118 Shell St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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OFF MARKET

$2,328,800

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 400 sqft

118 Shell St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Est. Refi. Payment $14,177/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 15, 2013 for $1,420,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.33M
Since last month
Increased$26K (+1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$35K (+1.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$903K (+63.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +37% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.32M
July 2026$2.3M
June 2026$2.33M
May 2026$2.4M
April 2026$2.34M
March 2026$2.38M
February 2026$2.39M
January 2026$2.23M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
229 41st, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.10
Townhouse
$4,800,000
06/18/26
3
3.5
2,009
228 Moonstone, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.10
Townhouse
$4,730,000
07/31/26
3
3.5
2,034
225 Rosecrans Pl, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.26
Townhouse
$2,850,000
07/08/26
3
3
2,068
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
308 21st St, Manhattan Beach, CA
1.03
Townhouse
$2,400,000
06/30/26
2
2
1,473

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
112 Gull St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.05
$1,800,000
Studio
-
1,005
Recently Sold
211 Shell St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.03
$2,063,400
3
2
1,350
Off Market
4312 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.03
$5,104,400
3
3.5
2,561
Off Market
4308 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.03
$8,500,000
5
4.5
4,354
Recently Sold
223 Shell St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.05
$2,235,000
5
3
1,901
Recently Sold
217 43rd St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.04
$2,190,000
3
3
1,368
Recently Sold
126 43rd St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.03
$2,135,000
3
3
1,548
Recently Sold
130 43rd St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.03
$2,550,000
4
4
1,772
Recently Sold
200 43rd St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.03
-
4
4
1,716
Off Market
213 Seaview St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.05
-
4
3.5
1,748
Off Market
309 Gull St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.10
$2,250,000
2
2
1,126
For Sale
315 Gull St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0.11
$3,116,700
3
3.5
2,535
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 118 Shell St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1953
Living Area
400 sqft
Price/Sqft
$5,822
Parking
None

About this House

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!

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No Pets Allowed

(RLNE5009286)
118 Shell St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 400 sqft townhouse built in 1953. It last sold for $1,420,000 on Nov 15, 2013. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2020 with an asking price of $2,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 18, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,328,800, with a rent estimate of $2,722/month.

Home Details for 118 Shell St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating 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 and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 18, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,200
Jun 15, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,200
Sep 18, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,300
Sep 17, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,300
Price decreased by 6%
Sep 7, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,450

Market trends in Manhattan Beach

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$3.49M
$255KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
Price per sq ft
$1.52K
$13MoM
Available listings
73
4MoM

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 118 Shell St

  • What is 118 Shell St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 118 Shell St in Manhattan Beach, CA is $2,328,800.
  • What is the price history for 118 Shell St?
    118 Shell St in Manhattan Beach, CA last sold for $1,420,000 in November 2013.
  • Is Manhattan Beach a buyer's or seller's market?
    Manhattan Beach is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Manhattan Beach?
    The median sale price in Manhattan Beach is $3.49M. That is up $255K from the prior month.

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