1111 Dawson Ave

Welcome to this beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath Craftsman-style home, offering a perfect blend of vintage charm and contemporary convenience. Ideally located less than two miles from the beach and Bixby Park, and just blocks from Rose Park and a variety of popular dining destinations, this home offers the ideal blend of character, comfort, and coastal living. Inside, you’ll find updated flooring, large windows that flood the space with natural light, and a seamless open-concept layout between the living and dining area, perfect for gatherings and entertaining. The updated kitchen features classic white shaker cabinets, soft close drawers, butcher block countertops, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator), and recessed lighting. Enjoy true indoor-outdoor living with three access points to the expansive, landscaped backyard, via the dining room, one of the bedrooms, and the kitchen. The outdoor space is a TRUE SHOW STOPPER! This magical space offers multiple areas to relax and unwind, including a spacious step-up front porch, a cozy side porch off the dining room, and a back porch that opens to a peaceful yard with a wood deck, covered gazebo with grape vines, and a convenient outdoor laundry room. A standout feature of this home is its rare 6,493 sq ft lot, offering more space than most Long Beach properties. This oversized lot gives you added privacy, versatility, and incredible potential for future expansion. The beautiful lush and mature plants truly transform this space and give you privacy. The property inlcudes, Banana tree, accorn tree, lemon, lime tree and grape vines in the front and backyard. The primary suite includes a en-suite bathroom, and two walk in closets. One of the secondary bedrooms features original built-in shelving and dresser drawers, adding charm and historic character. Additional upgrades include split duct heating and air, a freshly painted exterior, and paid-off solar panels for energy efficiency. A long driveway leads to the detached garage with alley access, offering endless possibilities as an ADU, guest house, office, gym, or creative studio. This rare gem captures the soul of 1920s architecture while embracing the modern lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of.