Property listed by Compass, Lauren Forbes 310-901-8512

$5,300,000

Set on an oversized lot-and-a-half in Manhattan Beach’s historic Gas Lamp District, just five blocks from the beach, 522 Marine Avenue, affectionately known as “Marine Manor,” is an exceptional residence that seamlessly blends thoughtful renovations, distinctive architectural details, and modern functionality. Offering unexpected scale and versatility, the home features living… Read More spaces with easy indoor-outdoor flow. Framed by mature landscaping and a charming fenced front yard, the home opens to an inviting formal living room featuring a brick fireplace, wood-slatted ceilings, and French doors leading to the front patio. Beyond, the dining and kitchen spaces unfold beneath soaring wood-beamed vaulted ceilings. A built-in banquette and drink ledge complement the kitchen, anchored by a large center island with leathered granite countertops, custom cabinetry, European tile, stainless steel appliances, and a secondary sink. A staircase leads upward to the “Crow’s Nest,” a flexible lofted space with Ipe wood flooring, neighborhood views, and direct access to the rooftop terrace. Below, a dramatic great room with 11-ft ceilings features a floor-to-ceiling built-in and rolling ladder, a full bar with sink, refrigerator and dishwasher, and extensive storage, including approx 600 sqft of crawl-space storage. A custom laundry room, powder room, oversized two-car garage, and private ensuite bedroom with a recently renovated bathroom complete this level. Off the front living room, an additional bedroom features its own fireplace and wood-beamed ceiling, with a nearby full bathroom. Upstairs, the primary suite offers vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, multiple closets, French doors to the rooftop terrace, and a lapis-accented fireplace. The ensuite features dual vanities, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, skylight, and custom stained glass. A secondary ensuite bedroom also enjoys terrace access. The expansive rooftop terrace offers dining and lounging areas, an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and panoramic mountain views on clear days. Hickory wood floors, multiple fireplaces, outdoor showers, tankless water heaters, and Cat 6 wiring further enhance the home’s distinctive character, convenience and comfort. Ideally located near Grand View Elementary School, Oak Park, local dog parks, and the beach, 522 Marine Avenue captures the best of Manhattan Beach’s coastal lifestyle. Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 22, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

3,232

Lot Size

0.1 Acres

Year Built

1934

MLS Number

SB26192799

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: CityStreet, Road Surface: AlleyPaved, Paved

Appliances & Equipment

BuiltInRange, ConvectionOven, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, ElectricOven, Freezer, GasCooktop, Disposal, GasWaterHeater, HighEfficiencyWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, RangeHood, SelfCleaningOven, TanklessWaterHeater, VentedExhaustFan, WaterToRefrigerator, WarmingDrawer, WaterPurifier, Dryer, Washer

Building

Built in 1934, Living area: 3232.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, Building faces North, 3 stories, Levels: Two, Entry level: 1, Entry location: Front, Construction Materials: Brick, CementSiding, Stucco, WoodSiding

Community

1 units in community, Biking, DogPark, StormDrains, StreetLights, Sidewalks, Park

Cooling

None

Doors

FrenchDoors

Accessibility Features

SafeEmergencyEgressFromHome

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Brick, Concrete, FrontPorch, Open, Patio, Lighting, RainGutters

Fence

Brick, GoodCondition, Vinyl

Fireplaces

Electric, FamilyRoom, Gas, LivingRoom, PrimaryBedroom

Floors

Wood

Foundation

Raised, Slab

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

ForcedAir, Fireplaces, NaturalGas, SeeRemarks

Interior Features

BeamedCeilings, WetBar, BreakfastBar, BuiltInFeatures, Balcony, CeilingFans, CrownMolding, CathedralCeilings, EatInKitchen, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, LivingRoomDeckAttached, MultipleStaircases, OpenFloorplan, Pantry, PanelingWainscoting, StoneCounters, RecessedLighting, Storage, Unfurnished, WiredForData

Laundry

GasDryerHookup, Inside, LaundryRoom

Lot

0.1013 acres, ZeroToOneUnitAcre, Garden, SprinklersInFront, Landscaped, Level, NearPark, NearPublicTransit, RectangularLot, SprinklersTimer, SprinklersOnSide, SprinklerSystem, StreetLevel

Parking

1 open parking spaces, 3 total parking spaces, Concrete, DirectAccess, DoorSingle, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, GarageFacesRear, WorkshopInGarage

Pool

None

Property

AdditionsAlterations, UpdatedRemodeled, Turnkey, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood

Roof

Asphalt, Shingle

Security Features

CarbonMonoxideDetectors, FireDetectionSystem, FireSprinklerSystem, SmokeDetectors

Sewer

PublicSewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 4178030033, Tax Block: 2, Lot: 45

Utilities

OverheadUtilities, Water Source: Public, Volts220InGarage, Volts220ForSpa

Windows

CasementWindows, DoublePaneWindows, FrenchMullioned, InsulatedWindows, Screens, StainedGlass, Skylights, WoodFrames

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