1836 Hillcrest
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Listing broker / agent: Beach City Brokers · Jonathan Coleman · 310-991-0929 · CRMLS
MLS # SB26183767 · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 13:44 UTC
About this property
VERY SPECIAL & RARE OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH HERMOSA HILL — REMODEL, EXPAND OR BUILD NEW! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home presents a rare opportunity to own in one of North Hermosa Beach’s most desirable neighborhoods. Perfect for a First-Time Buyer looking to establish roots in Hermosa Beach, a homeowner seeking to Remodel or Add On, or a Builder/Developer envisioning a stunning new custom residence, this property offers an exceptional combination of location, lot and future potential. Situated on a 50-Foot-Wide, Flat, West-Facing Lot, the property provides an outstanding setting for a future new home, with potential Ocean Views from a Second Story. The adjacent property to the North offers a good indication of the type of development possible on this site. The existing home is in great maintained condition and features an Oversized 2-Car Garage, providing ample parking and storage while offering the opportunity to enjoy the property today and improve or expand over time. Several properties just a few doors away have recently undergone substantial remodeling or been replaced with impressive new construction, with finished properties selling well above this property's asking price, further highlighting the potential of this location. Adding to the appeal is the setting on a quiet, highly desirable One-Block-Long Residential Street, a special neighborhood enclave where long-term families, friendly neighbors and children create a genuine sense of community. Block parties, neighborhood gatherings and kids playing in the neighborhood are part of the character that makes this location so appealing and difficult to duplicate. A Great Elementary School and Children's Park are just around the corner, while the highly regarded Middle School and High School are only a few blocks away and within easy walking distance. The location is also convenient to Shops, Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Downtown Hermosa Beach and, of course, the Beach. With its rare 50-Foot Frontage, Flat West-Facing Lot, Oversized 2-Car Garage, desirable neighborhood setting and tremendous potential, this is an opportunity to secure a property in one of North Hermosa's most coveted residential areas and create something truly special — whether enjoying the existing home, remodeling and expanding, or building a beautiful new custom home. Photos Virtually Staged. DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY OR DISTURB OCCUPANTS Property can be delivered vacant with tenant notice.
Property details
- MLS number
- SB26183767
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 943 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0781 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1954
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 54
Building
- Year built
- 1954
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Cottage
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Living Room
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Kitchen
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Site, Oversized, See Remarks
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Flag Lot, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Hermosa View
- Middle / junior school
- Valley View
- High school
- Mira Costa
- High school district
- South Bay Union
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosa View Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach | Not reported | 0.1 mi |
| Hermosa Valley Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach | 5–8 | 0.3 mi |
| Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | 9–12 | 0.4 mi |
| Hermosa Vista (school website, opens in a new tab) Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach | 2–4 | 0.7 mi |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Redondo Beach Unified · Redondo Beach | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Birney Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Redondo Beach Unified · Redondo Beach | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Opal Robinson Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,795,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,799,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,799,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-08-28 20:38 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:49 | $1,795,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Hermosa Beach
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
6 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-24 15:01 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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