Manhattan Beach Homes with Two Levels Stories

Manhattan Beach Homes with Two Levels Stories

Welcome to Manhattan Beach, California—a vibrant coastal gem nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County. Renowned for its stunning beaches, picturesque pier, and a laid-back yet sophisticated lifestyle, Manhattan Beach is the perfect blend of sun, surf, and community charm. As you stroll along the sandy shores or explore the bustling downtown area filled with boutique shops and gourmet restaurants, you’ll quickly discover why this city is a sought-after destination for both residents and visitors alike.

One of the standout features of Manhattan Beach is its diverse real estate market, particularly the exquisite homes with two levels. These multi-story residences offer an ideal balance of space and functionality, making them perfect for families or those who simply crave a little extra room to breathe. With sweeping ocean views and spacious layouts, many of these two-story homes boast modern designs, luxurious finishes, and private outdoor spaces that invite you to soak in the sun and sea breeze.

Living in a two-level home in Manhattan Beach means more than just having extra space; it’s about embracing a lifestyle that celebrates both comfort and elegance. Imagine hosting gatherings in your airy living room, enjoying sunset dinners on your balcony, or retreating to your tranquil master suite after a day spent at the beach.

Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant community events, top-rated schools, or the endless recreational opportunities, Manhattan Beach offers an unparalleled coastal lifestyle. Discover your dream two-level home in this enchanting city, where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Manhattan Beach Homes with Two Levels Stories

$4,500,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SB26200109 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status
214 S Poinsettia is the truly rare opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Set on a west-facing corner lot on a very quiet street, the property offers unobstructed ocean views—even from the first floor—and is located outside the Manhattan Beach Coastal Zone. With the power lines already underground, the setting feels even more open, allowing the ocean views and beautiful surroundings to take center stage. It’s the perfect canvas for a custom home designed to make the most of this exceptional location. The corner lot creates a rare sense of openness and privacy, fills the property with beautiful natural light, and gives it a presence that feels more expansive than is typically found in the Hill Section. This is the kind of location that lends itself to a true statement home. Being sold as-is, the current house has 4 beds, 2 baths, 2013sf and is in original condition. Bring your architect, developer, or just bring your imagination.

214 S Poinsettia Avenue, Manhattan Beach
$6,495,000
7 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ SB26198582 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Discover one of the most exceptional multi-family lots to come available in Manhattan Beach’s coveted Sand Section. This rare 45' × 90' parcel (4,050 sq ft BTV) is a full 50% larger than the standard 30' × 90' Sand Section lot, delivering exceptional scale and flexibility rarely found west of Highland. Positioned on the desirable north sunny side of a walk street with street-to-alley configuration, the property offers broad walk-street frontage, unique views, and the advantage of 1935-era setback. Rear alley access provides convenient parking, while the generous dimensions open up outstanding possibilities for multi-unit living, expansive outdoor space, or new development. Just steps from the Strand and the beach on a prime 200-block location, this lot combines unmatched size, orientation, and lifestyle appeal in one of Southern California’s most sought-after coastal neighborhoods. A true one-of-a-kind opportunity for the discerning buyer or developer.

223 32nd St, Manhattan Beach
$6,500,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SB26196641 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Looking for views, privacy and classic California style? The centerpiece of this property is its extraordinary 19,000 square foot elevated lot - nearly half an acre and one of the largest residential lots in Manhattan Beach. Set in exclusive Manhattan beach Hidden Estates area, it offers panoramic city lights, the downtown Los Angeles skyline, SoFi Stadium, SpaceX, and peaceful treetop, mountain and jetliner views. The authentic mid-century modern post-and-beam home blends 1960's Hollywood Hills-Palm Springs style with relaxed Manhattan beach living. Walls of windows open to covered patio, rectangular pool, and sunning decks - a setting reminiscent of classic Slim Aarons poolside California glamour. The first floor offers two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry, breakfast nook, and family room/office overlooking the pool. Upstairs the primary suite features a spacious bathroom and expansive decks - perfect for sunsets, city lights, and watching jetliners glide towards LAX. Quiet, private, and just 11 blocks from the sand. With exceptional scale, elevation, views, and privacy, this is a rare manhattan Beach property: enjoy the quintessential California lifestyle today while you plan an extraordinary forever home.

1142 Ronda, Manhattan Beach
$3,950,000
6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ SB26193244 MLS ⋅ Active Status
INCREDIBLE EAST MANHATTAN BEACH OPPORTUNITY Set in one of East Manhattan Beach’s most desirable locations, this expansive 6-bedroom, 4½-bath residence offers an extraordinary opportunity to create the home you’ve always envisioned. Ideally situated walking distance to Manhattan Beach’s highly regarded elementary, middle, and high schools, the property combines an exceptional location with an abundance of space and potential. Offering approximately 5,000 square feet of open living space on a generous 7,500-square-foot lot, the home provides an incredible canvas for transformation. The open floor plan, impressive scale, and six bedrooms offer flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining, while the substantial lot creates endless possibilities to reimagine the interiors and outdoor spaces. For those seeking location, space, and the opportunity to create something truly special, this is a rare chance to bring your vision to life in East Manhattan Beach.

1627 Gates Avenue, Manhattan Beach
$3,995,000
SB26198294 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Exceptional Ocean View investment opportunity in the heart of North Manhattan Beach. 225 Rosecrans Avenue is a well-positioned triplex offering three spacious residences and the rare advantage of approved short-term rental licenses for all three units. The property consists of a generous 3-bedroom, 2-bath lower residence and two upper 2-bedroom, 2-bath units, creating flexibility for investors, owner-users, or those seeking a combination of long-term and short-term rental income. Ideally located just moments from the beach, local shops, restaurants, and everything that makes the Manhattan Beach lifestyle so desirable, this property offers tremendous versatility in one of the South Bay’s most sought-after coastal communities. With three desirable units and existing Airbnb approvals, 225 Rosecrans presents a unique opportunity to own a flexible income-producing property in an exceptional Manhattan Beach location. Whether held as a long-term investment, operated as short-term rentals, or utilized as an owner-occupied property with supplemental income, the possibilities are outstanding.

225 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach
$2,150,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ SB26195889 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Situated at the peak of the hill on the corner of 18th Place & Highland, this classic beach charmer is a unique opportunity in the sand section of Manhattan Beach. Great location close to the beach, Downtown MB, Live Oak Park and Grandview Elementary School. Enjoy the ocean views and wonderful deck/patio area's from this pride of ownership home! The living area features high ceilings, fireplace and a nice outdoor sitting deck. Light and bright kitchen with an ocean view! Fantastic parking with a 2 car garage, plus additional parking on Highland in front of the garage (subject to street sweeping times). Perfect spot for true beach living!

1808 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach
$7,395,000
6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ SB26191722 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Some homes win you over with the house. This one starts with the street. Set on coveted John Street in Manhattan Beach’s Tree Section—one of the neighborhood’s wider and most desirable streets—this beautifully remodeled Cape Cod estate pairs an A++ location with exceptional scale. The extra street width allows parking on both sides while still maintaining a spacious, open feel, a rarity in the Trees. Add a prized Martyrs-area setting near American Martyrs Church and School, and the location alone makes a compelling case. Then there’s the size: approximately 5,220 sq. ft. of living space on an oversized approximately 6,700 sq. ft. corner lot—both notably generous for the Tree Section. Inside, a dramatic two-story foyer, curved staircase, expansive windows and wide-plank oak floors set a warm, sophisticated tone. Every bedroom enjoys an en suite bath, while a main-level suite with French doors to the yard is ideal for guests or multigenerational living. The gathering spaces shine, led by a bespoke kitchen with Cambria countertops, oversized island, custom cabinetry, 8-burner range, beverage refrigerator and glass wine display. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a private retreat with a two-sided fireplace, window seat, covered balcony with outdoor fireplace and bonus room for work, wellness or lounging. The spa-inspired bath adds skylights, sauna, soaking tub, spacious shower and custom walk-in closet. A flexible ADU brings even more possibility, with sliding glass walls opening to the garden, kitchenette and full bath—perfect for guests, an office, studio, wellness space or added value. Outside, Jerusalem stone, mature landscaping, turf, custom lighting, fire pit and Mont Alpi outdoor kitchen create an effortless setting for entertaining. Exceptional street. Exceptional lot. Exceptional scale. And a beautifully reimagined home in one of the Tree Section’s most sought-after locations.

2300 John Street, Manhattan Beach
$5,700,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ SB26192556 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status
This custom-built estate offers an exceptional opportunity to own a new home in one of the most coveted pockets of the Tree Section, just steps from Sand Dunes Park. Thoughtfully designed on a 5,205-square-foot lot, this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence makes a striking architectural statement, blending natural stone and crisp lap siding beneath contrasting black-trimmed rooflines. A gabled stone façade anchored by a dramatic round window pairs seamlessly with a sleek, modern wing, creating a home that feels both timeless and distinctly current. Black-framed windows, designer wall sconces, and a covered entry portico set the tone before you even step inside, while a gated, landscaped front yard with board-formed concrete walls and iron fencing offers privacy and curb appeal in equal measure Inside, wide-plank white oak floors flow throughout an open, light-filled floor plan, framed by custom doors and cabinetry, honed marble stone, and artisan tilework at every turn. The chef’s kitchen anchors the home with bespoke cabinetry, marble surfaces, and a suite of luxury appliances designed as much for entertaining as for daily life. A striking roofed patio extends the living space outdoors, opening to a private backyard built for California indoor-outdoor living. Beyond its walls, the location speaks for itself: a short stroll to the Manhattan Beach Pier and world-class beaches. This is a rare chance to secure a brand-new residence in a walk-everywhere setting rarely available to the market. Currently under construction, with anticipated completion in June 2027.

586 36th, Manhattan Beach
$3,950,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ SB26181367 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status
Why choose between Pasadena character and Manhattan Beach lifestyle when you can have both? Tucked among the trees in the coveted Tree Section, this one-of-a-kind 3-bedroom home inspires the timeless California architecture of Greene & Greene with a decidedly beachy plot twist. An iconic Brazilian Pepper Tree, believed to be one of the oldest in Manhattan Beach, creates a dramatic canopy over the stone steps leading to a Dutch door, ivy-covered chimney, copper rain chain, slate roof, and an entry that immediately tells you this is not your average beach house. Inside, rich hardwood floors, custom woodwork, artisan lighting, beamed ceilings, wainscoting, custom cabinetry, windows, doors, staircases and railings bring serious character to every corner. The main level offers two living spaces, an elegant dining room, built-in breakfast nook, and a beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops, stone backsplash, oak cabinetry, farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances. Two bedrooms and a full hallway bath complete the first floor, while French doors and windows bring in that coveted indoor-outdoor California vibe. Upstairs, a cozy loft—ideal for an in-home office, reading nook or creative space—leads to a spacious primary suite with a seating area, walk-in closet, additional storage, balcony, and gorgeous ensuite bath featuring dual marble vanities, a walk-in shower with bench and soaking tub. The main residence includes two full baths. Then comes the plot twist. Out back, a custom stone fire pit sets the stage for evenings under the stars. The carriage house features a 2-car accordion-door garage, currently configured on the lower level as a yoga/Zen space with sauna, ¾ bath, side-by-side laundry and storage. Upstairs, a second loft is currently used as a sound studio/creative space—and yes, Grammy-winning artists have played a tune or two here. Guest space, office, podcast studio, creative retreat? The possibilities are wide open. With extraordinary craftsmanship, storybook details, flexible bonus spaces and an unbeatable Tree Section location, this is a home with more personality than most—and the beach just makes the whole thing better.

1732 N Poinsettia Avenue, Manhattan Beach
$5,750,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ SB26189239 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rare opportunity to acquire a 30' x 90' walk street lot in a prime South Manhattan Beach location, west of Highland and just a short walk from downtown, the beach and The Strand. Arthur J, the 900 Club and Aviator Nation are all just steps away, yet the property enjoys an unusually open setting with enhanced northwest-facing views toward the pier — a combination rarely found on an interior walk street lot. Predominantly one-story properties along Manhattan Avenue, together with vacant land fronting Bayview Drive and parking to the north, create a wider view corridor and an exceptional sense of openness. Sale is contingent upon Seller obtaining all necessary approvals to demolish the existing residence, completing demolition, and obtaining any related approvals necessary to convey the property. 228 10th Street is the anticipated address; final address to be assigned by the City of Manhattan Beach.

228 10th Street, Manhattan Beach
$7,295,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ SB26187446 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Incredible value in the Hill Section! Don't miss out on an opportunity to own this contemporary masterpiece on an almost 10,000 square foot lot in one of the most coveted areas in Manhattan Beach. Just a short walk to Downtown Manhattan shops, restaurants, and the iconic pier. This home has recently undergone almost $1M in renovations including a state-of-the-art updated kitchen and stunning bathrooms. The interior includes unique skylights and clerestory windows allowing for ample light in this sun-filled home. There is nothing on the market like this! The main level is perfect for family living or entertaining with multiple areas to gather and doors that open to enormous front and back yards. The backyard is a show stopper with a glistening pool and spa, a children's playhouse, and a large grassy area with room for a trampoline, ping pong, cornhole, or any number of sports. The front yard is fenced and very verstile - it can accommodate a play area, sports court, or additional parking. It's rare to find this much outdoor space this close to the beach.

845 11th, Manhattan Beach
$5,500,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ SB26183493 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Amazing opportunity to own this rare and exceptional 1-1/2 lot walkstreet property in the highly sought-after Sand Section of Manhattan Beach. This unique offering includes a duplex situated on a full walkstreet-to-alley lot, together with the adjoining walkstreet half-lot to the west, which is included in the sale(2 separate APN#'s), for a total lot square footage of approximately 4,050 sq feet! The charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath detached home fronts the walkstreet and enjoys ocean views from the spacious living room, complete with an inviting fireplace. The adjoining half-lot provides a beautifully manicured private yard for this home, creating a rare and expansive outdoor setting filled with beautiful greenery, fruit trees, and lush landscaping. Back inside, the bright kitchen offers abundant counter space & cabinetry, along with a convenient stackable washer & dryer.The rear unit offers two levels of living space, with the main living area perched above the 2-car garage.The main level features the living room with an ocean view & a cozy fireplace, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. Downstairs, you'll find an additional bathroom, laundry area, and a versatile third bedroom with its own fireplace—perfect for use as an office, den, guest room, or workout space. Ideally located just a hop, skip, and a jump from the beach, this exceptional property places you within easy reach of the restaurants, boutique shops, entertainment, and vibrant coastal lifestyle that make the Manhattan Beach Sand Section so desirable. Whether you're looking to invest, develop, create a dream coastal residence with ADU, or simply own a truly unique piece of Manhattan Beach, this extraordinary property presents an opportunity not to be missed. The possibilities are endless! Please do not disturb Tenants

229 31st Street, Manhattan Beach
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