RENTED OCT 13, 2025

1561 3rd St Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Estimated Value: $2,405,000 - $3,454,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,852 Sq Ft
$1,015/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • A-Frame Home
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • Open to Family Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

This beautiful two-story family home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, and lots of bright light. Freshly painted, this home features granite kitchen counters, a walk-in master closet, and a private patio yard. Located a short distance to award-winning Manhattan Beach Schools, Mira Costa High School, and Pennecamp Elementary School.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Kristin Regan

The Agency License #01978511 Listed on: 08/18/2025

The Agency

Last Renter's Agent

Kristin Regan

The Agency License #01978511 Listed on: 08/18/2025

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 3,710 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x75
  • South Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned MNRS

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed

Interior Spaces

  • 2,852 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $10,500
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, insurance, trash collection, water
  • Negotiable Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4164-026-024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Credit Report Paid By: Tenant
  • Credit Report Required: Yes
  • Pet Deposit: 1000.00
  • Rent Excludes: Tenant to pay for all utilities including, gas, electric and water/trash.
  • Security Deposit: 10500
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Insurance, Trash Collection, Water

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Style: A-Frame
  • Single Family Or Apt: Single Family
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: This beautiful two-story family home boasts 4 bedrooms upstairs, office/bedroom downstairs, hardwood floors, and lots of bright light. Freshly painted, this home features granite kitchen counters, a walk-in master closet, and a private patio yard. Located a short distance to award-winning Manhattan Beach Schools, Mira Costa High School, and Pennecamp Elementary School.
  • Disability Access: Wheelchair Modifications, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Exclusions: Garage has been converted into an office/bedroom. Parking is available on the driveway and the street.
  • Lease Terms: Negotiable
  • Living Area: 2852
  • Lot Acreage: 0.0852
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x75
  • Monthto Month: No
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alter, Repair Cosmetic
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1989
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s)
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Open to Family Room
  • Laundry: On Upper Level, Laundry Area
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fan, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator & Microwave
  • Price Per S Q F T: 3.33

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio: Enclosed
  • Pool: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, On street
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV, Tv Satellite Dish
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Call

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4164-026-024
  • Lot Description: Sidewalks, Curbs, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Area: 3710

MLS Schools

  • School District: Manhattan Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2021
Sold by
Jan Chen Family Trust and Cross Jan Chen
Bought by
Jan Chen Family Trust and Cross
Current Estimated Value
$2,894,776

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Outstanding Balance
$522,186
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$2,372,590

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2013
Sold by
Cross Jan Chen
Bought by
Chen Jan and The Jan Chen Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2011
Sold by
Cross Jan Chen
Bought by
Chen Jan and Jan Chen Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2009
Sold by
Cross John S and Cross Jan Chen
Bought by
Cross Jan Chen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,000
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2003
Sold by
Cross John Sanford and Cross Jan Chen
Bought by
Cross John Sanford and Cross Jan Chen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2002
Sold by
Cross John S and Cross Jan Chen
Bought by
Cross John Sanford and Cross Jan Chen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2000
Sold by
Takenaka Tommy T and Takenaka June S
Bought by
Cross John S and Cross Jan Chen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
8.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1995
Sold by
Igi George K
Bought by
Takenaka Tommy T and Takenaka June S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jan Chen Family Trust -- First American Title Company O
Chen Jan -- First American Title Company
Chen Jan -- None Available
Cross Jan Chen -- None Available
Cross John Sanford -- Old Republic
Cross John Sanford -- Old Republic
Cross John Sanford -- --
Cross John Sanford -- --
Cross John S $675,000 Southland Title
Takenaka Tommy T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jan Chen Family Trust $665,000
Previous Owner Chen Jan $417,000
Previous Owner Cross Jan Chen $484,000
Previous Owner Cross John S $540,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/13/2025 10/13/25 Rented $9,000 -5.3% --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Price Changed $9,500 0.0% $3 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Rent $9,500 -5.0% --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Off Market $9,999 -- --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Price Changed $9,999 -4.8% $4 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Rent $10,500 +23.5% --
02/28/2023 02/28/23 Rented $8,500 -5.6% --
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Under Contract -- -- --
01/31/2023 01/31/23 For Rent $9,000 -- --
Source: The MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,304 $1,037,440 $624,617 $412,823
2024 $12,124 $1,017,099 $612,370 $404,729
2023 $11,741 $997,157 $600,363 $396,794
2022 $11,543 $977,606 $588,592 $389,014
2021 $11,372 $958,438 $577,051 $381,387
2019 $11,074 $930,013 $559,937 $370,076
2018 $10,813 $911,778 $548,958 $362,820
2016 $9,931 $876,375 $527,643 $348,732
2015 $9,728 $863,212 $519,718 $343,494
2014 $9,599 $846,304 $509,538 $336,766
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Kristin Regan

    The Agency

    (424) 230-3700

    3 in this area

    9 Total Sales

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25565675

The MLS

APN: 4164-026-024

California Los Angeles County Manhattan Beach 90266

1561 3rd St, Manhattan Beach, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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