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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.
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.
The Village In Redondo Beach Real Estate Market Update
The real estate market in The Village, oceanview condos in South Redondo Beach, just couldn’t be hotter! One bedroom homes have skyrocketed in value in just the past few months. See the recent postcard to the sellers and homeowner in The Village. The Village is a collection of condos and townhomes offering studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units, many with great views and all located just walking distance to the beach and the Redondo Beach Pier.
Current Village and Seascape Condos and Townhomes for Sale
Where Have all the Ocean Front and Ocean View Condos Gone?
Although the housing inventory has been low in Redondo Beach for almost 2 years now, the market for and ocean view Village condos is almost non-existent. Popular condo complexes such as The Village, the Seascape buildings, and various oceanfront buildings on the Esplanade are nowhere near the normal inventory levels. According to realtor Keith Kyle, “It’s really been months since there’s been anything new. There are currently a few places that have been on the market for some time now, but the few new listings, if priced anywhere near where they should be, disappear quickly.”
“These homes offer the iconic South Bay beach lifestyle and are are highly sought after, often by professionals that travel extensively, local retired or semi-retired people looking for that vacation beach feel, or those priced out of nearby townhomes and single family homes.”
The inventory has continued to drop to nearly a trickle with only 2 condos on the market as of this writing. Both are in the Seascape buildings behind King Harbor and the Redondo Pier area. The homes often offer the real feel of living on vacation as many have great views and some offer terrific amenities.
Two Big Oceanfront Home Sales in the Hollywood Riviera on Paseo De La Playa
By Keith Kyle
Monthly home sales median prices can often be skewed by a few big numbers and October will certainly reflect that with two homes selling on the oceanfront street of Paseo De La Playa in the Hollywood Riviera.
The first sale was located at 406 Paseo De La Playa which is actually the non ocean front side of the street, but due to it’ location there are no homes on thewest side of the street and most of the ocean views are unblocked and panoramic. The home was a very nice contemporary/modern design with large windows to allow for floor to ceiling views. With 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths the home sold for a sizable $3.380,000 which is a number not generally seen on the east side of the street.
ML#: | SB14186042 |
Property Type | Single Family Home |
Price: | $3,380,000 |
Price Per Sqft: | $946.78 |
Square Feet | 3570 |
Lot Size | 6725 sq ft |
Bedrooms: | 4 |
Baths: | 3.5 |
The second home was located oceanfront at 605 Paseo De La Playa and sold for a sizable $4,300,000. The home was a very original condition 1962 built home and for all intents and purposes this was a lot sale which sets a new price point for lot value in this highly sought after strip of land. The homes on this side of the
street have enormous lots over 20,000 feet but much of the land is a fairly unusable cliff/bluff. They were originally on leased land but many of the homeowners have bought out the lease at one point or another. One of the appealing aspects of this home was that it had a trail leading down to the beach and water which is fairly unique and almost impossible to do these days due to stringent restrictions by the California Coastal Commission.
ML#: | PV14177338 |
Property Type | Single Family Home |
Sales Price | $4,300,000 |
Price Per Sqft: | $1,352.63 |
Square Feet | 3179 |
Lot Size | 21,739 sq feet |
Bedrooms: | 4 |
Bath: | 3 |
There is currently two additional oceanfront home on the market and actively for sale. The first is located at 617 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach CA 90277. As with most of the homes along Paseo, it’s been updated but still somewhat original. Offering unbelievable views this will certainly be someone’s coastal dream house.
The second home is a palatial estate offering 7 bedrooms, 7 baths, over 7000 feet of living space on an almost 26,000 foot oceanfront lot. The home is located at 433 Paseo De La Playa.