Hermosa Beach Sand Section

1820 Palm Drive was a completed remodel in 2003, down to the studs with new foundation and retaining wall. Attention to detail with no expense spared. This home is a legal 2 Br 2Ba duplex, it can be used as a single family home. Currently this home is being used as 2 - 1 bd 1 bath units. Title shows a 4 bd 2 bath duplex, in reality it is a 2 bd 2 bath duplex.The living room is across the full front of the home, with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and hardwood floors. The kitchen has stainless appliances and granite counter tops. The master bedroom opens up with French Doors to a covered outdoor patio.

There are several Out-door living areas - 1 off the master and upper kitchen area is set up as an outdoor dining area complete with Chandelier, stairs lead

It's been a while since the market has seen a "real" Strand condo north of the pier.  1506 The Strand is condo in a dated 8 unit complex adjacent to one of the only parks on The Strand. This bottom unit would be great for a second home, vacation home, of an owner user that wants to live on the beach at a low price point.

This property was tenant occupied until recently when the owner has decided to put it on the market for sale.  This property was purchase in 2001 for $700,000. Now for sale at $1,699,000.

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If you think it would take an amazing house to break the sales price record in an area where the median sales price of a home is over $1 million, you would be correct.

Although prices are up 13 percent above last year at this time, the sale of 1918 Manhattan Avenue on August 15th is one for the record books. It sold for $5,350,000 -- the highest price ever paid for an off-Strand home in Hermosa. We noted this property prioir to it hitting the market on our blog post, Sellers Testing The Upper End.

To put this sale in perspective, consider that the typical off-Strand homes in the sand section are currently listed at prices in line with the recent sales prices mentioned above.

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All it takes is one property to get the price-hike ball rolling. Look back to late 2011 and you’ll see what I mean. In December, 3002 Hermosa Avenue (interior picture on the right and below) sold at $931 a square foot, or $3,350.00. Then, the snowball effect began, picking up steam as it rolled along. Not only did 3002 Hermosa justify the new, higher prices, but buyers were feeling more comfortable and even started showing some aggression in offering prices.

If you aren’t familiar with our area, Hermosa Avenue is one of the busier streets, used by locals to traverse the area from North Hermosa to South Hermosa. Hermosa Avenue is also one street east of The Strand. Homes here tend to have better views, because of the 26-foot height restriction, which

Life on any of the South Bay’s amazing beaches is a dream-come-true for many and a dream being pursued for many others. Hermosa Beach is a small city full of down-to-earth residents that can typically be found at the beach, at the pier, at one of our charming watering holes or grabbing a bite at one of the city’s great eateries. 

In other words, Hermosa Beach locals take advantage of all that this 1.4 square mile slice of Southern California has to offer. If you aren’t familiar with Hermosa Beach I hope you’ll allow me to introduce you to it and help you become acclimated.

Hermosa Beach Quick Facts

• There are 19,506 residents in Hermosa Beach, according to the 2010 Census. This number reflects an over five percent increase from a decade ago.

An interesting fact about “beach property in California” is that while beaches dot the entire California coast, from north to south, the perception of beach property in California is of those in the southern part of the state.

Northern California homes, if located on the beach, are generally described as “ocean-front.” I’m not sure, but I think it has something to do with the differences in climate and lifestyle between the two areas. Southern California’s weather is more conducive to spending time on the beach, thus the beach is a central theme in the lives of those that live on it.

Southern California seems to afford a more casual lifestyle as well, especially near our beaches. This laid-back meme, for the most part, isn’t common in Northern

As real estate in the sand section of Hermosa Beach continues to heat up, sellers are starting to test the higher-end markets with listings like 1918 Manhattan Ave, a home in Hermosa Beach, CA. This property is like no other we've seen in Hermosa Beach. Yeah sure there are really nice modern builds on the Strand but something this nice not on the Strand? Being offered at over $1,000 a foot we had to go take a look. View all of the additional pictures of this property here.

This recent 2011 build is a rare fusion of Architectural Design. Located just 2 blocks up from the beach, this home sits high on a hill with some of the most spectacular panoramic views in Hermosa Beach. Built and designed by the homeowners construction and design firm, Global Green

3501 Manhattan Ave Hermosa Beach, CA: Located in the Heart of a Classic Coastal Neighborhood in North Hermosa Beach, this Beach House is a Nucleus for Family and Friends. Situated on the NorthWest Corner of Manhattan Ave and 35th Street, the Southern Sun Exposure and Westerly Ocean Views are second to none.

This Peaceful Retreat Unfolds to Reveal a The Casual Elegance of this Purposeful Environment Embraces an Active Beach Life where Sun, Sand, Ocean Views/Breezes, and Memories are Closely Interwoven. This PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW 3 bedroom 2 bath Home is less than One Block from the Best Beach in all of Manhattan and Hermosa Beach and is a Short Walk to either Downtown Manhattan or Hermosa Beach.

225 33rd St Hermosa Beach, CA 90254: This North Hermosa custom designed home masterfully blends the sophisticated traditional feel with a warm contemporary design situated in the sought after North Hermosa Sand Section. Approximately 3,220 square feet of living space along with about 700 square feet or more of decking complimenting unobstructed Panoramic white water ocean views!

This lovely home has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, den or office and cozy family room downstairs. Gourmet kitchen with beveled granite island and custom made cabinetry looking out to the ocean! Generous sized Master suite! Security system, separate laundry room. Great home for entertaining with friends and family. Completely redone and tastefully remodeled -buyer to verify

445 33rd St Manhattan Beach: This large 3600 Square Foot Cape Cod stunner sits in a B+ location in North Manhattan Beach. This unique lot allows for a lot of natural light to come into the home with the free flowing floor plan and large 3rd story deck. This property was listed for sale last year on June 23, starting at $3,125,000.

The parking on this street is particularly tight, so your guest might have to park a few blocks away, but this is too be expected in Manhattan Beach pretty much anywhere you are.

This colossal Cape Cod did not find a home and was leased out for a year starting in December 2010. Here we are a year later with the lease on the property about to expire and the property is pocket status. The property was able to fetch a bid