$8,395,000
5 Bed
6 Bath
3,965
0.06 Acre Lot

2821 Alma Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California 90266

  • Residential Property Type
  • 3,965 Square Footage
  • 2021 Year Built
Property Description

Welcome to “The Switch House” at 2821 Alma Avenue—an architecturally significant modern residence located on a serene walk street just moments from the beach. Designed by renowned firm Brooks + Scarpa and built by PD Construction in 2021, this innovative 5-bedroom, 6-bath home spans approximately 4,000 square feet and takes a unique inside-out approach to beach living.

Rather than clustering open-air spaces along the exterior, this home centers around a stunning multi-use glass courtyard that anchors all three levels, bringing robust natural light and fresh coastal air deep into the interior. Large sliding glass panels and operable windows maximize indoor-outdoor flow while offering views of Palos Verdes, Malibu, and the Pacific.

On the upper level, a sunlit kitchen and family room connect via a skybridge hallway to the living room. This open-air passage—flanked by ocean views—links three separate outdoor balconies that create dynamic spaces for entertaining, dining, and relaxing. With sleek, corner windows that disappear, these areas flow seamlessly into the living space, offering flexibility and privacy all at once.

The home’s thoughtful floorplan includes living spaces on the top and bottom levels, while four of the five bedrooms are privately situated on the middle floor. A glassed-in elevator connects all levels, providing both ease and elegance. Sculpted aluminum screen walls on the façade provide privacy from the walk street while also catching and reflecting sunlight throughout the day, casting beautiful shadows indoors.

Inspired by the homeowner’s upbringing in the lush rainforest above Oahu’s Manoa Valley, the home emphasizes natural ventilation, passive cooling, and a connection to the outdoors. Whether hosting a party that spills onto multiple balconies or relaxing in the inner courtyard under the stars, the home is a true sanctuary.

Designed to harmonize with nature and community, The Switch House is a rare modern masterpiece just moments from the sand.

Basic Details
Residential
For Sale
SB25137979
$8,395,000
Coastline, Ocean
5
6
3,965
2021
0.06 Acre
Active
6
Single Family Residence
Features
: None
: Central
: Central Air
: None
: Main Level Primary
: Laundry Room, Laundry Closet
: Public Sewer
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Address Map
CA
Los Angeles
Manhattan Beach
90266
Alma
2821
Avenue
Corner of Alma Ave and 29th Street
142 - Manhattan Bch Sand
MNRM
Neighborhood
Manhattan Unified
Additional Information
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: Street Lights
1
3.0
: Three Or More
: Walkstreet, Corner Lot
1
2025-06-19
3
: Public
Broker/Agent Information
Bayside
Bryn Stroyke
Listing Information
SSTROBRY
S5316
Cash to New Loan
Active
2025-07-07T00:24:48Z
CRMLS
: Standard
2025-06-19T13:11:41Z
Agent info
Ray Millman
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