Manhattan Beach, California: The Best Living Southern California Offers

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Volleyball on the beach, outstanding shopping downtown, strolling on the historic pier, surfing, jogging, bike riding, and fine dining makes Manhattan Beach the quintessential California beach community.

Few places offer the total Southern California lifestyle the way Manhattan Beach does.

Manhattan Beach is a city in Los Angeles County on the South Bay. It consists of five very distinct communities. The city has a reputation for belonging to the group of most expensive home real estate in the entire state. Homes for sale in Manhattan Beach often have asking prices well above $1 million dollars. Global Point Relocation Services (GPRS) is the go to Manhattan Beach Real Estate Broker. Our real estate brokerage is the top real estate broker for Manhattan Beach and serves each of the five neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach. If you are unfamiliar with this historic and beautiful city, following are descriptions of each residential area of the city. Picking where to live is a challenge as you compare each neighborhood,

Manhattan Beach Hill Section

Incredible ocean views that include Manhattan and Hermosa, this section of Manhattan Beach is unusual as the lots are often larger than standard lots, and they often have irregular boundaries. These types of lots allow for homes with yards, a rarity in South Bay communities. Besides the ability to enjoy all the water sports the close-by beach offers, the beach breeze is a natural air conditioner in the summer and acts to warm the area in the cooler months. Overall, the place has a beautiful year-round comfortable climate. The area is great for raising kids as the schools excel.

The Strand

If luxury tops your wish list for a new home, you want to see what is available in the Strand community. Walk out the door and you are on the beach. At night, the melodic surf, is your lullaby for sleep. These homes are big! They range is size from 2,500 square feet to more than 8,000 square feet and most come with every amenity you imagine, and some you never thought of. Depending on size and features, homes at the Strand sell for $5.2 Million to over $13 Million$5. 2 Million to over $13 Million.

Manhattan Beach Sand Section

This neighborhood is near both the ocean and the Manhattan Beach downtown area. Many residents in this area have outstanding ocean views. All the homes are near lengthy bike paths that often parallel the beach. This is a very exclusive part of a very exclusive city with homes starting at $2 million.

East Manhattan Beach

Families enjoy this area as it has in common with the Manhattan Beach Hill Section lots large enough for generous yards. Homes in the area east of Sepulveda Boulevard usually have room for larger homes and large yards – as mentioned earlier, this is rare in communities in the South Bay. Lot sizes range from 50×100 to 50×150 feet. This area and those encompassing Mira Costa offer many of the biggest Manhattan Beach homes on wonderful, peaceful tree-lined streets.

Manhattan Village Section

Manhattan Village is a planned community in Manhattan Beach and is the only gated residential area in the city. There are roughly 400 townhouses and 122 single family homes in this exclusive development. Community amenities include amazing landscaping, playgrounds, spas, pools, a soccer field, and bike paths.

The homes in Manhattan Beach offer luxury, exclusivity, excellent schools, and a number of outstanding leisure activities. If you interested in buying a home in Manhattan Beach or are selling one, call Global Point Relocation Services, Los Angeles and surrounding areas “go to” realtor for buyers and sellers and luxury homes. Call our friendly, knowledgeable real estate agents at 562-221-0055.

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Published on 2014-09-09 09:46:45