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Live MLS data for all Seal Beach real estate, refreshed every 5 minutes. Covers Old Town, The Hill, College Park East and West, and all non-Leisure World neighborhoods. For Leisure World-specific data, see the dedicated report linked below.

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Expert Analysis: Seal Beach Real Estate

Seal Beach sits at the northern tip of Orange County's coastline and holds a position in the regional market that is genuinely difficult to replicate: a small, fully built-out beach city that has retained the pedestrian-scaled village character most OC coastal communities lost decades ago. Old Town Seal Beach is the heart of that character, a walkable grid of residential streets and independent businesses centered on the pier that functions more like a Northern California coastal town than a typical Southern California beach community. The Main Street corridor, the volunteer-run community organizations, and the neighborhood's resistance to chain retail and large-scale development are deliberate community choices made consistently over decades, producing a living environment the surrounding region cannot supply in meaningful quantity. Beyond Old Town, The Hill offers larger lots, more spacious homes, and panoramic views over the coast and Catalina Island. College Park East and College Park West serve buyers who prioritize community quality and livability at more accessible price points, with established neighborhoods and the community cohesion that attracts long-term owner-occupants. Across all neighborhoods, the city's fundamental scarcity works in sellers' favor: Seal Beach is small, fully built out, and consistently in demand from buyers who have evaluated alternatives across the OC and LA coastal corridor and concluded that what Seal Beach offers cannot be found elsewhere.

Analysis by Eric Engelbert, Broker at Orange County Real Estate, Inc.

Looking for Leisure World Seal Beach Data?

Leisure World is a gated 55+ active adult community that operates as its own distinct real estate sub-market with age restrictions, cooperative ownership structures, and community-specific rules that require specialized knowledge to navigate. This report covers the broader Seal Beach market. For Leisure World-specific data, listings, and analysis, use the dedicated resources below.

Seal Beach Real Estate FAQ

What makes Seal Beach real estate unique in the OC coastal market?

Seal Beach is a small, fully built-out beach city that has retained the pedestrian-scaled village character that most OC coastal communities lost decades ago. Old Town Seal Beach retains a beach village environment with independent businesses, a pier, and a community identity that creates sustained demand from buyers who have specifically chosen Seal Beach over larger developed coastal alternatives. Its geographic scarcity as a small coastal municipality makes that demand durable across market cycles.

How does Leisure World fit into the Seal Beach real estate market?

Leisure World is a gated 55+ active adult community occupying a significant portion of Seal Beach and operating as an entirely independent sub-market with age restrictions, cooperative share ownership in most cases, and community-specific rules that differ substantially from the broader Seal Beach market. Buyers and sellers in Leisure World require specialized knowledge of cooperative ownership and Leisure World-specific comparable sales. The dedicated Leisure World Market Report covers this community exclusively.

How do Old Town, The Hill, and College Park compare as neighborhoods?

Old Town is the most coveted area for buyers who prioritize walkable beach access and the village character that defines Seal Beach, commanding the city's highest prices per square foot. The Hill offers larger lots, more spacious homes, and coastal and Catalina Island views at an elevated setting. College Park East and West serve buyers who prioritize community quality and livability at more accessible price points, with established neighborhoods and strong community cohesion that attracts long-term owner-occupants and families.

What should sellers know about listing a home in Seal Beach?

Seal Beach sellers benefit from the city's fundamental scarcity: small, fully built out, and consistently in demand from buyers who have made a deliberate choice to pursue it. When a well-priced, well-presented Seal Beach home comes to market, motivated buyers act with conviction. The key variables are neighborhood-specific pricing based on current comparable sales, turnkey presentation, and marketing reach that captures both local move-up buyers and out-of-area buyers who have specifically targeted Seal Beach from the broader LA and OC coastal corridor.

What Is Your Seal Beach Home Worth?

Neighborhood character, beach proximity, and authentic coastal scarcity each independently affect value here. Get a neighborhood-specific valuation before making any decision.

Address Beds Baths Living ft2 List Price Cost per ft2 DOM
404 Ocean 4 6 7,420 $10,995,000 $1,481 1 day
1701 Catalina Avenue 6 4 4,001 $4,285,000 $1,070 68 days
114 2nd 5 6 3,208 $3,395,000 $1,058 151 days
142 144 6th Street 4 5 3,607 $3,095,000 $858 92 days
114 5th 4 3 1,739 $3,049,000 $1,753 100 days
205 4th street 4 4 3,455 $2,850,000 $824 68 days
640 Island View 4 4 3,500 $2,749,000 $785 111 days
118 3rd Street 4 4 2,858 $2,599,000 $909 72 days
1737 Catalina 4 3 2,541 $2,598,000 $1,022 19 days
312 15th 3 2 1,392 $2,589,000 $1,859 86 days
126 8th 3 3 2,125 $2,349,000 $1,105 19 days
805 Ocean Unit 4 3 2 1,230 $1,899,900 $1,544 149 days
3550 Goldenrod Circle 5 4 2,750 $1,888,000 $686 49 days
1709 Bolsa 3 2 2,239 $1,880,000 $839 2 days
4297 Candleberry 5 3 2,800 $1,775,000 $633 0 days
800 Driftwood Avenue 3 2 1,312 $1,698,000 $1,294 113 days
416 Opal Cove Way 3 2 1,198 $1,695,000 $1,414 133 days
3561 Dahlia Circle 4 3 2,604 $1,660,000 $637 19 days
4556 Guava 4 3 2,466 $1,645,000 $667 48 days
3541 Goldenrod 4 3 2,254 $1,450,000 $643 25 days
4549 Birchwood 4 2 1,914 $1,429,000 $746 246 days
3930 Rose 4 2 1,524 $1,399,900 $918 7 days
3621 Teaberry Circle 4 3 2,542 $1,395,000 $548 91 days
123 13th Street Unit 1 3 2 1,274 $1,349,000 $1,058 41 days
12300 Montecito Road Unit 24 3 2 1,599 $750,000 $469 8 days
Average: 3.7 3.0 2,373 $2,288,921 $947 69 days
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Address Beds Baths Living ft2 List Price Cost per ft2 DOM
208 Ocean Place 4 6 3,494 $3,925,000 $1,123 8 days
119 2nd Street 5 6 3,175 $2,995,000 $943 35 days
150 13th Street 3 3 2,164 $2,150,000 $993 91 days
4341 Dogwood Avenue 5 3 2,998 $1,885,000 $628 27 days
1015 Fathom 4 3 1,764 $1,875,000 $1,062 8 days
3670 Bluebell Street 4 3 3,039 $1,755,000 $577 89 days
3580 Teaberry 4 3 2,791 $1,625,000 $582 41 days
4548 IRONWOOD AVENUE 4 2 1,524 $1,150,000 $754 10 days
12300 Montecito Unit 27 2 2 1,255 $670,000 $533 54 days
12200 Montecito Road Unit L208 3 2 1,234 $613,000 $496 35 days
12200 Montecito 3 2 1,124 $600,000 $533 140 days
Average: 3.7 3.2 2,232 $1,749,363 $748 37 days
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Address Beds Baths Living ft2 List Price Sold Price Cost per ft2 DOM Sold Date
10 Ocean Place 4 6 4,441 $6,590,000 $5,550,000 $1,249 49 days 4/15/26
205 Ocean Place 4 5 3,704 $4,699,000 $4,600,000 $1,241 15 days 6/1/26
1675 Crestview 4 4 3,667 $4,100,000 $4,100,000 $1,118 16 days 8/7/26
1445 Catalina 5 4 3,292 $3,125,000 $3,050,000 $926 36 days 7/1/26
236 8th St 5 5 3,400 $2,690,000 $2,690,000 $791 138 days 9/8/26
234 16th 4 4 3,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $883 27 days 5/27/26
1005 Marvista Avenue 3 5 3,242 $2,595,000 $2,500,000 $771 23 days 9/3/26
129 Dolphin 4 4 2,450 $2,549,900 $2,475,000 $1,010 62 days 7/1/26
1713 Electric Avenue 4 4 2,848 $2,550,000 $2,400,000 $842 99 days 7/7/26
1001 Electric Avenue 3 4 2,431 $2,495,000 $2,395,000 $985 37 days 9/9/26
1407 Electric 3 3 2,257 $2,295,000 $2,300,000 $1,019 48 days 7/8/26
311 16th 3 3 2,026 $2,199,000 $2,267,500 $1,119 0 days 3/18/26
412 Emerald 5 3 2,681 $2,595,000 $2,200,000 $820 145 days 4/13/26
4388 Fir Avenue 4 4 2,784 $2,099,999 $2,100,000 $754 4 days 5/4/26
417 Emerald 3 2 1,630 $1,999,999 $1,994,409 $1,223 40 days 9/15/26
455 Galleon 4 2 1,702 $1,985,000 $1,950,000 $1,145 32 days 6/29/26
377 Galleon Way 3 2 1,747 $2,050,000 $1,950,000 $1,116 11 days 6/11/26
900 Catalina Avenue 3 2 1,400 $2,000,000 $1,945,000 $1,389 38 days 5/20/26
4508 Guava 4 4 3,037 $1,875,000 $1,930,000 $635 0 days 6/22/26
1135 Catalina Ave. 4 3 1,832 $1,985,000 $1,900,000 $1,037 39 days 5/27/26
3790 Goldenrod St 4 3 3,019 $1,799,900 $1,875,000 $621 7 days 7/21/26
4325 Hazelnut 4 3 2,800 $1,850,000 $1,875,000 $669 0 days 5/26/26
216 15th Street 3 2 1,087 $1,947,000 $1,855,000 $1,706 58 days 6/5/26
4208 BIRCHWOOD 4 3 3,162 $1,850,000 $1,850,000 $585 3 days 4/20/26
850 Coastline Drive 4 3 2,643 $1,829,000 $1,775,000 $671 89 days 8/26/26
Average: 3.4 2.7 2,020 $1,694,450 $1,656,276 $806 30 days
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