Manhattan Beach Ocean Front Homes

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

In 2011 we saw an influx of stagnant Strand homes in Manhattan Beach for sale. Properties that did not find a home in 2011, saw bidders gobble them up in 2012. We saw this numerous occasions so far this year. We are going to take a look at all of the properties in 2011 and 2012 on The Strand in Manhattan Beach.  

Strand Homes In Manhattan Beach: Available In 2011 But Sold In 2012

1712 The Strand, Manhattan Beach: A+ location only 6 blocks north of the pier, very walkable to downtown. Built by Louie Tomaro in 2008 this Tuscany inspired home has 4,500 square feet on a 33.3 X 100 lot. Staggering panoramic ocean and Pier views, this home features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths seamlessly laid out.

This property is a great example of what has taken place and

The Strand In Manhattan Beach this year has seen a very large movement down in the overall prices. Is this a good time to buy on The Strand? Lets look at some listings this year that are currently active, pending and sold. There were a few that sold this year on market as well as a few that sold off market. There are also a few “pocket” listings out there that should be mentioned as well.

One thing that should be mentioned is that The Strand in Manhattan Beach building codes allow for 30′ foot in height compared to Hermosa Beach building codes which only give you 25′ feet of height. This is a HUGE difference when it comes to the design of the house. Think about it. In Manhattan, you can start from the grade and do three levels with 10 feet a piece. But