229 31st Street
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Listing broker / agent: Estate Properties · Sherry LaMaison · 310-849-6539 · CRMLS
MLS # SB26183493 · Last checked Oct 24, 2026 12:15 UTC
About this property
Amazing opportunity to own this rare and exceptional 1-1/2 lot walkstreet property in the highly sought-after Sand Section of Manhattan Beach. This unique offering includes a duplex situated on a full walkstreet-to-alley lot, together with the adjoining walkstreet half-lot to the west, which is included in the sale(2 separate APN#'s), for a total lot square footage of approximately 4,050 sq feet! The charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath detached home fronts the walkstreet and enjoys ocean views from the spacious living room, complete with an inviting fireplace. The adjoining half-lot provides a beautifully manicured private yard for this home, creating a rare and expansive outdoor setting filled with beautiful greenery, fruit trees, and lush landscaping. Back inside, the bright kitchen offers abundant counter space & cabinetry, along with a convenient stackable washer & dryer.The rear unit offers two levels of living space, with the main living area perched above the 2-car garage.The main level features the living room with an ocean view & a cozy fireplace, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. Downstairs, you'll find an additional bathroom, laundry area, and a versatile third bedroom with its own fireplace—perfect for use as an office, den, guest room, or workout space. Ideally located just a hop, skip, and a jump from the beach, this exceptional property places you within easy reach of the restaurants, boutique shops, entertainment, and vibrant coastal lifestyle that make the Manhattan Beach Sand Section so desirable. Whether you're looking to invest, develop, create a dream coastal residence with ADU, or simply own a truly unique piece of Manhattan Beach, this extraordinary property presents an opportunity not to be missed. The possibilities are endless! Please do not disturb Tenants
Property details
- MLS number
- SB26183493
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,060 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.093 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1946
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 50
Building
- Year built
- 1946
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 4
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Living Room, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, See Remarks
- Laundry
- Inside, See Remarks
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Lawn, Walkstreet, Yard
- Lot size source
- Estimated
- Property outlook
- Ocean
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Unknown
- Community features
- Biking, Fishing, Park, Sidewalks, Water Sports
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
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 | 1.0 mi |
| Opal Robinson Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
| El Segundo Middle El Segundo Unified · El Segundo | 6–8 | 1.7 mi |
| Richmond Street Elementary El Segundo Unified · El Segundo | K–5 | 1.9 mi |
| Hermosa Vista (school website, opens in a new tab) Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach | 2–4 | 1.9 mi |
| El Segundo High El Segundo Unified · El Segundo | 9–12 | 1.9 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
- $5,500,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $5,500,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:45 | $5,500,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Manhattan Beach
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
15 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-24 12:58 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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