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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.

615 Esplanade Redondo Beach oceanfront condos for sale

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.

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Redondo Beach Schools – How they Score

award winning redondo beach schools

By Keith Kyle

Without question one of the many reasons people want to live in Redondo Beach is the highly ranked Redondo Beach Unified School District.  From the elementary schools to Redondo Union High School, the district has a lot to offer and always ranks high in state test scores.  Redondo Union was recently named one of the Top 500 Public High Schools by Newsweek.

Redondo Union High School

Alta Vista School
815 Knob Hill
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Telephone: (310) 798-8650
Fax: (310) 798-8662

Birney School
1600 Green Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Telephone: (310) 798-8626
Fax: (310) 937-6511

Lincoln School
2223 Plant Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Telephone: (310) 798-8646
Fax: (310) 793-6786

Tulita School
1520 Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Telephone: (310) 798-8628
Fax: (310) 798-8698

Adams Middle School
2600 Ripley Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Telephone: (310) 798-8636
Fax: (310) 318-3064

Redondo Union High School
One Sea Hawk Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Telephone: (310) 798-8665
Fax: (310) 798-4685

Beryl Heights School
920 Beryl Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Telephone: (310) 798-8611
Fax: (310) 937-6513

Jefferson School
600 Harkness Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Telephone: (310) 798-8631
Fax: (310) 937-6506

Madison School
2200 Mackay Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Telephone: (310) 798-8623
Fax: (310) 798-3923

Washington School
1100 Lilienthal Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Telephone: (310) 798-8641
Fax: (310) 798-8302

Parras Middle School
200 North Lucia Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Telephone: (310) 798-8616
Fax: (310) 798-8620

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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.

North-South-Redondo-Beach-MapBoth 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.

Video Tour of the Oceanfront Condos of the Esplanade Redondo Beach

By Keith Kyle

We hope that this video may give you a better sense of some of the oceanfront buildings and complexes along the Esplanade in Redondo Beach.  Due to the cities zoning, the most affordable way of living oceanfront is along the Esplanade in buildings such as the Surfrider, Ocean Plaza, San Simeon, Sand Castle and more….visit our oceanfront condos in Redondo Beach to see the current listings along the water and homes for sale.

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Seascape 1 pool

A Number of Condos Listings Hit the Market in Seascape One Redondo Beach

By Keith Kyle

There’s been a definite lack of inventory in the world of ocean view and ocean front condos in Redondo Beach over the past 18 months.  Prices have risen dramatically as inventory dipped to record lows and demand for the “vacation” style feel of complexes such as the Seascape buildings, The Village and condos on the Esplanade have continued to grow.  At least in one complex there’s been a higher than usual number of homes coming on the market in recent days.  Seascape One is located in the 200 block buildings of The Village (which is unusual in itself as it’s actually on Catalina).  As of July 18th there are 3 units for sale in Seascape One.  Of the 3 2 offer a interior garden view (this is the only Seascape or Village building offering interior facing units) and one offers some pretty significant ocean and harbor views.  Built in 1978 the condos are fairly ideally located just behind King Harbor and walkable to the pier, the beach, and the shops and restaurants of the King Harbor area.

Current Seascape One and Village Condos for Sale

Big Gains In May 2015 Median Home Prices in the South Bay

By Keith Kyle

May was another huge month in terms of home prices in the South Bay with Hermosa Beach highest on the wow factor with a median price in May of $,1450,00, almost 32% higher than the year before.  Redondo Beach saw major gains as well with 106 homes selling in May with a median home price of over $844,000

City Homes Sold May 2015 Median May 2014 Median Year over Year % Change
Carson 45 $410,000 $376,500 8.9%
El Segundo 14 $803,500 $818,000 -0.8%
Gardena 35 $405,000 $400,000 1.3%
Harbor City 26 $415,000 $382,000 8.6%
Hawthorne 68 $525,00 $487,000 7.9%
Hermosa Beach 23 $1,450,000 $1,102,000 31.6%
Lawndale 12 $431,000 $417,500 3.2%
Lomita 11 $509,000 $575,000 3.5%
Long Beach 362 $433,000 $399,000 8.5%
Manhattan Beach 38 $2,238,750 $2,005,000 11.7%
Marina Del Rey 26 $917,000 $900,000 1.9%
Palos Verdes Estates 37 $1,515,000 $1,430,000 5.9%
Playa Del Rey 24 $615,000 $711,000 -135%
Rancho Palos Verdes 56 $1,100,000 $990,000 11.1%
Redondo Beach 106 $844,500 $722,000 17%
San Pedro 67 $449,250 $425,000 5.7%
Torrance 148 $579,000 $560,000 3.4%
 Westchester 26 $900,000 $797,000 12.9%

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