1246 1st St, Hermosa Beach, CA, 90254
About This Home
This beautifully restored 1,414sf Spanish revival blends timeless architecture with thoughtful updates all on a RARE oversized 4,220sf (50x85) lot in one of the city's most desirable hilltop neighborhoods. Inside, you’ll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a versatile den, formal dining room, refinished hardwood floors, Saltillo tile, and a fully restored vintage oven that anchors the home's authentic character. Major upgrades include newer HVAC, plumbing, electrical, a custom driveway gate and more, offering the perfect balance of charm and peace of mind. The two-car garage has been reimagined as a stylish high-end flex space with polished concrete floors, recessed lighting, mini-split A/C, and custom sliding glass doors opening to the expansive backyard ideal for a home office, gym, studio, or effortless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Enjoy ocean views from the front porch, abundant off-street parking, and exceptional upside with the potential for sweeping ocean views from a future second story. Move in now, enjoy the lifestyle, and create something even more extraordinary over time. The seller welcomes serious offers and encourages interested buyers to explore this exceptional opportunity.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Range,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,In Kitchen
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Breakfast Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Living Room Deck Attached,Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Wood
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,414 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled,Updated Kitchen
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 4186029022
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood,Ocean,Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Lot size: 4,224 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Sprinkler System,Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Los Angeles County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $10,087 | $121,044 |
| Home Insurance * | $253 | $3,036 |
| Property Taxes | $1,888 | $22,656 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $12,626 | $151,512 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Contingent | $1,899,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | Price change | $1,899,000 |
| 2026-07-27 | Price change | $1,995,000 |
| 2026-07-23 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000 |
| 2026-06-29 | Sold | $1,974,000 |
| 2026-06-15 | Pending sale | $1,749,000 |
| 2026-06-10 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000 |
| 2012-03-09 | Sold | $665,000 |
| 2011-12-29 | Price change | $699,900 |
| 2011-11-12 | Price change | $729,999 |
| 2011-10-23 | Listed for sale | $760,000 |
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