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Sold for $1,900,000
    • Listed by: Compass • Kim Kelly • Contact: 949-438-4340
    Bought with: United Real Estate Professionals
    $1,900,000

    221 Central Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740

    3beds
    1,451sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1946
    3,850 Square Feet Lot
    $1,923,500 Zestimate®
    $1,309/sqft
    $5,129 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,923,500

    $1.77M - $2.10M

    $5,129/mo

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    What's special

    Brick fireplaceOutdoor relaxation and entertainingCharming fenced front yardCool summer eveningsOpen-concept designExpansive lotFront patio
    Sun, Sand, and Small-Town Charm!......... Welcome to this delightful single-story beach cottage, ideally located in the highly sought-after coastal community of Seal Beach, Orange County. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and a spacious family room ( or 4th bedroom) featuring a brick fireplace. The open-concept design creates a bright and airy atmosphere throughout. Step into the inviting living room as you relax and enjoy a view of the palm tree-lined street that leads straight down to the beach. Imagine the possibilities—if this home had a second story, would you have an ocean view? Adjacent to the living room, the large kitchen offers a center island with breakfast bar, ample cabinet and counter space, built in oven, pendant lighting and a separate dining area with French doors that open out to the front patio. The perfect spot for al fresco dining while enjoying the fresh ocean breeze and cool summer evenings. Other features include a primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom, separate laundry room inside the home, fresh paint throughout, extra storage space, recessed lighting, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach. Extra outdoor spaces: back yard area, front patio, front grass yard area and charming fenced front yard. The expansive lot offers plenty of room for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Situated just north of the Pier in Old Town, this home is in a prime location close to local shops, cafes, top-rated schools, Parks, Pickleball courts, tennis courts and scenic ocean views just minutes away. Experience the coastal beauty and small-town charm that make this home truly unique.

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    Listed by:

    Kim Kelly DRE #00813127 562-972-7765,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Bea Kuebler, DRE #00926650

    United Real Estate Professionals

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25037219MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room
    Bathroom
    • Features: Separate Shower
    Family room
    • Features: Separate Family Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • None
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Recessed Lighting, Utility Room
    • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
    • Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
    • Windows: Bay Window(s)
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Family Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,451 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Front
    • Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Block
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 3,850 Square Feet
    • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
    Details
    • Parcel number: 19902116
    • Special conditions: Trust

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1946

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Biking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
    • Subdivision: Old Town (Oldt)
    Location
    • Region: Seal Beach

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,309/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,590,000
    • Annual tax amount: $18,286
    • Date on market: 2/20/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 202 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/30/2025Sold$1,900,000-3.8%$1,309/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW25037219 Report a problem
    9/30/2025Pending sale$1,975,000$1,361/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW25037219 Report a problem
    9/29/2025Contingent$1,975,000$1,361/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW25037219 Report a problem
    7/8/2025Listed for sale$1,975,000$1,361/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW25037219 Report a problem
    6/27/2025Contingent$1,975,000$1,361/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW25037219 Report a problem
    6/11/2025Price change$1,975,000-2.5%$1,361/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW25037219 Report a problem
    5/16/2025Price change$2,025,000-3.6%$1,396/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW25037219 Report a problem
    2/20/2025Listed for sale$2,100,000$1,447/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PW25037219 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$18,286 +137.3%$1,590,000 +146.9%
    2024$7,706 +2.3%$643,921 +2%
    2023$7,531 +1.1%$631,296 +2%
    2022$7,446 +2.3%$618,918 +2%
    2021$7,278 $606,783 +1%
    2020-- $600,562 +2%
    2019$7,284 +3.2%$588,787 +2%
    2018$7,061 +10.2%$577,243 +2%
    2017$6,408 $565,925 +2%
    2016$6,408 +1.9%$554,829 +1.5%
    2015$6,289 +3.7%$546,495 +2%
    2014$6,065 $535,790 +0.5%
    2013-- $533,369 +2%
    2012-- $522,911 +2%
    2011-- $512,658 +0.8%
    2010-- $508,827 -0.2%
    2009-- $510,037 +2%
    2008-- $500,037 +2%
    2007-- $490,233 +2%
    2006-- $480,621 +2%
    2005-- $471,198 +2%
    2004-- $461,959 +1.9%
    2003-- $453,493 +2%
    2002-- $444,601 +2%
    2001$4,425 +13.1%$435,884 +15.8%
    2000$3,913 $376,380
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 90740

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: McGaugh
    • Middle: Oak
    • 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.

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