Cliff May was born in San Diego, California in 1908 and began his career as a builder before transitioning to architecture. He is often credited with popularizing the Ranch Style house, which is characterized by its simple, single-story design, open floor plan, and indoor-outdoor living spaces.
Cliff May designed and built over 1,000 homes in Southern California, many of which are considered examples of the Ranch Style.
He was also known for designing commercial buildings, such as the Beverly Hills Women's Club and the Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive Committee Building. May's designs were heavily influenced by the Spanish Colonial Revival and Mediterranean Revival architectural styles, which he incorporated into his Ranch Style homes. May received several awards and accolades throughout his career, including being inducted into the American Institute of Architects' College of Fellows in 1973. He died in 1989, but his designs continue to be admired and many of his homes are considered architectural gems. In recent years, there has been renewed interest in Cliff May's work, with several books and exhibitions dedicated to his life and legacy.
Cliff May homes can be found throughout Southern California, particularly in areas such as Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County. Many of these homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, during the height of his career. Some neighborhoods that are known to have large concentrations of Cliff May homes include Rancho Estates in Long Beach, Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego, and the Tract in Orange County. Some of his commercial buildings also still exist and can be visited.
Amazing opportunity to own this charming single family home near El Dorado Regional Park in Long Beach. This large, two story, well maintained house features Four generou...
Huge price drop! Seller is very motivated. A captivating Cliff May Rancho 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom classic Mid-Century Modern home in The Ranchos… beautifully blending ligh...
Probate sale! Great investment opportunity to bring your contractor and imagination. This is the quintessential fixer on a great street in the neighborhood. Good layout a...
Welcome home to 3214 Stevely Avenue, one of the most exquisitely updated ranchos we have ever seen! This sun-drenched 1953 Lanai model Cliff May Rancho exemplifies mid-ce...
Original Cliff May Rancho
Experience refined living in this impeccably renovated Cliff May designed home. This expanded home blends sophisticated mid-century modern design with contemporary style....
This is an opportunity of a lifetime for a family looking for the home of their dreams. Priced at least 15% lower than comps in the area for quick sale this is truly a ge...
An Architectural marvel designed by Cliff May located in the famed Rancho Estates. This Midcentury modern has been meticulously remodeled to honor the period for which th...
Step into your new home which meticulously maintained and is ready to welcome it new owner! This 2-story 2600 square foot split level has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms! Tra...
The Cliff May Plan 4A (1954), the largest and most popular original model in the Rancho Estates. Combine a thorough and thoughtful refresh of a classic design with a larg...
Nestled in a quiet interior location within the famed Rancho Estates of Long Beach is this midcentury modern gem – 3343 Roxanne Avenue. Originally built in 1953, this hom...
At 3356 Lees Ave- a Cliff May designed 1953 Rancho Estates home that has been creatively expanded and highly upgraded. Situated on a larger than typical lot in a quiet in...
This property was sold as a distressed fixer to an investor as a registered listing due to tenant occupancy and market conditions. it was an "AS-IS" cash sale.
This outstanding home is located in the famed Rancho Estates of Long Beach, designed by Cliff May a trailblazer in residential design. Rancho Estates is characterized by...
NEW ALERT: Seller will contribute up to 3% towards buyers closing costs or interest rate buy down! This is a Rancho Estates Home built by the custom designer and develop...
Mix the architectural style of a Cliff May designed home with a great pool, and you get a phenomenal environment in which to relax and entertain. This particular resort-s...
The Rancho Estates of Long Beach is renowned for being the best maintained tract of Cliff May designed homes in the country, and this exceptional residence is a prime exa...
Rancho Estates - Cliff May designed mid-century home. This charming highly sought-after home consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features an open floor plan that...
Welcome to 3159 Roxanne Avenue. For those in search of a completely reimagined, yet tastefully designed Cliff May Rancho, look no further. Not only is the block location ...
Welcome to 7141 Metz Street. This exceptional example of a true Cliff May Rancho speaks to those with an understanding and passion for Mid-Century architecture and lifest...
Welcome to The Ranchos homes of Long Beach... Cliff May was a trailblazer in the field of residential design. The master of the mid-century modern style ranch home. This ...
Cliff May was a trailblazer in the field of residential design, and his works offer the desirable combination of privacy, openness, natural light, and connection to outdo...
We're back on the market and looking better than ever. Come check out this amazing corner lot Rancho estates gem thats perfect for a large or growing family. The home con...
Warm and inviting, this expanded Cliff May home will capture your heart! The freshly painted, bright white interior reflects the abundant natural light found in a Cliff...
Location, style, and condition are three of the most important features of a property, and this Cliff May designed home delivers all of them. This gem is located in the h...
Welcome to 3112 Roxanne, a uniquely spacious and desirable Rancho in the heart of the Cliff May Tract. With nearly 1,700 square feet of living space, and a tastefully kep...
Buyer failed to perform, back on market. Charming midcentury modern home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Oak hardwood floors in living and bedrooms spaces. Ki...
Welcome to 3316 North Studebaker Road! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Cliff May Home located in the sought after East Long Beach Ranchos Neighborhood is bursting with so much...
***2,061 sqft home ($534/per sqft includes ADUsqft) = 1,661 sqft + new permitted ADU 400 sqft. Both living spaces can be rented out without requiring owner/occupied. Grea...
Located in the desirable El Dorado Park South region of Long Beach this completely renovated house features an open concept living area with hardwood flooring throughout....
Welcome home to this SPECTACULAR, One Of A Kind, largest custom designed, curated and turn key 2202 sf home at The Plaza, ranked no. 2 in the top 10 best neighborhoods ...
Remodeled 3 Bed 2 Bath Cliff May Rancho.
One of the most sought after Long Beach neighborhoods called El Dorado South. This home offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms and an enchanted secret garden like backya...
Move in ready fully renovated home in one of the most prestige areas of Long Beach. All renovation work was completed with permits, including the construction of Approx. ...
Designed by influential architect Cliff May and built in 1954, this residence was recently refurbished by its architect and designer owners, who drew upon their experienc...
This mid-century 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom modern home is located in the highly desirable Ranchos Estates. Looking like it’s right off the pages of Architectural Digest t...
This gorgeous mid-century property by renowned architect, Cliff May, showcases the beauty of the era while also providing the luxury of functionality for the modern-day b...
Welcome to 3115 Shipway Ave. This 1954 Cliff May Rancho, situated on a quiet interior tract location features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a large swimming pool. This h...
Sheltered behind a privacy fence of clear heart redwood and the canopy of a mature Palo Verde tree- find this well updated example of architect Cliff May's 1954 Rancho Es...
In the residentials streets of Long Beach, minutes away from shops and restaurants, sits a 1,781 sqft, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, single family home, ready for the next lucky...
Beautiful home in the heart of Cliff May's Ranchos community. This three bedroom home has been lovingly cared for over the years. It features wall to wall windows with lo...
Just like you would find in Architectural Digest: Stunning and spacious Cliff May beauty. This gorgeous home was recently remodeled keeping the mid century-modern clean l...
This gorgeous mid-century property by renowned architect Cliff May carries all the beauty and feel of its time. A beautiful, recently added salt-water pool, spa and expa...
In the suburbs of Long Beach, surrounded by beautifully built homes, sits a 1499 sqft, 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family home, move in ready for the next lucky buyer to...
Located in the heart of the coveted Rancho neighborhood in Long Beach, this Cliff May home is ready for you to call it your own! Step inside the gate and be welcomed by a...
CLIFF MAY RANHO- This is your chance to get into an approximately 1851 Square Foot Mid Century Rancho at a reasonable price. The Tax rolls show it as a 4 Bedroom 2 Bath ...
A “true” mid-century modern home designed by iconic “Cliff May” and located in the highly desirable Ranchos Estates. Built in 1953, this home exudes the authenticity and...
Welcome to this beautiful and lovingly cared-for home in the Plaza. The inviting open concept floorplan, gleaming hardwood floors, freshly painted interior, crown moldin...
Cliff May homes are renowned for their clean architectural lines, floor to ceiling glass, and connection to the outdoors. This latest offering delivers on these design pr...
Located on a family-friendly, tree-lined street in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Long Beach. This highly desired Rancho Estates 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home ...
This updated California ranch style home designed by architect Cliff May is located in the quiet neighborhood of Rancho Estates. The midcentury modern living with an open...
A Cliff May Rancho Estates home in excellent condition. Sellers have maintained its original characteristics. Beautifully landscaped with irrigation system. Sellers made...
Beautiful turnkey property with open floor plan concept and hardwood flooring throughout the property. The exterior has been recently repainted. Interior features gorgeou...
This stunning move-in ready Mid-Century modern CliffMay home is situated in the coveted Rancho Estates; known for its award winning schools and beautiful parks. 3056 N St...
**Now accepting backup offers.** Classic midcentury modernism is the hallmark of this move-in ready home in the Rancho Estates, designed by celebrated architect Cliff May...
Welcome to 3160 Studebaker Road. This 1954 Cliff May Rancho Estate, Plan A model, features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Inside you will be treated to a well maintained ho...
Walking up the wide steps to this unique Cliff May Rancho, you may never know that right inside that courtyard lies over 2,000 Square feet of upgraded Mid-Century living....
Rare is the opportunity to have four bedrooms and three bathrooms in a Cliff May Rancho, and this home provides that and more. With almost 1,900 square feet of living are...
This incredible Cliff May Rancho home is a perfect marriage of classic mid-century design and openness that Cliff May homes are know for, with the space and storage of a ...
On a quiet street in the center of the highly desired Rancho neighborhood, this Cliff May home built in 1953 features an incredible large pool surrounded by greenery, mak...
Located in a quiet interior location within the celebrated Rancho Estates neighborhood, this 1953 Cliff May was originally the popular "Lanai Model." The lanai and the or...
Welcome to this gorgeous 2 bedroom 1.5 bath single story home bursting with curb appeal! Step through the front door into a large open concept living space filled with na...
The essence of a Cliff May designed home is its connection to the outdoors, and this residence is among the best at delivering this aesthetic **One of the Rarest Gems in ...
If you love mid-century modern architecture, this Cliff May Rancho is for you! It features all the desired, original architectural elements. Open beam ceiling, clerestory...
This home shows true pride of ownership. It was owned for over a decade by a furniture designer and craftsman. You will see attention to detail throughout, including cu...
This sublime Cliff May designed residence reflects the magic of midcentury modernism. Clerestory windows, open beam ceilings, walls of glass, custom birch cabinetry and v...
Extra square footage is a luxury in the Rancho Estates, and this residence delivers. Designed by revered architect Cliff May and built in 1953, this residence has been ex...
Designed by renowned architect Cliff May and built in 1953, this popular "Lanai Model" is located in a quiet interior location in the famed Rancho Estates neighborhood of...
*****Rancho Estates***** Welcome to another amazing Long Beach Cliff May. This highly desirable Rancho Estate property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and is surrounded b...
Iconic midcentury modern style and a sparking pool and spa simply go together, and this property delivers this and more. Designed by lauded residential designer Cliff May...
WELCOME to the highly sought after RANCHO ESTATES. This hidden gem is designed by the acclaimed architect, Cliff May, best known for developing the mid-century modern. Th...
Practically brought down to the frame and reimagined with even the most minute of details, this rendition of a Central Coast Cliff May Rancho is unlike ay other. Before y...
Here's a rare opportunity to own an ever-so coveted Cliff May Rancho, ready to have your own personal finishing touches added to it. With a lot layout that allows for a p...
Built in 1953 and designed by celebrated architect Cliff May, this bright and open midcentury modern home in the Rancho Estates features three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sp...
*****CLIFF MAY RANCHO***** Welcome to the highly sought after Rancho Estates in Long Beach. As you walk into the enclosed patio you find yourself in an entertainer's drea...
Once you’ve entered the front gate you are in your own peaceful, private, relaxing retreat a world away from any hustle and bustle. The fully enclosed yard is neatly lan...
Rarely seen Cliff May Rancho Estates home expanded to two story with post & beam construction. A nearly 2,300 sq ft flexible plan is organized as 3 bedrooms + 3.5 baths, ...
This is quite possibly the most sophisticated, yet peaceful Cliff May Rancho you'll see for sale this year. Literally every aspect of this home has been touched with a no...
Outstanding quality and attention to detail is the hallmark of this Rancho, built in 1954 and designed by renowned architect Cliff May. This midcentury modern gem feature...
This exceptional classic 1954 Cliff May designed home , located within the highly desired Rancho Estates tract of Long Beach, features three bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms...
Welcome to a Cliff May Rancho buyers dream home. This home is incredible with a beautiful entertaining courtyard that welcomes you to the front door. Once you enter you ...
This exceptional Cliff May designed home is move-in ready and features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the main house measuring 1,568 square feet, a detached studio that me...
A Diamond in the Ruff! Popular Cliff May Rancho Home that you can and make your own! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths with bonus enclosed patio room. This home has most of its orig...
Here it is, a pristine Rancho beauty! First time on the market. This exquisite Cliff May features a beautiful courtyard and lush landscape with a pool and walk around pat...
This Cliff May Rancho home features original wood frame doors and windows, and opens to a large swimming pool. The home has an open entertainer’s kitchen with wood cabine...
At 1,810 square feet this expanded Long Beach Rancho provides the luxury of more living space without compromising the midcentury modern style and spirit of the original ...
PRICE REDUCTION!!! This exceptional CLIFF MAY pool home has one of the most open, light filled, and airy floor plans in the Rancho Estates neighborhood. The interior li...
Price Reduction! Award Winning Cubberley Elementary; Presidential Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished. In addition, located El Dorado Park adjacent. Which is the h...
Situated on a prime interior street in the coveted Rancho Estates, a second owner Cliff May home that is as sophisticated & refined as any you will see. A perfectly execu...
This coveted CLIFF MAY mid-century rancho pool home is the epitome of indoor/outdoor living with its large floor to ceiling doors and windows, giving this home a sense o...
World Renowned Cliff May Rancho home in Long Beach. Great bones for a mid century modern enthusiast to bring back to life. Lots of potential!!! Expanded home boasts ove...
This very popular Cliff May designed “Lanai” model reflects the essence of California ranch style living and offers a charming and peaceful environment in which to live, ...
Move in ready Cliff May Rancho: All the charm and light of a mid century modern home enhanced by vaulted open beam ceilings, clerestory windows, Spanish porcelain tile fl...
Welcome to this unique Plaza home with a beach cottage feel! Features include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, appx. 1,500 sq. ft., lovely original hardwood floors, a spacious li...
This is a fabulous property in the highly desirable Lakewood Plaza - Rancho area. Upgraded Kitchen with Corian counter tops/sink, new Stainless Steel Appliances, new tile...
Designed by renowned architect Cliff May and built in 1953 in Phase II of the Rancho Estates, this exceptional midcentury modern ranch home features three bedrooms and tw...
This beautiful Cliff May Rancho home features 3 beds & 2 baths & a gorgeous outdoor living space. From the time to drive up to the front of the house, located on a very ...
Cliff May Rancho perfect for the buyer looking to renovate how they want...Nice private in ground spa, long driveway fits up to three cars plus oversized two car garage w...
This remodeled Rancho home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The house boasts an original mid-century feel and combines it with contemporary functionality. It has been wel...
This Cliff May designed Rancho has the rare and desirable “flipped” orientation that places the open living room adjacent to the large backyard area, creating a strong se...
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