Long Beach Real Estate: New York vs. California

One thing that all residents of Long Beach have in common is that, at some point, someone thought they lived in California. Despite Long Beach, New York being nearly 3,000 miles away from Long Beach, California, the two are often mixed up.

There are plenty of similarities between the two cities: the beaches, the style and, of course, the name. However, there are plenty of differences, too. Like how far you can stretch a dollar in each area.

Patch decided to compare real estate in each city to see how different they were. So here's what your dollar will get you at different price points.

$300,000 Range

TOP: 333 East Broadway, Long Beach, New York -- $305,000
Two bed, one bath co-op. Very spacious with plenty of closet space. Hardwood floors. Open kitchen layout. Building features indoor pool, laundry room on every floor, outdoor patio for barbecuing, party room and bike storage.

BOTTOM: 3501 East Ransom St., Long Beach, California -- $304,900
Two bed, two bath condo. Open kitchen features large cabinets with granite counter tops, plenty of bar seating, dishwasher, range and disposal. Gas fireplace is an accent for both dining and living areas. Bedrooms have large closets; master bedroom has its own master bathroom with sliding door leading to balcony. There is one assigned parking place within the garage. Remaining parking is on street. Interior laundry area consists of coin operated washer and dryers in a common area laundry room.

$600,000 Range

TOP: 539 West Park Ave., Long Beach, New York -- $609,000
Six bed, four bath house, 6,000 square foot lot. Legal two-family home with two apartments. First-floor apartment has living room, family room, eat-in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a utility room with washer and dryer. Second-floor apartment has living room, eat-in Kitchen, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms.

BOTTOM: 3435 Snowden Ave., Long Beach, California -- $609,900
Three bed, two bath, 4,946 square foot lot. Newly remodeled bathrooms, hardwood laminate flooring throughout, crown moldings, recessed lighting, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, central heat and air conditioning, original brick wood-burning fireplace with gas hookup, large dining room, inside laundry. Large master suite with private bathroom, walk-in closet and access to backyard via sliding door. spacious and low-maintenance backyard with fruit trees and decking.

$1 Million Range

TOP: 76 Kirkwood St., Long Beach, New York -- $1.1 million
Four beds, three-and-a-half baths, 4,560 square foot lot. New construction, Dutch Colonial style on a double lot, top-of-the-line finishes, open floor plan with over-sized rooms, state-of-the-art kitchen, double sliding doors leading to wrap-around Trex deck with bay views, family room with stone fire place. Master bedroom features two walk-in closets, master bath with double sinks, Jacuzzi, shower and private balcony. heated two-car garage.

BOTTOM: 3723 Cedar Ave., Long Beach, California -- $1.1 million
Three bed, three bath, 12,825 square foot lot. A custom Normandy style 1925 home. Original hardwood flooring, two fireplaces, one-of-a-kind leaded glass windows enhanced by wonderful natural light, views of lush, private grounds and park-like front and back yards. This home has a third story finished attic that has a billiard table and room for much more. In addition to the main house, the property has a guest house with bath, over the two-car garage with its own private entrance.

Photos: Realtor.com