Family-Friendly Neighborhood
The Tree Section is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach to raise a family. You can actually have a bit of a back yard and still be west of PCH (Pacific Coast Highway), so you can walk to the beach and downtown without crossing a major street. This area feels safe and quiet, and a bit rural with all the trees. You’ll notice that many of the streets have no curbs or sidewalks. Street parking is free and usually plentiful.
Contact me or ask your local Realtor® to find out about those few exceptions.
You might think it’s called the Tree Section because of its many trees. In fact the infamous Manhattan Beach Tree Ordinance first applied to the Tree Section, to keep builders and remodelers from removing mature trees in this area. But the name really derives from the street names in this part of town: Oak, Elm, Walnut, Maple, Pine, Laurel, Palm . . .
Just like the rest of Manhattan Beach, the Tree Section is in transition. You will find a few original bungalows built in the late 40’s to mid 50’s. Most have been remodeled over the years to add a second bath or a family room or to update the kitchen. In the last 20 years, many of the original Manhattan Beach homes have been replaced with new, multi-story homes designed to maximize the livable square footage permitted on the lot.
The majority of elementary school students in the Tree Section attend Pacific. Those living in the north-west section attend Grand View.
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