3008 Karen
Property Overview
Welcome to 3008 Karen Avenue, an exceptional Cliff May Rancho in Long Beach’s iconic Rancho Estates neighborhood. Thoughtfully restored while respecting its mid-century modern roots, this home pairs authentic Cliff May architecture with a newly constructed heated pool, central AC, and permitted ADU plans. Behind a custom wood privacy wall, the home opens to a private courtyard centered around the heated pool, sitting deck, and in-ground gas fire pit, the indoor/outdoor lifestyle these Ranchos were designed around. Beyond the detached two-car garage, a second private yard offers additional outdoor space and future flexibility with permitted ADU plans already in hand. Inside, handcrafted birch cabinetry, polished concrete floors, original Mistlite glass panels, and strategically placed skylights create a warm, understated interior true to the home's era. Period-conscious fixtures carry throughout, while the recently reimagined primary en suite continues the same thoughtful palette and attention to detail. A recently added 120 square foot storage shed adds valuable space without compromising the garage or outdoor living areas. With a newly replaced furnace, central AC and meticulous care throughout, 3008 Karen is a beautifully preserved example of Cliff May's celebrated indoor-outdoor California architecture.
Home Details
- Property type
- Residential - Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1954
- Living area
- 1,245 sq ft
- Lot size
- 5,378 sq ft
- Parking
- 2 spaces
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Stories
- 1
- Days on market
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- MLS status
- Active
- Architectural style
- MidCenturyModern,PatioHome
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Beamed Ceilings
- Breakfast Area
- Block Walls
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Eat In Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Quartz Counters
- Storage
- All Bedrooms Down
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Main Level Primary
- Primary Suite
Appliances
- Built In Range
- Dishwasher
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Refrigerator
Parking
- Concrete
- Door Single
- Driveway
- Garage Faces Front
- Garage
- On Site
- Off Street
- Paved
- Uncovered
Pool
- Filtered
- Heated
- In Ground
- Private
Lot
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Paved
- Yard
Security
- Security System
Community, Schools & Utilities
Community
- Subdivision
- Rancho (RNC)
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Private pool
- Yes
- View
- CityLights,ParkGreenbelt
Schools
- School district
- Long Beach Unified
Utilities
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- CentralAir
- Electric
- Volts220InGarage,Volts220InLaundry,Volts220ForSpa,Volts220
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- PublicSewer
Location & Neighborhood
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Property type: Residential
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