Late October may be just about the last chance to get a home decent exposure before the holidays (further) gum up the functioning of the real estate market. So here come a bunch of new listings, surprise!Also surprising: Three new offerings in East Manhattan are under $2M; heck, two are under $1.600M. And even the Sand Section brings a couple new offerings in the lower 2's.Take a good look online or in person this weekend. We know some of you will be busy with the pier-to-pier Friendship Walk and/or the World Famous Pumpkin Race on Sunday. (See this sweet MB News feature on the race; or travel back with us to MBC's first (brief) feature on the race from 2007, the first year pumpkins rolled downtown.)Open house times are listed below, but you can also click "Open Houses" at the top of our site, which displays all the Manhattan Beach open houses. There are also links right at the top to Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach opens.----------------------------------------PLEASE NOTE: Below, we present listings new to the Manhattan Beach market this week, via the MLS. They are listed and brokered by a variety of agents and firms. The name of the listing broker and agent for each property, along with any contact information supplied through the MLS, is displayed with each property, next to the price. Blog author Dave Fratello of Edge Real Estate Agency is not the listing agent unless so stated with the listing. Excerpts of the listing agent's description of each property are provided in quotes.Click on any property address or photo to open a new page with full listing details, all photos, listing broker and agent information, and other MLS information. Any observations and comments about listings represent the professional judgments and opinions of the author, Dave Fratello, not the listing brokers or agents. Please see our blog disclaimer.----------------------------------------Sand Section506 Manhattan Avenue (3br/2ba, 2120 sqft.) is a beautifully appointed South End SFR with real ocean views. Living spaces are divided between the 2nd and 3rd floors, with a living room, huuuuge kitchen and one bedroom on the 2nd level, and a large open family room and wet bar upstairs. Two bedrooms there share a bath (there is not what you might call a separate "primary suite" exactly).The build date is stated as 1977, but you can readily see that the modernizations are far more current. If you track this market closely, the start price may seem low.From the official description:"Beach luxury hits different. Its casual, laid back, plays well with the outdoors and demands open spaces filled with natural light, salty air and ocean views... Why is South Manhattan the best? It's quiet and just steps from downtown MB's world-class shopping, dining & nightlife. This extensively remodeled 3 bed / 2 bath coastal stunner wows from the moment you step inside. The lower levels expansive, light-filled great room with balcony boasts recessed lighting above and hardwood flooring below; this space artfully combines the living room with an open dining area that flows into a must-see-to-believe kitchen.""Lets talk about that kitchen. Stunning in pure scale, this epicurean paradise with Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances boasts marble counters, shaker cabinets, a generous island, social breakfast bar, twin sinks, twin dishwashers, three ovens and a steam oven. Your culinary adventures are in the very best of hands. The homes lower level also includes a convenient in-home office with thoughtful built-ins and its own entrance; with a spa-like bathroom nearby, this space easily doubles as a guest suite. Upstairs, however, youll find 506 Manhattans heart; its showcase entertainment room. Spanning the entire width of the home, this indoor-outdoor gathering space with fireplace dramatically opens via a folding glass wall to an ocean-view terrace: the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail made in the rooms built-in wet bar with refrigerator, ice maker and counter seating..."Click here for the Virtual Tour (3D).506 Manhattan Avenue begins at $4.295M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.506 Manhattan Avenue is Listed by Edward Kaminsky, eXp Realty of California, Inc.224 21st Street (3br/3ba, 1647 sqft.) is a front townhouse in a Spanish style.From the official description:"Captivating ocean views - Light filled living areas, and a floorpan thats made for entertaining and beach living + a 3 car garage (w/ epoxy flooring) and a bonus room that is not included in the square footage... The living room features wood floors, ocean/ hill views, traditional beam ceilings, casement windows, relaxing fireplace, double French doors leading to a balcony w/ views of the water and hills. The dining room is adjacent to both the living room and kitchen, with a powder room nearby. The kitchen is spacious, and has a breakfast area with a balcony - the perfect spot to BBQ and to enjoy the ocean air. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 additional baths, including the primary bedroom which also has a balcony to enjoy your morning cappuccino. Impeccably maintained..."Click here for the Virtual Tour (Slideshow).224 21st Street begins at $3.099M.224 21st Street is Listed by Kathleen Markowski, Vista Sothebys International Realty.3201 Highland Avenue (3br/2ba, 1500 sqft.) is a classic of the genre, a 2-story 1960s beach house, which has gotten some reasonable upgrades to the kitchen and baths. There are good views down the walkstreet, although as the address suggests, the half-lot home runs right along Highland Ave. on one side.From the official description:"Fantastic OPPORTUNITY to live at the beach with AWESOME Ocean Views and on a walk street. New construction next door to west will block some of the views but will still have GREAT views. Location, location, location! This charming 3-bed 2-bath beach house with ocean views is situated just steps from the sand. Enter at street level with a 2-car attached garage, plus one space on street. Up one flight to a living area, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and kitchenette or wet bar, plus deck."Click here for the Virtual Tour (Slideshow).3201 Highland Avenue begins at $2.200M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.3201 Highland Avenue is Listed by Lynn O'neil, Beach City Brokers.212 41st Street (3br/2ba, 1543 sqft.) is a charmingly remodeled half-lot 2-story in El Porto that recently became the highest-such sale in Porto when it closed for $2.360M in May. (In July, a duplex lower down the same street at 116 41st sold for $2.425M, making that the high sale.)From the official description:"Location, location, location! Enjoy the ideal Manhattan Beach lifestyle literally steps from the sand and located near some of the best surfing spots in Manhattan Beach! 1 Block from the beach, this charming 3 bedroom with den/office, 2 bathroom home allows you to enjoy stunning views of the water. An updated kitchen & living room upstairs transitions to a balcony with ocean views perfect for parties, just keep it open for that indoor/outdoor lifestyle, or simply taking in the ocean air. This charming floor plan has a cool beach bungalow vibe with a gorgeous updated kitchen, dining room, living room, 2 bedrooms plus 1 bathroom upstairs with 1 bedroom plus an office/den (could be 4th bedroom) and a 2nd bathroom downstairs... This original duplex was converted to have a single family feel offering buyers the option to make this their family home, or convert back to a duplex for short-term rentals as this home is located in the approved coastal zone area in Manhattan Beach where nightly Airbnb & VRBO rentals are now legal."212 41st Street begins at $2.499M and is open Sat. & Sun. 2-5pm.212 41st Street is Listed by Jaimi Freeman, Pacifica Properties Group, Inc.East Manhattan Beach24 Westport (4br/4ba, 3256 sqft.) is one of the fairly rare SFRs in Manhattan Village with a first-floor primary suite (of course they called it a master suite way-back-when).From the official description:"This updated home is located in the ONLY GATED COMMUNITY in the entire South Bay Beach Cities that offer amenities (security, pool, spa, greenbelt areas, well lite sidewalks and more). The LOCATION is an A+ on a quiet CUL-DE-SAC street. Walkability is an "A", walk to the NEWLY RENOVATED MANHATTAN MALL & MANHATTAN COUNTRY CLUB. The Curb appeal is an "A" from this desirable PLAN 5 home (see layout in photos). The home is located on one of just a few CUL-DE-SAC STREETS in Manhattan Beach. (great advantages) The floorplan of this home is desirable. There is a DOWNSTAIRS PRIMARY BEDROOM which is sought after by many. Very few homes in Manhattan Beach have the ability to offer this type of floor plan due to square footage restrictions & parking requirements. The other 3 bdrms are located upstairs, along with an upstairs family room that could also be a 5th BEDROOM if desired or needed."24 Westport begins at $3.499M.24 Westport is Listed by Cindy Shearin, Strand Hill Christies International Real Estate.1612 Harkness Street (2br/1ba, 883 sqft.) is a "refreshed," though still largely original, smallish Liberty Village home. Call it a chance to revisit history, and to imagine what could be.From the official description:"Recently refreshed, this quintessential Liberty Village home has recently undergone an extensive update and is ready for you to move in! Light and bright with pristine refinished hardwood floors, you won't believe the transformation. The main house features two bedrooms and one bathroom with a large living/dining area. The primary bedroom leads to an attached "lounge" area with a decorative, mid century modern fireplace, that would make a great hangout spot, office, gym or possibly another dining area. There is an additional living space in a detached unit."1612 Harkness Street begins at $1.599M and is open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm.1612 Harkness Street is Listed by Sarah Saypack, Vista Sothebys International Realty.1509 Chestnut Avenue (2br/2ba, 1452 sqft.) is a mostly original, 1940s cottage.From the official description:"Brig
