery Loftus, Keller Williams Coastal Prop. . *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of Mar 22nd, 2025 at 1:44 PM and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.