$2,700,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2018

1513 Seal Way Seal Beach, CA 90740

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
2,600 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,125 Per Sq Ft

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • White Water Ocean Views
  • RV Access or Parking
  • J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School Rated A
  • Property has ocean access
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

About This Home

As of February 2022

This custom contemporary beauty leaves nothing wanting. An open floor plan with high-end finishes , spacious rooms filled with natural light & surrounded by the sounds of the ocean waves. Rooms & windows have been thoughtfully designed & offer views & sunlight from every vantage point. The great room boasts wood floors, high ceilings, enormous windows, a stone-faced fireplace & an intimate outdoor deck facing the sea. The dining room has been elevated above the great room & surrounded by a glass banister so as not to obstruct views while dining. The white kitchen with quartz counters, & a pantry opens to the great room. The kitchen offers room for casual dining as well as an outside deck for more seating. The romantic master suite features a fireplace, walk-in cedar lined closet, vaulted ceiling, generous custom molding & lovely wood floors. The master bath suite is lined in marble in the huge shower, floors & counters. A modern spa tub & custom built-in cabinets complete this luxurious bath plus heated floor. The spacious two secondary bedrooms are located on the entry level offering wood floors & high ceilings. Solar panels are owned by seller. The roof top deck is an entertainers dream. This is a spacious area with 360 degree views. The 2 car direct entry garage is off the alley w/ additional parking for 3-4 cars on the apron. The current owner has just remodeled this home at a cost of just over $450,000. Rarely available, this one of a kind custom home has it all.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Tuler

First Team Real Estate License #01006772 Listed on: 05/23/2018

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Nat Ferguson

Splash Real Estate License #01387196

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,902

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Property fronts an alley
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Views of a pier
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

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
  • Heated Floor in Bathroom
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Property has ocean access
  • Waterfront with Home Across Road
  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Mc Gaugh Elementary School
  • Los Alamitos High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Solar Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 24
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19909319

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,902

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Old Town (OLDT)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 19909319
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2400.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • 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: Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas, Gas Starter
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1125.00
  • Room Type: Entry, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Heated Floor, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Rear, RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central, Solar
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Upper Level
  • 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: Mc Gaugh
  • High School: Los Alamitos
  • Elementary School: Mc Gaugh
  • High School: Los Alamitos
  • Elementary School #2: MCGAU
  • High School2: LOSALA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Level
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2600.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Access, Ocean Front, Ocean Side of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway 1, Sea Front, Waterfront With Home Across Road

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 995.11
  • Tax Lot: 24
  • Tax Tract Number: 1

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,700,000 Western Reserve Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 Equity Title Orange County-I
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $935,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,160,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,273,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,300,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $748,000 No Value Available
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: PW18099940

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 199-093-19