$2,799,000
$100K PRICE DROP

525 Manhattan Beach Blvd Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Estimated payment $16,348/month

Total Views 6,457
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,682 Sq Ft
$1,664 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Pacific Elementary School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Incredible opportunity, unlimited character and endless potential all packed into this ultra-charming, craftsman beach home right at the front doorstep of Downtown Manhattan Beach! Literally the last single family home as you enter into DTMB where all the action, shops, bars, restaurants & boutiques greet you with a crystal blue ocean glisten cascading as your backdrop.
An extremely rare find, this 2-level storybook home embraces a vintage beachy feel and lifestyle... a throwback to the classic beach days of yesteryear, you can cancel your uber & doordash accounts and lock up your car keys... just grab a pair of flip-flops and literally everything you could ever want/need is right out your front door. A few blocks to the sand, strand & pier and everything in between... from Shellback & StrandHouse to The Kettle, up to Shade MB and the greenbelt, your entire world just got compressed into a 10 minute stroll. After a long day of sun & salt, “wine down” in the sanctuary, private backyard patio space... perfect indoor/outdoor flow from the rear family room that offers a great setting for entertaining or just a quiet retreat of relaxation. Situated on a sizable sand section 30x100 lot with broad zoning, you can also enjoy endless long-term potential with a variety of creative build and re-purpose options. Surrounded by the best schools in the South Bay (just blocks to Martyr’s or Pacific and a stones-throw to MBMS, Mira Costa) Conveniently just minutes to LAX and 105/405 fwys. Priced to sell .. don't miss your chance on this one!

Listing Agent

Joe Buck

Compass Brokerage Phone: 310-995-1195 License #01995305 Listed on: 06/23/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,280

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 2,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned MNRH

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,682 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Schools

  • Pacific Elementary School
  • Manhattan Beach Middle School
  • Mira Costa High School

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 9 / 116
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4170019009
  • $536 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,280

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: MNRH
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 4170019009
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1682.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Gas, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1664.09
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Living Room
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Quartz Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • View: Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Stackable, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Manhattan Unified
  • Elementary School: Pacific
  • Middle School: Manhattan Beach
  • High School: Mira Costa
  • Elementary School: Pacific
  • High School: Mira Costa
  • Middle Or Junior School: Manhattan Beach
  • Elementary School #2: PACIFI2
  • High School2: MIRCOS

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2999.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0688

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2999.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 116
  • Tax Census Tract: 6203.03
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Tract Number: 1
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 536.00

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $12,280 $1,066,331 $853,070 $213,261
2024 $12,280 $1,045,424 $836,344 $209,080
2023 $11,939 $1,024,927 $819,946 $204,981
2022 $11,738 $1,004,831 $803,869 $200,962
2021 $11,569 $985,129 $788,107 $197,022
2019 $11,264 $955,911 $764,732 $191,179
2018 $11,026 $937,169 $749,738 $187,431
2016 $10,145 $900,779 $720,626 $180,153
2015 $9,936 $887,249 $709,802 $177,447
2014 $9,803 $869,870 $695,898 $173,972
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $2,799,000 -3.4% $1,664 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $2,899,000 0.0% $1,724 / Sq Ft
03/09/2023 03/09/23 Rented $6,250 0.0% --
02/20/2023 02/20/23 For Rent $6,250 0.0% --
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Rented $6,250 0.0% --
05/09/2022 05/09/22 For Rent $6,250 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $750,000 Landamerica Lawyers Title Co
Grant Deed $295,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $552,000 Unknown
Closed $450,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $197,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $347,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $44,250 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $236,000 No Value Available
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB25139991

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 4170-019-009