Controversial Emoji House For Sale In Manhattan Beach

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Controversy has a price — in Manhattan Beach, it'll cost you $1,749,000. This unique duplex in the El Porto neighborhood was dubbed the "Emoji House" after it was painted bright pink and adorned with two huge, goofy emojis with long eyelashes amid a neighbor spat.

One neighbor, Susan Wieland, believes current homeowner Kathryn Kidd got the emojis painted on the house to spite her after Wieland reported Kidd to the city for using the space for short-term rentals. Kidd was fined $4,000 because short-term rentals are illegal in Manhattan Beach, Fox 11 reported.

Kidd has denied all allegations and says the paint job was intended to make people smile, the news station reported.

The emojis were the talk of the town, as homeowners in the neighborhood were concerned about decreasing home values. Some went so far as to air their grievances to city officials, who then issued a statement that said Manhattan Beach doesn't prohibit paintings, murals or graphic displays on residential homes.

But El Porto may be in luck — perhaps the new owner will paint the house a more muted tone.

The "highly sought out" duplex is only one block from the beach and ten lots up from The Strand, the listing said. It has gone through "various upgrades" within the last year, according to the listing — but it makes no mention of the quirky yellow faces adorning the exterior.

It includes a total of 1,528 sq. ft. of living space, a four-car garage and ocean views. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home was build in 1931 and is on the market for $1,749,000.

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• Address: 216 39th St, Manhattan Beach, California
• Price: $1,749,000
• Square Feet: 1528
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1931
• Features: We are proud to present 216 39th St, a highly sought out duplex located one block from the beach - just ten lots up from The Strand. Built in 1931, this well-maintained building has undergone various upgrades within the last year. New hardwood flooring, countertops, stainless steel appliances, etc. With 1, 528 SF of total livable area, this building also features a 4-car garage and ocean views. This property is a great opportunity for an investor to acquire prime real estate in the highly sought after area of El Porto in Manhattan Beach.

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