
435 8th Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
435 8th Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Property Description
Experience laid-back coastal living in this cozy Hermosa Beach bungalow — a cozy home retreat just moments from the sand designed for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying the beach lifestyle. Beyond its charm, this lot comes with exciting future potential plans to build a single family home with a Jr. ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), making it a rare opportunity whether you're dreaming of a cottage by the sea, an income-generating property, or multi-generational beach retreat. The groundwork has already been done for you. (Buyers are encouraged to check with the City.) Perfect for a weekend getaway, beachside escape, or future development opportunity, this one-bedroom, one-bath hideaway offers the ultimate in relaxed living. Three sets of French doors open to a welcoming porch, filling the space with natural light and ocean breezes, while the private rear outdoor space provides a quiet spot to unwind after a day at the beach. Whether you envision building a new home or simply enjoying the existing cottage by the sea, the possibilities are exceptional. Enjoy being just steps from the ocean and all that Hermosa has to offer. Leave the car behind and immerse yourself in the best of coastal living. Compact, stylish, and full of character, this bungalow captures the essence of tranquil living with the upside of future development. You can see the ocean from the front door.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 4 active · 5 closed
Hermosa Beach · Single Family Residence
Listed in line with the median closed sale of $1,050,000. Price per sqft ($2,185) is a 77% premium to closed comps ($1,237). Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 123 days on market.
Price Position
Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (4)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1012 Emerald Street | Redondo Beach | 1924 | 1 | 1 | 616 | 2,809 | $1,867 | $1.15M | 96 | 70 |
| 405 Ardmore Avenue | Hermosa Beach | 1920 | 3 | 1 | 1,143 | 2,869 | $962 | $1.10M | 127 | 61 |
| 426 Gertruda Avenue | Redondo Beach | 1921 | 2 | 2 | 996 | 5,980 | $1,200 | $1.20M | 30 | 58 |
| 17202 Grevillea | Lawndale | 1951 | 2 | 1 | 998 | 5,801 | $897 | $895,000 | 39 | 37 |
| Total: 4 · Average | 2.0 | 1.3 | 938.25 | 4,364.75 | $1,231.5 | $1.08M | 73 | |||
| Median | 998 | $1.15M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 El Redondo | Redondo Beach | 1922 | 10/14/2026 | 1 | 1 | 634 | 2,327 | $942,000 | $940,000 | $1,483 | 1.00 | 173 | 75 |
| 1728 Goodman Avenue | Redondo Beach | 1956 | 05/04/2026 | 1 | 1 | 879 | 2,503 | $1.20M | $1.15M | $1,308 | 0.96 | 136 | 56 |
| 318 Francisca Avenue | Redondo Beach | 1920 | 07/10/2026 | 1 | 2 | 1,157 | 1,848 | $950,000 | $900,000 | $778 | 0.95 | 31 | 53 |
| 2414 Alvord | Redondo Beach | 1953 | 08/20/2026 | 2 | 1 | 800 | 7,006 | $1.05M | $1.05M | $1,312 | 1.00 | 1 | 53 |
| 221 Guadalupe | Redondo Beach | 1920 | 06/18/2026 | 3 | 1 | 900 | 2,754 | $1.20M | $1.18M | $1,306 | 0.98 | 275 | 51 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 1.6 | 1.2 | 874 | 3,287.6 | $1.04M | $1.04M | $1,237.4 | — | 123.2 | ||||
| Median | 879 | $1.05M | $1.05M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.