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540 24th Street

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

$3,299,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area2,385 Sq Ft
Lot size0.0826 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Compass · Lauren Forbes · 310-901-8512 · CRMLS

MLS # SB26135816 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 20:08 UTC

About this property

Located in the coveted Gas Lamp District of Manhattan Beach, 540 24th Street presents a charming beach cottage framed by mature trees and set on an oversized lot approximately one and a half times the size of the average Gas Lamp property. Entering through the front door, the home welcomes you with abundant natural light, airy interiors, and a sense of warmth and character throughout. At the front of the residence, a formal living room offers an inviting gathering space centered around a charming fireplace and framed by large front-facing windows that fill the room with light. Adjacent to the living room, the kitchen enjoys a natural connection to the surrounding living spaces, featuring butcher block countertops, thoughtful storage, and a convenient pass-through that enhances both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Positioned just beyond, a dining nook surrounded by walls of windows provides a bright and refreshing setting for meals, ideally situated alongside the kitchen and main living areas. Toward the rear of the home, a sunken family room serves as a welcoming hub, distinguished by vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, built-in cabinetry, and a dry bar. Two sets of double doors open directly to the outdoor living spaces, creating a seamless connection between indoors and out. Step outside to the spacious side deck and yard, offering plenty of room for outdoor dining, entertaining, and lounging. Also on the main level, a full bathroom and dedicated laundry room with built-in storage add everyday convenience and functionality. Ascending to the second level, the home's private living quarters include three generously sized bedrooms. The primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat, featuring vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, custom built-ins, a charming bay window with built-in bench seating, a walk-in closet, and a spacious ensuite bathroom complete with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a glass-enclosed shower. The two additional bedrooms each offer ample closet space and share a secondary bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Completing the property is an oversized two-car garage along with an additional off-street parking space located behind the garage. Blending timeless character, generous living spaces, and a rare oversized Gas Lamp District lot, 540 24th Street presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the charm of coastal living in one of Manhattan Beach's most sought-after neighborhoods.

Property details

MLS number
SB26135816
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area
2,385 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.0826 acres
County
Los Angeles
Year built
1940
Stories
2
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Listing

Days on market
112

Building

Year built
1940
Year built source
Other
Architectural style
Traditional
Stories
2
Building stories
2
Levels
Two
Entry level
1
Construction
Brick Veneer, Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air Sealed, Lap Siding, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Pillar Post Pier, Quake Bracing, Raised, Slab, Tie Down
Condition
Additions Alterations
Living area source
Appraiser

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
3

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
0
Main-level bathrooms
1
Rooms
Attic, Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Dryer, Washer
Interior features
Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fans, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Galley Kitchen, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking
Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
None
Patio / porch
Deck, Front Porch
Exterior features
Rain Gutters
Lot features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Lot size source
Assessor
Fencing
Average Condition, Block, Stucco Wall
Property outlook
Neighborhood

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
Community features
Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Fees & lease terms

Association
No
Association fee
$0.00

Schools reported in the listing

High school district
Manhattan Unified

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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Grand View Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach K–5 0.2 mi
Pacific Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach K–5 0.5 mi
Meadows Avenue Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach K–5 1.1 mi
Opal Robinson Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach K–5 1.2 mi
Manhattan Beach Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach 6–8 1.5 mi
Hermosa Vista (school website, opens in a new tab) Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach 2–4 1.5 mi
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach K–5 1.6 mi
Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach 9–12 1.8 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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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$3,299,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$3,499,000
MLS-reported previous asking price
$3,399,000
MLS-reported last price change
2026-10-28 16:05 UTC
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 28, 2026 23:15$3,299,000
Oct 28, 2026 19:51$3,399,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Manhattan Beach

Active residential homes for sale in Manhattan Beach, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings71Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$4,499,00071 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$1,646.9261 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market1671 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction13
Listings with an increase0

13 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-11-14 20:56 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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