PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!! Welcome to a 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 beloved 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 airy 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 1,951SF 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/laundry room, that can easily adapt to any lifestyle. The strong rugged natural granite stone exterior facade requires very little maintenance and the home was recently refurbished with important modern essentials and many infrastructure improvements; including a new composition roof, new high efficiency Navien tankless 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!
Sold for $1,290,000
Listing Provided by: Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$1,290,000
3317 Lees Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808
4beds
1,951sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6,222 Square Feet Lot
$1,282,800 Zestimate®
$661/sqft
$4,963 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,282,800
$1.15M - $1.42M
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Modern gas fireplaceIsland-style kitchenTree-lined streetExposed post-and-beam architectureOpen floor planLush greenery-draped perimeter wallsCentral hvac
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Listing Provided by:
Jeffery Loftus DRE #01818396 562-397-6778,
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
Bought with:
Christina Hawkins, DRE #01819909
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25061680
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- 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
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
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
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,951 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main Level
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,222 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 7079002026
- Zoning: LBPD11
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic,Updated/Remodeled,Termite Clearance
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Details
- Builder name: Designed; Cliff May & built; Ross Cortes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Long Beach
- Subdivision: Rancho (Rnc)
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2025 | Sold | $1,290,000-0.5%$661/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW25061680 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Pending sale | $1,297,000$665/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Contingent | $1,297,000$665/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25061680 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Price change | $1,297,000-3.9%$665/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25061680 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Price change | $1,349,000-4.6%$691/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25061680 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,414,000+236.7%$725/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW25061680 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2010 | Listing removed | $419,900$215/sqft |
Source: Main Street Realtors #P752672 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2010 | Listed for sale | $419,900-45.5%$215/sqft |
Source: Main Street Realtors #P752672 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2006 | Sold | $770,000+275.6%$395/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/1994 | Sold | $205,000$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,696 +4.4% | $1,052,254 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,116 +1.6% | $1,031,623 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,904 +6.6% | $1,011,396 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,107 +1.9% | $991,566 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,884 +6.4% | $972,125 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $11,165 | $905,000 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $11,165 +22.8% | $850,000 +15.5% |
| 2018 | $9,089 | $736,000 |
| 2017 | $9,089 -0.8% | $736,000 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $9,163 +13.1% | $685,000 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $8,100 +24.5% | $644,000 +15.8% |
| 2014 | $6,509 | $556,000 +14.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $484,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $484,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $484,000 -7.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $525,400 -20% |
| 2008 | -- | $656,500 -16.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $785,400 +208% |
| 2006 | -- | $254,959 |
| 2005 | -- | $254,959 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $245,061 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $240,571 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $235,855 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $226,698 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Rancho Estates
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cubberley K-8Grades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Millikan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cubberley
- Middle: Cubberley
- High: Milikan
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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