Oceanfront Homes

April 21, 2016April 28, 2023

If oceanfront is what you’re looking for…..501 Paseo De La Playa

By Keith Kyle

I’ve been fortunate to represent a few clients on purchases or sales along Paseo De La Playa in the Hollywood Riviera and the locations is nothing short of spectacular. Paseo De La Playa is the oceanfront street that connects Redondo Beach with the beginning of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and offers a lifestyle not found in many places.

The recent listing of 501 Paseo De La Playa is no exception. This 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home sits high on the bluff and offers mesmerizing views of the ocean, Palos Verdes and the beautiful coastline from Redondo to Malibu.

in Beach Front Homes, Hollywood Riviera, Homes of Note, Ocean View Homes, Oceanfront Homes, South Redondo Beach, Torrance Posted by Keith Kyle

October 18, 2015November 29, 2021

Redondo Beach’s House of Mirrors

The saying goes, those who live in glass houses….what about those that live in mirror houses?

I’ve seen many houses in my day and haven’t always agreed with the sellers choices but I recently saw a house unlike anything I’d seen before. The home, located at 606 Esplanade #1, is a front unit townhome with great ocean views, an ideal location, and loads of potential….but…..

In it’s current state it’s more like a carnival fun house than something you would expect in a beach house. From the moment you walk in you are surrounded by mirrors. Every wall, every closet, every corner is mirrored. You can’t walk into a bathroom or bedroom without seeing yourself reflected on every surface of the room. It’s truly incredible and just a little dizzying.

Although it probably wouldn’t take much to turn the home into something fantastic, it’s hard to notice anything other than your reflection with the current situation. I’ve seen mirrors added to beach homes to reflect the views, or add some light, but when every surface is mirrored its like being in a carnival funhouse.

It’s not hard to see why the listing agents chose to only post one picture as it might be impossible to get any pictures without the photographer’s reflection…hundreds of times. In general the home has great potential. The rooms are large, it offers a great ocean view, the kitchen living room have great light with sit down ocean views, but at the moment between the mirrors and the price, it’s going to be a tough sell. 606 Esplanade #1 in South Redondo Beach

in Ocean View Homes, Oceanfront Homes, Redondo Beach home prices, Redondo beach homes for sale, Redondo Beach Real Estate, Redondo Beach real estate update, South Redondo Beach, The Esplanade oceanfront homes Posted by Keith Kyle

615 Esplande - Sand Castle oceanfront condos

October 2, 2015March 13, 2023

Oceanfront Condos for Sale at 615 Esplanade Redondo Beach

Beachfront living at the Sand Castle

615 Esplanade Redondo Beach CA 90277

By Keith Kyle

Located oceanfront at 615 Esplanade, the Sand Castle represents the prototypical beachfront condo in Redondo Beach. Consisting of two separate buildings, one truly oceanfront and the other sitting above and behind, the Sandcastle offers some incredible views and all that comes along with oceanfront living. Dazzling sunsets, whales and dolphins out front, cool ocean breezes and that wonderful smell of the ocean.

Information and condos for sale for all of the beachfront condos of the Esplanade in South Redondo.

Built in 1971, the Sand Castle definitely shows some signs of aging as it’s constantly subject to the salty spray but as it’s block wall construction it’s a very rugged feeling building and the location just can’t be better.

The Sand Castle has 96 units, with the majority being 1 bedroom/1 bath and 719 square feet. The layout of these units is long and skinny with the bedroom furthest east, kitchen in the middle and the living room facing the ocean. This makes for some truly spectacular views, even from the kitchen. Due to the block wall construction, many of the units have a rather industrial feel but some have been updated considerably. The one bedroom units can start in the high $700,000s with 2 bedroom penthouse units well over $1,300,000 depending on the size and the location. The front building enjoys incredible oceanfront views from every level (the lowest floor has a few units views partially blocked by the walkpath out front). The rear building has partial views (horizon only) on the 5th floor (technically the first floor of the rear building) and the 6th floor (again technically the 2nd floor of the rear building) had bigger views but the sand and wave views are blocked by the front building.

The top floor of both the front and rear building offer a larger layout with 1 bed plus a large loft and 2 bathrooms. Due to the very high ceilings they offer a sense of space that far exceeds the actual additional square footage. The size of the units isn’t entirely clear with some units larger than others and the tax records not being completely accurate. The layout is generally the same as the one bedroom with the addition of the stairs and loft.

HOA dues vary somewhat but as of this article they ranged between $416 and $450 ish a month. The Sand Castle does not have a pool or spa, but there is a pretty great place to swim directly in front.

Current Esplanade condos for sale

in Beach Front Homes, Ocean View Homes, Oceanfront Homes, South Redondo Beach, The Esplanade oceanfront homes Posted by Keith Kyle

August 12, 2015July 31, 2022

What’s the Difference Between North and South Redondo Beach?

By Keith Kyle

When most buyers come to me they know that they’re interested in Redondo Beach, but don’t know much about the various parts and the differences in the neighborhoods. While there are a number of different neighborhoods and real estate “areas” the big distinction is between North Redondo and South Redondo.

So what’s the difference?

The physical dividing line between the two is 190th Street and Anita, but in reality the differences are much more than just the separation of the street. The “feel” of North Redondo and South Redondo are the most significant difference. North Redondo sits east of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach with no beach to call it’s own, while South Redondo has the prototypical “beach” feel and incorporates the areas of King Harbor, Redondo Beach, the Redondo pier and the beachfront street of the Esplanade.

Both north Redondo and South Redondo have a variety of housing options ranging from condos to mansions and everything in between, but when people often think of “Redondo Beach” they think of oceanfront and oceanview homes and those are only found in South Redondo.

The tradeoff is home prices and values. In general, homes in South Redondo are more expensive and more valuable than similar homes in North Redondo, and it’s really all about the proximity to the beach, and the “beach” feel. While condos are a bit rarer in North Redondo, home prices generally start in the mid $500,000 for a smaller condo or townhome up to well over $1,500,000 for a larger home on a larger lot. Home values can start in the mid $300,000 for a condo in Brookside Village and can reach to over $10,000,000 (which is very rare) for one of the few oceanfront estate style homes on the Esplanade.

in Brookside Village, Condominiums, King Harbor, North Redondo Beach, Ocean View Homes, Oceanfront Homes, Seascape ocean view condos, South Redondo Beach, The Avenues in Redondo Beach, The Esplanade oceanfront homes, The Village oceanview condos Posted by Keith Kyle

Recent Home Sales in South Redondo Beach CA

By Keith Kyle

January saw 20 home sales in South Redondo Beach which is relatively typical of this time of year. Due to the holidays many homes are either pulled from the market or don’t sell in December, keeping the sales number down. The lowest priced home sold, a 2 bedroom condo in Brookside Village, sold for $417,000 with the highest sale of the montha 1929 built, but restored and updated, single family home on Avenue A. To see home sales in other areas of Redondo Beach, other cities, or other months, visit our South Bay home sales information page. The inventory has gone up slightly and you can view the current homes for sale in South Redondo Beach on our updated MLS and current listings page.

MLS#	Type		Address	Price	Br/Ba	YrBuilt	Sqft	DaysOn Mrkt
SB14132888	TWNHS/A	211 S	Helberta AV #7	$650,000	2/2,0,0,0	1986/ASR	1352/A	151/266
SB14241062	SFR/D	216 N	PROSPECT	$850,000	3/1,0,0,0	1947/ASR	1145/A
SB14208363	SFR/D	106 S	Helberta AV	$870,000	1/1,0,0,0	1925/ASR	555/A	94/94
SB14247818	SFR/D	714	Vincent Park	$1,015,000	4/3,0,0,0	1920/ASR	1630/A
SR14252360	TWNHS/A	237 S	Irena AV #C	$1,227,500	4/3,0,0,0	2009/ASR	2540/A	14/14
SB14138775	TWNHS/D	203 S	Prospect #A	$1,286,219	3/3,0,1,0	2014/BLD	2700/A	197/197
SB14141369	CONDO/A	826	Camino Real #202	$417,500	2/2,0,0,0	1970/ASR	949/A	158/158
SB14255990	CONDO/A	830	Camino Real #204	$531,000	3/2,0,0,0	1970/ASR	1290/A	24/24
SB14143912	TWNHS/A	410	Avenue G #38	$655,000	3/2,0,1,0	1987/SLR	1449/A	116/116
PV14259901	TWNHS/D	1800 S	Pacific Coast HY #85	$689,000	3/1,1,1,0	2001/ASR	1500/E	19/19
SB14245206	TWNHS/D	926 S	Pacific Coast HY #B	$874,900	3/3,0,1,0	2007/ASR	2186/A	53/93
SB15004687	SFR/D	408 S	Francisca AV	$1,050,000	3/1,0,0,0	1912/EST	1636/A
SB14257432	SFR/D	632 S	Gertruda AV	$1,250,000	4/2,0,0,0	1948/ASR	1764/A	28/28
PV14216456	SFR/D	559	Avenue A	$1,415,000	4/3,0,0,0	1929/ASR	2628/A	93/93
SB14215576	CONDO/A	640	The Village #215	$449,000	1/1,0,0,0	1974/ASR	619/A	99/99
SB14195713	CONDO/A	1400 S	Catalina #308	$585,000	2/1,1,0,0	1971/ASR	1080/A	122/122
SB15008687	CONDO/A	210	The Village #304	$682,500	2/2,0,0,0	1978/ASR	1136/A	0/193
SB14233951	CONDO/A	110	The Village #204	$715,000	2/2,0,0,0	1980/ASR	1434/A	15/15
SB14215374	TWNHS/A	206	Ruby ST	$765,000	2/2,0,0,0	1977/ASR	1450/A	97/97
SB14252332	SFR/D	204	Knob Hill AV	$1,399,000	5/2,0,0,0	1922/ASR	2278/A	14/14

in Brookside Village, Communities, Condominiums, King Harbor, Market Trends, Ocean View Homes, Oceanfront Homes, Seascape ocean view condos, South Redondo Beach, The Avenues in Redondo Beach, The Esplanade oceanfront homes, The Village oceanview condos Posted by Keith Kyle

And then there were 4 – New Listings on the Ocean Front Street of Paseo De La Playa

In this market with very low inventory and many homes selling the minute that they hit the market, it’s very unusual to see 4 homes for sale on the most sought after street in the Hollywood Riviera.

The 4 homes for sale sit on the oceanfront street of Paseo De La Playa, just above Torrance Beach. Many residents know the street as it offers great views and is a favorite of cyclists heading up to Palos Verdes. 2 of the homes, the palatial gated estate located at 433 Paseo De La Playa, and 617 Paseo De La Playa are on the west side of the street meaning unblocked and unblockable views of the ocean, Palos Verdes, and the coastline all the way to Malibu. The primary reason they are still available is the pricetag with the sellers asking $16,000,000 for the home at 433 and the the home at 617 listed for $4,495,000 which is considerably higher than the most recent sales of similar homes.

The remaining 2 homes are fairly new to the market as of January 6th. Both sit on the east side of the street so they offer minimal coastline views but are still ideally located with a short walk or bike ride to the beach and the Riviera Village. The home at 630 Paseo De La Playa is a rather pricey $1,888,888 for 1325 square feet and minimal views. It’s market as a potential site for a 2 story dream home but as the home is in the Torrance hillside overlay area that might be a very tall task. The home for sale at 528 Paseo De La Playa is a bit more appropriately priced with almost 1800 square feet.

in Beach Front Homes, Communities, Hollywood Riviera, Homes of Note, Ocean View Homes, Oceanfront Homes, Torrance Posted by Keith Kyle

If oceanfront is what you’re looking for…..501 Paseo De La Playa

Redondo Beach’s House of Mirrors

Oceanfront Condos for Sale at 615 Esplanade Redondo Beach

Beachfront living at the Sand Castle

615 Esplanade Redondo Beach CA 90277

Current Esplanade condos for sale

What’s the Difference Between North and South Redondo Beach?

Recent Home Sales in South Redondo Beach CA

And then there were 4 – New Listings on the Ocean Front Street of Paseo De La Playa

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