Real estate and homes for sale in the South Bay
Homes in the Beach Cities and South Bay
If you’re looking for that luxury and exclusive lifestyle but expanding your options beyond the homes of The Strand in Manhattan Beach, you may want to consider Malibu. The lifestyle of Malibu is a bit more exclusive and private.
Click any MLS number above for details and photos of the home.
One thing that justifiably concerns both home buyers and sellers are contingencies. Contingencies are basically just conditions that have to be met in order for the purchase of the home to be finalized. The most prominent contingencies are inspection, appraisal and loan. The
boilerplate timeframes on the CAR (California Association of Realtors) purchase agreement, or the standard offer, are 17 day contingencies for inspections/investigations, 17 day for appraisal and 21 days for loan. These are negotiable during the offer and counter but those are the standard timeframes.
So what do they mean?
Every situation may be different so we’ll stick with a normal situation. What it means is that you have that amount of time to get those tasks accomplished. For instance you have 17 days (again if that’s the timeframe negotiated) to have any an all investigations, inspections, etc. to completely satisfy your concerns. On day 17 the sellers would expect you to remove, in writing, that contingency. California is an active contingency state so contingencies don’t automatically expire on a certain day….they must be removed in writing. Once contingencies are removed it becomes more difficult to get your initial deposit back (usually 3% of purchase price in our area) unless there is some type of breach of contract by the other party or unless the other party agrees.
Worried about meeting your transaction contingencies in order to have a smooth home sale? I’m here to help! Send me a message with your questions.
While the bulk of senior specific housing resides in Torrance, Redondo Beach has some very nice buildings and
complexes. One of them is located in North Redondo Beach at 2750 Artesia Blvd. and is known as Breakwater Village. As with many of the “newer” complexes in the area Breakwater Village was a Scott Anastasi developement. Built in 2007 and 2008 the complex definitely still has a very modern and updated look and feel with a resort style pool, nice clubhouse and fitness center and more.
View the current condos for sale in Breakwater Village Redondo
Layouts range between 1 bedroom 1 bath condos with approximately 760 square feet to large 3 bedroom 2 bath condos with approximately 1,300+ square feet. View the floorplans and layouts.
All of the units offer balconies or decks, air conditioning and most have more updated features such as granite counters and stainless appliances. There are 191 units in the community and HOA dues range between $370 and $430 (as of 5/23/25)
*The information below is from the original marketing material of Anastasi Developement and we cannot guarantee the information is still 100% accurate and is intended only as a reference.
Community Features
• Community Room with kitchen, big screen TV, game tables, pool table, and conversation
area with fireplace
• Exercise Room complete with state-of-the-art fitness machines
• Central courtyard with sparkling pool, built-in barbeque island and inviting separate outdoor
fireplace area
• Lush community landscaping including trellis with covered seating and walking path
• Secure building with gated underground garage
Exquisite Detailing
• Hardwood flooring in entries per plan
• Custom radius drywall corners
• Two tone paint in all rooms except closets
• Decora rocker light switches
• Extensive use of recessed lighting throughout
• Six panel front door
• Low E dual glazed windows
• 2-inch horizontal decorative blinds throughout
• Interior laundry with Whirlpool® washer and dryer
• Raised maple European style cabinets with concealed hinges
• Beveled mirrored wardrobe doors per plan
• Bedroom ceiling fans with lights per plan
• Central heating & air conditioning system with state-of-the-art thermostat control unit
• Spacious walk-in closets in bedrooms per plan
• Hardwood flooring per plan
Kitchen
• Natural granite slab kitchen counter tops with a 6-inch backsplash
• Raised maple European style cabinets with concealed hinges
• Under cabinet florescent lighting
• Islands/counter per plan
• Delta® pullout faucet fixture with brushed nickel finish
Bath Luxuries
• Flooring, tub and/or shower surround, slab counters with 6-inch backsplash finished in Travertine or Crema Marfil per plan
• Clear shower enclosure
• Delta® faucet fixtures with brushed nickel finish
• Raised maple European style cabinets with concealed hinges
• Mirrored medicine cabinets
ADUs are quite the buzz word lately as LA County has recently impossed rules and regulations making it much easier to build or create a 2nd
unit on a property. These ADUs or Accessory Dwelling Units are basically a 2nd dwelling on the property with a full kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, which can be rented, leased or used for family. An ADU can be attached, detached, or even a converted garage. They are part of the property, however, and cannot be sold separately from the primary residence. In addition they must use existing utility connections and meters. While there cannot be more than one address on the parcel, ADUs may have a unit number or letter to differentiate the mailing address. Current regulations prohibit local agencies from imposing an owner-occupant requirement until January 1, 2025. Whether you love the idea or hate the idea really comes down to your situation and neighborhood.
Pro’s:
Cons:
ADU Size Requirements & Restrictions
Detached:
Attached:
Yard Setbacks:
Interior Lot
Corner Lot
Attached to or located above a permitted existing garage, setbacks from the side and rear lot lines shall be no more than 5 feet
If lot is less than 50 feet wide, side setback to be no less than 10% of lot width or 3 feet minimum.
Distance between any detached accessory dwelling unit and the main dwelling shall not be less than 10 feet.
ADUs are not permitted if :
Minimum Lot Size :
Maximum Lot Coverage:
Floor Area Ratio (FAR):
Minimum Area Requirements:
Parking (within LA County):
When ADU Parking Is Not Required :
*Every city can modify minor aspects and regulations/requirements. We strongly encourage and recommend contacting your city for specific requirements. Details provided above are for general informational purposes only and we cannot guarantee it’s accuracy. Information may not be updated to current rules and statutes.
In today’s world of real estate, visual presentation of a home or a listing can make all of the difference in the world. With over 85% of buyers
searching online it’s critical to capture their interest immediately. One of the best, and simplest, ways of doing this with fantastic pictures. Many listing agents snap a few quick pictures with a digital camera and that’s the extent of the process (some don’t even do that and actually use pictures from Google street view!)
If you’re considering selling your home you should definitely ask the realtors you are considering how they market their listings and what staging and photography options they offer you.
Take a look at some of the pictures below and see what a difference photographs really do make. As listing agents our job is to prepare a home for sale and market it in the very best possible light. While it obviously costs money to have a professional photographer come and take the pictures, it can mean all the difference in the world. As one of the top realtors in the South Bay we want to present all of our listings as luxury properties and always use professional photographers at no cost to our clients.
Regular Listing Agent Photos versus Professional Real Estate Photography
Same bedroom using a phone camera compared with professional photographer’s picture….ideal lighting with a larger looking room
Oceanview living room – which is more likely to make you want to take a look at the home? Straight out of a magazine ad
Dark and small or bright and open with ocean views…which would you prefer? Spaces look larger and brighter and details (such as the ocean view) are much clearer
Which one makes the property look more impressive as a large lot horse property? The first picture was actually taken from further away. The second captures the impressive property with tack room and corral.
Shot that most realtors would take on phone camera versus professional photo from the same spot. Same house taken from a very similar location. Light, bright and beautiful
Photos taken from the same location. Look how much larger the backyard and pool look on the right side. If you were looking for a big yard and a beautiful pool….which would compel you to go and view the home?
Welcome to real estate and homes for sale in Hermosa Beach. We, as realtors, separate Hermosa Beach into 3 distinct sections……the sand section, the valley section and the hill section or east Hermosa.
Why do we do this?
Each area has a unique look and feel and prices tend to trend higher the closer you get to the water. Some buyers may not be able to affort the sand section or may not be interested in the valley section, so this way we can target the search just a bit better. We want to send the most appropriate home listings to our clients.
Below is a map of Hermosa Beach showing the 3 areas. Click on any of the “sections” to view specific real estate information. Each page also shows the homes for sale in that area. If you are interested in all areas in Hermosa Beach view all of the current homes for sale.
Real Estate Map of Hermosa Beach Showing Areas 148 (sand section) 149 (valley section) and 150 (hill section)
Keith Kyle is a top producing realtor and a long time resident of Hermosa Beach. Contact Keith for all of your real estate needs.
