209 Shell St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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OFF MARKET

209 Shell St
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 700 sqft

$1,227,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026

$1,227,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 700 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
700 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,753

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 209 Shell St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Luxurious Beachfront Rental - Steps to the Sand! ( Furnished or Unfurnished)

Experience the epitome of coastal living in our newly remodeled, one-bedroom rental, located just steps from the beach. Perfect for the discerning business professional seeking a tranquil yet convenient place to live.

Property Highlights:

Prime Location: Enjoy the best of beach living with a 5-minute walk to renowned restaurants, E-bike rentals, and charming shops. Take leisurely sunrise or sunset strolls along "The Strand," right outside your door.

Modern Comforts: Recently remodeled with all-new appliances, our unit features a spacious, fully-equipped kitchen. Prepare gourmet meals with top-of-the-line dinnerware and cookware, and dine in style at the solid wood table with leather chairs for four.

Elegant Furnishings: Relax in the beautifully furnished living space, complete with a pull-out sofa bed for guests. Unwind with a 65" Smart TV offering internet for your entertainment needs.

Sumptuous Bedroom: Retreat to a serene bedroom with a queen bed, featuring an ultra-comfortable spring and memory foam mattress, adorned with luxury Egyptian cotton sheets and all-cotton bedding.

Additional Features:

Convenience: Ground-floor unit in a single-family home, providing easy access and privacy.

Ideal for Professionals: Designed for business professionals seeking a home away from home.
No Smoking, No Pets: We maintain a clean and allergen-free environment.
Embrace the beach lifestyle with all the modern comforts you deserve.

Monthly Utility Fee: An additional $300/month includes water, trash, electricity, gas, and internet.
Occupancy: Single occupancy only.
Pet/Smoking Policy: No pets and no smoking permitted on the premises.
Parking:
On-site parking is not available.
A parking pass for the El Porto lot is available for $120 annually. This pass allows parking at all times except during the summer months, when access is restricted between 8 PM and 6 AM daily. Vehicles cannot be accessed during those hours.
Street parking is limited and subject to scheduled street sweeping:
Highland Ave: Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 - 9 AM
East/West side streets: Tuesdays and Fridays from 1- 2 PM

Furnishing Options:

Unfurnished: Standard rental terms apply.
Furnished: Add $500/month plus an additional $3,500 refundable security deposit.
209 Shell St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 700 sqft single-family home. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $3,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 7, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,227,300, with a rent estimate of $3,513/month.

Home Details for 209 Shell St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 209 Shell St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3112 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
05/15/26
1
1
648 sqft
532 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$1,595,000
01/08/26
3
1
831 sqft
217 43rd St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$2,190,000
05/13/26
3
3
1,368 sqft
126 43rd St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$2,135,000
07/07/26
3
3
1,548 sqft
200 Moonstone St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
11/13/25
3
3
1,440 sqft
425 30th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
11/24/25
2
1
986 sqft
124 41st St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,780,000
02/17/26
3
3
1,474 sqft
587 31st St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$3,200,000
05/26/26
2
1
840 sqft
210 El Porto St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$2,850,000
09/04/25
2
4
1,726 sqft
213 Seaview St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$3,250,000
09/26/25
4
3.5
1,748 sqft

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Around this home

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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,500
Jul 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,500
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 9, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,700
Price increased by 9%
May 27, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,400
Mar 14, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,100

Frequently asked questions about 209 Shell St

  • What is 209 Shell St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 209 Shell St in Manhattan Beach, CA is $1,227,300.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about Manhattan Beach?
    Residents describe Manhattan Beach, CA as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Manhattan Beach, CA.
  • Does 209 Shell St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 209 Shell St in Manhattan Beach, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 209 Shell St have parking?
    Yes, 209 Shell St in Manhattan Beach, CA has on-site parking.

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