$1,850,000
$1,849,999
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,002 SqFt
Sold on 07/22/2026
170 Saint Joseph Long Beach, CA 90803
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,850,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
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
Year Built 1928
Lot Size 3,059 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Detached
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 homes 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 Beachs celebrated 1920s building boom, this residence captures the romance and sophistication of Southern Californias 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 homes 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
Direction 2nd Street to St Joseph
Interior
Heating Forced Air Unit
Cooling Central Forced Air
Fireplaces Type Decorative
Fireplace No
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Public
View Neighborhood
Total Parking Spaces 4
Building
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 2
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 7247002008
Acceptable Financing Cash To New Loan
Listing Terms Cash To New Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
Listed by Christopher Livingston, DRE#01891045 The Livingston Group Inc
Co-listed byNON LISTED OFFICE
Bought with Kendra Miller Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
Co-listed byNON LISTED OFFICE
Bought with Kendra Miller Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
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