$2,450,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025

257 5th St Seal Beach, CA 90740

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,109 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$788 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Electric Avenue Median Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

A stunning multifamily gem in the heart of Seal Beach! This meticulously maintained building offers five charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom residences, all situated on a desirable double lot complemented by four single-car garages. With an abundance of outdoor space perfect for gatherings, this property reflects the inviting atmosphere reminiscent of a modern-day Melrose Place.
Perfectly located just two blocks from the sandy shores and only four blocks to the vibrant Main Street and peaceful River’s End Park, you’ll enjoy the ideal central Old Town location for both relaxation and recreation.
The three ground-floor residences feel like cozy single-family homes, each featuring their own front and back doors. Inside, the open floor plans showcase inviting living areas and kitchens equipped with sleek granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, accented by hard surface flooring. Spacious bedrooms are a highlight, boasting walk-in closets along with additional storage in the hallways—ensuring the residents have all the space they need. The two additional residences are located on the second level and feature beautiful hardwood flooring as well as remodeled kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. With no second-floor buildings on either side, the natural light and ocean air are abundant.
Outside, the property is adorned with beautiful mature foliage, providing a serene retreat within a coastal setting. The gated grounds offer a welcoming front patio equipped for outdoor dining, along with a tranquil back patio area—ideal for enjoying the Southern California sunshine. A convenient community laundry room is also located on-site as an added amenity.
This is an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Seal Beach's charm, where each residence offers the perfect blend of sophistication and comfort. It’s not just a building, it’s a lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shana Klisanin

Baytown Realty Brokerage Phone: 310-867-0142 License #01196063 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

John Katnik

BRC Advisors- BH License #02002695

BRC Advisors- BH

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Common Walls
  • Fenced
  • Stucco Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,109 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Courtyard Views

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Leased Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electricity, gas
  • Legal Lot and Block 57 / 104
  • Tax Tract Number 740
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19902232
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 5 Units
  • Old Town Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Building Details

  • 6 Separate Electric Meters
  • 5 Separate Gas Meters
  • 1 Separate Water Meter
  • Electric Expense $400
  • Gardener Expense $960
  • Insurance Expense $4,837
  • Trash Expense $660
  • Water Sewer Expense $2,664
  • Operating Expense $9,521
  • Gross Income $146,400

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name Other: Old Town (OLDT)
  • View: Yes
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 2664.00
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Commercial/Residential
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Gardener Expense: 960.00
  • Parcel Number: 19902232
  • Year Built: 1954
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 788.03
  • Room Type: Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Courtyard
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Community, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 660.00
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1300

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas

Multi Family

  • Average1 Bed Area: 622 Square Feet
  • Electric Expense: 400.00
  • Gross Income: 146400.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 146400.00
  • Insurance Expense: 4837.00
  • Laundry Equipment Own Lease: Lease
  • Lot Size Area: 5663.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Rented Garages: 4
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 6
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 5
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Number With Dishwasher: 3
  • Number With Disposal: 5
  • Number With Range: 5
  • Number With Refrigerator: 5
  • Operating Expense: 9521.00
  • Rent Control: No
  • Total Expenses: 9521.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 104
  • Tax Census Tract: 995.12
  • Tax Lot: 57
  • Tax Tract Number: 740

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $2,450,000 -1.8% $788 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $2,495,000 -4.0% $803 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $2,600,000 -- $836 / 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 $11,519 $814,592 $678,545 $136,047
2024 $11,519 $798,620 $665,240 $133,380
2023 $11,226 $782,961 $652,196 $130,765
2022 $11,054 $767,609 $639,408 $128,201
2021 $10,795 $752,558 $626,870 $125,688
2020 $10,755 $744,842 $620,442 $124,400
2019 $10,441 $730,238 $608,277 $121,961
2018 $9,997 $715,920 $596,350 $119,570
2017 $9,774 $701,883 $584,657 $117,226
2016 $9,575 $688,121 $573,193 $114,928
2015 $9,428 $677,785 $564,583 $113,202
2014 $9,190 $664,509 $553,524 $110,985
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW25037535

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)