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1561 2nd Street, Manhattan Beach, California 90266, Manhattan Beach, 90266 - 3 bed, 2 bath

1561 2nd Street, Manhattan Beach, California 90266 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$1,799,000
1561 2nd Street, Manhattan Beach, California 90266
3Beds
2Baths
1,050Sqft
3,283Lot
Year Built
1951
Close
-
List price
$1.8M
Original List price
$1.8M
Price/Sqft
$1,713
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
PW25183387
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Patio
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About this home

We found 3 Cons,5 Pros. Rank: price - $1.80M(3th), sqft - 1050(5th), beds - 3(39th), baths - 2(30th).

Single level modern beach house currently under renovation from the top down, inside and out. Attached ADU with kitchenette/bar and bath can be used as 3rd bedroom, guest/in-law suite, home office, entertainment room, or studio to rent out with it's own separate access and address. Corner location w great air flow and abundant open street parking on all sides-- a rarity this close to the beach. Purchase as is, finished, or pick your finishes such as counter tops, flooring, or adding A/C. List price is min starting offer price owner will review based on as-is condition, currently exposed framing, no drywall or flooring. Full renovation to be completed Dec 2025 or sooner. Listing photos digitally enhanced and staged to show finished home.

Nearby schools

9/10
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.3mi
7/10
Meadows Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.7mi
9/10
Manhattan Beach Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.6mi
9/10
Mira Costa High School
Public,•9-12•0.6mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
08/14/25
Listing
$1,799,000
10/16/24
Sold
$1,345,000
Condition Rating
Poor
The property is currently under renovation with exposed framing, no drywall, and no flooring, as explicitly stated in the description and shown in one of the images. While the listing includes digitally staged photos of a finished home, the current 'as-is' condition is unlivable and requires substantial rehabilitation to be completed. The year built (1951) is over 30 years ago, and its current state aligns with the 'poor' criteria of requiring significant repairs and being uncomfortable/unsafe to live in.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Prime Manhattan Beach Location: Situated in highly desirable Manhattan Beach, offering excellent lifestyle and investment potential in a sought-after coastal community.
Attached ADU with Separate Access: Features a versatile Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with its own kitchenette, bath, and separate entrance, providing options for rental income, guest suite, home office, or extended family living.
Customization Opportunity: Buyers have the unique opportunity to select finishes (countertops, flooring, A/C) if purchased before completion, allowing for personalized design and a truly bespoke home.
Corner Lot with Ample Parking: Benefiting from a corner location, the property offers excellent airflow and the rare advantage of abundant open street parking on multiple sides, a significant convenience near the beach.
Full Renovation to Modern Standards: Currently undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation, ensuring a modern beach house design and updated systems upon completion, minimizing future maintenance concerns.

Cons

Current As-Is Condition: The property is currently in an 'as-is' state with exposed framing, no drywall or flooring, requiring a buyer comfortable with purchasing a construction project.
Extended Renovation Timeline: Full renovation is not expected to be completed until December 2025 or sooner, meaning a significant waiting period before the property is move-in ready.
Digitally Enhanced Listing Photos: Listing photos are digitally enhanced and staged to show the finished home, which may not accurately represent the current condition or the final appearance of the property.

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