$1,425,000
SOLD APR 28, 2021

1005 Driftwood Ave Seal Beach, CA 90740

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,363 Sq Ft
5,300 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,045 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2021

Sweet Beach House! Ready for your personal touch! Extra Space for Work-at-Home, Home Gym or Craft Room. Nice yard ready for you to create your outdoor living spaces. A Garden? Outdoor Kitchen? Add a pool or Spa? Kitchen and baths have been updated with custom cabinets, granite tile and stainless appliances. Bathroom is ready with ADA grab bars and step in shower. Warm laminate hardwood floor and plantation shutters throughout most rooms. The living room boasts vaulted ceiling, cozy fireplace and double French Doors to the patio. Located near the Seal Beach Pier and Beaches. Near fabulous restaurants and shopping. The harbor with all boating amenities is just moments away. Don't miss this Beach House! Opportunity Awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Schroeder

Summerland Real Estate Listed on: 03/20/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Nathalie Marcele Marles

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate License #01330558

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,396

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,363 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Walk-in Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Mcgaugh Elementary School

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 278
  • Tax Tract Number 1817
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19917108

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Fishing
  • Water Sports
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,396

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 19917108
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1363.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1045.49
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Den, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, Office
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Granite Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutters, Watersports, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Los Alamitos Unified
  • Elementary School: McGaugh
  • Elementary School: McGaugh
  • Elementary School #2: MCGAUG

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5300.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1217

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5300.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 995.04
  • Tax Lot: 278
  • Tax Tract Number: 1817

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Nelson Linda A
Bought by
Linda Nelson 2025 Trust and Nelson

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2021
Closed on
Apr 22, 2021
Sold by
Stitwell John Charles and Templin Dana Stilwell
Bought by
Nelson Linda
Seller's Agent
Lori Schroeder
Summerland Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nathalie Marcele Marles
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate
List Price
$1,285,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$140,000
10.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,096,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2021
Closed on
Apr 7, 2021
Sold by
Gazdik Thomas
Bought by
Nelson Linda
Seller's Agent
Lori Schroeder
Summerland Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nathalie Marcele Marles
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate
List Price
$1,285,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$140,000
10.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,096,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2010
Sold by
Stilwell Janice P and Stilwell Charles H
Bought by
Stilwell Charles H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
2.46%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2010
Sold by
Stilwell Charles H and Stilwell Janice P
Bought by
Stilwell Charles H and Stilwell Janice P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1998
Sold by
Stilwell Charles H and Stilwell Janice P
Bought by
Stilwell Charles H and Stilwell Janice P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,050
Interest Rate
6.82%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,425,000 Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Lenders Advan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,096,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $408,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $16,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $57,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $220,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $276,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $266,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $264,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $56,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $206,050 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $2,099,500 -6.1% $1,540 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $2,235,000 -6.3% $1,640 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Off Market $2,385,000 -- --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $2,385,000 +67.4% $1,750 / Sq Ft
04/28/2021 04/28/21 Sold $1,425,000 +1.8% $1,045 / Sq Ft
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Price Changed $1,400,000 +8.9% $1,027 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 For Sale $1,285,000 -- $943 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $17,396 $1,542,465 $1,474,074 $68,391
2024 $17,396 $1,512,221 $1,445,171 $67,050
2023 $17,015 $1,482,570 $1,416,834 $65,736
2022 $16,849 $1,453,500 $1,389,052 $64,448
2021 $4,085 $319,000 $235,647 $83,353
2020 $4,081 $315,730 $233,231 $82,499
2019 $3,960 $309,540 $228,658 $80,882
2018 $3,786 $303,471 $224,174 $79,297
2017 $3,704 $297,521 $219,778 $77,743
2016 $3,631 $291,688 $215,469 $76,219
2015 $3,408 $287,307 $212,232 $75,075
2014 $3,327 $281,680 $208,075 $73,605
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20204135

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 199-171-08