Hermosa Beach Real Estate: Home Sales December 2011. Condos, Townhouses, Single Family Homes

December 2011 was no different than the rest of the year for Hermosa Beach Real Estate. Sales were relatively soft with only 14 properties closing escrow. Of the 14 homes that sold only 1 was a short sale and 1 had a NOD filed. There were no bank owned foreclosures (REOs) sold or probate sales. Hermosa Beach Sand Section had 4 sales, Hermosa Valley 5 sales, and East Hermosa Beach 5 sales. Single family homes were 12 of the sales and condos 2. The lowest price home was $335,000 for a 1 bedroom 600 sq ft condo and the highest price was $3,350,000 for a 4 bedroom 3600 sq ft single family house on Hermosa venue. Here's the recap home by home.

HERMOSA BEACH SAND SECTION REAL ESTATE

446 Monterey Blvd Unit 1-B: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1331 sq ft condo located a few blocks from the Strand. Remodeled kitchen, wood laminate floors, crown moldings, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, fireplace, wainscoting, custom window coverings and more. Floorplan is open with living room that opens to a nice patio area and dining area that is off remodeled kitchen. Kitchen has recessed lighting, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, tile backsplash and dishwasher. Master bedroom has access to outside and nice remolded full bath with double sinks. Listed for sale in the MLS by RE/MAX Palos Verdes for $675,000 and sold for list price after 40 days on market by Palm Boutique Realty.

810 Manhattan Ave: 5 bedroom, 5 bath 3702 sq ft single family Sand Section house on a 2496 sq ft lot. Huge ocean views are from 2 levels of this home with well-placed windows, 6 balconies and cornerless frameless windows. Wood beam ceilings, walnut hardwood floors, temperature controlled wine room, dual staircases and plenty of options. The roof top sky deck is the way they all should be built, featuring an indoor loft leading out onto the outdoor deck with built-in BBQ, sink, fireplace and an absolute clear panoramic view of the ocean. Listed for sale in the MLS by Northwest Realty for $2,049,000 it was sold by South Bay Brokers for $1,850,000 after 208 days on market.

2130 Monterey Blvd: 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath 4300 sq ft single family house with Ocean views built in 2002 and 3 blocks to the Strand and the beach in a very desirable North Hermosa Beach Sand Section location. There is a 3 stop elevator in this beach close mansion and each bedroom has its own bathroom. Gourmet kitchen, see through fireplace in the master bedroom and all the features and upgrades you would expect. Listed for sale in the MLS by the Coastal Real Estate Company for $2,899,000 it was reduced to $2.699M and ultimately sold (all cash) for $2,500,000. The buyer was represented by Stroyke Properties.

3002 Hermosa Av: You have probably seen this landmark, the "Lifeguard House" in North Hermosa Beach. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3600 sq ft built in 2009 one block to the beach. 3 of the bedrooms, including a private yet open master suite, are on one level. The kitchen has Thermador oven and the great room is open on 3 sides to become one huge balcony with shade. The sky deck with bed and bath is over 1,100 sf. A world class design built with 200 year old Connecticut barn wood, floating staircases and tall spaces. It’s not just made for lifeguard living but just about anyone. 6 car on-site parking. Listed for sale in the MLS for $3.799M by Coldwell Banker Residential it was sold for $3.350M by Teles Properties, Inc.

Curious what's for sale right now in the Hermosa Beach Sand Section? Check out the MLS inventory using the "quick searches" below. (Results update in real time.)

HERMOSA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

1600 Ardmore Ave Unit 334: Awesome Hermosa Beach location. Light and bright top floor 1 bedroom end unit with peek a boo ocean view. You can actually see the boats on the ocean on a clear day. Wrap around balcony expands your living space and provides lots of space for a BBQ or sitting in the sun. New carpet, paint, tile, light fixtures and the ceiling has been scraped. The Commodore is located just 1 block from the new Pier Ave. You can walk to the beach, green belt, market, gym, bars, restaurants etc. FHA approved complex and the building is pet friendly. 607 sq ft. Listed for sale in the MLS by Shorewood Realtors Hermosa Beach for $385,000 it was sold by RE/MAX Execs Redondo Beach for $335,000.

731 8th St: This Hermosa Beach Cottage has been completely remodeled and includes an inviting front porch, wood accent door, stacked stone siding, beautifully restored hardwood floors, ceiling fans in great room, custom poplar wood shaker-style kitchen cabinets, new stainless steel appliances, new tile flooring in kitchen and bath, tiled shower surround, new vanity and skylight in bathroom, new paint throughout and a new gas wall heater.

633 8th St: Great duplex with an ocean view just West of PCH. This home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors and a fireplace. Downstairs has a large bedroom, spacious kitchen and yard. Two car garage w/ washer and dryer hook-ups.

711 24th St: Situated high on the Hermosa Hill (west of PCH) this property features ocean views, great natural light, a sunny flat yard and incredible upside potential. Existing home is a spacious 3 bed 2 bath with a great floorplan arranged around the indoor and outdoor living space to create a very comfortable home. A second story addition offers the potential for unobstructed panoramic PV to Malibu ocean views. Quiet, low traffic street. Priced at near lot value, this is a great opportunity. (Courtyard patio ceiling enclosure is not permitted.)

550 3rd St: Custom designed home with bright OPEN floor plan feels like a "mini mansion". This home is situated on a cul-de-sac and just 4 blocks to the beach. Grand entry with 25' high lighted domed ceiling. Huge gourmet kitchen with quality cabinetry, sit down island, granite slab counters, imported tile floor, stainless steel appliances and walk-in pantry. 4 total bedrooms with 3 on the main floor. Fabulous large deck off liviing room with gas, water & electric. Private and serene backyard off third bedroom. Perched on the roof is an ocean view deck with gas & electric.

Curious what's for sale right now in the Hermosa Beach Valley Section? Check out the MLS inventory using the "quick searches" below. (Results update in real time.)

EAST HERMOSA BEACH REAL ESTATE

1138 1st Pl: Beautiful 2-Bedroom, 2-bath Ocean View Beach Cottage with updated kitchen and Bathrooms. Full Basement included in square footage has washer and dryer plus lots of storage space. Fenced in back yard with wood deck and rock features. Side parking fits up to three cars. Copper plumbing, crown moldings, open beam ceiling, newer windows, and newer roof. This home has been maintained by the owner in very good condition

820 3rd St: Nicely remodeled and meticulously decorated home with an inviting open floor plan awaits a new owner. Walking distance to everything. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, 1862 sq ft, single family house buolt in 1976 on a 2250 sq ft lot. Listed for sale by Merit Real Estate and the listing agent did the old double pop. MLS list price $725,000. Sold for $685K.

1229 7th Pl: 3 bedroom. 2.5 bath 2019 sq ft single family house. Basically a Hermosa Beach "tall and skinny" of the type so prevantly found in Redondo Beach. This one never hit the MLS as ana active listing because two Shorewood Reraltors agents did a deal first. Lots of peope ask me why agents enter these sale in the MLS for "comp purposes only". It may be civic service, the listing contract requires it or just that agents like to boost their "stats": sales reported through the MLS for bragging rights. In any case, listed and sold by Shorewwood Realtors for $799,000 which is basically Redondo Beach kind of pricing but in a quiet Hermosa Beach location.

1224 Bonne Brae: Comfy beach home with an open floorplan that works for today's casual lifestyle. The center island kitchen is the heart of the home and features custom cabinetry, built-in appliances and granite counters. The living and dining room are adjacent to the kitchen and a large family room with wet bar opens to the grassy backyard. A home office and full bath complete the first level. The second floor boasts three large bedrooms and two baths including master suite with balcony and two-sided fireplace. Enjoy beautiful ocean views from the master bedroom as well as from a two person spa tub. 4 bedrooms. 3 baths, 2374 sq ft on a 3800 sq ft lot. Listed for sale in the MLS by RE/MAX Beach Cities and sold by Shorewood Realtors. List price $849,000. Sold price $917,000.

925 9th St: Enjoy panoramic 180 degree ocean views from the entire upstairs living area. This architecturally stunning Hermosa Hills home features a unique open floor plan upstairs and all four bedrooms downstairs. The spacious gourmet kitchen features top of the line stainless steel appliances, granite counters, custom cabinets, a large center island and a breakfast bar. There is an oversized deck off the living room with spectacular ocean views that is perfect for grilling and eating outdoors. The ocean peak backyard has artificial grass. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3548 sq ft, built in 2000, single family residence, 3607 sq ft lot. Listed for sale in the MLS by South Bay Brokers for $1,489,000 and sold by South Bay Brokers for $1,475,000.

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