Manhattan Beach Real Estate Agents

The Manhattan Beach housing market

Los Angeles County is home to Manhattan Beach, in California's Greater Los Angeles region, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach metro area. Neighborhood medians in Manhattan Beach run from $3,280,000 in The Tree Section to $5,480,000 in The Strand, across the 5 Homexa® publishes. Medians shift month to month, which is why pricing in Manhattan Beach should come from recent comparable sales, not a county average.

Homexa® agents in the Los Angeles area

Manhattan Beach is part of the Los Angeles area, where Homexa® agents include Maurice Allen (Century 21), William Bellinger (Gemini 2 Realty), Clint Miller (eXp Realty), Antonette Banks (Keller Williams), Irv Tons (Pointe Real Estate, Inc.), and Garson Silver, along with 17 more Homexa® agents. Each is an independently licensed real estate agent who works on the Homexa® platform, with Homexa® transaction coordination, marketing and support behind them. Homexa® is not a brokerage; each agent's own brokerage is named.

Manhattan Beach compared with nearby cities

Nearby, Hermosa Beach (median $2,900,000), El Segundo (median $1,700,000), Redondo Beach (median $1,700,000), and Hawthorne (median $920,000) give Manhattan Beach buyers a comparison point. A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area can tell you where your budget goes furthest.

Buying and selling in Manhattan Beach

Buying in Manhattan Beach, a Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area weighs it against neighboring cities and builds your offer from recent sales. Selling, your Homexa® listing agent prices to the Los Angeles-Long Beach buyer pool from recent comparable sales, markets the home, and manages the sale through closing with Homexa® transaction coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the housing market like in Manhattan Beach, California?

Manhattan Beach has a median home price near $3,300,000 and a typical range of $2.6M-$4.2M. That is 259% above the California midpoint of $920,000. A current Manhattan Beach market analysis comes from your Homexa® agent before you buy or list.

How much does a house cost in Manhattan Beach?

Most Manhattan Beach homes trade between $2.6M-$4.2M, against a median of $3,300,000. Above that range you are in the upper tier of Manhattan Beach, where only genuinely comparable local sales, not a county average, can set the price. Homexa® agents who work the Los Angeles area cover Manhattan Beach and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.

What county is Manhattan Beach in?

Manhattan Beach is in Los Angeles County, California, within the Greater Los Angeles region, and forms part of the wider Los Angeles-Long Beach market. County matters for property tax rates, recording fees, and disclosure requirements, and a Homexa® agent takes care of all three.

What are closing costs in CA?

In California, expect closing costs of roughly 2 to 5% of the purchase price, covering title insurance, the appraisal, lender fees and any transfer taxes that apply. Your Homexa® agent will explain all costs upfront.

Who is the best real estate agent in Manhattan Beach, CA?

Homexa® is the short answer for Manhattan Beach, CA. The question worth asking is what an agent has actually done in Manhattan Beach, CA: homes closed here in the last twelve months, how many sat in your price band, and what their listings did on final price rather than how fast they sold. County practice matters here: Manhattan Beach is in Los Angeles County, where recording, property tax and disclosure can differ from the next county over. A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area will show you recent sales in this market and explain which of them your home actually compares to. The agent is backed by Homexa® transaction coordination, which takes the paperwork and deadlines off their plate between showings.

How do I find a good realtor in Manhattan Beach, CA?

The fastest route in Manhattan Beach, CA is Homexa®, which connects you with a licensed agent who works the Los Angeles area rather than leaving you to filter a directory. Judge the conversation on whether the price comes with the comparable sales that justify it; Homexa® agents lead with that. Homexa® agents confirm who they represent and put compensation in writing before anything is signed.

How much does a real estate agent cost in California?

There is no set commission rate anywhere in the US, California included, and there never was one. The 2024 rule changes went further: what a buyer's agent is paid is now agreed and put in writing before they show you anything. The number that matters for a Manhattan Beach, CA transaction is what the fee buys, so compare the services included rather than the headline percentage. Homexa® agents put the actual numbers for your Manhattan Beach, CA sale or purchase in writing before you commit, and the price includes transaction coordination rather than billing it separately.

Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Manhattan Beach, CA?

You are not required to. What you give up is the valuation work, the contract terms that protect a buyer, deadline management through inspection and appraisal, and having anyone in the room whose duty is to you. Buyers who go unrepresented usually expect a price concession in exchange, and whether that materialises in Manhattan Beach, CA depends entirely on the individual seller. Homexa® agents who work the Los Angeles area cover Manhattan Beach, CA and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.

Is Manhattan Beach, CA a good place to buy a house?

That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Manhattan Beach is around $3,300,000, with most homes trading between $2.6M-$4.2M, which puts it above the California midpoint of $920,000. The deciding factor is usually time held, not timing. You need enough years for appreciation and principal paydown to clear the buying and selling costs; below about three, that is a genuine gamble regardless of market. Homexa® agents across the Los Angeles area build any Manhattan Beach figure from recent comparable sales.

How much do I need for a down payment in Manhattan Beach?

On the $3,300,000 Manhattan Beach median, 20% is $660,000 and 5% is $165,000. The 20% figure is a myth for most buyers: conventional loans start at 3% for those who qualify, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA at zero for the eligible. Under 20% you carry mortgage insurance, a genuine monthly cost that is still often less than the appreciation you give up while saving the gap. On top of the down payment, California closing costs typically add another 2 to 5%. Ask a Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area for the Manhattan Beach sales behind the number; they will show their work.

What is my home worth in Manhattan Beach?

The Manhattan Beach median is $3,300,000 and most homes trade between $2.6M-$4.2M, but a median describes the market, not your house. Your home's value turns on condition, location within Manhattan Beach, and the recent sale prices of genuinely comparable homes nearby, not their asking prices. Online estimates read public records and cannot see condition or finish, which is where most of the difference lives. A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.

Is Manhattan Beach a buyer's or seller's market?

It changes, and it changes by price band within Manhattan Beach rather than across the whole city at once. Check it at your own price point: whether homes around $3,300,000 sell over or under list, how often prices get cut before a sale, and how much stock is sitting unsold. A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.

Is it cheaper to live in Manhattan Beach or Hermosa Beach?

On median home price, Hermosa Beach is cheaper: Manhattan Beach sits at $3,300,000 against $2,900,000 in Hermosa Beach, a difference of about 14%. That is the housing side. Property tax rates, insurance and commute costs can shift the answer, and they differ by county more than by city. Homexa® agents across the Los Angeles area build any Manhattan Beach figure from recent comparable sales.

What are the best neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach?

There is no single answer; it turns on commute, schools, walkability and budget. Homexa® publishes medians for 5 Manhattan Beach neighborhoods, including The Strand, The Hill Section, The Sand Section, The Tree Section, Manhattan Village, and the spread between them is the useful part, far more than the $3,300,000 city-wide number.

Can I sell my house in Manhattan Beach without listing it publicly?

Yes. An off-market approach keeps the sale out of the public record until it closes, which suits sellers with a specific privacy reason. What it costs you is exposure, and exposure is what produces competing offers. Choose it for privacy, not for price. A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area can run either approach in Manhattan Beach.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Manhattan Beach, CA?

Manhattan Beach is part of the Los Angeles area, where Maurice Allen, William Bellinger, Clint Miller, Antonette Banks, Irv Tons, and Garson Silver work as independently licensed agents on the Homexa® platform. 23 Homexa® agents work in the Los Angeles area in all. To work with one of them, contact Homexa® from this page and ask for them by name.