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.
- Heating System:
- Central
- View:
- Peek-A-Boo
- Fireplace:
- Two Way, Outside, Library
- Patio:
- Brick, Front Porch, Wood
- Parking:
- 2.00
- New Construction YN:
- 0
- Laundry:
- See Remarks
- Sewer:
- Conventional Septic
- Room Type:
- Formal Entry, Living Room, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Library, Foyer, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
- Common Walls:
- No Common Walls
- Senior Community:
- 0
- List Agent Agent ID:
- sbmejimar
- Water Source:
- Public
- Lot Features:
- Front Yard, Landscaped
- Community Features:
- Street Lights, Curbs
- Stories:
- 3
- Entry Level:
- 1
- Flooring:
- Wood
- Association:
- 0
- AttachedGarage :
- 0
- Main Level Bathrooms:
- 1
- Entry Location
- Architectural Style:
- Victorian, Colonial
- Appliances:
- Disposal, Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven
- Interior Features:
- Built-in Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, 2 Staircases
- Street:
- 3rd
- Street Number:
- 1639
- Street Suffix:
- Street
- Zip4:
- 6303
- Floor Number:
- 0
- Longitude:
- W119° 36' 58.2''
- Latitude:
- N33° 52' 52.6''
- Listing Courtesy of:
- Realty ONE Group United
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- RoomKitchenFeatures:
- Butler's Pantry
- RoomBathroomFeatures:
- Bathtub, Separate Tub And Shower, Shower
- Garage Spaces:
- 3
- Zoning:
- MNRS
- Lot Size Square Feet:
- 7,506 Sqft
- List Agent Last Name:
- Mejia
- List Agent License Number:
- 01956154
- Special Listing Conditions:
- Standard
- List Office ID:
- SB1312000
- List Agent First Name:
- Maribel
- Directions:
- Closest cross street is S. Redondo Ave. and S. Herrin St.
- High School District:
- Manhattan Unified
- MLSAreaMajor:
- 147 - Manhattan Bch Mira Costa
- Levels:
- Three Or More
- Parcel Number:
- 4164023021
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
Residential For Sale
1639 3rd Street, Manhattan Beach, California 90266
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- Sold
- Listing ID :
- SB23188263
- List Price :
- $2,999,000
- Year Built :
- 1907
- Lot Area :
- 0.17 Sqft
- Country:
- US
- State:
- CA
- County:
- Los Angeles
- City:
- Manhattan Beach
- Zipcode:
- 90266
- Close Price :
- $2,775,000
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Status :
- Closed
- Price Per Square Foot :
- $677
- Days on Market :
- 176
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
