NOT LISTED FOR SALE

705 Driftwood Ave Seal Beach, CA 90740

Estimated Value: $2,196,000 - $2,691,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,650 Sq Ft
$914/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 10, 2021

Last sale price $1,875,000 $708 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,826 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2021

This beautifully maintained, custom built home is nestled in the ideal location in the highly sought after Hill neighborhood in Seal Beach. With a highly walkable location to Main St & beach (81 point score) but the quiet ambiance of the Hill, this home offers the best of both worlds. Upon entering, you're greeted by impressive open floor plan, soaring 25' ceilings and unique architectural features that bring sunlight and ocean breezes into the house while maintaining privacy. The home offers immaculately refinished mahogany flooring, formal dining room, chefs kitchen with exotic Zebrawood island, Padouk cabinets and Thermador professional series appliances. Downstairs living begins with two tastefully designed bedrooms and bathrooms (one is ensuite), a central living room area with fireplace, large sliding glass doors that lead to your Asian inspired backyard with sitting area, outdoor fireplace and spa with water feature. The master suite upstairs offers walk-in closets and a master bathroom designed with quality custom finishes, travertine, granite, jacuzzi tub and large shower. The upstairs landing functions as a bonus room that can be converted into a den or fourth bedroom plus a built-in office and a front facing balcony. Don't miss the chance to make this Seal Beach home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nat Ferguson

Splash Real Estate License #01387196 Listed on: 05/05/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Vannessa Swinford

First Team Real Estate License #01948114

First Team Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2007 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,650 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Spa
  • Balcony
  • Stone Porch or Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Mcgaugh Elementary School
  • Los Alamitos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Softener

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 296
  • Tax Tract Number 1817
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19918311

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Hill Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2007 | Remodeled

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: The Hill (TH)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 19918311
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2650.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Vacuum Central, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Outside
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 707.55
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Exercise Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Stone, Tile
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier, Water Softener
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: McGaugh
  • High School: Los Alamitos
  • Elementary School #2: MCGAUG
  • High School2: LOSALA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 995.04
  • Tax Lot: 296
  • Tax Tract Number: 1817

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2021
Closed on
May 27, 2021
Sold by
Harford Paul and Harford Shannon
Bought by
Strelow James and Strelow Sharyn
Seller's Agent
Nat Ferguson
Splash Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Vannessa Swinford
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$1,849,000
Sold Price
$1,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
1.41%
Current Estimated Value
$2,423,192

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$548,192
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,358,063
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,065,129

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2016
Sold by
Harford Paul and Harford Shannon
Bought by
2016 Harford Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2015
Closed on
Oct 30, 2015
Sold by
Reeves Scott and Reeves Shellee
Bought by
Harford Paul J and Harford Shannon K
Seller's Agent
Lorette Murphree
So Cal Dwell
Buyer's Agent
Grant Gerhart
Integrated Realty Group, Inc.
List Price
$1,439,000
Sold Price
$1,439,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2012
Sold by
Reeves Scott and Reeves Shellee
Bought by
Reeves Scott and Reeves Shellee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2009
Sold by
Reeves Scott D and Reeves Shellee A
Bought by
Reeves Scott and Reeves Shellee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2005
Sold by
Reeves Donald and Reeves Ruby
Bought by
Reeves Scott D and Reeves Shellee A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2003
Sold by
Morningstar R Craig
Bought by
Reeves Donald and Reeves Ruby

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$423,750
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Strelow James $1,875,000 First Amer Ttl Co Res Div
2016 Harford Trust -- None Available
Harford Paul J $1,439,000 Chicago Title Company
Reeves Scott -- Accommodation
Reeves Scott -- First American Title Company
Reeves Scott -- Accommodation
Reeves Scott D -- Accommodation
Reeves Scott D -- Progressive Title
Reeves Donald -- Progressive Title
Reeves Donald $565,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Strelow James $1,500,000
Previous Owner Harford Paul J $1,000,000
Previous Owner Reeves Scott $575,000
Previous Owner Reeves Scott D $400,000
Previous Owner Reeves Donald $423,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/10/2021 06/10/21 Sold $1,875,000 +1.4% $708 / Sq Ft
05/08/2021 05/08/21 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Sale $1,849,000 +28.5% $698 / Sq Ft
12/09/2015 12/09/15 Sold $1,439,000 0.0% $543 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/05/2015 10/05/15 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2015 09/25/15 For Sale $1,439,000 -- $543 / 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 $22,676 $2,029,560 $1,680,020 $349,540
2024 $22,676 $1,989,765 $1,647,078 $342,687
2023 $22,183 $1,950,750 $1,614,782 $335,968
2022 $21,971 $1,912,500 $1,583,119 $329,381
2021 $18,053 $1,573,754 $1,249,735 $324,019
2020 $18,092 $1,557,618 $1,236,921 $320,697
2019 $17,528 $1,527,077 $1,212,668 $314,409
2018 $16,716 $1,497,135 $1,188,890 $308,245
2017 $16,365 $1,467,780 $1,165,579 $302,201
2016 $16,055 $1,439,000 $1,142,724 $296,276
2015 $10,790 $950,875 $606,351 $344,524
2014 $10,529 $932,249 $594,473 $337,776
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW21054441

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 199-183-11

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