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  • Listed by: Arbor Real Estate • Kristen Coultrup • Contact: 949-246-9767
    $2,299,999

    53B Surfside Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90743

    3beds
    1,344sqft
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    $14,156/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1938
    1,987 Square Feet Lot
    $2,258,800 Zestimate®
    $1,711/sqft
    $60/mo HOA

    What's special

    Three-bedroom two-bathroom residenceDetached two car garagePrivate beach access
    Build Your Dream on One of Southern California's Most Coveted Coastlines. Rare opportunities like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Located within the exclusive guard-gated community of Surfside Colony, this exceptional property offers the chance to create a one-of-a-kind coastal residence just steps from the sand and the Pacific Ocean. Whether you choose to undertake a renovation or build a stunning custom beach home, this is a one of a kind opportunity to maximize one of the most highly sought after locations along the Southern California coast. Set on a unique 1,987-square-foot lot stretching from Surfside Avenue to Pacific Avenue, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, with detached two car garage, offers the opportunity to create your ideal coastal retreat. Envision expansive living spaces, rooftop decks, panoramic ocean views, and the modern finishes you've always wanted. Beyond the property, Surfside Colony offers an unmatched lifestyle with private beach access, 24-hour guard-gated security, a neighborhood library, post office, playgrounds, and a close-knit coastal community. Enjoy easy access to Sunset Beach, Huntington Harbor, Seal Beach, and the award-winning Los Alamitos School District. Whether you're a homeowner seeking the ultimate beachfront escape, an investor looking for your next signature project, or a builder searching for a premier coastal lot, this is a rare chance to secure an irreplaceable piece of Southern California's coastline. The location is exceptional—the possibilities are endless. Showings begin Saturday July 11th.
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    Listed by:

    Kristen Coultrup DRE #02021243 949-246-9767,

    Arbor Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP26144086MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Up
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Pantry, All Bedrooms Up
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage, Garage Faces Rear
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Parking
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Front
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Ocean
      • Waterfront features: Beach Access, Ocean Access
      Lot
      • Size: 1,987 Square Feet
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 17848108
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Fixer
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1938

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking
      • Security: Gated with Attendant, 24 Hour Security
      • Subdivision: Seal Beach
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Playground, Pets Allowed, Security
      • HOA fee: $60 monthly
      • HOA name: Surfside Colony
      • HOA phone: 562-592-2352
      Location
      • Region: Seal Beach

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,711/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,229,844
      • Annual tax amount: $14,614
      • Date on market: 7/10/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 13 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $2,258,800

        $2.15M - $2.37M

        $6,044/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/10/2026Listed for sale$2,299,999+557.1%$1,711/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NP26144086 Report a problem
        9/29/1997Sold$350,000$260/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$14,614 +1.6%$1,229,844 +2%
        2024$14,378 +3.3%$1,205,730 +2%
        2023$13,922 +0.9%$1,182,089 +2%
        2022$13,797 +2.2%$1,158,911 +2%
        2021$13,499 +10.4%$1,136,188 +12.6%
        2020$12,230 $1,009,452 +2%
        2019$12,230 +3.1%$989,659
        2018$11,860 +3%$989,659
        2017$11,519 $989,659 +2%
        2016$11,519 +1.8%$970,254 +1.5%
        2015$11,310 +1.4%$955,680
        2014$11,159 $955,680 +10%
        2013-- $868,800
        2012-- $868,800 -4%
        2011-- $905,000 -5%
        2010-- $952,764 -0.2%
        2009-- $955,028 +2%
        2008-- $936,302 +2%
        2007-- $917,944 +2%
        2006-- $899,946 +2%
        2005-- $882,300 +2%
        2004-- $865,000 +124.2%
        2003-- $385,869 +2%
        2002-- $378,303 +2%
        2001$5,008 +1.2%$370,886 +2%
        2000$4,947 $363,614
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Surfside

        Getting around

        44 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        55 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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