220 42nd Street Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Home descriptions never fail to remind you that opportunity is knocking, but in the case of 220 42nd Street, it’s carrying a bullhorn… and probably wearing a wetsuit. This Manhattan Beach charmer sits just 520 feet (208 steps) from the legendary El Porto surf, and boasts commanding, front-row views of breaking waves, the intoxicating blues of the Pacific Ocean, and even the distant shores of Malibu. But 220 42nd Street isn’t just a scenic viewpoint: it’s a *home,* and one brimming with character at that. With three bedrooms, a bonus room, upper and lower-level living rooms, two bathrooms and parking for three cars, there’s room for everything and everyone. The upper level’s ocean-view kitchen includes an electric Viking range, and the adjacent open-concept dining area with brick fireplace opens to a balcony with equally-impressive ocean vistas. With tongue & groove ceilings above, engineered hardwood flooring below, copper plumbing, charming bay windows and even a jetted tub in the upstairs bathroom, you’d be hard-pressed to be dragged away from 220 42nd Street for any reason… but having North Manhattan Beach’s legendary dining, nightlife, coffee shops & boutiques just a 5-minute stroll away should be more than enough enticement. And if you’re a commuter, rest