Signal Hill Homes & Real Estate

Signal Hill Neighborhood Homes

Signal Hill, nestled between the 405/San Diego Freeway and Interstate 710, is part of Los Angeles County. This community spans more than two square miles and is completely encompassed by the City of Long Beach. Signal Hill has more than 11,000 residents and has been incorporated as a city since 1924. Once known exclusively as an oil town, today Signal Hill offers homebuyers tree-lined residential streets, gated communities, and easy access to the beach.

The neighborhood real estate market for Signal Hill, California varies. Homes for sale can be found in many architectural styles including Mediterranean, 20th Century Craftsman, split-levels, and custom homes. When looking to buy a home, expect newer constructions or custom homes to top at a $1 million or higher. A new construction with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and almost 4,200 square feet of living space can list at about $3 million. Single-family home prices typically run from the upper $300's to the upper $800's, while condominiums range from the mid $300's to upper $400's.

Signal Hill Community Amenities

For homeowners in Signal Hill, proximity to the beach isn't the only area amenity. The city sits just 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and the city's famed Zoo. Locally, residents of Signal Hill are minutes from the Long Beach airport, the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, and shopping at Signal Hill Town Center East. The public library is located on East Hill Street, while Hilltop Park is on Dawson Avenue. Hilltop Park offers amazing views of Long Beach and a long-shot view of downtown Los Angeles.

• 30 miles east of Los Angeles International Airport
• Four miles west of the 605 Freeway
• Part of the Long Beach Unified School District
• Home to 9 public parks including Hilltop Park
• Close to California State University Long Beach
• Walking/biking trails throughout the city; many wheelchair accessible

For homebuyers looking for Los Angeles County real estate that's close to beaches, major roadways, and things to do, Signal Hill has it all. The community located within Long Beach offers residents easy access to restaurants, shopping, public parks, golf courses, schools, and the sights of the southern California region.

Signal Hill Neighborhood Schools

Residents of Signal Hill have access to the Long Beach Unified School District. Local schools include Signal Hill Elementary on Walnut Avenue and Alvarado Elementary School on East 21st Street. There's also the Nelson Middle School located on Cherry Avenue and the Browning High School on Obispo Avenue. Long Beach Polytechnic High School can be found on Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach.

Signal Hill Information Resources

• City of Signal Hill
• Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce
• Long Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Signal Hill Wikipedia
• Signal Hill City-Data.com