228 5th Pl, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
SOLD
JAN 15, 2026
Listed by Lynn Range, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, (310) 349-3000 . Bought with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty

228 5th Pl
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 1,750 sqft

$3,020,000

Last Sold: Jan 15, 2026
6% below list $3.2M
$1,726/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $18,363/mo*
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$3,020,000

Last Sold: Jan 15, 2026
6% below list $3.2M
$1,726/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $18,363/mo*
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3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,750 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2004
Living Area
1,750 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,726/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Welcome to 228 5th Place! This home truly offers it all—an A+++ South Sand Section location paired with panoramic ocean views that span from Malibu to Palos Verdes. With three ensuite bedrooms, it strikes the ideal balance of comfort, style, and effortless coastal living. Positioned just below Highland, the location is truly the “sweet spot” of Manhattan Beach—only steps from the sand and moments from downtown’s vibrant energy, yet with a setting that feels private and serene. Inside, the home feels fresh and inviting. Satin-finished walnut floors highlight their natural grain, custom window coverings frame the views, and the interiors are filled with light, creating a contemporary yet welcoming atmosphere. At the heart of the home, the kitchen stands out with its striking butcher block island, Viking range, paneled KitchenAid refrigerator, lacquer-finished cabinetry, and polished marble and limestone surfaces—equally suited to everyday living and entertaining.The classic Spanish-style exterior has been beautifully maintained and showcases timeless architectural details, from terra cotta entry stairs and wrought-iron railings to arched windows, a turret feature, and a traditional tile roof—all enhanced by a sophisticated color palette. Move-in ready and thoughtfully appointed, this residence captures the very best of Manhattan Beach living: stunning views, a premier location, and a home that’s as stylish as it is livable.
228 5th Pl, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,750 sqft single-family home built in 2004. It last sold for $3,020,000 on Jan 15, 2026 (6% below the $3,199,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,040,300, with a rent estimate of $7,966/month.

Home Details for 228 5th Pl

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1750 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Laundry ClosetRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: BathHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Custom Covering(s), ShuttersDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Number of Stories: 3Levels: Three Or MoreEntry Location: 2Accessibility: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, ParkingFloors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Coastline, Ocean
Security
Security: Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Spanish TilePatio / Porch: NoneFencing: NoneFoundation: RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Door-Single,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Private,Side By Side
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: Beach Access, Ocean AccessRoad Frontage: AlleyRoad Surface Type: Alley Paved, PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 22

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Spanish
Building
Construction Materials: PlasterNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyParcel Number: 4180025013

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,199,000Price Per Sqft: $1,726/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Oct 16 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Manhattan Beach
School Information
Jr High / Middle School: Manhattan BeachHigh School: Mira CostaHigh School District: Manhattan Unified

Building

Building Details
Builder Name: Kim Komick

Community

Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1204 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: Broker/Agent does not guarantee accuracy of square footage, lot size, ordinances, zoning, rent control, permits, use code, schools and/or other information concerning the conditions or features of the property provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SB25222457Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: Coastline, OceanAttribution Contact: 310-308-1221Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-4180025013-R-N

Additional Information

BikingDog ParkStreet LightsSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Lynn Range DRE #01910412, (310) 308-1221
Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Bought with: Patrick Panzarella DRE #01930211, (310) 913-9582, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#SB25222457

Price History for 228 5th Pl

DatePriceEventSource
01/15/2026$3,020,000Sold
CRMLS #SB25222457
10/19/2025$3,199,000PendingCRMLS #SB25222457
09/21/2017$2,370,000Sold
N/A
09/02/2017$2,399,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/31/2017$2,499,000PendingAgent Provided
06/30/2017$2,499,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
06/28/2017$2,499,000PendingAgent Provided
06/23/2017$2,499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/13/2007$1,775,000Sold
N/A
05/18/2007$1,769,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/26/2007$1,700,000Sold
N/A
08/15/2005$1,660,000Sold
N/A
07/23/2004$1,499,000Sold
N/A
03/29/2001$521,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Manhattan Beach

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$3.21M
$93.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$1.53K
$39MoM
Available listings
77
9MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$30,435
Assessment$2,696,651
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 228 5th Pl

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
217 9th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$4,165,000
11/04/25
3
4
1,734
216 4th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$6,590,000
07/31/26
3
4.5
2,754
316 5th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$4,900,000
11/21/25
3
2
1,743
408 4th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$4,250,000
06/10/26
2
2.5
1,782
337 8th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$4,700,000
07/10/26
3
3
1,378
216 6th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$6,125,000
11/25/25
4
4
2,458
211 Crest Dr, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,060,000
08/01/25
2
2
1,431

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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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    "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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    "Little league, town fair, 10K run, farmers market, access to beach, parks, local sports leagues for kids "
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    "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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    "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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    "It’s a fairly standard LA commute. Manhattan Beach is convenient to West LA, Culver City and downtown. "
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    "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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    "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
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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