We hope that you and yours have a safe and happy Halloween weekend. Halloween in the Beach Cities and South Bay is ideal with some great family friendly neighborhoods and perfect places to take the little ones to trick or treat. The walkstreets of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan offer the best locations as they’re always lively and no cars! Have fun.
The area of Redondo known as The Village, or Seascapes I, II and III offers the finest in resort living. Located near the Redondo Beach pier and a short walk to both King Harbor and the beaches of Redondo, these upscale condominiums offer a resort feel, and are the perfect home for those wanting to live close to the ocean. Often offering fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina, and the beaches of Redondo the Seascape condominiums and townhomes boast pool and exercise facilities, a short walk to beaches, shopping and the pier. This is South Bay living at it’s finest.
Redondo Beach offers a wider variety of options than neighboring Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach as it’s zoned to allow higher density housing in some areas…..meaning larger condo complexes.
Some of the most ideal complexes are located in South Redondo Beach just off of Catalina and are known as the Village or Seascapes I, II and III.
All of the Seascape Buildings are also known as the Village (they’re actually all on Catalina but the addresses are on The Village) All of the complexes have Homeowners Associations with HOA dues to cover the various landscaping, pools and some insurance. If you’re looking for an affordable way to have a beach home, they may be ideal for you. All of these complexes offer some fantastic ocean, and harbor views and are centrally located just a short walk or bike ride to the beach, marina, restaurants and shops and parks. Keep in mind that some of my comments are just opinions on what is both good and bad about the buildings based on my observations and feedback from my clients.
The Village in South Redondo Beach may just be the most affordable way of living near the water in the South Bay. The Village condominiums and townhomes feature 323 well maintained units including studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom condos along with a few townhome style homes at the southern end of the property. The Village offers resort style living and includes two beautiful pool and spa areas (one is for owners only, the other is owned by Ocean Club rental units but fully usable by the owners in The Village) a state of the art fitness center (again part of the Ocean Club but free access is provided to owners) several bbq areas, walk paths, access to the Redondo pier area and more. Most units have ocean views, ocean breezes and are a wonderful place to call home…or a second home.
Seascape One is actually located between Seascapes II and III and consists of 210-250 The Village. It was built in 1978 and is just east of King Harbor and the Redondo Beach pier. Many of the units have fairly unique windows that allow for plenty of light and breezes. The smallest units are 1 bedroom 1 bath with around 577 square feet with the largest units being 2 bedroom 2 bath with just over 1600 feet. Values depend primarily on the location and view as well as the upgrades that the owners have done over time.
Pros: Location, location, location. Seascape I is central to everything and you truly don’t have to get in the car on the weekends. It’s directly adjacent to the marina and the Redondo Beach pier and has a large grassy park just outside your door. Some of the units are very nicely remodeled and some have tremendous ocean views (although those unblocked view units rarely come on the market. This is an affordable way to live by the beach or use a rental unit. See additional pictures of an ocean view unit at 240 The Village.
Cons: The complex is a little maze like and finding your way around isn’t always simple. The complex also has shared laundry with a laundry room near the elevator on every floor. Another negative is that there seems to continually be an assessment in addition to the HOA dues and currently all of the planters and ponds have been undergoing continual work. Unlike Seacapes Two and Three the complex is not gated (although the parking is) View current oceanview condos for sale
Seascape 2 was built in 1980 and looks a bit more modern than Seascape I. The units are much larger with the smallest one bedrooms just a bit over 900 square feet and the largest condos having 2 bedrooms plus a very good sized loft (with an additional balcony) and just at 1900 square feet. Seascape 2 consists of the buildings with 100-160 The Village addresses and is the furthest north of the oceanfront/oceanview buildings. The complex has a very nice pool area and is walkable to just about everything imaginable. Seascape 2 also has some townhome units with larger square footage and attached garages. Many/most of the units have been extensively remodeled and many have stunning ocean and harbor views.
Pros:Again the location is excellent with shops, restaurants, gyms and the beach just a stroll away. The complex has a very nice vacation like feel to it and is ideal for those looking for a beach home, second home or just wanting a primary residence at the beach….without the price tag of many other oceanview properties.
Cons:There are often assessments and the monthly HOA is fairly high and currently start around the mid $400s as of this article. It’s a fairly large complex and often a bit confusing to find your way around. Although the views can be stunning some of the units are a bit further back with a service road and a few buildings in front of the views of some of the lower units.
Built in 1980 Seascape III feels very similar to Seascape II with a slightly more “vacation” type feel. The condos are fairly large with the smallest 1458 square feet and the largest being the penthouse 2 bedroom with an ocean view loft and separate patio with slightly over 2000 square feet.
This is the furthest south of the Seascape buildings but still walkable to everything.
Pros: Again the location is just ideal and the complex has a great second home or vacation feel. Higher floor units have some tremendous views and many have been very nicely upgraded. As with all of the Esplanade and Village buildings, prices have come down considerably as they have had a very high second home ownership in the past and have suffered quite a bit with some foreclosures and short sales forcing prices down which makes for an ideal environment for buyers
Cons: As with all of the Seascape buildings the HOA is quite high and the age of the buildings, coupled with their environment of sun and salt air, often make for additional assessments. HOA is also fairly restrictive as to what can be done to the units, but this can also be considered a positive for many. View current oceanview condos for sale
**Update Home Just Sold**
Welcome home to this wonderfully remodeled single family home in the Golden Hills of Redondo Beach. This beautiful home boasts a great split level floorplan that offers a spacious and open layout with all three bedrooms on the same floor and a stylish interior. Features include a gorgeous kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, pendant light and recessed lighting with great natural light. Custom paint and dramatic dark hardwood floors extend throughout the home giving the home a true designer feel. Nice sized master suite offers large customized closets, gleaming hardwood floors, newer doors and windows and a beautifully remodeled bath. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms share another stylishly remodeled bathroom with custom tile and frameless shower. Both bedrooms are west facing and offer great natural light and sit high above the neighboring home to take full advantage of the coastal breezes. Spacious one car garage has a laundry area, direct access to the home, and a full size access door to the seemingly endless storage space underneath the home. Just a few blocks from both Hermosa and Manhattan Beach this home is the perfect starter home in a fantastic neighborhood. View all of the current homes for sale in the Golden Hills of North Redondo Beach
Contact listing agent Keith Kyle at 310-251-2344 or Keith@KeithKyleHomes.com for more information
**This post was from 2014 and this home is no longer available**
Located on the bluff in the charming neighborhood of Hollywood Riviera, the new
listing at 617 Paseo De La Playa has a view and location that may be second to none. With fantastic coastline views from Palos Verdes to Malibu, the home sits on a huge lot that extends all the way to the sands of Torrance Beach. The home itself has been updated throughout the years but still has a fairly original feel. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths at 3100+ square feet. From the moment you enter the home you’re absolutely struck by the views. The home came on the market at a fairly hefty $4,495,000 which would be the new high in the area. Formerly a FSBO priced at $4,350,000 the home didn’t sell which wasn’t a surprise given that homes rarely sell as for sale by owner properties. Contact us or call/text at 310-251-2344 for more information.
By Keith Kyle
During a week in which most other South Bay cities are only offering a very limited number of homes to see, the open house schedule for September 20th and 21st in Redondo Beach has plenty to offer….and plenty to tour. This weekend sees more than usual with several advertised open houses. See the list below for Redondo Beach and the South Bay open houses. If you’re seeing this post after the September dates please visit our South Bay open houses site for updated homes for sale and schedules.
By Keith Kyle
July 2014 saw some big numbers in terms of both number of homes sold as well as median prices. Redondo Beach had 97 sold homes at a median price of just under $1,000,000 which is a pretty significant number for this coastal community. Most other South Bay cities also saw some significant year over year increases in prices with the exceptions being Torrance, Marina Del Rey and Playa Del Rey. To see the actual homes sales in each city visit our recent home sales price and information site.
| City | Homes Sold | July 2014 Median | July 2013 Median | Year over Year % Change |
| Carson | 48 | $382,500 | $350,000 | 9.29% |
| El Segundo | 15 | $872,000 | $797,000 | 9.41% |
| Gardena | 50 | $385,000 | $332,500 | 15.79% |
| HarborCity | 13 | $480,000 | $465,000 | 3.23% |
| Hawthorne | 51 | $505,000 | $400,000 | 26.25% |
| Hermosa Beach | 26 | $1,230,000 | $1,097,500 | 12.07% |
| Lawndale | 8 | $412,000 | $331,250 | 24.38% |
| Lomita | 13 | $555,000 | $452,000 | 22.79% |
| Long Beach | 330 | $400,000 | $365,000 | 9.59% |
| Manhattan Beach | 43 | $1,795,000 | $1,521,250 | 18.00% |
| Marina Del Rey | 33 | $757,500 | $862,500 | -12.17% |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 51 | $1,600,000 | $1,291,000 | 23.93% |
| Playa Del Rey | 23 | $507,000 | $512,000 | -0.98% |
| RanchoPalos Verdes | 54 | $1,069,000 | $1,100,000 | -2.82% |
| Redondo Beach | 97 | $865,000 | $758,000 | 14.12% |
| San Pedro | 49 | $440,000 | $420,500 | 4.64% |
| Torrance | 142 | $540,000 | $576,250 | -6.29% |
| Westchester | 48 | $777,500 | $715,000 | 8.74% |
