1920 Highland
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Listing broker / agent: eXp Realty of California, Inc. · Holly Messer · 310-961-6777 · CRMLS
MLS # SB26231868 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 18:46 UTC
About this property
A rare opportunity to own or build in Manhattan Beach’s coveted Sand Section, this oversized walkstreet corner property offers ocean views, original Spanish charm, and exceptional development potential. Offered for the first time in 40 years, 1920 Highland Avenue features a charming 1932 Spanish beach cottage on a lot measuring approximately 40 by 90 feet, with an additional 10 feet of walkstreet frontage. The property’s greatest value lies in its land, location, and future possibilities. Envision a custom ocean-view coastal residence or explore the potential to build two townhomes designed to capture ocean views and embrace indoor-outdoor beach living. The generous lot dimensions and corner setting provide an exciting canvas for new construction in one of the South Bay’s most desirable neighborhoods. The existing home offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, and approximately 1,232 square feet of living space. Original details include coved ceilings and wood floors throughout, complemented by beautiful ocean views from the living room and a partially remodeled kitchen. Ample parking includes a two-car garage and an on-site pad accommodating up to four additional vehicles. Just moments from the beach, downtown Manhattan Beach’s shops and restaurants, and award-winning schools, this exceptional walkstreet corner property offers a rare opportunity to create your own coastal vision.
Property details
- MLS number
- SB26231868
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 1,234 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0827 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1932
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1932
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 2
- Construction
- Stucco
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
- Interior features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gravel
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Rear Porch
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Corner Lot, Walkstreet
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Ocean
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Manhattan Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand View Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 0.3 mi |
| Pacific Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Opal Robinson Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| Hermosa Vista (school website, opens in a new tab) Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach | 2–4 | 1.4 mi |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
| Manhattan Beach Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | 6–8 | 1.7 mi |
| Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | 9–12 | 1.7 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $5,250,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $5,250,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 19:31 | $5,250,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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