506 Paseo De La Playa – One Funky House in one Spectacular Location

By Keith Kyle

**This home sold in 2014 and is no longer available**

Paseo De La Playa, the oceanfront street in the Hollywood Riviera, offers some incredible opportunities in the rare instances when homes become available. These homes sit oceanfront on the bluff, offer huge lots, and some even offer a path down to Torrance Beach, an almost private beach due to the inaccessibility for most. The homes along the cliff were primarily built in the 60’s and 70’s and most definitely have that Brady Bunch vibe…with a multi million dollar view. Some homes have been extensively remodeled and updated but not the home at 506 Paseo. It’s like stepping back in time with shag carpets, paneling, funky colors and more. The home may be funky but it has limitless potential as the views and location are stunning. This home needs a complete overhaul, and with the level of work we feel it’s significantly overpriced but for the right buyer this truly presents the opportunity to create a showcase home.

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

August 8, 2014April 27, 2017

How to find off market and pocket listings in Redondo Beach

By Keith Kyle

There’s no doubt that the current market conditions greatly favor sellers in Redondo Beach. Demand has remained strong with low interest rates and low inventory and every “deal” seems to be a competition between every buyer interested in the area. Tear downs get bought by builders, fixers get scooped up by flippers and investors, demand for mid range properties and townhomes continues to drive prices up, and the influx of money on the high end means luxury properties often disappear in a hurry as well.

Want to keep updated on off market and pocket listings in Redondo Beach?

Pocket listings and off market homes are all the rage in this market and can sometimes mean less competition and allowing buyers a “chance” to find something and pay a reasonable price. With social media, networking groups and an abundance of realtors chasing every possibility these off market homes are less of a secret than they used to be, but still offer the most likely way of a buyer having a chance of finding a home and avoiding a bidding war.

Pocket and off market listings can mean a lot of different situations. Sometimes a realtor has a listing agreement that doesn’t start for a while, sometimes they home is getting “prepped” and isn’t quite ready for the market, sometimes a realtor talked with a homeowner and they don’t want it on the market but may consider selling for the price. The reasons are endless but these are all sellers that would consider selling their home.

So how does a buyer find out about these types of homes?

As these homes are not on the market, that means they’re not on the MLS which means they don’t generally show up on the Zillows, Trulias, Redfins and the searches that realtors send their clients. These homes are more likely found by realtors very tied into the local market. Whether through direct contact with potential sellers, networking groups, inter office communications or other sources, they are certainly harder to find.

The best bet is to look for a local real estate specialist that sells quite a bit in the area you’re looking. Realtors that have experience in the area and have been successful, generally have made connections with sellers and realtors that could ultimately be very beneficial to you. If you already have a relationship with a realtor that does all of that than let them know you’re searching for off market, as well as on market, homes. If you don’t have that relationship we would be happy to help and search resources most realtors don’t have access to. Contact us or fill in the form below to get started.

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in Communities, Homes, North Redondo Beach, Pocket Listings, Search for Homes, South Redondo Beach Posted by Keith Kyle

August 4, 2014February 19, 2024

Endless Ocean Views – Paseo De La Playa in the Hollywood Riviera

Oceanfront homes on Paseo de La Playa

Get to know the homes of this incredible street in the Hollywood Riviera

By Keith Kyle

The Hollywood Riviera is one of my favorite areas of the South Bay. It offers great views, a small town community feel, ever present ocean breezes, and homes that generally fit on the lots (no McMansions) which make for a feel that you don’t often get in the overcrowded South Bay. It’s hard to go wrong with any location in this coastal community but there’s one street that beats them all. Paseo De La Playa offers oceanfront living for the lucky few and enjoys the best of all imaginable views. The homes sit up on a bluff, and enjoy views of Palos Verdes, panoramic ocean views, and coastline views from Redondo Beach all the way to Malibu. What that makes for is ever changing, always impressive views. During the day it’s all about the ocean and coastline, but in the evening when colors change, it becomes a fantastic city lights view along the coast.

The lots are huge and usually in the 20,000+ range although may are on leased land often with an option to buyout the lease every few years. Depending on how high on the hill you are (lower elevation homes on towards the left above) there is sometimes direct beach access from the homes which dramatically increases the appeal as “RAT” beach (Right after Torrance) is just below and almost serves as a private beach as access is limited to a fairly long walk from the parking lot.

Homes on this street rarely become available and many are still in fairly original condition with original owners from the 1960s (honestly why would anyone want to move) and range anywhere from the low $3,000,000s- to well into the $6.0M’s for anything remodeled, especially with beach access.

Adding beach access, if not already there, is a huge struggle as it’s tightly regulated by the California Coastal Commission. The only minor inconvenience to living on Paseo De La Playa is that it’s a moderately busy street and a frequent route for both cars and bicyclists going between Redondo and Palos Verdes. There is one condo complex at the top of the street called Cote D’Azure with 87 units perched high on the bluff surrounding extensive grounds and pools. The units are 2 bedrooms generally ranging between 1300-1550 square feet. Many units do not sit oceanfront and have limited views, while the rare few offer similar views to the SFRs just down the street.

Overall the homes on Paseo De La Playa offer some of the best features imaginable for those looking into the epitome of California coastal luxury living.

If you’re searching beyond just the oceanfront homes of Paseo De La Playa, visit our Hollywood Riviera real estate and homes for sale site for helpful information, recent Riviera news, current listings and more.

Paseo De La Playa Homes

in Beach Front Homes, Communities, Hollywood Riviera, Homes, Ocean View Homes, Oceanfront Homes, Search for Homes, South Redondo Beach Posted by Keith Kyle

July 29, 2014March 10, 2023

1800 PCH Redondo Beach – Small Town Community Charm

Unique Community at 1800 S PCH in Redondo Beach

By Keith Kyle 1800 PCH Redondo Beach

One of the more unique communities in Redondo Beach and the South Bay is located at 1800 S Pacific Coast Highway. It is a relatively new complex with more updated finishes and layouts but what makes it unique is the setting above and what’s below. The community sits above retail and restaurant areas with a huge subterranean parking garage below. The parking is split between guest use and resident use (with the resident parking behind a gate).

The main level consists of individual detached homes (technically townhomes) arranged among colorful gardens, brick walkways, gazebos and more. Designed to offer the true community feel of the beach communities of the 40’s and 50’s, each home has a unique look but all share a similar Cape Code styling to give the community a sense of uniformity, while offering a level of individuality not found in most planned unit developments.

The complex has 98 homes ranging from 3 bed/3 bath with 1,497 square feet to 4 1800 PCH Redondo Beach bed/3 bath homes with 1,836 square feet and many options in between. Other than the slightly odd parking situation, which feels more like a condo than townhomes, this is one of my favorite complexes in the South Bay. Residents seem to love the neighborhood feel and location not to far from the ocean and walkable to Riviera Village. As part of Redondo Beach, the residences also attend Redondo Unified School District and offers fantastic and highly ranked schools K-12.

Recent prices have ranged from the high $1,200,000s to around $1,450,000

in Communities, Homes, Homes of Note, Schools, Search for Homes, South Redondo Beach Posted by Keith Kyle

July 21, 2014December 19, 2023

Home of the Week – 721 Esplanade Oceanfront in the South Bay

By Keith Kyle

There are many condos along the oceanfront Esplanade in Redondo Beach with great views. The area has a number of larger complexes on the west side of the street that overlook the beach and ocean, but due to the architecture, location, and proximity to the neighboring buildings, views are sometimes limited. This latest listing at 721 Esplanade, known as Oceania, is about as good as it gets.
721 Esplanade - Oceania

Sitting oceanfront in the northern side of the building, the unit overlooks a single family home (granted a spectacular single family home at 717 Esplanade for sale just south of $13.0M) . Given the location in the building, even the side bedroom (which would have no view in most buildings) has a pretty spectacular Redondo/King Harbor view. While the current price of just under $1.2M seems a bit high to us for a non penthouse unit, it’s been nicely updated, has large rooms, and offers one heck of a view. Given the location of the building, the location of the unit, and the condition, it may appeal to a number of people looking for affordable luxury. The Oceania building, along with the neighboring 727 Esplanade, sit higher on the bluff than other buildings as well adding to the expansive view.

in Beach Front Homes, Communities, Condominiums, Homes of Note, King Harbor, Ocean View Homes, Oceanfront Homes, South Redondo Beach, The Esplanade oceanfront homes Posted by Keith Kyle

565 Esplanade Redondo Beach - Surfrider condos

July 9, 2014March 18, 2023

565 Esplanade – Oceanfront Living at the Surfrider in Redondo Beach

565 Esplanade Redondo Beach CA

Oceanfront condos for sale in the "Surfrider"

Due to zoning allowing some much larger condo complexes than in neighboring Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, South Redondo has some fantastic ocean front condos at prices more affordable than you might think. Located along the world famous Esplanade, The Surfrider building is located at 565 Esplanade, not far from the King Harbor/Redondo Pier area, a short distance to the charming Riviera Village and just steps one one of the best beaches in the world. From the exterior the Surfrider is hard to miss with it’s bright white paint choice and it’s very unique red tile inlay.

The Surfrider features a variety of one to two bedrooms condos with the majority of the condos being one bedroom units generally around 700-800 square feet. Two bedroom units are much larger as range between anywhere from 1,050 to 1,427 square feet. Built in 1971, there are 64 units with the majority having “partial” ocean views.