NOT LISTED FOR SALE

126 8th St Seal Beach, CA 90740

Estimated Value: $2,218,000 - $2,355,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,125 Sq Ft
$1,080/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2018

Last sale price $1,300,000 $612 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,555/month

220 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property has ocean access
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School Rated A
  • Rooftop Deck
  • 2-minute walk to Seal Beach Pier Playground

About This Home

As of February 2018

This well located home shows like a "MODEL" and on a scale of 1 to 10, it exceeds the 10 mark! Conveniently located near to Main St. shopping & restaurants, beautiful beach & historic Seal Beach pier. Living room with gas fireplace, vaulted wood ceilings & Plantation Shutters. Master Suite includes French doors to balcony with ocean view. The other 2 bedrooms each have a loft area & ladder access plus nice closet organizers. Recently remodeled kitchen with granite counters & lovely tile backsplash & refrigerator is included. Beautiful recently remodeled bathrooms with custom cabinets, Ceramic tile & granite counter tops. 2 full baths on 2nd level & 1st level powder room adjacent to family room. Family room opens to kitchen & features French doors to the patio area, ceiling fan & recessed lighting. Other features include a detached 2 car garage with off-street parking behind the garage off the alley, double pane windows & doors, tile roof installed in 2012, nice window treatments throughout, skylights in upstairs bathroom & hallway & convenient 2nd floor laundry. Spiral staircase to the 3rd deck with nice ocean view. You must see this truly charming home! Seal Beach with its wonderful weather & small town community feel offers a lifestyle that is hard to beat with award winning Los Alamitos Schools, nearby Alamitos Bay Marina, CSULB & the Veteran's Hospital, bike trail, parks, greenbelt, excellent freeway access and so much more. Hurry on this wonderful property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Russel

Seal Beach Realty License #00643833 Listed on: 06/15/2017

Co-Listed By

Robert Russell

Seal Beach Realty License #01032711

Last Buyer's Agent

Bridgett Harris

Compass License #01278800

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2,938 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25' x 117.5'
  • Property fronts an alley
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Side Yard Sprinklers
  • Lawn

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Catalina
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,125 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Stained Glass
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Termite Clearance

Outdoor Features

  • Property has ocean access
  • Beach Access
  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Oak Middle School
  • Los Alamitos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Erickson Construction

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Tax Tract Number 115
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19903432

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,622

Year Built

Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator, washer & dryer, built-in patio refrigerator
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Alley Paved, Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Old Town (OLDT)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Termite Clearance, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 19903432
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2125.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s), Panel Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Family Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 611.76
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Suite
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Skylight(s), Stained Glass
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Granite Counters, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Catalina, Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Builder Name: Erickson Construction
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Patio Open, Roof Top
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built-In Storage, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Garage - Single Door, On Site, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Upper Level, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Los Alamitos Unified
  • Middle School: Oak
  • High School: Los Alamitos
  • High School: Los Alamitos
  • Middle Or Junior School: Oak
  • High School2: LOSALA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Lawn, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Level, Paved, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer, Utilities - Overhead, Walkstreet
  • Lot Size: 25' X 117.5'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2938.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Ocean Access, Ocean Side of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 995.11
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Tract Number: 115

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2017
Closed on
Jan 24, 2018
Sold by
Hontz Bradley T and Hontz Gwendolyn T
Bought by
Paterson Steven Ross and Paterson Jill Walker
Seller's Agent
Sharon Russel
Seal Beach Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bridgett Harris
Compass
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$325,000
-20%
Current Estimated Value
$2,295,636

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$995,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.77%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$445,184
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,850,452

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2008
Sold by
Hontz Bradley T and Hontz Gwendolyn T
Bought by
Hontz Bradley T and Hontz Gwendolyn T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1999
Sold by
Gerlach Judith A
Bought by
Gerlach William
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Paterson Steven Ross $1,300,000 Chicago Title Co
Hontz Bradley T -- None Available
Hontz Bradley T -- None Available
Gerlach William -- Stewart Title
Hontz Bradley T $562,500 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Paterson Steven Ross $525,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Sold $1,300,000 -4.8% $612 / Sq Ft
01/21/2018 01/21/18 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2018 01/09/18 Price Changed $1,365,000 -5.9% $642 / Sq Ft
11/06/2017 11/06/17 Price Changed $1,450,000 -6.5% $682 / Sq Ft
09/13/2017 09/13/17 Price Changed $1,550,000 -4.6% $729 / Sq Ft
06/15/2017 06/15/17 For Sale $1,625,000 -- $765 / 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 $16,622 $1,479,176 $1,230,013 $249,163
2024 $16,622 $1,450,173 $1,205,895 $244,278
2023 $16,255 $1,421,739 $1,182,250 $239,489
2022 $16,095 $1,393,862 $1,159,068 $234,794
2021 $15,736 $1,366,532 $1,136,341 $230,191
2020 $15,767 $1,352,520 $1,124,689 $227,831
2019 $15,276 $1,326,000 $1,102,636 $223,364
2018 $8,959 $775,018 $533,181 $241,837
2017 $8,771 $759,822 $522,726 $237,096
2016 $8,604 $744,924 $512,476 $232,448
2015 $8,496 $733,735 $504,778 $228,957
2014 $8,291 $719,363 $494,890 $224,473
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC17135965

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 199-034-32