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170 St Joseph Ave

Long Beach CA 90803

3
2
4
2002 sq. ft.
3059 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $1,850,000
Christopher LivingstonChristopher Livingston, last sold this property on 22 July 2026 after 56 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
4 carspaces
2 open car spaces
2 garage spaces
2002 sq. ft. floor area
3059 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Long Beach over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 170 St Joseph Ave is $1.79m.

Median value
$1.79m
Estimated value range
$929k - $9.43m
Median days on market
20
Estimated value trend
12%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Long Beach. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 170 St Joseph Ave

2026
Sold
$1,850,000
22 Jul 2026 by Christopher Livingston, of The Livingston Group Inc
2021
Sold
$1,775,000
30 Jun 2021 by Amy Constantine, of Keller Williams Realty - Antelope Valley
2015
Sold
$1,152,089
22 May 2015

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Less than 50% of sellers in Long Beach reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 8 reviews in Long Beach over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Long Beach

In the last 12 months, 66 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 170 St Joseph Ave, have been sold.

This represents a 27% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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