$1,381,000
SOLD APR 28, 2026

173 College Park Dr Seal Beach, CA 90740

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,333 Sq Ft
5,270 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 28, 2026

$1,036 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Francis Hopkinson Elementary School Rated A+
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2026

Rare opportunity to live in the highly desirable College Park West neighborhood! This beautifully upgraded single-level home offers a perfect blend of comfort, timeless design, and coastal living. Vaulted ceilings, Velux skylights, and solid hardwood flooring create a light-filled, open layout throughout. The remodeled chef’s kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring quartz countertops, a large island, and luxury Thor Kitchen appliances, including a six-burner range with double ovens. The open kitchen design seamlessly connects to the living spaces, allowing you to cook while spending time with guests and effortlessly entertain both indoors and out. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with a remodeled bathroom and large custom Elfa closet systems, while a flexible bonus room offers the option for a third bedroom, office, or guest space. Step outside to a private backyard with mature landscaping, fruit trees, and a modern louvered pergola, perfect for enjoying Southern California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Additional upgrades include owned solar panels (installed 2021), newer roof (2021), PEX repipe (2017), dual-pane windows, central HVAC, recessed lighting, and a repaved driveway with irrigation for landscaped beds. Ideally situated on a quiet interior tract with no pass-through traffic, just minutes from the beach and a short stroll to Edison Park, and within the award-winning Los Alamitos School District, this home offers an exceptional blend of peaceful neighborhood living and coastal convenience. Schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexandra Psarakis Tang

Brokerage Phone: 562-544-2777 License #02041231 Listed on: 03/23/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Axford

Compass License #01943033

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,270 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,333 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 268
  • Tax Tract Number 5847
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08660412
  • $701 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • College Park West Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965 | Remodeled

Lot Details

5,270 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: College Park West (CPW)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 08660412
  • Year Built: 1965
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1333.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room, Outside
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1036.01
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom, Bonus Room, All Bedrooms Down, Office, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Walk-In Shower, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Concrete, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Water Heater, Microwave, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Park

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5270.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1210

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5270.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 268
  • Tax Tract Number: 5847
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 701.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2026
Closed on
Apr 10, 2026
Sold by
Axford Ryan
Bought by
Axford Koreen
Seller's Agent
Alexandra Psarakis Tang
Buyer's Agent
Brian Axford
Compass
List Price
$1,399,900
Sold Price
$1,381,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,900
-1.35%
Views
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
-92.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,035,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,034,740
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$277,309

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2026
Closed on
Apr 1, 2026
Sold by
Dale Arnold and Dale Leanne L
Bought by
Axford Koreen
Seller's Agent
Alexandra Psarakis Tang
Buyer's Agent
Brian Axford
Compass
List Price
$1,399,900
Sold Price
$1,381,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,900
-1.35%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,035,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,034,740
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$277,309

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2017
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Gushue Sandra J
Bought by
Dale Arnold E and Dale Leanne L
Seller's Agent
Elaine Ross
Keller Williams Coastal Proper
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl DeMarco
ERA Donahoe Realty
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$712,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,100
1.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.81%
Original Mortgage
$648,810
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2014
Sold by
Gushue Sandra J
Bought by
Gushue Sandra J and Gushue Family Revocable Survivor Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2012
Sold by
Gushue Charles T and Gushue Sandra J
Bought by
Gushue Charles T and Gushue Sandra J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Gushue Charles T and Gushue Sandra J
Bought by
Gushue Charles T and Gushue Sandra J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2000
Sold by
Gushue Charles T and Gushue Sandra J
Bought by
Gushue Charles T and Gushue Sandra J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $1,381,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $712,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Counties Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,035,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $648,810 VA
Previous Owner $135,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/28/2026 04/28/26 Sold $1,381,000 -1.4% $1,036 / Sq Ft
03/30/2026 03/30/26 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2026 03/23/26 For Sale $1,399,900 +96.6% $1,050 / Sq Ft
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Sold $712,000 +1.7% $546 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/06/2017 06/06/17 For Sale $699,900 0.0% $536 / Sq Ft
05/29/2017 05/29/17 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2017 05/22/17 For Sale $699,900 -- $536 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $9,357 $813,182 $723,682 $89,500
2024 $9,357 $797,238 $709,492 $87,746
2023 $9,144 $781,606 $695,580 $86,026
2022 $9,108 $766,281 $681,941 $84,340
2021 $8,904 $750,649 $668,569 $82,080
2020 $8,930 $742,643 $661,714 $80,929
2019 $8,598 $727,455 $648,739 $78,716
2018 $8,195 $712,000 $636,019 $75,981
2017 $1,466 $108,314 $54,250 $54,064
2016 $1,439 $106,191 $53,187 $53,004
2015 $1,422 $104,596 $52,388 $52,208
2014 $1,376 $102,548 $51,362 $51,186
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW26061224

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 086-604-12

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