Sand Section — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Sand Section, Hermosa Beach, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Sand Section is a premier coastal neighborhood in Hermosa Beach, California, defined by its direct beach access and high-value real estate. The market is firmly in the luxury tier, with a median home value of $1,862,400. This aligns with a strong median household income of $149,500. Homeownership is nearly balanced with renting, as 51.4% of units are owner-occupied and 48.6% are renter-occupied.
The housing market is active and predominantly conventional, with 305 conventional loan originations significantly outpacing other types like VA or FHA loans, reflecting the high-price market. The average home size is approximately 1,150 square feet, indicating a premium on location over sheer square footage. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,659 per month, a substantial cost that underscores the neighborhood's desirability and proximity to the ocean.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 5 neighborhoods in Hermosa Beach.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.9M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $150K |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.0% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90254 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 312 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.0% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.0M |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 305 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 4 |
21 agents met the full merit gate for Sand Section, Hermosa Beach, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (310) 929-6495
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.domorealestate.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/DOMORealEstate
Commercial Properties, New Construction[4]
Hermosa Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 625-6877
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hoffmanmurphy.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/TheHoffmanMurphyTeam
mentor figure at Real Estate Professional Community[6]
35+ Years Real Estate Experience
Nearly 70 Years of Real Estate Experience
75 Five-Star Reviews
Nearly 70 Years in Real Estate
Perfect Review Rating
RealTrends Recognition
Relocation, Moving, Staging, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, Senior Communities, residential real estate, buyers, sellers, market expertise, Residential sales, Property valuation, Client service, Market expertise, residential transactions, client advocacy, Residential Real Estate, Client Service, Market Knowledge, Negotiation, <UNKNOWN>[4]
Hermosa Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 817-0960
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.homesbyamerica.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AmericaMRealtor
supporter at Local Community Organizations[6]
13+ Years Experience
Perfect Client Rating Record
Branded Team Leadership
64 five-star reviews
Years of Experience
Five-Star Rating Achievement
Award-Winning Team Recognition
Relocation, Staging, Vacation / Short-term Rentals, First Time Homebuyers, Luxury Homes, first-time homebuyers, luxury real estate, investors, developers, celebrities, business leaders, first-time buyers, residential real estate transactions[4]
Hermosa Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 686-6119
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gregrobertsproperties.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/grobertsre
Relocation, Foreclosure, Investment Properties[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (424) 304-0073
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://[email protected]/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Amanda%20CasselSubatis
58 Five-Star Reviews
5-Star Client Rating
Five-Star Client Rating
Client Satisfaction Excellence
Professional Platform Recognition
Relocation, Property Management, luxury homes, negotiation, luxury real estate, coastal properties, South Bay market, client service[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 347-1300
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hr-sb.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/George%20Wang%20RE
Active member at Professional real estate networks[6]
Market educator at Community educational initiatives[6]
191 Career Transactions
AREAA Top 50 Agent by volume
58 Five-Star Reviews
15 Years Real Estate Experience
Average Sale Price $1.3M
Property Management, Luxury Properties, Investment Properties[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 200-3037
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.alisonisrealestate.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alison%20Clay%20Duboff
volunteer at Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series[6]
volunteer at Rotary[6]
donor at Children's Miracle Network[6]
Over 20 years in real estate
Perfect 5-star rating
American College in Paris education
Keynote Speaker at RE/MAX France Convention
Chairperson of Global Real Estate Committee
2025 LeadingRE Global Symposium Speaker
President of Salty Water Properties
5-star client rating
International real estate experience
Two years at American College in Paris
Beverly Hills High School graduate
Relocation, Rentals, luxury properties, global client relationships, international real estate, foreign nationals, South Bay properties, investment opportunities, South Bay real estate, global relationships, International real estate, Global property transactions, Cross-border client services, Foreign national housing assistance, International Real Estate, Global Real Estate, South Bay Properties, Luxury Homes, international clients, global real estate[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (562) 231-6698
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://dinhomes.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/DINHOMES
SBA Loan Advisor at Small Business Community[6]
51 Five-Star Reviews
20+ Years Real Estate Experience
Investment Properties, Rentals, Luxury Homes, New Construction, small business owners, independent contractors, SBA loans, residential real estate[4]
Marina Del Rey
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 956-2996
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.josephgrp.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/josephgroup
5-Star Client Rating
Top Producer Performance
Investment Finance Background
Relocation, Investment Properties, investors, residential, multifamily, investment analysis, financial strategy[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 621-6303
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://propertyhunter.tv/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/anne%20hulegard
Top 1% of Realtors Nationwide
Top Producer Status
5-Star Review Rating
Relocation, Investment Properties, luxury estates, residential property, investment property, seller representation, buyer representation[4]
Redondo Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (801) 800-1976
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://hadychahine.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/SLC%202%20LA%20Agent
Why selected: Selected for his community commitment and leadership in Utah real estate. He demonstrates exceptional performance and a.
24 Years Real Estate Experience
281 Career Transactions
5-Star Rating Achievement
Million Dollar Average Transaction
Relocation, Commercial Properties[4]
Salt Lake City
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 428-8804
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.luvwhereulive.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AmyCimetta
Why selected: Demonstrating exceptional client service. Her MBA further distinguishes her analytical and strategic advisory skills.
18 Years Experience
Perfect Review Rating
MBA Degree
Senior Communities, customer-centric approach, market analysis, negotiation tactics, pricing strategies, buyer psychology, seller psychology[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 634-9342
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tonywarfield.realtor/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Tony%20Warfield
Perfect Rating Maintenance
Investment Properties, residential purchases, investment properties, first-hand local knowledge, customer service[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (424) 667-4887
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AshleyNovakRE
28 Five-Star Reviews
10 Years of Real Estate Service
Relocation, buyer representation, seller representation, client communication, market analysis[4]
Hermosa Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 345-4001
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.commisohomes.co/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/gcommiso
Why selected: Selected for her extensive community leadership roles, combined with a and of expert service.
Active California License
Perfect 5-Star Rating
156 Career Transactions
20-Year Career Milestone
Relocation, Staging, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties[4]
El Segundo
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 413-4089
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.southbayrealestatebygerry.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/gerry5454
Property Management[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 546-9800
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.klappergroup.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KlapperGroup
Board Member at South Bay Association of Realtors[6]
Committee Chair at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]
Mentor at Real Estate Industry Association[6]
Volunteer at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]
Client Reviews
Sales Volume
Property Management, high customer satisfaction, expert negotiating, cutting edge technology, luxury homes, buyer representation, seller representation[4]
Hermosa Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (562) 239-8819
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alex%20Sanchez0
Board Member at Local Association of Realtors[6]
Committee Member at State Real Estate Commission Advisory Committee[6]
Volunteer at Local Housing Charity[6]
Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage Training Program[6]
Perfect Client Rating
19 Years Real Estate Experience
Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management, Investment Properties, Rentals, residential properties, commercial properties[4]
Hermosa Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 902-3234
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.audreyjudson.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Audrey%20Judson
5-Star Rating
Top 1% of Realtors Nationwide
Consistent Top Producer
Property Management, buyers, sellers[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 521-2902
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.boydthebroker.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/boydthebroker
Supporter at NextStepLA[6]
Vice Chair at Community Link Capital Region[6]
Career Sales Volume
Client Reviews
iHeart Radio Podcast Host
First Time Homebuyers, New Construction, luxury properties, first-time buyers, market education, investment properties[4]
Manhattan Beach
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (818) 402-9565
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.arthurbertikyan.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/abertikyan
Commercial Properties, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Rentals[4]
Studio City
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).