If your beachfront home search extends beyond the Manhattan Beach Strand, 1614 The Strand is a very nicely located land value sale in neighborhing Hermosa Beach.  This beachfront duplex was built in 1913 and despite it being a charming property, at $7,500,000 the value is all about the land as the rental income certainly wouldn’t pencil out. 

The location is right on the edge of where it gets a little less busy around the pier and pier plaza areas so for the most part the proximity to the pier is a plus.

The home is a 1913 duplex with 2 two bedroom, two bath units and six car (not covered) parking. 

According to the listing notes a future new construction home would allow a 30 foot height compared with the 25-foot limit north of 22nd Street.  That makes a huge difference as it allows either 2 main levels with very high ceilings or a 3rd level if the first floor is below ground level.  It also means the ability to have far greater square footage.

If the address sounds at all familiar it’s been on and off the market for year.  1614 The Strand was first listed in 2016 for $8,995,000 (with a different realtor) and and then about a year later for $7,600,000.  This current price is $7,500,000.