Manhattan Beach New Listings (4/20-4/21/24)

It's a fine, sunny (they promise) Spring weekend, and this week we're glad to have a classic beach house to offer you, leading off the the list of all new listings in Manhattan Beach this week.

417 34th Place (see more below) is a we home remembered well from a few years back when it had been on the market. It was nice then, but needed changes. Well, our clients did the biggest change needed, moving the kitchen upstairs from its smallish, original space on the first level to the bright, open second floor, with a family-room loft above it. They've also restyled it in the vein of a classic Cape Cod. Come see it Saturday (2-4) or Sunday (1-4)!

Open house times for new listings are listed below, but you can also click SEARCHES then "Open Houses" at the top of our site, which displays all the Manhattan Beach open houses. There are also links right at the top to Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach opens.

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PLEASE NOTE: Below, we present listings new to the Manhattan Beach market this week, via the MLS. They are listed and brokered by a variety of agents and firms. The name of the listing broker and agent for each property, along with any contact information supplied through the MLS, is displayed with each property, next to the price. Blog author Dave Fratello of Edge Real Estate Agency is not the listing agent unless so stated with the listing. Excerpts of the listing agent's description of each property are provided in quotes.

Click on any property address or photo to open a new page with full listing details, all photos, listing broker and agent information, and other MLS information. Any observations and comments about listings represent the professional judgments and opinions of the author, Dave Fratello, not the listing brokers or agents. Please see our blog disclaimer.

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Sand Section

 417 34th Place (4br/3ba, 1869 sqft.) is our latest listing in the Sand Section. We don't need to say more than we're already saying in the description, besides this: We'd love to see you this weekend! Come visit one of our open houses!

From the official description:

"Life Could Be a Dream, Sweetheart… At this lovely corner-lot beach house! With its classic, shingled exterior and lush gardens, this home announces itself right away as something special in the Manhattan Beach Sand Section. Enjoy bright, airy and open living spaces upstairs, featuring a brand-new kitchen with a gorgeous island. Windows clad in timeless plantation shutters combine with skylights to bathe the living spaces in natural light. Stroll out to the sizable, private deck for a meal, or to catch up on your summer reading. Head up a level to the loft-style family room offering ocean peeks, breezes and sunset views."

"The flexible 3-level floorplan includes two bedrooms and a cozy den on the lower level, plus a private primary suite with high ceilings and fourth bedroom on the middle level. Surf much? You’ll love the garden path to your private outdoor shower. This unique home stretches across a 30’ x 60’ lot, on a quiet corner that’s close to the beach and to Manhattan Beach’s “second downtown” in the North End. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, a local deli and a range of spas and personal-care services. It’s the beach lifestyle in a beautifully beachy package."

Click here to view the virtual tour (3D)

417 34th Place begins at $3.299M and is open Sat. 2-4pm and Sun. 1-4pm.

417 34th Place is listed by Dave Fratello and Adam Wilson, Edge.

 536 21st Street (4br/2ba, 2090 sqft.) is a 1970s custom home offered as a "diamond in the rough." 

It features a full sized/oversized lot right near the park and town. So the question will be whether a buyer works with the existing, or decides to take advantage of location to build new.

From the official description:

"Welcome to the coveted 'Gas Light' section of Manhattan Beach. This diamond in the rough is being offered to the public for the first time since 1974. Oversized 3,207 sq ft flat Street to Street lot with 49 feet of frontage on 21st Street. Walking distance to everywhere, 5 blocks from the beach. Next door to Live Oak Park. A short stroll to downtown, shops, restaurants and more. 2,090 sq ft of living space plus a large patio/side yard area off the kitchen. Oversized 2 car garage plus a bonus parking space on 21st Street. Living room with fireplace and family room. Lots of potential here and a location that will be hard to replace."

536 21st Street begins at $3.279M and is open Sun. 1-4pm.

536 21st Street is listed by Ted Dodd, Haynes Real Estate.

 459 35th Street (5br/4ba, 3700 sqft.) returns to market for the 4th listing since May 2022. For the first stretch, it was offered in tandem with a neighboring property. Once that sold off separately, this one has mostly been offered at the same price as today.

From the official description:

"Located just four short blocks to the beach on a sunny south facing full lot. Cathedral ceilings, Brazilian cherry wood floors, 2 fireplaces and a front facing balcony with stunning ocean views. Open kitchen offers, tiger wood panels, a large pantry and adjacent patio that leads to an outdoor BBQ area where you can grill, entertain, and enjoy the Southern California sunshine. The primary bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and separate balcony. The top floor loft style bedroom has a bathroom and a rooftop deck with ocean and city views. The south facing downstairs family room offers French door direct access to the front yard. It features oak flooring, a fireplace, and 3 bedrooms with laundry. An oversized 2-car garage offers with 2-car parking (check with city) on the garage driveway apron."

459 35th Street begins at $3,999M and is open Sat. 2-4pm and Sun. 2-4pm.

459 35th Street is listed by John Corrales, Compass.

Tree Section

 1412 Laurel Avenue (6br/5ba, 5700 sqft.) packs a lot of old-time charm into a surprisingly vertical home in a great location.

The hillside behind the home rises significantly, putting the backyard and main floor a full story above the street level. The "basement" is essentially at ground level.

This home was out late last year, starting about $350K higher than today.

From the official description:

"Welcome to luxury living. Merging classic design with Southern charm, this custom home is just blocks from downtown and the beach. This custom built home is a testament to quality and detail. Beyond, the cherry brick patio, (made w/ imported bricks from South Carolina) is the grand 9’ Dutch door leading to the vaulted foyer where the lighthouse tower infuses the space with a sense of wonder. There are 8” wide grey-hued plank floors that complement the white wainscoting, crown moldings, coffered ceilings, and paneling. You will be awed by the elegant formal dining room and faux fireplace."

"There is a bright study room, designer powder room and an oversized mudroom with an additional washer/dryer set for convenience. Continue to an expansive family/great room that captivates with 10’ coffered ceilings and La Cantina bi-folding doors, that connect indoor and outdoor living. The culinary enthusiast will love the gourmet kitchen with an oversized stone island taking center stage... The outdoor living space sets the stage for year-round enjoyment with a covered dining area, fireplace, all-weather flat-screen TV, and a Saber BBQ with UV heat. The flat backyard presents turf and concrete dueling sport courts while offering space for a pool/spa.

"The lower level reveals a generous basement with a professional bar with dual GE Monogram fridge drawers, including one with an ice maker, a family room with a movie viewing area graced by surround sound, a guest bedroom and bath, and two versatile offices. On the third floor there are two generously proportioned Jack and Jill bathrooms that interconnect four bedrooms with a nearby laundry room. Retreat to the primary suite featuring an oversized jetted soaking tub, steam shower and his-and-her walk-in closets. Every detail has been carefully considered, from the imported French Limestone to the luxurious wallpaper, creating an ambiance of sophistication."

1412 Laurel Avenue begins at $7.399M

1412 Laurel Avenue is listed by Tara Klein, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.

 1813 N Poinsettia Avenue (4br/4ba, 3485 sqft.) is a large early-90s house with somewhat glam/modern aesthetic to its updates and remodeling.

There's something of an "outdoor room" in a covered area and the balance of the backyard is a sizable outdoor kitchen.

From the official description:

"How about a "Pre-Zorp" 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath single family in the heart of the 'TREE SECTION' of Manhattan Beach. As you make your way from the foyer to the formal living room on one side and the separate dining room on the other, the dramatic vaulted ceilings create the wonderful sense of space and volume. This 2 level home boasts a massive kitchen and open family room that provide direct access to the low maintenance back yard that includes an outdoor kitchen/BBQ set up. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs with a massive primary suite and en suite bath. The secondary bedrooms are large and the front bedroom that faces the front yard could double as a second primary bedroom with it's own en suite bath. Attached oversized double car garage with direct access into this wonderful family house allows one to bring the groceries right in! Freshly painted inside and out with new landscaping to complete this great opportunity to live in one of America's finest beach community."

1813 N Poinsettia Avenue begins at $3.495M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.

1813 N Poinsettia Avenue is listed by Gary Kooba, Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.

East Manhattan Beach

1642 5th Street (5br/6ba, 5068 sqft.) is new construction in progress, available for pre-sale.

From the official description:

"Unlock the advantages of buying a work-in progress home... Stunning, craftsman built to perfection ... on a quiet street in the east Manhattan Beach neighborhood. Awe-inspiring open floorplan with over 5,000 sqft includes 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The welcoming, covered porch leads into the formal entry that flows graciously into the spacious great room with a gas fireplace boasting a striking, porcelain surround. The grand, chef-inspired kitchen has dual islands with quartz countertops, top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a walk-in pantry, and sunny breakfast nook. The butler's pantry off the kitchen has a wine room and jack-n-jills with the grand, formal dining room. Completing the first level is a generous sized lounge and junior suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath with a dual-sink vanity and walk-in shower. The second level has a loft, 3 secondary bedrooms, two of which are en-suite."

1642 5th Street begins at $4.645M.

1642 5th Street is listed by Darryl Robinson Ii, Coldwell Banker Realty.

 448 Chabela Drive (3br/2ba, 1688 sqft.) is a dated SFR that's touted more for its potential as a lot for building.

From the official description:

"Very rare opportunity to own a lot in East Manhattan Beach with an ocean view. A second story would allow for Ocean, City, and PV views. This special lot also features 64 feet of frontage on a small quiet street. The home is in need of updating but has 3 bedrooms plus a den that was added on years ago prior to the owners purchase. Older couple both passed away peacefully in the home in the last few years. Walking distance to Mira Costa High School, shopping, and dining."

448 Chabela Drive begins at $2.45M.

448 Chabela Drive is listed by Stewart Fournier, Compass.