118 Shell St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
OFF MARKET

118 Shell St
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 400 sqft

$2,394,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $14,300/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$2,394,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $14,300/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
1 Bath
400 sqft

Local Information

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Description

LIVE IN MANHATTAN BEACH JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN
 STUDIO WITH ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED & PARKING AVAILABLE - Listen to waves crash at night from this cozy surf studio in North MB. Includes heated outdoor shower, private entrance, patio, A/C, full kitchen and bath with shower. Enjoy close proximity to the beach, just steps away and easy access to restaurants, shops, beach towns all within a few blocks. Parking available.

To Qualify:
Credit score must be no less than 550
Monthly gross income to qualify must be 2 times the rent
We will not accept past evictions, judgments, or collections from a management company or landlord

Call our office today to find out how you can take a tour!

To ensure protection of your personal belongings and liability, all units require a minimum of $15,000.00 in renter's insurance coverage and $100,000.00 in accidental coverage. Average cost of renter's insurance coverage can cost as little as $10 per month. Proof of coverage must be provided upon signing of your lease.

borbaproperty.com/vacanices/ to apply online.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS:
We urge you to be vigilant in researching the legitimacy of any potential rental listings and perform all appropriate due diligence. All deposits, rents and rental agreements should only be executed at Borba Investment Realty, 17100 Pioneer Blvd #400, Artesia, CA 90701. If you are being asked to meet someone with cash, or if you are being asked to send money via Western Union, Moneygram, or Prepaid Visa card these are possible signs of rental listing scams used to defraud users.

No Pets Allowed

(RLNE5009286)
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
None
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Listed
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Home Details for 118 Shell St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953Year Updated: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1350 sqft

Price History for 118 Shell St

DatePriceEventSource
07/18/2020$2,200ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/15/2020$2,200Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/18/2019$2,300ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/17/2019$2,300PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/07/2019$2,450Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/09/2015$3,150ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/08/2015$3,150Listed For RentAgent Provided
11/15/2013$1,420,000Sold
N/A
12/03/2001$540,000Sold
N/A
03/17/1999$480,000Sold
N/A
05/19/1994$257,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$21,601
Assessment$1,740,717
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 118 Shell St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4216 Highland Ave #B, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.09
Townhouse
$1,910,000
02/26/26
2
2.5
1,429
3520 Alma Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.38
Townhouse
$2,995,000
03/20/26
3
3.5
1,954
124 33rd Pl, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.46
Townhouse
$3,850,000
04/30/26
3
4
1,720
320 35th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.42
Townhouse
$3,900,000
03/04/26
4
4.5
2,450
3101 Alma Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.57
Townhouse
$3,265,000
08/27/25
3
3.5
1,870
3116 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.54
Townhouse
$5,700,000
03/03/26
2
3
2,000
228 38th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.24
Townhouse
$4,000,000
08/29/25
3
3.5
2,627
2702 The Strand #2, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.74
Townhouse
$6,000,000
08/20/25
3
3.5
1,900
2702 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.74
Townhouse
$6,000,000
08/20/25
3
3.5
1,900
213 15th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
1.29
Townhouse
$2,875,000
11/14/25
3
2
1,217

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Manhattan Beach

At least 373 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say parking is easy

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Patriciahannaway
    "Family oriented, lack of diversity, very entitled folks. Public schools are very good and great facilities. Quite crowded and beach area is very busy on weekends. Can be hard to find parking. "
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  • Darshv
    "Little league, town fair, 10K run, farmers market, access to beach, parks, local sports leagues for kids "
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  • Edward Yuskiewicz
    "Volleyball tournaments, sporting event, village fairs Swimming surfing walking… lots of outdoor activities"
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  • Jonathanfarroyo
    "It’s truly a beach community and not a city by the beach like Santa Monica. There are several great restaurants and plenty of nice shops. We even have an aquarium at the end of the pier. "
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  • Edward Yuskiewicz
    "Six man beach volleyball tournament… Manhattan open… Plethora of Beach related events… beach Life music festival… Beach life Ranch music festival"
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  • Catharina Adams
    "Everything is walking distance. Feels safe. School and park close. Cars drive slow . People are very friendly. There are little leagues around and you can walk, bike or skate without issues. Mall is very close as well. There are different culture and some noise from police and ambulances, but not very bad. "
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  • Sprauer23
    "Great small town feel where everyone is friendly. Proximity to beach and stores makes this an ideal town to raise a family."
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  • Catharina Adams
    "Dog owners are friendly and there is 3 parks for them. They wouldn’t like that we don’t have a dog beach. Dogs are NOT welcome in MB beach’s at all. Ticket is high."
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  • Stephanie Parkes
    "Love, this is a very dog friendly town. Most people have dogs and the community is very much a dog loving community "
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  • Kim
    "ALL of the schools are terrific. The parks are lovely. The neighborhoods are filled with young families. The city has annual holiday family-fun festivals and events that everyone comes out for. The chip-trail is now lit at night for evening walks/run with your dog or to the restaurants for an evenings out with friends. It’s a great family friendly town."
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  • Adrianna D.
    "That is pretty dog friendly there's a lot of parks and lot of other dogs That's what people with dogs like about this place this city "
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  • Jarrache
    "It’s a fairly standard LA commute. Manhattan Beach is convenient to West LA, Culver City and downtown. "
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  • Jim Y.
    "safe, clean, local residents at beach, parking is a barrier for outsiders to come to town, great beach parks and recreation programs."
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  • Mksa2010@gmail.com
    "One of the happiest places on earth. Breezy and sunny everyday. People are super nice. The schools are amazing. What more do we want?! "
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  • Gbierer71
    "Summer concerts, beach volleyball and great schools. Friendly and safe neighborhood. Lots of restaurants and parks"
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  • Madison S.
    "A big population of people who live here own dogs and are dog (and pet) friendly. Sometimes they don’t pick up after their dogs which can be annoying at times."
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  • Karin K.
    "Nothing. There is no grass . Please stay off my lawn. Lots of nasty smells on the strand too since the dogs pee all over the strand too. "
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  • Daniel G.
    "Not many larger dog parks. There is only one dog park within walking distance of my house and it’s small and full of bark. No grass. "
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  • Richard
    "Lived here for 5 years. Amazing neighborhood Great beaches, friendly people Awesome restaurants. Safe "
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  • Claudia B.
    "I feel safe here, the streets are clean and everything is accessible. With out dealing to drive too far."
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  • Angelicajlee
    "The beach is our backyard. We are a real family oriented community. The city upkeeps the streets. It’s a beautiful place to live."
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  • Kimberly A. S.
    "The Strand for walking your dog. No dog park near El Porto. Lots of dog spas close and specialty dog shops near the area. "
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  • Kimberly A. S.
    "El Porto is close quarters living at its best. The sound of the ocean and salt mist are always in the air and the weather is always fair. Your neighbors become like your second family and the beach is mere yards away. "
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  • Jesica
    "Beach events such as volleyball, tennis, farmers market, concerts and hometown fairs! all year round there are fun activities and events at the beach. "
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  • Ccc3001
    "near a great beach, close to down town LA, clean and safe, summer volley ball tournaments, parks, great restaurants, shopping, golf, tennis and walking! "
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  • Jason D.
    "its beginning a very pretentious neighborhood, full of fake people and elitists. my family has watched this community grow and become an excellent neighborhood, but the culture is lacking, and losing substance each year."
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  • paulie
    "Manhattan Beach is a Great place to raise a family the entire school system is one of the best in all of la. "
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  • Sarah.jeanne.bartholomew
    "Dance classes . Farmers markets. Yoga onthe beach. Dog parks . Hometown fair . Hometown runs . Composting classes "
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  • Richard
    "Beautiful beach community with friendly people and gorgeous beaches Good schools, restaurants and parks. Safe and well kept "
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  • JG
    "Extremely dog friendly everywhere but on the beach. Many people have dogs and there are lots of great places to go for walks."
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  • Mready
    "I drive 50-60 minutes to work and then again back home. I work 13 miles away from my work. But I would drive much further to ensure that I live in Manhattan Beach."
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  • Elaina j.
    "The beach is easily accessible and limited parking keeps the beach from getting overly crowded on the weekends. "
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  • Vguidilou
    "It’s a perfectly chic yet relaxed atmosphere with knockout views of the ocean. There is a place for every kind of person in this friendly town! "
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  • Gaisemberg
    "It’s has everything you need, good school, the beach, nice places where to go, shopping, restaurants, night life, it’s dog friendly, and much more."
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118 Shell St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 400 sqft townhouse built in 1953. This property is not currently available for sale. 118 Shell St was last sold on Nov 15, 2013 for $1,420,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 118 Shell St is $2,394,500.