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438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Property Information

438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach
Alternate address(es) 438 Prospect Ave
Zip code 90266
County Los Angeles
Municipality Manhattan Beach
Neighborhood Mira Costa

Sales & Tax Overview for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

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Sale date 02/21/1997
Sale price $450,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,738

Lot & Building Information for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

Building sqft 2,847
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.187
Units 1
Year built 1955
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Heating/AC Central heating
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Zoning district Residential Single Family (RS)
Weed hazard No
School district Manhattan Beach Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

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About 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266?

438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 was built in 1955 and has a total of 2,847 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $796,746, the tax amount paid for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 is $8,831.

When was 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 last sold?

438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 was last sold in 06/23/2022.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/21/1997 $450,000

Title Documents for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/23/2022 Trust Transfer Deed
(File correction - Single parcel sale)
02/27/2020 Trust Deed 03/01/2050
02/27/2020 Subordination
05/23/2018 Trust Deed
09/26/2017 Trust Deed 10/01/2047
07/09/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
07/02/2015 Trust Deed
07/02/2015 Trust Deed 07/01/2045
05/11/2015 Trust Deed
02/28/2012 Trust Deed 03/01/2042
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,831
Current property tax $9,738
Market value $796,746
Tax per sqft $3

Special Assessments And Penalties for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
20451 Manhattan Beach Light Maintenance
20496 Manhattan Beach Stormwater

Assessment History for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $796,746 1.1084 $8,831 +1.13%
2024-2025 $781,129 1.1179 $8,732 +2.49%
2023-2024 $765,814 1.1126 $8,520 +1.79%
2022-2023 $750,799 1.1149 $8,371 +2.03%
2021-2022 $736,078 1.1146 $8,204 +0.94%

Permits for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

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Manhattan Beach residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$3,150,000
-6.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,582
17.9% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Journey Of Faith Christian School NR Private PK-K 136 0.15
Journey Of Faith Christian School NR Private PK-K 136 0.15
Montessori School Of Manhattan Beach - Peck NR Private PK, K-2 300 0.30
Montessori School Of Manhattan Beach - Peck NR Private PK, K-2 300 0.30
Montessori School Of Manhattan Beach NR Private K-2 46 0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hope Chapel Academy NR Private K-12 105 0.33
Fusion Academy South Bay NR Private 6-12 33 0.63
Academy Of The Two Hearts NR Private K-12 8 0.67
Hermosa Valley Elementary School 9 Public 5-8 608 0.74
Explorers In Learning Academy NR Private 6, 8, 12 0 0.90

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mira Costa High School 9 Public 9-12 2,497 0.23
Hope Chapel Academy NR Private K-12 105 0.33
Fusion Academy South Bay NR Private 6-12 33 0.63
Academy Of The Two Hearts NR Private K-12 8 0.67
Explorers In Learning Academy NR Private 6, 8, 12 0 0.90

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Neighbors for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach

Here are the neighbors for 438 South Prospect Avenue, Manhattan Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1271 Keats St, Manhattan Beach 1,860 06/17/2009
1261 Bryant Pl, Manhattan Beach 3,280 06/03/2021 $2,835,000
460 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach 1,170 01/13/2016
448 Altura Way, Manhattan Beach 1,564 11/30/2023 $1,780,000
449 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach 1,904 03/10/2026 $2,750,000
1281 Keats St, Manhattan Beach 2,003 06/11/2003 $839,000
448 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach 4,403 03/24/2015
461 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach 1,972 02/08/2022 $2,750,000
428 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach 2,910 12/07/1992 $163,088
418 Altura Way, Manhattan Beach 1,564 03/02/2021 $1,864,000
1280 Bryant Pl, Manhattan Beach 1,888 02/23/2005 $125,001
418 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach 3,062 12/03/2025
404 S Prospect Ave, Manhattan Beach 2,918 10/24/2012
1261 Keats St, Manhattan Beach 2,003 09/17/2024
1260 Bryant Pl, Manhattan Beach 1,888 01/25/2021
404 Altura Way, Manhattan Beach 1,975 10/19/2000
1270 Bryant Pl, Manhattan Beach 1,888 09/23/2019
460 Altura Way, Manhattan Beach 2,941 04/24/2020
438 Altura Way, Manhattan Beach 1,768 12/27/2017
428 Altura Way, Manhattan Beach 2,962 09/30/2021 $3,100,000

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