
4196 Birchwood Ave Seal Beach, CA 90740
Estimated Value: $1,496,000 - $1,642,000
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Updated Kitchen
- Property is near a park
- Francis Hopkinson Elementary School Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- 3-minute walk to Aster Park
About This Home
As of September 2020You’ll love this wonderful two-story, spacious tri-level “Claremont” model with soaring vaulted ceiling, wood burning/gas rock fireplace and a visually exciting oversized plate glass window in the living room. A few steps away and you’re in the dining room highlighted by a backdrop of beautiful French doors with stunning beveled glass trim! Around the corner is the great room featuring a newly remodeled kitchen w/granite countertops, new appliances and an opaque glass bay window allowing an abundance of light & yet maintaining privacy from the neighbors and a charming built-in breakfast nook…An amazing family room w/attractive, custom wood beams on the ceiling and an expansive bank of windows overlooking the relaxing and private backyard & patio area! A convenient downstairs bedroom perfect for visiting guests and an adjacent bath. Upstairs is an impressive size Master Suite & bath w/jetted tub and 2 additional bedrooms. For those looking for a media room, “man-cave” or a large playroom for the kids, this bonus room is perfect for the family, including a BI “Murphy-Bed! Additional amenities include a 5-ton AC (2 years new), smooth ceilings downstairs, dual pane windows throughout, newer carpeting, raised panel interior doors, enclosed patio room (not included in square footage) . Highly acclaimed Los Alamitos School District.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
First Team Real Estate License #00594053 Listed on: 07/22/2020

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,657
Year Built
- Built in 1971
Lot Details
- 5,049 Sq Ft Lot
- Block Wall Fence
- Landscaped
- Backyard Sprinklers
- Lawn
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Parking Available
- Front Facing Garage
- Two Garage Doors
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Combination Foundation
- Raised Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,592 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Wet Bar
- Crown Molding
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Track Lighting
- Raised Hearth
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Double Pane Windows
- Awning
- Blinds
- Window Screens
- Double Door Entry
- Sliding Doors
- Great Room
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Screened Porch
- Attic
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Built-In Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Self-Closing Cabinet Doors
- Disposal
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Dressing Area
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer Hookup
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near a park
Schools
- Hopkinson Elementary School
- Los Alamitos High School
Utilities
- SEER Rated 13-15 Air Conditioning Units
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Underground Utilities
- Natural Gas Connected
- Gas Water Heater
- Sewer Paid
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Built by S&S Construction
- College Park Subdivision, Claremont Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 81
- Tax Tract Number 6177
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Seal Beach, CA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Hyatt Brandon | $1,038,000 | Ticor Title Company |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Open | Hyatt Brandon | $765,000 | |
Previous Owner | Mclaughlin Thomas E | $100,000 | |
Previous Owner | Mclaughlin Thomas E | $100,000 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/04/2020 09/04/20 | Sold | $1,038,000 | -1.0% | $400 / Sq Ft |
07/22/2020 07/22/20 | For Sale | $1,049,000 | -- | $405 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $12,657 | $1,101,533 | $920,244 | $181,289 |
2023 | $12,371 | $1,079,935 | $902,200 | $177,735 |
2022 | $12,331 | $1,058,760 | $884,510 | $174,250 |
2021 | $12,064 | $1,038,000 | $867,166 | $170,834 |
2020 | $5,398 | $451,683 | $225,882 | $225,801 |
2019 | $5,207 | $442,827 | $221,453 | $221,374 |
2018 | $4,994 | $434,145 | $217,111 | $217,034 |
2017 | $4,892 | $425,633 | $212,854 | $212,779 |
2016 | $4,801 | $417,288 | $208,681 | $208,607 |
2015 | $4,750 | $411,020 | $205,546 | $205,474 |
2014 | $4,587 | $402,969 | $201,519 | $201,450 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2020
Carolyn Theriault
First Team Real Estate
(562) 430-8383
51 in this area
59 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Shawn Dugan
Strand Hill Properties
(310) 265-3428
1 in this area
49 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: PW20137001

APN: 217-222-22
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