1,296 Sq. Ft.
$1,493 / Sq. Ft.
1,296
Sq. Ft.
$1,493
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Seize this extremely rare opportunity to own a duplex perched on one of the highest points in the coveted El Porto section of Manhattan Beach. Situated on a highly exclusive block with only two other residences and a prime corner position, this property not only boasts incredible ocean view potential and unmatched privacy but also sits on a lot that is over 30% larger than most in El Porto—offering more space and possibilities.
The upper unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, while the lower unit offers
...Seize this extremely rare opportunity to own a duplex perched on one of the highest points in the coveted El Porto section of Manhattan Beach. Situated on a highly exclusive block with only two other residences and a prime corner position, this property not only boasts incredible ocean view potential and unmatched privacy but also sits on a lot that is over 30% larger than most in El Porto—offering more space and possibilities.

The upper unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, while the lower unit offers a spacious studio with a charming step-up bedroom area, a full kitchen, and its own private parking space. The duplex comes with a total of 4 parking spaces—an invaluable amenity in an area where parking is at a premium.

Imagine building your dream home with breathtaking ocean views, just steps from world-renowned surf, pristine sandy beaches, and the vibrant coastal lifestyle. In the meantime, enjoy excellent rental income potential from the current units. Located close to top-rated restaurants, trendy shopping, and all the best that Manhattan Beach has to offer, this property combines location, lifestyle, and vision into one unique opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of El Porto’s charm with unparalleled possibilities—schedule a private showing to start envisioning your future today!

Listing Agent

  1. Kristi Ramirez - Knowles

    Kristi Ramirez - Knowles

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02027403

    kristi.rk@compass.com

    P: (310)-779-8890

Property Details for 3809 Crest Drive

View
Ocean
Parking Spaces Total
0
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Total Units
2.0
Building Type
Attached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
1296
LISTING UPDATED: 06/06/2025 05:32 AM

Property Details for 3809 Crest Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #SB25031070
Days on Market72
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1929
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,797 SF
CountyLos Angeles County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kristi Ramirez - Knowles, DRE #02027403

Sold By COMPASS, Eric Emmanuel Wilson, DRE #02066388; Compass, Kristi Ramirez - Knowles, DRE #02027403

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Building Information for 3809 Crest Drive

Stories2Residences-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,797 SF

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Property Information for 3809 Crest Drive

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Gross Income: $73,500
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $73,500
  • Net Operating Income: $48,642
  • Financing: Cash
Expense Details
  • Operating Expense: $24,859
  • Fuel Expense: $615
  • Pest Control Expense: $715
  • Electric Expense: $960
  • Insurance Expense: $2,155
  • Maintenance Expense: $1,520
  • Professional Management Expense: $2,400
  • Trash Expense: $468
  • Water Sewer Expense: $639
  • Total Expenses: $48,642
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: 8
  • Tax Tract Number: 4103
  • Tax Census Tract: 6202.01
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 4
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, Parking
  • Disability Access: Doors - Swing In, Other Main Level Modifications
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Golf, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Equipment: N/K, Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Granite Counters, Quartz Counters, Track Lighting
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bathroom Features: Shower in Tub
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Laundry: No
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Rooms: None
  • Fireplace: N/K
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: Wall
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Heat Equipment: Wall/Gravity
  • Floor Coverings: Tile
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://youtu.be/TncX75RVHwE
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wood
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Structures: Storm Drains
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Other Structures: Storm Drains
  • Miscellaneous: Storm Drains
  • View Description: Ocean
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 2
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
  • Electric: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Parking Space
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Driveway Up Slope From Street, Parking Space
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Res Income 2-4 Units
  • Residential Unit Location: 1 common wall
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 0
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $3,780
  • Unit Type Type: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Garage Spaces: 0
  • Unit Type Garage Attached: No
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $2,520
  • Unit Type Type: 2
Unit Information
  • Number Of Units Leased: 2
  • Rent Controlled: No
  • Number Of Buildings: 1
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 0
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 0
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 0

Property History for 3809 Crest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
Jun 11, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #SB25018615

$1,950,000—
Jun 6, 2025

Pending

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
Jun 5, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #SB25031070

$1,935,000—
Jun 5, 2025

Sold

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
Jun 5, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #SB25031070

$1,935,000—
Jun 2, 2025

Pending

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
May 29, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #SB25031070

—
May 29, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #SB25018615

—
May 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558683525

$1,935,000—
May 16, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
May 16, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #SB25018615MR

$1,950,000—
May 16, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #SB25031070MR

$1,950,000—
May 16, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
May 16, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #SB25018615

—
May 16, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #SB25031070

—
May 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SB25031070MR

$2,050,000—
May 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SB25018615MR

$2,050,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Hold

CRMLS #SB25018615

—
Apr 25, 2025

Hold

CRMLS #SB25031070

—
Apr 24, 2025

Pending

SDMLS #SB25031070

—
Apr 24, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #SB25031070

—
Apr 24, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

SDMLS #SB25018615

$1,950,000—
Apr 24, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #SB25018615

—
Apr 24, 2025

Pending

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
Apr 24, 2025

Pending

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
Apr 24, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
Apr 24, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
Apr 23, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #SB25018615MR

$1,950,000—
Apr 23, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #SB25031070MR

$1,950,000—
Apr 23, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #SB25031070

$1,950,000—
Feb 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SB25031070

$2,050,000—
Jan 29, 2025

Hold

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
Jan 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SB25018615MR

$2,050,000—
Jan 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SB25018615

$2,050,000—
Dec 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SB25018615

$2,050,000—
Dec 28, 2024

Hold

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
Dec 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SB25031070

$2,050,000—
Dec 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SB25031070MR

$2,050,000—
Sep 5, 2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #V25601MR

—
Sep 5, 2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #V25601

$519,000—
Sep 5, 2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #V25995

$519,000—
Sep 5, 2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #V25600MR

—
Sep 5, 2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #V25995MR

—
Sep 5, 2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #V25600

$519,000—
Jun 6, 2000

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V25995

$529,000—
Jun 6, 2000

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V25995MR

$529,000—
May 9, 2000

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V25601MR

$529,000—
May 9, 2000

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V25600MR

$529,000—
May 9, 2000

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V25601

$529,000—
May 9, 2000

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V25600

$529,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
06/11/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #SB25018615

$1,950,000
06/06/2025

Pending

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
06/05/2025

Sold

SDMLS #SB25031070

$1,935,000
06/05/2025

Sold

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
06/05/2025

Sold

CRMLS #SB25031070

$1,935,000
06/02/2025

Pending

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
05/29/2025

Pending

CRMLS #SB25031070

—
05/29/2025

Pending

CRMLS #SB25018615

—
05/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558683525

$1,935,000
05/16/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
05/16/2025

Price Change

CLAW #SB25018615MR

$1,950,000
05/16/2025

Price Change

CLAW #SB25031070MR

$1,950,000
05/16/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
05/16/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #SB25018615

—
05/16/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #SB25031070

—
05/16/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SB25031070MR

$2,050,000
05/16/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SB25018615MR

$2,050,000
04/25/2025

Hold

CRMLS #SB25018615

—
04/25/2025

Hold

CRMLS #SB25031070

—
04/24/2025

Pending

SDMLS #SB25031070

—
04/24/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #SB25031070

—
04/24/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

SDMLS #SB25018615

$1,950,000
04/24/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #SB25018615

—
04/24/2025

Pending

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
04/24/2025

Pending

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
04/24/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
04/24/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
04/23/2025

Price Change

CLAW #SB25018615MR

$1,950,000
04/23/2025

Price Change

CLAW #SB25031070MR

$1,950,000
04/23/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #SB25031070

$1,950,000
02/11/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SB25031070

$2,050,000
01/29/2025

Hold

CLAW #SB25018615MR

—
01/29/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SB25018615MR

$2,050,000
01/29/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SB25018615

$2,050,000
12/28/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SB25018615

$2,050,000
12/28/2024

Hold

CLAW #SB25031070MR

—
12/28/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SB25031070

$2,050,000
12/28/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SB25031070MR

$2,050,000
09/05/2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #V25601MR

—
09/05/2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #V25601

$519,000
09/05/2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #V25995

$519,000
09/05/2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #V25600MR

—
09/05/2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #V25995MR

—
09/05/2000

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #V25600

$519,000
06/06/2000

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V25995

$529,000
06/06/2000

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V25995MR

$529,000
05/09/2000

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V25601MR

$529,000
05/09/2000

Listed (Active)

CLAW #V25600MR

$529,000
05/09/2000

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V25601

$529,000
05/09/2000

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #V25600

$529,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3809 Crest Drive

Taxable ValueLand$1,057,868Additions$34,556Total$1,092,424
Tax Record2025$12,713 ($1,059 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtLot Size1,797 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1929ZoningMNCNECountyLOS ANGELESAPN4137-002-015

Schools near 3809 Crest Drive

This home is within Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Grand View Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Manhattan Beach Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mira Costa High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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