The South Bay: three
cities, three markets
Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance each have their own rules, housing stock and price points.
I’m Matt Bissell
I live and work in the Valley and track Manhattan, Redondo & Torrance pocket by pocket. My planning background means I look at zoning, lot potential and where the neighborhood is headed — and I stay with you from the first tour through closing.
What’s on the market, and what just sold
Listings shown through the CRMLS public search. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. “ADU” and lot-size filters reflect listing data only, not legal status or what can be built.
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What Manhattan, Redondo & Torrance is like
Manhattan Beach is known for its walk streets and the split between the sand section near the water and the tree section inland, with a compact downtown by the pier. Redondo Beach adds Riviera Village, the pier and harbor, and a mix of townhomes and single-family homes.
Torrance, a larger city just inland, offers more space: post-war neighborhoods, Old Torrance’s historic core, and areas near the Del Amo district. Each city has its own zoning code, permits and coastal-zone rules where they apply.
Know the micro-market
Manhattan sand section
Small lots near the water, rebuilt often.
Redondo Riviera Village
Walkable shops near the beach.
Torrance neighborhoods
Larger post-war lots and more variety.
Want current prices for a pocket? Ask for recent comps.
What’s shaping Manhattan, Redondo & Torrance
- Three zoning codes. Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance each have their own planning department and code. Rules on lot coverage, height and ADUs differ.
- Coastal zone. Beach-adjacent areas are in the Coastal Zone, which adds a permit layer for many projects.
Project timelines change. I separate approved projects from proposals and verify status against city and Metro sources before advising on a deal.
Own in Manhattan, Redondo & Torrance? The official tools.
Zoning, planning & permits
City of Manhattan Beach: zoning & development rules ↗Official city resource.City of Redondo Beach: planning ↗Official city resource.City of Torrance: GIS & mapping ↗Official city resource.Property records
LA County Assessor ↗Official county resource.Manhattan, Redondo & Torrance has its own city government, so its zoning, permits and city services come from that city, not the City of Los Angeles. These are official public resources. They tell you what’s on record; they can’t confirm what you’re allowed to build or how a project will be decided. For a specific parcel, I’m happy to walk through it with you.
The Manhattan, Redondo & Torrance letter.
One short, readable email: what’s being built, what’s been proposed, what sold and what it means — written by someone trained in city planning. Pick the neighborhoods you care about.