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!
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DAYS ON MARKET
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2
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LAST UPDATED
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3/20/2025
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TRACT
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Rancho (RNC)
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YEAR BUILT
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1953
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COMMUNITY
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Lakewood Plaza, Rancho
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COUNTY
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Los Angeles
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STATUS
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Active
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PROPERTY TYPE(S)
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Single Family
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| School District |
Long Beach Unified |
| Elementary School |
Cubberley |
| Jr. High School |
Cubberley |
| High School |
Milikan |
| AIR |
Central Air |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| APPLIANCES |
Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Warming Drawer |
| AREA |
Lakewood Plaza, Rancho |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Stone, Stucco |
| FIREPLACE |
Yes |
| GARAGE |
Circular Driveway |
| HEAT |
Central, Forced Air |
| HOA DUES |
0 |
| INTERIOR |
All Bedrooms Down, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Track Lighting, Utility Room |
| LOT |
6222 sq ft |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System |
| PARKING |
Circular Driveway |
| POOL DESCRIPTION |
None |
| SEWER |
Public Sewer |
| STORIES |
1 |
| STYLE |
Mid-Century Modern, Ranch |
| SUBDIVISION |
Rancho (RNC) |
| UTILITIES |
Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION |
None |
| WATER |
Public |
| ZONING |
LBPD11 |
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