Manhattan Beach New Listings (7/15-7/16/23)

Phew! After however-many-weeks-that-was of limited new inventory, this time we have 10 new listings to share.

Oh, inventory is still under 60 (at 57 on Saturday morning), but you have to credit the sellers who are trying to give buyers options.

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

132 8th St. (3br/3ba, 1470 sqft.) is a lower walkstreet corner lot home built in the 1960s on a half lot.

We just loved the first image as emblematic of Summer in Manhattan Beach, so we started with that one.

This listing, however, wasn't kidding around where they said the property wouldn't last. It was in escrow as of Saturday morning. The Sunday open house is still posted, so they might well be looking for backup offers.

From the official description:

"True Beach Living in this Light and Bright Oceanview two-level home. Windows throughout create natural light and high visibility of the walk street and the beach. Direct access from the garage bring you into the home on the first level. The first level includes a bedroom, bath, mudroom area, and huge living/ den area with sliding glass doors to the front deck/patio area. Inside out living at it's finest! The stairwell to the second level brings you to a second living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a kitchen, and an eating area. Sliding Glass windows create more light and neighborhood views. Views of the beach, ocean, and town due to hugh [sic] glass windows. The home includes custom window coverings, updated baths and kitchen, beamed ceilings, a spacious main bedroom with an ocean view and two mirrored closets, blonde laminate flooring, and newer paint... *** BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME *** Remodel to your desired home. ** FIXER ** ... TERRIFIC LOCATION! WON'T LAST!"

132 8th St begins at $2.900M and is open Sun. 1-4pm.

132 8th St is listed by Valerie Mcdonald, Keller Williams Beach Cities

541 1st Street (2br/2ba, 1156 sqft.) is an incredibly slick, modern, efficient, little house.

It's highly unusual in design and feel for a beach house, although it might feel at home in urban Stockholm or New York City.

It is so bold as to make a statement, not only about how a house should look, but about how a person ought to live. The theme and ambition of the home seems to be: control.

While officially listed as a 2br, the home shows with one of those bedrooms opened to living spaces and functioning as an office.

The only true bedroom is in the back, and it's a remarkable all-in-one primary suite, with the shower, sink and vanity right there in the room. (There's a glass door to separate the toilet area from the room.) Closets are built onto a wall surrounding the bed.

The kitchen is almost forbidding in its efficiency, with one metal-clad wall featuring oven, microwave, espresso machine, a large freezer and a pullout refrigerator drawer. (The lack of a large fridge space echoes more of a European preference for limited cold storage, in favor of daily shopping for fresh foods.) There are drawers and drawers and cabinets to keep everything tucked away. It almost feels like keeping anything out on a countertop would be an offense.

There's a carefully crafted and cultivated, private backyard space where an old garage or shed has been converted into a studio with polished concrete floors.

We've seen "very particular" houses before, wondering how and where they will find their one, very specific, buyer, and this is definitely one that prompted such questions. There may be someone right now in Kyoto, Frankfurt, NYC or San Francisco who needs this exact home and has the $3M to come get it.

From the official description:

"Immaculately redone modern masterpiece. This completely redone home brings an elegant modern feel to the sand section of Manhattan Beach. Sitting West of the greenbelt and only 5 blocks from the ocean the home is right in the middle of all the action. Quick walk to the beach and easy walk to the pier. This home has been completely redone with no expense spared. Modern feel meets upgraded European style kitchen with huge dining room for entertainment. Luscious landscape creates your own private oasis outside. Fantastic additional space not included in the SQFT with detached backyard studio. This separate room has electricity and AC and makes for a great studio, workspace or guest quarters."

Click here for the Virtual Tour (3D)

541 1st Street begins at $3.100M and is open Sat. & Sun. 12-4pm.

541 1st Street is listed by Julian Mangine, West Shores Realty Inc.

459 35th Street (5br/4ba, 3552 sqft.) is a North End SFR built in the 1980s and upgraded since.

From the official description:

"Enter the front door to the grand room which features cathedral ceilings, Brazilian cherry wood floors, a fireplace and a front facing balcony with stunning ocean views. The 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 bedroom has a bathroom and a rooftop deck with ocean views while the downstairs family room features wood oak flooring, a fireplace, wine cellar and French doors that open to another outdoor area. On the lower level, there is one bedroom/office in addition to two larger bedrooms with walk-in closets and a shared bathroom with dual sinks. A two-car garage offers plenty of room for storing your bikes and beach gear."

459 35th Street begins at $4.250M and is open Sat. & Sun. 2-4pm.

459 35th Street is listed by John Corrales, Compass

428 21st Place (3br/4ba, 1880 sqft.) is a pleasant, warm-modern townhome build in '09 with a traditional TH floorplan.

There's one bedroom downstairs, the primary and another on the middle level and open living spaces on the third floor.

21st Place is a reasonably wide and well-kept alley street, and this location is at the peak of the hill where it flattens out notably.

If you've been looking for Sand Section townhomes this year, you've only seen 2 come out and sell priced under $3M – 225 Rosecrans Place ($2.850M) and 412 15th Place ($2.425M). If this one sells at the asking price, it will be the high sale for the year.

From the official description:

"Sophisticated and stylish, this one-of-a-kind modern beach home in the prestigious Sand Section offers unparalleled luxury living, nestled on a tranquil street just moments away from the captivating ocean waves. If you crave an extraordinary blend of sophistication, impeccable design, and a breathtaking coastal ambiance, your search ends here. Prepare to be awe-struck by this extraordinary haven, where every detail has been meticulously curated to evoke a sense of wonder and delight... The primary suite exudes an air of exclusivity, boasting its own private deck, while the newly renovated primary bath embodies elegance with its striking free-standing tub, designer tile, and fixtures... This extraordinary residence also features a newer air conditioning unit and a Nest WIFI digital thermostat, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout the seasons."

428 21st Place begins at $2.900M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.

428 21st Place is listed by Allison Baldocchi, Pacifica Properties Group Inc.

Tree Section

2516 Pine Avenue (5br/5ba, 3347 sqft.) is a Mediterranean-style home built in 2011 and featured here on MBC throughout its journey on the market at the time.

Today, the home appears to be enjoy almost museum-quality preservation of its original style, with furnishings accentuating and building from the builder's original themes: dark woods, elaborate wrought-iron designs, and largely weighty, serious feel.

Plantation, it ain't.

For some reason the listing refers to the home as "custom built," but the historical record shows this was one of several homes built almost in "assembly-line" fashion by the same builder in 2011, many with the same basic floorplan and materials. (See "Speedy Speckies Sprout," from April 2011, and "First Speedy Speckie Snagged," Sept. 2011.) The crop was the very first wave of new construction after the market crash of 2008-09.

The buyer – and still owner – paid $1.775M new for the home. They'll be doubling their money upon resale, it would appear.

From the official description:

"Feel the sophisticated luxury as you enter through the double doors into this timeless Mediterranean beauty! Filled with upgraded finishes and impeccable craftsmanship this immaculately maintained 2011 custom built 3347 square foot home offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with thoughtful design throughout. The first floor offers a gorgeous foyer leading to an open living room with vaulted ceilings, powder room, ensuite bedroom with closet built-ins that serves perfect for guests, formal dining room and open floor plan family room and expansive kitchen with high-end stainless-steel appliances including 6-burner Viking range, double oven, huge center island, large pantry and loads of counter space. Enjoy breakfast in the eat-in-kitchen or on the private patio with beautiful rose garden, flowing water fountain and custom deck all surrounded by towering Cypress trees and fragrant jasmine vines... The generous primary suite offers a huge walk-in closet, private balcony overlooking the back garden, luxurious marble primary bath with dual vanities, jetted tub, large walk-in shower and newly installed custom waterproof shutters allowing both privacy and lots of light. Custom finishes and amenities include tall ceilings, recessed lighting, hand distressed walnut hardwood floors, marble countertops, central vacuum, whole house water purification system, two gas fireplaces, lots of closets with custom built-ins, drip irrigation, front and back rose gardens, 2-car garage with upgraded finished floor and floor to ceiling custom cabinetry... Maintained at the highest level, this turnkey home is ready to be shown on full display!"

Click here for the Virtual Tour (Video)

2516 Pine Avenue begins at $3.899M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.

2516 Pine Avenue is listed by Neil Chhabria, Chhabria Real Estate Company

505 14th Street (6br/6ba, 3850 sqft.) is a 7-year-old home at the corner of 14th and Ardmore, looking over the greenbelt (and parking lot) to downtown Manhattan Beach.

Thanks to its hillside location, the home has 3 levels instead of the typical 2 for a Tree Section home. There are bedrooms on each one of those levels, with the master primary suite on the top level, most insulated from views or noise from Ardmore.

The main level features an open kitchen, with the family room opening to the pocket backyard via foldaway doors.

Besides all the bedrooms, the home has one super extra: A basement media room that has been rather uniquely and interestingly decorated by the owners with a "European forest" theme.

From the official description:

"This exquisite plantation-style home boasts over 3,850 square feet of luxurious living space, with 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Built in 2016, this stunning property is located in a prime American Marty's location [sic - Marty's?], just steps away from downtown and the beach, yet still offering a beautiful yard space for entertaining. The chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, a wine fridge, and a large island that flows seamlessly into the great room. Large folding doors create an indoor/outdoor living experience that is perfect for that coastal lifestyle."

"The top floor boasts three spacious bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. The primary bedroom is particularly impressive, with two walk-in closets and peekaboo ocean views. The bottom floor houses two additional bedrooms and a custom media room that's sure to delight guests of all ages. With a double car garage, parking for three more cars, and ample street parking, you'll never have to worry about finding a spot for your vehicles. Your grand front door entrance is located on 14th street, surrounded by lush landscaping that adds to the property's undeniable curb appeal... Despite its central location, this corner lot property provides privacy and seclusion in the backyard, ample parking, and a quiet atmosphere due to the lack of development to the West. Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable home in the sought-after American Marty's [sic] location."

505 14th Street begins at $5.799M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.

505 14th St is listed by Christine Anderson, Strand Hill Properties

Hill Section

118 N Ardmore Avenue (2br/2ba, 1689 sqft.) is a dated and unique property on a corner at 2nd and Ardmore. Yeah, it's a bit busy.

It would be sad to see this institution of a house go, but most of that asking price is land value.

From the official description:

"First time on the market in almost 50 years. Great opportunity. Very unique home. Large lot with parking access from 2nd street. Potential ocean view that would need to be verified. Reminder property can only be shown Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. Call listing agent first."

118 N Ardmore Avenue begins at $2.900M 

118 N Ardmore Avenue is listed by Michael Neily, Neily Kline Realtors

East Manhattan Beach

1511 3rd Street (4br/4ba, 2636 sqft.) feels every bit like a longtime family home, "just enough" with some thoughtful additions and customizations over the years. (A sunroom off the primary suite, maybe an enclosed porch below, wraparound decks, etc.)

There's not a single "fancy" thing in the house, and there's a lot of carpet, but even without staging, the home presents well and will lead you to start thinking about what could be done on a small budget to improve it as it lies.

The floorplan features a living room at the entry with bedrooms in back, then the kitchen and family room downstairs, opening to the aforementioned enclosed patio and backyard/deck.

The grassy yard is inviting, with a cute shed.

From the official description:

"Don't miss out on this opportunity to own in the highly sought after neighborhood of East Manhattan Beach! The home is situated on a 7,511 square foot lot with a large porch and a lush back yard perfect for gatherings. The sunroom attached to the living room has large sliders that open to the back yard creating the perfect indoor/outdoor space. Upon entry you are greeted with a vaulted ceiling and large windows that let the sunlight flood in. The primary bedroom with it's private balcony plus two additional generously sized bedrooms are upstairs with the fourth large bedroom down stairs situated perfectly to use as a home office, work out room or guest suite. This home has great bones and been well-kept. Bring your vision and creativity to give it the style of your dream home."

1511 3rd Street begins at $2.799M and is open Sat. 12-4pm & Sun. 1-4pm.

1511 3rd Street is listed by Amber Romo, Beach City Brokers

1440 12th Street B (2br/3ba, 1534 sqft.)

From the official description:

"Perfectly situated in a highly sought-after community of Manhattan Beach! The interior of this unit contains a wealth of comforts. Most important, the home has central air and heat. Oak hardwood floors throughout the entryway, living areas, and main bedroom are visually and acoustically pleasing. The vaulted ceilings add spaciousness and promote a comfortable airflow. The open floor plan encourages creative thinking. The home has a large private patio ideal for grilling and entertaining. The main level contains an inviting powder room. The kitchen has an attractive layout of counter space and major appliances. It also includes a pantry with pull-out drawers. The master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling and a sliding glass door to the balcony - a perfect place for a morning cup of coffee. The second bedroom, a full bathroom and office. The office can easily be used as a third bedroom."

Click here for the Virtual Tour (Slideshow)

1440 12th Street B begins at $1.200M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.

1440 12th Street is listed by Risa Myers, Re/Max Estate Properties

1457 Manhattan Beach Boulevard C (2br/3ba, 1276 sqft.)

From the official description:

"Welcome home to a modern 4-unit townhome community located in Manhattan Beach steps from Polliwog Park, blocks from Trader Joe's and Target, and minutes from the beach, downtown Manhattan Beach and distinguished schools in Manhattan Beach Unified School District. The spacious main floor features abundant natural light throughout the living area, dining area, and kitchen with high ceilings, skylights, recessed lighting, fireplace, half bathroom, and French doors opening to a large balcony. The private primary bedroom features French doors opening to a second large balcony, walk in closet, recessed lighting and en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, soaking tub and separate shower. The second bedroom includes a private en-suite bathroom, large closet, and recessed lighting. The oversized 2 car attached garage includes built-in storage, laundry hookups, and an extra parking space in the exclusive use common area under the carport. The home is perfect for entertaining, hosting BBQs on the large balcony outside the living area, and enjoying concerts in Polliwog Park. The park offers a dog park, playground, walking paths, and pool; and across the street basketball and tennis courts in Manhattan Heights Park."

1457 Manhattan Beach Boulevard C begins at $1.099M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.

1457 Manhattan Beach Boulevard C is listed by William Herman, Pierside Realty Inc.

 26 Westport (4br/3ba, 2944 sqft.)

From the official description:

"Located within the desirable Manhattan Village gated development, this Plan 4 Estate Home is situated on a quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac street and boasts one of the most sought-after floorplans in the community. With access to nearby parks, pools and walking trails, owners will enjoy a true neighborhood feel. 26 Westport offers an opportunity to create your dream space. The home enjoys an abundance of natural light, vaulted ceilings, three fireplaces, a private backyard and an oversized three-car garage with plenty of storage. With all of the bedrooms on the second level, the first floor provides an ideal layout for entertaining. A ten-minute walk to the brand-new Village shopping center, 26 Westport offers unrequited access to all that Manhattan Beach has to offer – fantastic restaurants, unparalleled shopping, beach life, excellent schools and more!"

26 Westport begins at $2.999M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.

26 Westport is listed by John Corrales, Compass