5917 Lemon Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90805

Welcome to 5917 Lemon Avenue! "The Phillips House" is a Historic Landmark and was built in 1929 by Mr. James H. Phillips. The home was built for his family and it has a unique blend of architectural styles, use of a variety of woods including, Redwood, Mahogany, and White Oak, and its scale and Unusual Roof design allow this home to stand out in the Neighborhood! The two-story home has 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 1466 square feet, and sitting on a 4759 square foot lot. Stepping up to the home, you are welcomed by a cozy Front Porch and the ORIGINAL Solid Wood Front Door of the home. The Plaster Walls add a touch of character, wood moldings, base and door trim, Crown, and Wood Doors throughout are also a testimony to quality of craftsmanship and materials used to build this home nearly 100 years ago! Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen with separate Breakfast Nook, Bedroom, Powder Room, and Laundry Room are all downstairs. Upstairs are three generously sized Bedrooms and a Full Bathroom. Each Room has ample closet space and the storage in the home is astounding for the time in which it was built. The detached TWO car garage has an attic space and tons of storage. The backyard has room for a garden and so much more! Maintaining many of the original materials and layout of the home, this home is ready to be brought back to it's past glory! Centrally located in North Long Beach, you are minutes from the 91/710/405 FWYS, Queen Mary, the beach, shops, restaurants, and so much more. In the homes 94 year history, there have only been 4 families who have owned and occupied this home! It is truly awaiting its next owner to come and bring out its true beauty and potential. Current property taxes are through the Mills Act and this provides a huge discounted tax rate for historic homes. Do not miss seeing this home and enjoying the attention to detail from almost a century ago!