$3,620,000
SOLD APR 7, 2025

3108 Pacific Ave Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,459 Sq Ft
4,484 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,047 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Open Floorplan
  • Pacific Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace in Bathroom

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled in the highly sought-after Manhattan Beach Tree Section, this exceptional home blends warmth, thoughtful design, and effortless coastal living. Custom built in 2000 and recently enhanced with a stunning kitchen renovation, it offers an inviting atmosphere with an ideal balance of space and function.
The expansive kitchen is the heart of the home, where large windows frame breathtaking sunrises and tranquil nature views. An oversized island sets the stage for lively gatherings and gourmet cooking, while a walk-in pantry ensures ample storage. Open to the family room, this space is perfect for both entertaining and everyday connection.
Upstairs, a spacious second family room has long been a favorite for movie nights, sleepovers, and game days. A glass door allows for both openness and privacy, while the nearby laundry area adds everyday convenience.
The formal dining room is ideal for hosting memorable occasions, while the inviting living room, anchored by a cozy fireplace, provides the perfect after-dinner retreat.
Designed for fun and relaxation, the backyard features a fireplace, artificial turf, and generous space for entertaining. Just a 10-minute walk leads to The Strand, Sand Dune Park, and the beach, making outdoor adventures effortless.
Set in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the South Bay, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Top-rated schools, boutique shopping, and acclaimed dining are all within easy walking or biking distance, while Manhattan Beach’s vibrant downtown ensures endless options for entertainment and leisure.
Life here is so convenient, you may never need to venture east of PCH! This community fosters lifelong friendships, a true sense of belonging, and an unmatched quality of life. Whether you’re strolling to local parks, biking to the beach, or exploring the area’s incredible dining and shopping, every moment here feels special.
Cherished for 25 years, this home is ready for its next chapter. Come experience the magic of this Manhattan Beach retreat!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Novoa

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty Brokerage Phone: 310-650-1078 License #01291929 Listed on: 02/12/2025

Vista Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Andy McGuire

Estate Properties License #01891008

Estate Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,562

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 4,484 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned MNRS

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,459 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Fireplace in Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Balcony
  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Mira Costa High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 7 / 13
  • Tax Tract Number 1638
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4173016039
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,562

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Fireplace and Bistro Lights in Rear Yard
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: MNRS
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 4173016039
  • Year Built: 2000
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3459.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Storage, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Dining Ell, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Bath, Family Room, Living Room, See Through
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1046.55
  • Room Type: Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Jetted Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Patio Open, Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Electric Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Manhattan Unified
  • High School: Mira Costa
  • High School: Mira Costa
  • High School2: MIRCOS

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4484.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1029

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4484.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Side Of Highway 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 13
  • Tax Census Tract: 6203.01
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Tract Number: 1638

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2025
Closed on
Feb 24, 2025
Sold by
Ritchey Family Trust and Ritchey Michael D
Bought by
Gilmour Family Trust and Gilmour
Seller's Agent
Kristen Novoa
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andy McGuire
Estate Properties
List Price
$3,599,000
Sold Price
$3,620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
0.58%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$3,643,343

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,343
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%
Original Mortgage
$2,534,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,520,968
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,122,375

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2007
Sold by
Ritchey Michael
Bought by
Ritchey Michael D and Ritchey Carissa L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1999
Sold by
Potter Michael L
Bought by
Ritchey Michael and Ritchey Carissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,350
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1998
Sold by
Walters Larry S
Bought by
Potter Michael L and Potter Sheila E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,620,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $476,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $420,000 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,534,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,340,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,340,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $918,700 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $485,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $428,350 No Value Available
Previous Owner $336,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $3,620,000 +0.6% $1,047 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 For Sale $3,599,000 -- $1,040 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $15,562 $1,354,709 $746,228 $608,481
2024 $15,562 $1,328,147 $731,597 $596,550
2023 $15,098 $1,302,105 $717,252 $584,853
2022 $14,840 $1,276,575 $703,189 $573,386
2021 $14,598 $1,251,545 $689,401 $562,144
2019 $14,210 $1,214,425 $668,954 $545,471
2018 $13,892 $1,190,614 $655,838 $534,776
2016 $12,816 $1,144,383 $630,372 $514,011
2015 $12,552 $1,127,195 $620,904 $506,291
2014 $12,380 $1,105,116 $608,742 $496,374
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB25030340

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 4173-016-039