1421 12th Street 5
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Listing broker / agent: HOME TEAM REALTY · CRAIG CHEN · 310-953-7114 · CRMLS
MLS # IN26185937 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 10:55 UTC
About this property
Coastal Elegance Meets Parkside Living in Manhattan Beach Experience the epitome of beach-city sophistication in this light-filled, end-unit townhouse. Tucked away on a quiet street just one block from Polliwog Park, this pristine 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom sanctuary spans 1,337 square feet of masterfully updated living space. The expansive main level features a commanding living room centered around a cozy gas fireplace, flowing seamlessly into a galley-style kitchen outfitted with premium quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, two overly generous bedroom suites boast dedicated en-suite baths and excellent closet storage. Step outside onto your private deck to soak in panoramic morning views stretching all the way to downtown Los Angeles and the mountains. Refreshed with brand-new lighting and a crisp interior paint palette, this turn-key residence offers a direct-access, 2-car garage with built-in storage and laundry. Situated in a rare, intimate 5-unit complex with low HOA fees, you are an easy walk to top-rated schools (Meadows Elementary, MBMS, Mira Costa High) and a short stroll to the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier.
Property details
- MLS number
- IN26185937
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Townhouse
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,337 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1722 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1985
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 0
Building
- Year built
- 1985
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Balcony, All Bedrooms Up, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Mountains, Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Park
- Association amenities
- Call For Rules, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Maintenance Front Yard
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $165.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Meadows
- Middle / junior school
- Manhattan Beach
- High school
- Mira Costa
- High school district
- Manhattan Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadows Avenue Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 0.1 mi |
| Manhattan Beach Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | 6–8 | 0.3 mi |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Pacific Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | 9–12 | 1.0 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Redondo Beach Unified · Redondo Beach | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Opal Robinson Elementary Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Hermosa Vista (school website, opens in a new tab) Hermosa Beach City Elementary · Hermosa Beach | 2–4 | 1.3 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,380,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,380,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 20:59 | $1,380,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Manhattan Beach
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-19 11:07 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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