Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $3.92M
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    Value
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  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    6%

Sand Section at a Glance

Sand Section is ranked #5 of 9 neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach with an overall score of 4.6/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.9/5, 6th of 9 in Manhattan Beach) and safety (4.2/5). No factor scores below 4.0/5, its weakest being nearby merchants.

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Sand Section Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    4.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    -

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    -

Overall Amenities score: 0.8 (1)

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Sand Section Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Sand Section ranks 8th of 9 for sunshine in Manhattan Beach, and it is one of the least sunny in Greater Los Angeles. Its warmest month is August, averaging 75° highs, and it gets about 12 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDAug 75°
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Rank in Manhattan Beach
8th of 9
Across Greater Los Angeles
2nd percentile
Rain per year
12 in driest in city
Warmest month
Aug 75° avg high
Summer day
63° → 73°F
Winter day
50° → 65°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving Sand Section

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Grand View Elementary PrimaryK-5
Opal Robinson Elementary PrimaryK-5
Pacific Elementary PrimaryK-5
Manhattan Beach Middle Middle6-8
Mira Costa High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Sand Section FAQs

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Is Sand Section a good place to live?

Sand Section ranks 5th of 9 neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 4.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.9/5) and safety (4.2/5).

Is Sand Section safe?

Sand Section, Manhattan Beach scores 4.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 5th of 9 neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach.

Which schools serve Sand Section?

Schools serving Sand Section, Manhattan Beach include Grand View Elementary (4.8/5), Opal Robinson Elementary (5.0/5), Pacific Elementary (5.0/5), Manhattan Beach Middle (4.7/5) and Mira Costa High (4.9/5).

What is the weather like in Sand Section?

Sand Section, Manhattan Beach receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 8th of 9 in Manhattan Beach. Summer days run 63° to 73°F and winter days 50° to 65°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.

Is Sand Section walkable to shops and restaurants?

Sand Section, Manhattan Beach scores 4.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.8 out of 5, 6th of 9 in Manhattan Beach.

What is Sand Section known for?

Sand Section, Manhattan Beach scores highest on schools (4.9/5) and safety (4.2/5).

How does Sand Section compare to other Manhattan Beach neighborhoods?

Sand Section ranks 5th of 9 neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach. It ranks 6th of 9 in Manhattan Beach for schools (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (4.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach are Downtown Manhattan Beach and Tree Section.

What are the downsides of living in Sand Section?

Sand Section, Manhattan Beach scores lowest on nearby merchants (4.0/5).

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