NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1513 Seal Way Seal Beach, CA 90740

Estimated Value: $2,904,000 - $4,336,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,454 Sq Ft
$1,480/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2022

Last sale price $3,150,000 $1,284 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,325/month

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School Rated A
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2022

Endless views of the beach, ocean and Catalina Island are framed within the floor to ceiling windows of this magnificent home reminiscent of a postcard from your dream vacation. Located only steps from the warm sandy beach, this home's architectural design inspires everything a beach home should epitomize: abundant sunshine, gentle ocean breezes and the sound of waves lapping at the shore. Built for entertaining, the second level features soaring ceilings with an open concept living room, kitchen and dining room all with views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Relax in front of the stone-faced fireplace after a long day at work or dine al fresco on the outdoor patio. Elevate your experience with a few steps to the expansive rooftop deck where you can enjoy reading in the sun, a cool drink or a barbecue with friends. Remodeled in 2018, high end finishes complete all areas including the white kitchen with beautiful quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and a large, walk-in pantry. The romantic master suite features a fireplace, walk-in cedar lined closet, vaulted ceiling, custom molding & wood floors. The master bath suite is finished in marble throughout the huge shower, floors & counters. A modern spa tub and custom built-in cabinets complete this luxurious bath plus heated floor. The spacious, two guest bedrooms are located on the entry level offering wood floors, recessed lighting and high ceilings. With a total of six off street parking spots and seller owned solar, you don't want miss this rare chance to own your beach retreat!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nat Ferguson

Splash Real Estate License #01387196 Listed on: 11/12/2021

Co-Listed By

Renee Ferguson

Splash Real Estate License #01475703

Last Buyer's Agent

John Cain

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #01467294

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,902

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Property fronts an alley
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Views of a pier
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,454 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Mcgaugh Elementary School
  • Los Alamitos High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old Town Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 24 / E
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19909319
  • $587 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,902

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: Assistant text
  • Other Phone Number: 562-553-3982
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley
  • Subdivision Name Other: Old Town (OLDT)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 19909319
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2454.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • 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), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas Starter
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1283.62
  • Room Type: Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Roof Top
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Los Alamitos Unified
  • Elementary School: McGaugh
  • High School: Los Alamitos
  • Elementary School: McGaugh
  • High School: Los Alamitos
  • Elementary School #2: MCGAUG
  • High School2: LOSALA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2600.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0597

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2600.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: E
  • Tax Census Tract: 995.11
  • Tax Lot: 24
  • Tax Tract Number: 1
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 587.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2020
Sold by
Townzen Patrick Aaron and Townzen Jaime
Bought by
Townzen Patrick Aaron and Townzen Jaime Susanne
Current Estimated Value
$3,630,770

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2018
Closed on
Jul 28, 2018
Sold by
Vannatta Bruce E
Bought by
Townzen Patrick Aaron and Townzen Jaine
Seller's Agent
Ann Tuler
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nat Ferguson
Splash Real Estate
List Price
$2,700,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%
Original Mortgage
$2,160,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2012
Sold by
Vannatta Katrina
Bought by
Vannatta Bruce E and 2009 Bruce Edwin Vannatta Separate Prope

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,273,700
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2010
Sold by
Gorelick David E and Gorelick Susan M
Bought by
Vannatta Bruce E and 2009 Bruce Edwin Vannatta Separate Prope

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2005
Sold by
Gorelick David E and Gorelick Susan M
Bought by
Gorelick David E and Gorelick Susan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 1999
Sold by
Lyons Richard B and Lyons Katharine H
Bought by
Gorelick David E and Gorelick Susan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$748,000
Interest Rate
7%
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
Townzen Patrick Aaron -- None Available
Townzen Patrick Aaron $2,700,000 Western Reserve Title Co
Vannatta Bruce E -- First American Title Company
Vannatta Bruce E $1,800,000 Equity Title Orange County-I
Gorelick David E -- --
Gorelick David E $935,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Townzen Patrick Aaron $2,160,000
Previous Owner Vannatta Bruce E $1,273,700
Previous Owner Vannatta Bruce E $1,300,000
Previous Owner Gorelick David E $748,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/01/2022 02/01/22 Sold $3,150,000 -1.6% $1,284 / Sq Ft
01/03/2022 01/03/22 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Price Changed $3,199,900 -3.0% $1,304 / Sq Ft
11/12/2021 11/12/21 For Sale $3,299,888 +22.2% $1,345 / Sq Ft
07/30/2018 07/30/18 Sold $2,700,000 0.0% $1,125 / Sq Ft
06/20/2018 06/20/18 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2018 05/23/18 For Sale $2,700,000 -- $1,125 / 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 $36,902 $3,342,805 $3,064,573 $278,232
2024 $36,902 $3,277,260 $3,004,483 $272,777
2023 $36,105 $3,213,000 $2,945,571 $267,429
2022 $32,292 $2,838,181 $2,589,303 $248,878
2021 $31,576 $2,782,531 $2,538,532 $243,999
2020 $31,657 $2,754,000 $2,512,502 $241,498
2019 $30,666 $2,700,000 $2,463,237 $236,763
2018 $22,518 $2,026,770 $1,794,477 $232,293
2017 $22,048 $1,987,030 $1,759,291 $227,739
2016 $21,633 $1,948,069 $1,724,795 $223,274
2015 $21,374 $1,918,808 $1,698,887 $219,921
2014 $20,861 $1,881,222 $1,665,608 $215,614
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW21242406

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 199-093-19