$1,325,000
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,838 Sq Ft
1,891 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 25, 2026

$721 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • No Units Above
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Victoria Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2026

You will never see another home like this.
An exquisite, handcrafted three-bedroom, three-bath residence quietly tucked within the sought-after Sea Bluff Canyon community, a small, storybook enclave affectionately known as "Little Big Bear," set amid acres of protected parkland and natural preserve, yet just minutes from the beach.
This home is one of the few homes that backs directly to preserved canyon parkland, with walking trails leading all the way to Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Here, trees sway gently in the breeze, nature lovers enjoy the trails throughout the day, and in the evening, the moon rises softly above the canopy, with the sounds of birds and frogs as a rare, peaceful soundtrack in a coastal setting.
This enchanting location provides the perfect backdrop for the home's extraordinary craftsmanship. Inside, the home unfolds with dramatic volume ceilings, exposed wood beams, clerestory windows, and exquisite custom millwork throughout. Rich hickory floors ground the space, while architectural archways and thoughtfully framed openings create a sense of beauty and permanence. A stunning mezzanine gallery overlooks the great room, featuring floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a striking stained-glass window crowning the space, a perfect lounge, library, or retreat. The kitchen and bathrooms showcase custom cabinetry, glass-front uppers, and finely detailed tilework composed of the smallest, most precise pieces, thoughtfully chosen finishes, a testament to craftsmanship rarely seen today.
This three-bedroom, three-bath home offers exceptional flexibility and privacy, with two en-suite bedrooms opening directly to a rare expanse of protected green space. This uninterrupted natural backdrop feels worlds away from everyday suburbia. The lower patio, designed as a tranquility garden, includes a gate that opens directly to Canyon Park walking trails. The third bedroom is ideal for guests, an office, or a creative space. Multiple outdoor living areas include two south-facing patio/balconies and a wall-to-wall front balcony. Enjoy resort-style amenities, including a pool, spa, clubhouse, and tennis courts. Surrounded by nature, yet conveniently located within minutes of premier dining, nightlife, and shopping—from the Newport Beach peninsula and Pacific City in Huntington Beach to the Triangle, SOCO Mix, 17th Street in Costa Mesa, South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, and Lido Marina Village.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimber Wuerfel

Kimber/Alana Boutique Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-812-9155 License #01314386 Listed on: 02/09/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Tai Nguyen

OCMS Realty License #01466761

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1,890 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $444 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Bluff
  • Canyon
  • Hills
  • Meadow
  • Valley
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Product Walls
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,838 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Stained Glass
  • Sliding Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Tile Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Lanai
  • Rear Porch

Location

  • Property is near clubhouse and park

Schools

  • Victoria Elementary School
  • Tewinkle Middle School
  • Estancia High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 65
  • Tax Tract Number 10018
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42201212
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Seabluff Canyon HOA, Phone Number (714) 375-6634
  • Sea Bluffs Condos Subdivision
  • Foothills
  • Property is near a preserve or public land
  • Valley

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Meeting Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

1,890 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$444 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Ad Number: 714-812-9155
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Sea Bluffs Condos (SEAB)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 42201212
  • Year Built: 1978
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1838.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Chair Railings, Balcony, Wood Product Walls, Built-in Features, Attic Fan, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Two Story Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Storage, Coffered Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Below, No One Above
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors, Panel Doors
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 734.49
  • Room Type: Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Entry, Attic, Dressing Area, Bonus Room, Two Primaries, Library, Foyer, Kitchen, Loft, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom
  • Spa Features: Association, Community
  • Window Features: Shutters, Skylight(s), Stained Glass
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Bluff, Trees/Woods, Meadow, Park/Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Hills, Canyon, Valley
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Patio, Rear Porch, Deck
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground, Community, Heated
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage Faces Front, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Hiking Trails, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Meeting Room, Clubhouse, Recreation Room, Spa/Hot Tub, Biking Trails
  • Association Fee: 444.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Seabluff Canyon HOA
  • Phone: 714-375-6634
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Valley, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Foothills, Preserve/Public Land, Park

Schools

  • Elementary School: Victoria
  • High School: Estancia
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tewinkle
  • Elementary School #2: VICTOR2
  • High School2: ESTANC

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Bluff, Park Nearby, Close to Clubhouse, Garden
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1890.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0434

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1890.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 60
  • Number Of Units Total: 60

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 65
  • Tax Tract Number: 10018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2026
Closed on
Mar 3, 2026
Sold by
Smalley Jennifer and Garrett Jennifer L
Bought by
Johnston Paul
Seller's Agent
Kimber Wuerfel
Kimber/Alana Boutique Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tai Nguyen
OCMS Realty
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-1.85%
Views
250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.50%
Original Mortgage
$790,000
Outstanding Balance
$790,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$541,256

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1995
Sold by
Garrett John H
Bought by
Garrett John H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,000
Interest Rate
7.61%
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 $1,300,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Continental Lawyers Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $790,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $141,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/25/2026 03/25/26 Sold $1,325,000 -1.9% $721 / Sq Ft
02/09/2026 02/09/26 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $734 / 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 $5,541 $477,975 $206,132 $271,843
2024 $5,541 $468,603 $202,090 $266,513
2023 $5,373 $459,415 $198,127 $261,288
2022 $5,184 $450,407 $194,242 $256,165
2021 $5,029 $441,576 $190,433 $251,143
2020 $4,980 $437,049 $188,481 $248,568
2019 $4,884 $428,480 $184,785 $243,695
2018 $4,789 $420,079 $181,162 $238,917
2017 $4,706 $411,843 $177,610 $234,233
2016 $4,602 $403,768 $174,127 $229,641
2015 $4,555 $397,704 $171,512 $226,192
2014 $4,447 $389,914 $168,152 $221,762
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC26018559

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 422-012-12

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