
1920 Highland, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
1920 Highland, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Property Description
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.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Manhattan Beach · Single Family Residence
Listed 10.5% above the median closed sale of $4,750,000. Price per sqft ($4,254) is a 90% premium to closed comps ($2,239). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 28th Street | Manhattan Beach | 1926 | 2 | 2 | 872 | 2,697 | $5,733 | $5.00M | 14 | 77 |
| 228 10th Street | Manhattan Beach | 1952 | 4 | 4 | 1,789 | 2,700 | $3,214 | $5.75M | 65 | 70 |
| 232 30th | Manhattan Beach | 2015 | 4 | 4 | 2,039 | 1,356 | $2,442 | $4.98M | 79 | 60 |
| 208 19th Street | Manhattan Beach | 1957 | 2 | 3 | 2,293 | 2,695 | $2,442 | $5.60M | 12 | 56 |
| 522 Marine Avenue | Manhattan Beach | 1934 | 4 | 5 | 3,232 | 4,411 | $1,640 | $5.30M | 10 | 51 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 3.6 | 2,045 | 2,771.8 | $3,094.2 | $5.33M | 36 | |||
| Median | 2,039 | $5.30M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525 17th | Manhattan Beach | 1952 | 10/09/2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,226 | 6,327 | $4.90M | $4.70M | $3,834 | 0.96 | 112 | 70 |
| 429 20th Street | Manhattan Beach | 1924 | 09/14/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,779 | 2,695 | $5.20M | $4.75M | $2,670 | 0.91 | 132 | 65 |
| 436 27th Street | Manhattan Beach | 2018 | 10/28/2026 | 4 | 5 | 3,607 | 2,402 | $6.15M | $5.80M | $1,608 | 0.94 | 54 | 53 |
| 657 27th Street | Manhattan Beach | 2025 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | 5 | 3,360 | 4,800 | $5.85M | $5.85M | $1,741 | 1.00 | 0 | 50 |
| 721 12th Street | Manhattan Beach | 2006 | 10/16/2026 | 5 | 4 | 3,487 | 2,987 | $4.50M | $4.67M | $1,341 | 1.04 | 37 | 49 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.0 | 3.6 | 2,691.8 | 3,842.2 | $5.16M | $5.16M | $2,238.8 | — | 67 | ||||
| Median | 3,360 | $4.75M | $4.75M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.