NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1605 Ocean Ave Seal Beach, CA 90740

Estimated Value: $2,147,555 - $2,566,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,207 Sq Ft
$1,078/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2019

Last sale price $1,399,000 $634 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,057/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • High Ceiling
  • J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2019

Beautiful Old Town Seal Beach home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2207 square feet of living space with an open and inviting floor plan and a panoramic ocean view from the rooftop deck! The main floor includes a formal living room with stone fireplace, partial wood beam vaulted ceiling, and plantation shutters plus formal dining area. The family room is open to the kitchen perfect for entertaining featuring a second fireplace, room for an informal dining area plus breakfast bar. All bedrooms are upstairs, light and bright with wood beam ceilings in the master, vaulted ceilings in all bedrooms and two loft areas perfect for a fort/play area or extra storage. The Master Suite includes dual closets and a private balcony plus an en suite bathroom. There are distressed hardwood floors throughout and a circular staircase to a private rooftop deck where you can enjoy sunsets and sit under the stars. Other features include an attached two-car garage with room for storage and a large wrap-around back deck perfect for relaxing and getting some sun. This home is centrally located less than one block to the beach and a few blocks from the Seal Beach Pier and Main Street shops and restaurants. Enjoy this amazing quaint and charming community, award-winning Los Alamitos Schools and close proximity to LA and OC job markets. This is beach living at its finest!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Klisanin

Baytown Realty License #00396996 Listed on: 08/30/2019

Co-Listed By

Shana Klisanin

Baytown Realty License #01196063

Last Buyer's Agent

christine blayney

Christine Blayney License #00963820

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,250

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights

Interior Spaces

  • 2,207 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Schools

  • Mc Gaugh Elementary School
  • Oak Middle School
  • Los Alamitos High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 29 / C
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19908432

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,250

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Old Town (OLDT)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 19908432
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2207.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Tile Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 633.89
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Ocean
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Los Alamitos Unified
  • Elementary School: Mc Gaugh
  • Middle School: Oak
  • High School: Los Alamitos
  • Elementary School: Mc Gaugh
  • High School: Los Alamitos
  • Middle Or Junior School: Oak
  • Elementary School #2: MCGAU
  • High School2: LOSALA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: C
  • Tax Census Tract: 995.11
  • Tax Lot: 29
  • Tax Tract Number: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2024
Sold by
Christine Blayney Revocable Trust and Pifer Peter J
Bought by
Christine Blayney Revocable Trust and Peter J Pifer Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,380,139

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2019
Closed on
Oct 23, 2019
Sold by
Enders Linda Kay and The Lester Eugene Shobe Family
Bought by
Blavney Christine M and Christine Blayney Revocable Tr
Seller's Agent
Jim Klisanin
Baytown Realty
Buyer's Agent
christine blayney
Christine Blayney
List Price
$1,479,000
Sold Price
$1,399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-5.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.67%
Original Mortgage
$899,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2013
Sold by
Shobe Lester E
Bought by
Shobe Lester Eugene and The Lester Eugene Shobe Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2011
Sold by
Shobe Lester E
Bought by
Shobe Lester Eugene and Lester Eugene Shobe Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2000
Sold by
Shobe Lester E
Bought by
Shobe Lester E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$393,300
Interest Rate
7.67%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2000
Sold by
Sharp James L and Sharp Melinda P
Bought by
Shobe Lester E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
8%
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
Christine Blayney Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Blavney Christine M $1,399,000 Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Socal
Shobe Lester Eugene -- Accommodation
Shobe Lester E -- First American Title Company
Shobe Lester Eugene -- Orange Coast Title Company
Shobe Lester E -- Commonwealth Land Title
Shobe Lester E $635,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Blavney Christine M $899,000
Previous Owner Shobe Lester E $375,000
Previous Owner Shobe Lester E $393,300
Previous Owner Shobe Lester E $495,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Sold $1,399,000 0.0% $634 / Sq Ft
10/07/2019 10/07/19 Price Changed $1,399,000 -5.4% $634 / Sq Ft
08/30/2019 08/30/19 For Sale $1,479,000 -- $670 / 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 $17,250 $1,530,008 $1,285,996 $244,012
2024 $17,250 $1,500,008 $1,260,780 $239,228
2023 $16,872 $1,470,597 $1,236,059 $234,538
2022 $16,707 $1,441,762 $1,211,822 $229,940
2021 $16,336 $1,413,493 $1,188,061 $225,432
2020 $16,371 $1,399,000 $1,175,879 $223,121
2019 $10,327 $874,913 $622,200 $252,713
2018 $9,855 $857,758 $610,000 $247,758
2017 $8,233 $840,940 $598,040 $242,900
2016 $8,085 $824,451 $586,313 $238,138
2015 $7,974 $812,067 $577,506 $234,561
2014 $7,771 $796,160 $566,193 $229,967
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW19208408

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 199-084-32