ONE BLOCK TO THE BEACH IN OLD TOWN SEAL BEACH! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the quintessential Seal Beach lifestyle, just steps from the sand and minutes from Main Street. A custom solid-wood Craftsman-style entry door welcomes you into a thoughtfully designed interior featuring beautiful travertine flooring throughout the first level. The inviting living room showcases a cozy fireplace and French doors opening to the charming front porch—perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze. The well-appointed kitchen features a large center island with utility sink, cooktop and overhead vent, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and an easy flow into the dining and living areas. A convenient half bath and direct access to the rear garage complete the first level. Upstairs, freshly cleaned carpeting leads to a versatile second living area or bonus room, three generously sized bedrooms, a spacious laundry room that offers abundant storage cabinetry and a utility sink. The hallway bathroom features travertine stone tile and a solid wood cabinet with granite countertop. The front-facing primary suite is filled with natural light from numerous windows and features a beautiful gas fireplace as its focal point. The luxurious en suite bath is accented with marble, offering dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower, private toilet closet, and walk-in closet. Located in one of Southern California's cherished small beach communities, this home is approximately four blocks from Main Street, where shops, restaurants, and the iconic Seal Beach Pier await. Enjoy beloved community traditions including the annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street, Christmas Parade, and Classic Car Show. Nature lovers will appreciate nearby Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, spanning approximately 965 acres. Beach living, classic charm, and an unbeatable Old Town location come together in this exceptional Seal Beach home.
For sale
Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Philip DeMatteo • 562-254-6883
$2,799,000
212 5th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
3beds
2,770sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
2,938 Square Feet Lot
$2,722,700 Zestimate®
$1,010/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 37 days
- 685
- 21
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Listed by:
Philip DeMatteo DRE #01384378 562-254-6883,
First Team Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26208959
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,770 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2,938 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 19902350
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Drywall, Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Old Town (Oldt)
Location
- Region: Seal Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,010/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,049,070
- Date on market: 10/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,722,700
$2.59M - $2.86M
$5,826/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,799,000$1,010/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,049,070 +2% |
| 2025 | $22,756 +1.8% | $2,008,893 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,364 +8.4% | $1,969,503 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $20,635 +1% | $1,818,485 +2% |
| 2022 | $20,436 +2.3% | $1,782,829 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,981 | $1,747,872 |
| 2020 | -- | $1,747,872 +2% |
| 2019 | $20,227 +3.2% | $1,713,600 |
| 2018 | $19,596 +3.1% | $1,713,600 |
| 2017 | $19,014 | $1,713,600 +2% |
| 2016 | $19,014 +1.9% | $1,680,000 +5.1% |
| 2015 | $18,654 +28.7% | $1,598,000 +22.9% |
| 2014 | $14,497 | $1,300,000 -11.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,462,680 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,462,680 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,434,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,434,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,434,000 |
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Neighborhood: 90740
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: McGaugh
- High: Los Alamitos
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



