NOT LISTED FOR SALE

304 Central Ave Seal Beach, CA 90740

Estimated Value: $1,817,844 - $2,326,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,848 Sq Ft
$1,126/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2017

Last sale price $1,150,000 $622 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,309/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • 3-minute walk to Marina Park

About This Home

As of July 2017

Seal Beach, CA ~ Let the waves hit your feet and the sand be your seat with this beautifully decorated 1,848 sq. ft. beach cottage of 3 bedroom, 2 baths resting on a 2,565 sq. ft. lot. Premier location on the most desirable side of Old Town just minutes to the sand and Pier where you’ll find Main Street, lined with boutique shops and popular restaurants. Bamboo wood floors throughout, dual pane windows, plantation shutters, wainscoting, central heat, upgraded baseboards, crown molding and remodeled bathrooms. Kitchen features butcher block counters, new subway tile back splash, charming white cabinets, greenhouse window displaying plenty of light and recessed lighting throughout. Beautiful plank wood vaulted ceilings in upper Master suite with his and her closes, private bathroom and exclusive covered patio perfect for morning coffee. Award winning Los Alamitos School District. Ideal beach community just minutes to major freeways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rosario Perez-Ritchie

American Beachside Brokers License #01417022 Listed on: 05/26/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Decker

Seven Gables Real Estate License #01964269

Seven Gables Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,849

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 2,565 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Lawn
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,848 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13
  • Tax Tract Number 698
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19914302

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,849

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained
  • Subdivision Name Other: Old Town (OLDT)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Craftsman
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 19914302
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1848.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: In Family Room, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Starter
  • Levels: One, Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 622.29
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Window Features: Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows, Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

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: Front Yard, Lawn
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2565.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 995.11
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Tract Number: 698

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2019
Sold by
Smith Suzanne L and Smith Living Trust
Bought by
Smith Suzanne L and Suzanne L Smith Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,080,211

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2019
Sold by
Smith Suzanne L
Bought by
Smith Suzanne L and Smith Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2017
Closed on
Jun 28, 2017
Sold by
Hong Sean and Hong Courtney
Bought by
Smith Suzanne L
Seller's Agent
Rosario Perez-Ritchie
American Beachside Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Dana Decker
Seven Gables Real Estate
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-7.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Hong Sean
Bought by
The Hong Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2014
Sold by
Hong Sean and Hong Courtney L
Bought by
Hong Sean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2006
Sold by
Baker Jack L and Baker Sally J
Bought by
Hong Sean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$747,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2004
Sold by
Baker Sally Jean
Bought by
Baker Jack L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2002
Sold by
Baker Jack L
Bought by
Baker Jack L and Baker Sally J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2000
Sold by
Baker Mary Loretta 1988 Trust
Bought by
Baker Jack L
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
Smith Suzanne L -- None Available
Smith Suzanne L -- None Available
Smith Suzanne L $1,150,000 Title365
The Hong Revocable Living Trust -- None Available
Hong Sean -- Accommodation
Hong Sean $950,000 First American Title Co Wrt
Baker Jack L -- Ticor Title
Baker Jack L -- Ticor Title
Baker Jack L -- --
Baker Jack L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hong Sean $25,000
Previous Owner Hong Sean $747,500
Previous Owner Baker Jack L $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Sold $1,150,000 -4.1% $622 / Sq Ft
07/03/2017 07/03/17 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2017 06/14/17 Price Changed $1,199,000 -4.0% $649 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $676 / 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 $14,849 $1,308,501 $1,223,998 $84,503
2024 $14,849 $1,282,845 $1,199,998 $82,847
2023 $14,522 $1,257,692 $1,176,469 $81,223
2022 $14,378 $1,233,032 $1,153,401 $79,631
2021 $14,058 $1,208,855 $1,130,785 $78,070
2020 $14,086 $1,196,460 $1,119,190 $77,270
2019 $13,649 $1,173,000 $1,097,245 $75,755
2018 $13,021 $1,150,000 $1,075,730 $74,270
2017 $11,563 $1,017,949 $918,588 $99,361
2016 $11,345 $997,990 $900,577 $97,413
2015 $11,205 $983,000 $887,050 $95,950
2014 $10,384 $919,776 $823,826 $95,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW17117733

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 199-143-02