First Home Receives Historical Landmark Status In Manhattan Beach

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – A Spanish-style, two-story duplex in the 2800 block of Highland Avenue is now the first city historical landmark. City officials voted in favor of historical distinction for the 1,432 sq. ft. home, as well as a Mills Act contract with the homeowners, at a Tuesday night city council meeting.

The $1.4 million home was built in 1932 by the Daughtery Brothers, according to The Beach Reporter.

Just four months after Manhattan Beach adopted the Mills Act program, homeowners Annette Mejia-Pickens and husband, Chris Pickens, applied for landmark designation in June 2018 to help offset maintenance costs, the newspaper reported. A Mills Act contract grants homeowners a reduced property tax rate to pay for maintenance.

Read more at The Beach Reporter.