In real estate for nearly 30 years, homegrown South Bay resident Kevin Moen has a keenly tuned sense of the local market. He sat down with South Bay DIGS in his Rolling Hills Estates office to talk about the state of South Bay real estate—and the role of today’s realtor.
South Bay native Chris Adlam has specialized in residential home sales since 1987. Today, as one of the top realtors for Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, he’s the go-to guy when it comes to the South Bay—and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in particular—real estate scene.
On the COVER this edition is a graceful Tuscan inspired home that was custom built in 2000 and extensively updated since. With custom details like wood-beamed ceilings, wrought iron, marble, arched entries and French doors, this home is turn-key and perfectly blends old-world charm with modern living. This like-new home offers an open floor plan, chef’s kitchen, butler’s pantry, four bedroom suites, two balconies with ocean views and much more. Offered by Rick Edler, Edler | DeRenzis, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
Our COVER home this issue is a beautiful custom built Italian Renaissance Estate located in Palos Verdes Estates. Situated on a prime elevated lot behind private gates, this magnificent home offers truly mesmerizing panoramic ocean, coastline and Queen’s Necklace views. This elegant Estate features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms with approximately 5,700 square feet of living space and extra high ceilings, bright and airy floor plan, gourmet kitchen, game room that opens to pool/patio area, custom designed Cherrywood library and designer finishes throughout. Offered by Raju & Philo Chhabria, Shorewood Realtors.
Our COVER home this issue is an awe inspiring modern contemporary home designed by the award-winning architect Kirk Shimazu. This amazing home sits on a huge 18,219 corner lot in Palos Verdes Estates and offers floor-to-ceiling glass, spacious and airy living space, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, soaring ceilings, gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite with fireplace and too many fine appointments to mention here. Not to be missed is the entertainer’s dream backyard with ocean views all the way to Malibu. Offered by Lily Liang, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
Our COVER home this issue is a dramatic contemporary estate in Rancho Palos Verdes designed by noted American architect Richard Landry. This spacious home has over 10,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and is situated on a 21,464 square foot lot. With immaculate attention to detail throughout, the home blends modern lines and state-of-the-art amenities with warm and relaxed Southern California style. Offered by Rick Edler, Edler | DeRenzis, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
Our COVER home this issue is a contemporary masterpiece conceptualized by renowned architect Michael Lee and built by KKC Fine Homes. Located just a few homes from the Strand, the home features stunning steel and open wood tread staircase, sealed concrete and rift white oak flooring, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and a large patio deck with fire pit and incredible views of the Pier, Sand and Water. Enjoy Manhattan Beach living at its finest. Offered by Gerard Bisignano, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
Our COVER home this issue is an amazing soft contemporary home located in the coveted Hill Section in Manhattan Beach. Set high off the street, this architectural home was custom built in 2007 and combines imported stone and exotic woods to create a natural, modern element to the living space. Offered by Gerard Bisignano, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
Our COVER home this issue is a captivating Coastal Cape Cod located in the exclusive resort point neighborhood of Lunada Bay. This newly redesigned and remodeled home sits on almost a 1/2 acre flat lot and includes 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and 4 fireplaces in approximately 6,000 square feet. The master bedroom is reminiscent of a Four Seasons Penthouse suite—a must see! Offered by Chris Adlam, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
The Palos Verdes real estate market is starting to hit its stride; total year-to-date volume is up $58,831,607, there have been 41 more closed sales, average sales price is up and average days on market is down 28 days from same period last year. On the COVER this issue is a lush Mission Style Spanish Revival estate on a wonderfully quiet street in Palos Verdes Estates. This fabulous home features an amazing outdoor space on spacious 40,000+ sq ft lot situated across from Parkland, and luxurious architectural details throughout.
South Bay Digs is proud to be one of the premier sponsors for this year’s Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series. This year’s lineup is one not to miss – featuring headliners such as Nikka Costa July 29th, you feel no pain.” Poncho Sanchez August 5th, The Spazmatics August 12th and The Aggrolites on August 19th. Don’t – Bob Marley forget to visit our DIGS BOOTH on the Hermosa Pier Promenade before each show for a chance to win a custom Spyder Surfboard and more!
ON THE COVER: The Lawrence Harris Residence in Hermosa Beach a landmark of modern beach living with uncompromising sophistication and panoramic ocean views presented by Gerard Bisignano, Peninsula Sotheby’s International & Crosby Doe, Crosby Doe Associates.
