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1639 3rd ST Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Key Details
Sold Price $2,775,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,098 sqft
Price per Sqft $677
MLS Listing ID SB23188263
Sold Date 06/05/24
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1907
Lot Size 7,505 Sqft
Property Description
One of the most prominent and historically significant residences in the South Bay, the Halfhill-Bell Queen Anne Colonial Revival Victorian mansion was built between 1903 and 1905 for Albert P. Halfhill, the inventor of tuna canning. Originally built overlooking MacArthur Park (then Westlake Park), the once grand home was purchased by the Bell family in 1983 and transported to Manhattan Beach where it underwent extensive restoration for the next 12 years. Decorative elements such as the foyer's fretwork plus the wainscoting, leaded and stained glass windows, pocket doors, and period lighting fixtures created an authentic Victorian showpiece. The home includes 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, front and rear parlors separated by pocket doors, formal dining room with built-in sideboard, spacious kitchen with butler's pantry, separate breakfast room, and a large multi-purpose third floor. The Bells received an award from the Los Angeles Conservancy as well as recognition from The Manhattan Beach Cultural Heritage Conservatory. The 600 square feet above the detached 3 car garage is electrical and plumbing ready for an ADU, home office, or Mother-in-laws suite. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live in an architectural treasure while making memories for the future.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 147 - Manhattan Bch Mira Costa
Zoning MNRS
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer
Heating Central
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Gas, Library, Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
Garage Description 3.0
Pool None
Community Features Curbs, Street Lights
View Y/N Yes
View Neighborhood
Porch Covered, Front Porch, Porch
Attached Garage No
Total Parking Spaces 3
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaped
Story 3
Entry Level Three Or More
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Victorian
Level or Stories Three Or More
New Construction No
Schools
School District Manhattan Unified
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 4164023021
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Other
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Trevi O'Neill • Compass