What’s the cost per square foot to build in Manhattan Beach?

The three numbers we hear most often from builders are: $200, $225 and $250 per square foot to build in Manhattan Beach. The $200/$225 number comes from the more prolific builders, while the $250+ estimates come from builders who are doing a project or less per year. 

New construction that is built with a basement area have higher building costs because of the additional work that’s required to design, engineer and build below grade living space. 

When we’re trying to establish the break-even cost of new construction projects, we like to use the $250 number as it seems to bring us the most realistic results. 

We’re also told that depending on a property’s location and features, some new construction projects in Manhattan Beach have had square footage costs well above $500.

Local South Bay builders

Matt Morris Development

Schaar Homes

Dennis Moloney, Moloney Development

Lazar Design Builders

Baldwin Construction

Ken Johnson Development

Gary Lane, Lane Building

Sexton Homes

C and C Partners

Gary Hyatt

Arbor Development

Le Beaue Homes

Wilson Construction

David Watson

Last updated on January 24, 2012 by Blake Roberts