Property
| Ownership: | For Sale |
|---|---|
| Type: | Single Family |
| Rooms: | 15 |
| Bedrooms: | 5 BR |
| Bathrooms: | 5½ |
| Pets: | Pets No |
| Lot Size: | 0.23 Acres |
Financials
Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate
A Rare Piece of Long Beach History Just Off the Ocean Built in 1906, this iconic Colonial is one of Long Beach s original homes and today, it stands as ...
- View of front of house featuring a chimney and a tiled roof
- View of front of house with a chimney and a tile roof
- Aerial perspective of suburban area
- Drone / aerial view
- View of urban area
- View of urban area featuring a nearby body of water
- Sunroom / solarium with plenty of natural light and radiator heating unit
- Dining area featuring light wood-style flooring and a chandelier
- Kitchen featuring a center island, dishwasher, light wood-type flooring, light countertops, and a lit fireplace
- Kitchen with pendant lighting, light wood finished floors, coffered ceiling, beam ceiling, and a chandelier
- Living area with wooden walls, arched walkways, beamed ceiling, a fireplace, and coffered ceiling
- Living area featuring plenty of natural light, light wood-style flooring, french doors, beam ceiling, and coffered ceiling
- Dining room featuring beamed ceiling, wooden walls, light wood-style flooring, and crown molding
- Bedroom with radiator, multiple windows, ornamental molding, and cooling unit
- Full bath with tile walls, combined bath / shower with glass door, and double sink
- Bedroom with a chandelier, a decorative wall, and crown molding
- Bedroom featuring a decorative wall, radiator heating unit, crown molding, and a chandelier
- Kitchen featuring light wood-style floors, open shelves, light countertops, and white stove
- Sitting room featuring hardwood / wood-style flooring, a wall mounted AC, and a ceiling fan
- Bedroom featuring crown molding and a wainscoted wall
- Bedroom featuring a decorative wall, radiator heating unit, a baseboard heating unit, a ceiling fan, and crown molding
- Full bath with radiator heating unit, a combined bath / shower with jetted tub, tile walls, vanity, and tile patterned floors
- Bathroom with a stall shower, ornamental molding, and tile walls
- Bedroom featuring multiple windows and crown molding
- Bedroom with light wood-style flooring and baseboards
- Bedroom featuring radiator heating unit, light wood-type flooring, and a decorative wall
- Full bath featuring combined bath / shower with glass door, tile walls, and crown molding
- Bathroom featuring combined bath / shower with glass door, tile walls, radiator, plenty of natural light, and crown molding
- Back of property featuring a chimney, a patio area, stucco siding, and a tiled roof
- Back of house featuring a patio, a chimney, a fire pit, and stucco siding
- Hall featuring a chandelier, a decorative wall, arched walkways, and an upstairs landing
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- Patio / terrace featuring a ceiling fan
- Bathroom featuring wainscoting and a decorative wall
- Half bathroom with toilet and baseboards
Description
A Rare Piece of Long Beach History — Just Off the Ocean
Built in 1906, this iconic Colonial is one of Long Beach’s original homes—and today, it stands as a true legacy property, combining historic elegance with modern luxury. Just moments from the beach and boardwalk, 161 W Beech offers both statement and substance.
With 5–6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, this grand residence overflows with possibility. Whether used as a grand single home, weekend retreat, or rental property, 161 W Beech offers timeless charm, exceptional space, and an unbeatable location just off the ocean.
Key Features & Renovations
• Major renovation in 2009: electric wiring and plumbing completely replaced; brand new roof (metal, terracotta style) with lifetime warranty; new Marvin windows (48 total); 8 custom storm doors
• Flooring & finishes: beautiful new wood floors on first floor and upstairs kitchen; elegant parquet, custom millwork, coffered ceilings, original moldings, and richly detailed trim throughout
• Main kitchen: gas fireplace, expansive custom cabinetry, prep zones, built-in beverage fridge, entertaining flow • Second kitchen- ideal for guests • Butler’s pantry connecting main kitchen and formal areas
• Living & entertaining spaces: formal living room, dining room, study/office, multiple fireplaces, elegant French doors opening to yard and porch
• Bedrooms & baths: 5 renovated bathrooms (tubs + showers), 1 powder room; direct access to yard from first floor; suites and guest rooms upstairs
• Outdoor & site amenities: wraparound front porch, private courtyard, stone mosaic backyard patio, arborvitae privacy trees, outdoor shower, two new cement driveways, garden/storage shed
• Systems & mechanics: three-zone heating, new gas heating burner, new hot water tank, central AC; full walk-up attic, full basement footprint (for storage or future expansion)
• Separate guest quarters
• Legacy & character: one of Long Beach’s most historically significant homes, with an abundance of natural light, grand proportions, and unmistakable presence
Why This Home Stands Apart
• Historical stature & presence: As one of the earliest homes in town, it carries a sense of permanence and story
• Dual functionality: Use as a single grand residence or take advantage of rental / income possibilities
• Location premium: Excellent proximity to the ocean, bay, boardwalk, LIRR, local shops & restaurants
• Turnkey appeal: Major systems, roof, windows, plumbing, and electric have been meticulously updated
• High aesthetic impact: Decorative details, gracious scale, beautiful finishes, and elegant outdoor / indoor flow
Virtual Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=DgYmTfe8D3s
Amenities
- Back Yard
- Balcony
- Beach Access
- beamed ceilings
- Built-in Features
- Cable Connected
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Chandelier
- Chefs Kitchen
- Convection Oven
- Courtyard
- Crown Molding
- Dishwasher
- Double Pane Windows
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Electricity Connected
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s)
- Entrance Foyer
- Fire Alarm
- First Floor Bedroom
- First Floor Full Bath
- Formal Dining
- Garden
- High ceiling
- High Speed Internet
- His and Hers Closets
- In-Law Floorplan
- Kitchen Island
- Natural Gas Connected
- Natural Woodwork
- Near Public Transit
- Near School
- Near Shops
- Ocean Access
- Open Floorplan
- Open Kitchen
- Oversized Windows
- Pantry
- Phone Connected
- Primary Bathroom
- Security Lights
- Security System
- Sewer Connected
- Smoke Detectors
- Storage
- Trash Collection Public
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Water
- Water Access
- Water Connected

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