Sunset Beach Water Tower

The water tower on 1 Anderson St. (pictured below) is a landmark. When it outlived its useful purpose several decades ago, community activism kept it alive. Bought and sold several times, the now converted house offers one of the finest views anywhere. An elevator leads up to the approximate 4th story living area of a luxury tri-level home with 2 master suites, huge bar, fire pit lounge, outdoor jacuzzi and office in a view room at the top.

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Rising 87 feet into the air, 30 feet in diameter on a 35 square foot lot was built in the late 1800s to service the steam engines that ran from Los Angeles to San Diego.

In 1945 water was pumped from an artesian well from Bolsa Chica bluffs to the tower to service Sunset Beach and Surfside. The tower was deactivated in 1974. Purchased and renovated, six years later, restoration of the redwood tower began. The tank portion was lowered to ground level and made into a home which was then lifted by crane back into position on 21 wooden legs which were reinforced with steel at the joints. The owner finally moved into the one-of-a-kind house in 1985 and it has since been sold with another occupant enjoying the best view on this portion of the coast.