540 5th Pl, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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OFF MARKET

540 5th Pl
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,300 sqft

$2,331,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $14,060/mo*
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$2,331,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $14,060/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 sqft

Local Information

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

Description

This is an incredible opportunity to own a beautiful home in the exclusive sand section of Manhattan Beach!!!! This 1940's beach cottage has been beautifully remodeled and re-imagined in 2010 to combine it's old world charm with modern day amenities and conveniences. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, updated energy efficient windows throughout, laundry area and a huge 300 sq ft attic space with pull down ladder! The kitchen shines with stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, a mosaic tile backsplash, a pantry area and a breakfast bar that opens to a spacious patio perfect for dining al fresco. The primary bedroom offers vaulted ceilings and a private balcony overlooking the iconic greenbelt, perfect for enjoying the serene greenery and tree-top views. The exquisitely remodeled bathrooms showcase elegant mosaic and hexagon tilework. Situated on an oversized corner lot, ocean breezes and natural light fill the entire home while the open floorplan strikes the perfect balance of indoor-outdoor flow. Don't miss the newly painted/sealed side yard perfect for BBQ's and a large 400 sq ft crawl space under the house for storage! An attached garage and extra parking spot make this A+++ location even more convenient, with the beach, pier, award winning schools, as well as all of the downtown shops and restaurants, all within walking distance. Available for the first time in over 40 years, don't let this one get away!
540 5th Pl, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 2010. It last sold for $2,260,000 on Jun 25, 2025 (2% below the $2,299,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,331,600, with a rent estimate of $7,138/month.
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Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 540 5th Pl

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1300 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Utilities - OverheadAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Free Standing Gas, Microwave, Gas Oven, Range, Barbeque, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Water Filter, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry AreaMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Custom Window Covering, Double Pane WindowsDoor: French DoorsFlooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood, Laminate
View
Has a ViewView: Tree Top, Park/Greenbelt

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck, PatioFencing: Fenced Yard, FencedOther Structures: NoneExterior: Balcony
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Is Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: Ocean Access, Beach AccessRoad Frontage: AlleyRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: In Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2010
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Building: High Ceilings (9 Feet+)Not Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,299,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 06 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Manhattan Beach
School Information
Elementary School District: Manhattan UnifiedJr High / Middle School District: Manhattan UnifiedHigh School District: Manhattan Unified

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1300 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1450.548 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 25527693Listing Url
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Alexandra Gauss DRE # 01426014, (310) 418-0869
Strand Hill Properties, (310) 545-0707
Bought with: Kevin Pratt DRE # 01023090, Strand Hill Properties, (310) 545-0707
Co-Buyer's Agent: Brigitte Pratt DRE # 01426014, Strand Hill Properties, (310) 545-0707
Source: CLAW, MLS#25527693

Price History for 540 5th Pl

DatePriceEventSource
06/25/2025$2,260,000Sold
CLAW #25527693
06/13/2025$2,299,000PendingCLAW #25527693
05/07/2025$2,299,000ContingentCLAW #25527693
04/22/2025$2,299,000Listed For SaleCLAW #25527693

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$8,092
Assessment$689,438
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 540 5th Pl

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
211 Crest Dr, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,060,000
08/01/25
2
2
1,431
228 5th Pl, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$3,020,000
01/15/26
3
3.5
1,750
424 3rd St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$3,750,000
09/03/25
3
2
2,200
316 5th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$4,900,000
11/21/25
3
2
1,743
541 1st St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$3,165,000
12/09/25
2
2
1,287
352 27th St, Hermosa Beach, CA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$2,325,000
02/20/26
3
2
1,373
217 9th St, Manhattan Beach, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$4,165,000
11/04/25
3
4
1,734

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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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