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No other RE/MAX agent has sold more real estate in the three Beach Cities combined!
Robert Freedman
310-291-7779
Offered at $1,649,000
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Offered at $4,699,000
Offered at $4,895,000
#1 at RE/MAX Manhattan Beach for over 25 years running
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$5,999,000
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$2,798,000
$2,398,000
LILY | LIANG
310.373.3333 www.lilyliang.com | lily@lilyliang.com dre #00837794
$3,399,000
Chris Plank Shorewood Realtors Cell (310) 849-1530 Office (310) 546-7561 x443 ChrisPlank@aol.com
www.ChrisPlankHomes.com
Azniv Goenjian
Realtor Associate
aznivgoen@aol.com
www.camoves.com/azniv.goenjian 270 Coral Circle El Segundo CA 310.944.9269 www.interior-technologies.com
310.344.7804 | 310.791.6006
DRE #: 01021088
GORGEOUS PLAN 2 COURT HOME WITHOUT THE USUAL COURTYARD VIEW! TREE VIEWS FROM ALL WINDOWS AND GREAT MANHATTAN VILLAGE LOCATION.
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2 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | Customized Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances | Family Room Attached to Kitchen Skylights | Granite | Tile | Stone Flooring | Plantation Shutters | Air Conditioner | Beveled Glass Front Door Master Bath with Custom Walk-In Shower | Updated Fixtures Throughout Home
Kerry Dawson
310.753.5537
Offered at $804,700
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Offered at $6,799,000
310.344.7804 310.791.6006
DRE #: 01021088
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A Gem in Rolling Hills. Incredible private equestrian oasis on almost 6 acres is the picture of tranquility and charm with pastoral, rolling hills and city lights views. Offered by Azniv Goenjian, Coldwell Banker Previews International.
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Stunning Old World Tuscan Villa in Manhattan Beach Tree Section with 16 Seat Home Theatre, Sustainable Edible Landscape & Imported Italian Wood Burning Oven. Offered by Ed Kaminsky, ITZ SOLD, Shorewood Realtors. Cover Photo by: Paul Jonason. www.pauljonason.com
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Now considered an institution in the South Bay, Ercoles is the oldest bar in Manhattan Beach, opening in 1927.
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Frank Vanderlip Sr., a New York financier and a syndicate of investors purchased the entire 16,000 acre Palos Verdes Peninsula in 1913 for approx. $1.5 to $2.0 million. He had visited Los Angeles a number of times, as he was one of the leading financial figures in the country in the early 1900s as the president of National City Bank of New York (today Citibank) and had been assistant secretary of the Treasury under President McKinley, but had never visited Palos Verdes. Once he came to visit what he had purchased, he fell in love with the Mediterranean splendor of the Peninsula which reminded him of the Sorrentine Peninsula and the Amalfi Drive in Italy. Vanderlip chose the Portuguese Bend area of Rancho Palos Verdes as the site for the Vanderlips summer home, which was constructed in 1916 as the first residence on the Palos Verdes Peninsula other than a couple of ranch houses that no longer exist. The home, a Hudson River Craftsman design, was copied from their vacation house in Shrub Oak, New York. The home was initially called the Old Ranch Cottage, and is now known as The Cottage (see picture next page). The Cottage has been in the Vanderlip family since it was constructed, and was most recently occupied by John Vanderlip and his wife Suzanne. A larger guesthouse known as the Villetta was built in 1924 (re-named as Villa Narcissa for Frank Vanderlips wife). Frank and Narcissa preferred to stay in the Cottage when visiting and used Villa Narcissa to house guests. Vanderlip also constructed a barn and stables called the Farmstead, which later became the Portuguese Bend Riding Club.
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At the top of Narcissa Drive just past the Portuguese Bend Riding Club was the proposed site for the Villa Palos Verdes, a grand villa modeled after the Villa Papa Guilio in Italy (today the Etruscan Museum in Rome) which Mr. Vanderlip planned to build. The Great Depression put a stop to those plans however, and when Frank Vanderlip died in June 1937, his grandiose plans died with him. During the 1940s, Villa Narcissa hosted many Hollywood celebrities. Myrna Low, had lived there before World War II, and Paulette Goddard and Burgess Meredith had honeymooned there. In 1946, Franks son Kelvin and his recent bride Elin hosted their good friend Ted Geisel (a.k.a Dr. Seuss, the famous childrens book author) during the summer. Elin continued to add on to the Villa Narcissa and care for her extensive gardens until her death in 2009. The Villa is still owned by the Vanderlip family.
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Offered at $2,300,000
Maureen Megowan
310.541.6416
MaureenMegowan.com
(QSC, PV Specialist, SRES, SDPE)
Offered at $269,000
Offered at $3,500,000
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Offered at $375,000
$811,348 - REO
$415,000 - REO
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Offered at $1,099,000
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DRE# 01388229
2011 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.
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RICK HEARD
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DAN JENSEN
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Offered at $898,000
Offered at $799,500
910 2nd Street Manhattan Beach SOLD (Represented Buyer) SOLD $2,150,000
Dan Jensen
The Dan Jensen Team Top Producing Agent Direct: 310.849.2702 310.849.2702 justsold@earthlink.net www.thedanjensenteam.com
DRE#01294017
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Just completed. 3,100 square feet of warm contemporary space for the discerning buyer who is seeking something hip, cool and different.
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1. two car garage with natural wood door 2. smooth stucco exterior 3. architectural panels with designer paint 4. private balcony off of 5th bedroom 5. glass entry area 6. panel window provides extra light 7. silestone and caesarstone counters 8. designer tile and paint throughout 9. oor to ceiling wood-burning replace Not shown: thermador and kitchenaid appliances, ceramic tile oors, roof deck.
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Gary Elminoufi
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All information is from various sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed all parties to verify DRE: 01139207
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709 N. Juanita #5 Redondo Beach 90277 3 Bed | 2 Bath | Huge Balcony
OFFERED AT $629,000
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20th Place Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 3 Bed (plus an office) 1 Bath, Large 5,000sf lot Call or Click for more Information OFFERED AT $899,000
Tony Accardo
Email: Tony@BeachCityTony.com Direct: 310-855-3557 Facebook.com/BeachCityTony.Page
All information from reliable sources but not guaranteed. Buyer and Buyers Agent to verify. RE# 01863340
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Villa
$2,875,000
Sit on the balcony at dusk, sip some wine and enjoy the sounds of the fountain and wind chimes as you imagine yourself in the courtyard of a Tuscan villa.
2010 Resume: 57 Closed Transaction 2011 Resume: 25 Closed Sales, 5 Escrows 20 Listings
T HE TR I PL E T HR E AT - 3 0 0 5 C R E S T D R IV E, MA N H ATTA N B EA C H
Elevation: Highest Views: Unblockable Lot: Largest
Mammoth panoramic Pacific Ocean views in Manhattan Beach from all 3 Levels. The owners unit reaches one of the highest points of unblockable views on Crest Drive. The picturesque view scene is unreal~you can feel it~see it~almost touch it~its stunning and surreal to experience. The main house offers full uncompromising ocean views from all 3 Levels. The original front house was built during the pre-L.A. Confidential era of the 1920s. A larger than full lot with 5 car garage parking and quaint patio with lots of privacy. Its a discreet style of luxury with so many amenities and options that one just has to see to believe.
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One of the largest homes ever built in the Manhattan Sand Section. Soon to be seen on HGTVs Selling Los Angeles. Once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the biggest, brightest and best panoramic ocean view homes at an unbelievable price, because you get the home + a townhome. Located on a premier walkstreet just 2 blocks to the beach and a short walk to all of the fabulous shops and restaurants that downtown Manhattan Beach has to offer. This special property features spectacular and unblockable ocean views from most windows, hardwood and marble floors, dual-paned Anderson windows, 4 balconies and a patio. One of only a handful of homes in the sand section with over 6,000 square feet, the possibilities for this property are endless. Can be used as 2 separate homes or one giant residence by combining the two. Perfect for the property owner who wants options. The price per square foot is below virtually all other homes on the market in Manhattan Beach - this property is a steal!!! Other amenities include: 2 garages and 2 guest parking spaces.
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2 BEDROOM | 2 BATH | 1234 SQ FT | MASTER BEDROOM | LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE KITCHEN | LUXURY BATHROOM | LAGOON, POOL & RESORT VIEWS
THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO WHOLLY OWN A FULLY FURNISHED LUXURY CONDOMINIUM VILLA AT A TRULY UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. ABSOLUTE BEST LOCATION IN THE BUILDING TOP FLOOR END UNIT WITH GORGEOUS POOL, RESORT, AND LAGOON VIEWS. THIS PROPERTY HAS GENERATED GREAT REVENUE FOR THE CURRENT OWNER. MAKE LA COSTA YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME AND ENJOY THE ULTIMATE RESORT LIFESTYLE, INCLUING GOLF, TENNIS, SPA, RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, POOLS, WATER SLIDES, AND KIDTOPIA KIDS CLUB.
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Your own private Ranch Resort behind the gates Rolling Hills!
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JACK GILLESPIE
Oered at $1,299,000
WALKSTREET LOCATION!
4 Bedroom 6 Bathroom Family Room 4,227 sq. ft. Built in 2004 Walk Street Location!
Oered at $3,195,000
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3 bedroom Open floor plan 2.5 bathroom Penthouse Style Three-story floor-plan
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s her countless satisfied clients will attest, Jane Sager has made exceptional service an art form. As one of the South Bay areas leading real estate professionals for more than 20 years, she has built her reputation on providing expert guidance with a distinctly personalized touch. Jane builds lasting relationships with her clients, and provides keen market insight and creative solutions throughout the process. Quite simply, for Jane Sager, Success is an Art Form, so call her today and make the most of your opportunities in the South Bay area.
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Jane Sagers seasoned perspective is 4320 The Strand, Manhattan Beach your On the Ocean Front in Manhattan Beach! advantage when buying or selling aOne of a kind corner lot on the Manhattan Strand listed home.
hen it comes to your real estate transaction, Jane believesto build your dream home with unobstructable ocean views. its equally Stunning north-facing important to understand the big picture as it is to focus on the small details. corner provides forever white water views to enjoy the In the end, her goal is to help you achieve exceptional results andthe north as well as the west. Current building is lifestyle of your dreams. But to get there, Jane knows it takes a duplex with a small studio upstairs and a one bedroom steadfast attention plus office on the first floor. to detail and careful analysis to make sure every element is in place for success.
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Now your big picture goals Investment every vital From dening Is The Time to buy an to handling Property! detail throughout the process, she applies her expertise for $999,000 and Soldthe right decisions for This charming duplex was listed to help you make your future.Jane! This originaland discoverincome property is in yourself. By Call her today 1929 Spanish the difference for
pristine condition. Two units plus an office on an oversized 6500 square foot lot. Hardwood floors throughout, lovely arched windows, classic fireplaces, and expansive outdoor entertaining areas. Two car garage plus 2 additional parking places. One incredible opportunity! Call Jane today if you have an interest in acquiring an exceptional income producing property.
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Spectacular Palladian Inspired Italian Villa with Panoramic Ocean Views
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This Estate sits upon a spectacular site on Palos Verdes Peninsula with 180 degree ocean views features 5 bd, 9.5 ba, 11,346 of living space all on a usable lot of 1.12 acres. Massive custom gates down a private driveway reveal The Palladian inspired Italian villa sitting within lush gardens with a water course, Venetian fountains, hundreds of palm trees, over 1,000 roses, more than a dozen citrus trees and a working vineyard. The creators of this magnificent Estate envisioned an Italian Palazzo handed down through a family between the 15th and 19th centuries but with all the modern conveniences. Inspired by the best of European classic architecture, this home is perfect for entertaining guests. Within the Palladian faade, the villas walls, ceilings and floors are executed in murals, mosaics, gilt and faux finishes and classic Italian marbles. Floor plans facilitate entertaining on a grand or cozy scale and include many rooms that can be repurposed for multi-generational family living or staff. Highlights include a two story pantry/kitchen, paneled library with secret door, wine cellar, an elevator and dumbwaiter, a two story great hall / large master suite; and a 4-car garage.
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TUSCAN INSPIRED TREE SECTION HOME OFFERED AT $2,875,000 927 27TH STREET MANHATTAN BEACH
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Fully Remodeled Interior Sleek & Clean Design. Great low maintenance home and yard! Has new A/C & heating system! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms + bonus loft/office areas. 2,679 sf home.
GREAT CORNER LOT! EAST MANHATTAN BEACH OFFERED AT $925,000 1400 11TH ST MANHATTAN BEACH
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 1,412 sf; 5,000 sf corner lot. Brand new interior paint. Central A/C with HEPA filter. Refinished original hardwood floors. Formal living room + bonus family room. Remodeled master bath. Private, wraparound backyard with deck.
OCEAN VIEW S. REDONDO HOME! OFFERED AT $719,000 528 GARNET ST REDONDO BEACH
4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Bonus home office/den. 1626 sf home, 4,520 sf lot. Great corner lot location. Ocean view from upper level. Lots of yard space. Plenty of off street parking. 3 blocks to the beach.
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WHERE WORK, IS ANYTHING BUT Free yourself from the confines of the cubicle. Cut the commute. And discover an entirely new way to work. Where inspired architecture meets intelligent design. Where spectacular views are not just reserved for the corner office. WELCOME TO 1300 HIGHLAND AVENUE. An extraordinary mix of 34 contemporary work lofts and retail units, each one as unique as you. Ideally located in the heart of a vibrant beach community, 1300 Highland Avenue puts the best of coastal living right outside your office door. Merging the concepts of productivity and lifestyle, efficiency and fun, work and play.
BRYN STROYKE STROYKE PROPERTIES 920 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Ste 4 office: 310-545-9595 cell: 310-880-3436 bryn@stroykeproperties.com
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Theres no other property like it on The Strand, and there never will be.
There is more to life at 2909 The Strand. Much, more, with three above ground floors (instead of the typical two) and each of them with almost 50 feet of expansive frontage (instead of the typical 24 feet) --- plus a full sized roof deck, you will enjoy 300% more frontage than the typical Hermosa Strand home. That means more room to live, breath, entertain and grow. Not to mention more spectacular views of The Strand, the beach, the blue waters just mere steps from your door. Sure your neighbors might have frontage-envy, but you can invite them over to enjoy the sunset from the largest roof top deck on The Strand...yours! At approximately 10,000 sf. in total square footage, and a cant-be-replicated 35 foot in height, 2909 The Strand features, 7 bedrooms, 7 baths, 3 half baths (including a separate housekeepers quarters) this property is unrivaled on The Strand. This opportunity simply redefines The Strand experience and must be seen to be believed. For more details go to:
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Offered at $18,899,000
BRYN STROYKE STROYKE PROPERTIES 920 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Ste 4 office: 310-545-9595 cell: 310-880-3436 bryn@stroykeproperties.com
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booming, bartenders and customers greet each other on a first name basis, always asking each other how their family is or how their day went. While that isnt uncommon if you go to a bar enough, there is an easiness between the bartenders and customers at Ercoles that you wont get almost anywhere else. Such conversation leads to a true understanding of why Ercoles slogan reads, Your home away from home. Some customers even compare the atmosphere to another well known bar--Cheers. It really is the place where everyone knows your name, Jensen said. Bartender Brittani Montgomery, who has worked at Ercoles for 10 months and is the first female bartender there in over 10 years, compares the bar to a movie that has every type of character you could ever imagine. It has a small town feel, and originally being from Mississippi, I love that, Montgomery
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Its a Tuesday night at Ercoles in Manhattan Beach. More specifically, its Taco Tuesday. People begin to file in early in the evening, filling up the wooden booths, the long wooden bar and picnic benches, ready to get their fix. Christmas lights dote the area surrounding the bar, Dodger bobble heads line part of the wall behind it and two 1940s cash registers loudly pop open each time there is a sale. Bull horns even hang right above one of them. Now considered an institution in the South Bay, Ercoles is the oldest bar in Manhattan Beach, opening in 1927. Ercoles is like an old hat, said Gary Moore, who has owned the bar since April 1, 1972. You put it on and dont like your new one. It is comfortable. It is comfortable here. Moore has made sure to change very little in Ercoles throughout the years, a reason so many patrons enjoy the place. About 10 years ago, a grill was put in to serve food, the outdoor wooden signs were replaced with neon ones and just recently, a new juke box was put in. I love this place because it has never changed, said local resident Martin Dirks, whos been coming to Ercoles for close to four decades. It really takes you back in time. It is a nostalgic bar that reminds you of better times. It is an authentic neighborhood bar that is truly a welcoming place. Considered by many to be the ultimate dive bar in Manhattan Beach, Ercoles has gained a following throughout the decades because of its relaxed atmosphere. Located at 1101 Manhattan Avenue, it is only a block from the beach. You always have such great conversations with people who are just real, said Matt Jensen, whos been coming to the bar for 10 years. This is the only bar I go to where I want to know peoples names. Come in anytime during the week, and your bound to see people from all walks of life. You see everyone from a woman in stilettos to guys in sandals, local resident Bob Perkins said. The amazing thing, both are equally as comfortable. Youd be amazed to see the people who come in here every day. It can get especially crazy on one of Ercoles biggest days of the year--Christmas Eve.
With throngs of locals coming into the bar to commemorate the holiday season, Ercoles is usually packed wall to wall. People scrunch into booths and wait to play pool on the lone pool table in the back of the bar. You always have a fun time here on Christmas Eve, Dirks said. It is amazing. With so many regulars keeping business
IT REALLy IS A LOCAL BAR WITH A LOCAL ATMOSPHERE. And it has great prices!
said. We get so many people who come in here the same time every day. I even have customers tell me they met their wives here or on occasion, Ill even have wives calling up asking if their husbands are there. Never a dull moment. Having a difficult time getting into the bar on the weekend, Robert Aldrete popped into Ercoles for the first time on Taco Tuesday to see what all the hype was about. He wasnt disappointed. It really is a local bar with a local atmosphere. And it has great prices, he said. Those prices are what Moore has tried to stick by since taking over Ercoles 39 years ago. And as the decades have passed, his philosophy hasnt changed. The most expensive thing there is is an empty stool, so instead of having higher prices or charging more money, I try and make more money by having more people, Moore said. Moore used to be behind the bar about 10 years ago. Now, hes at Ercoles every morning from 6-10a.m., doing all the accounting from the previous night and preparing for the night to come. Calling it his 1950s mentality, Moore continues to find new ways to get people into Ercoles. All of the beers on tap cost no more than a few dollars and on Tuesday and Thursday, anyone can come in and get three tacos for $5. On Wednesdays, Ercoles also offers two burgers for $6.25. Not a bad deal for your pocket book. With also many people coming in to watch the hometown Dodgers, Ercoles sells Dodger Dogs for $1. Behind the grill on those nights is Martin Andunano, who has worked at Ercoles for 17 years. With the grill right near a front bay of windows, he chats with people as they walk by, while also taking to-go orders. Enjoying every day he comes to work, Andunano thinks of Ercoles in a special light. This is like a second home, he said. Its a second home not only for him, but countless others who have made their way through Ercoles doors in 84 years. I really take pride in Ercoles being such a winner, Moore said. It doesnt take a genius to run, but we try and do our best.
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