1200 Catalina Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740
1200 Catalina Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Property Description
YOUR DREAM HOME AWAITS Perched high on The Hill in desirable Seal Beach, this exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of the area’s most sought-after coastal neighborhoods. Surrounded by impressive custom homes, some featuring ocean views from second-story windows and rooftop decks, this oversized lot offers endless possibilities. Envision a stunning custom residence with a resort-style backyard, creating your own private coastal retreat. This cottage is turnkey and has been refreshed in September 2026. The interior of this home has been painted, new carpet and paint. Interior doors have been replaced and accented with black hardware. New ceiling fans in the bedrooms. The existing cottage is turnkey and ready to enjoy, offering the opportunity to move in and savor the Seal Beach lifestyle while planning and designing the home of your dreams. Natural light floods the living room which features a gas fireplace. The dinette area is framed by a corner window bringing in natural and fresh air. Both the galley kitchen and the two bathrooms have been remodeled. The roof is two years old. A glass sliding door gives access to the spacious backyard. Award winning Los Alamitos schools with the elementary school walking distance. Just a stroll from charming Main Street, you’ll discover the unique shops, inviting restaurants, and timeless small-town atmosphere that make Seal Beach feel like a step back in time. Three major freeways just minutes drive away.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Seal Beach · Single Family Residence
Listed 8.7% above the median closed sale of $1,698,000. Price per sqft ($1,544) is a 26% premium to closed comps ($1,221). Closed comps sold at 100% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6231 6th | Long Beach | 1961 | 3 | 2 | 2,014 | 6,598 | $869 | $1.75M | 33 | 54 |
| 6257 Majorca | Long Beach | 1982 | 4 | 4 | 2,898 | 3,646 | $690 | $2.00M | 24 | 53 |
| 6261 Majorca Circle | Long Beach | 1982 | 3 | 3 | 2,275 | 5,236 | $787 | $1.79M | 44 | 51 |
| 6600 Ocean | Long Beach | 1928 | 3 | 4 | 1,624 | 2,381 | $1,232 | $2.00M | 242 | 50 |
| 6264 Napoli Court | Long Beach | 1987 | 4 | 4 | 3,055 | 3,477 | $540 | $1.65M | 159 | 42 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2,373.2 | 4,267.6 | $823.6 | $1.84M | 100.4 | |||
| Median | 2,275 | $1.79M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 950 Marvista Avenue | Seal Beach | 1958 | 11/25/2025 | 3 | 3 | 1,355 | 5,500 | $1.75M | $1.80M | $1,328 | 1.03 | 26 | 81 |
| 900 Catalina Avenue | Seal Beach | 1958 | 05/20/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,400 | 5,300 | $2.00M | $1.95M | $1,389 | 0.97 | 61 | 76 |
| 800 Driftwood Avenue | Seal Beach | 1958 | 10/19/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,312 | 5,454 | $1.70M | $1.70M | $1,294 | 1.00 | 146 | 76 |
| 601 Southshore | Seal Beach | 1960 | 06/26/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,383 | 9,400 | $1.77M | $1.69M | $1,222 | 0.95 | 78 | 72 |
| 1709 Harbor Way | Seal Beach | 1962 | 05/22/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,834 | 6,100 | $1.50M | $1.60M | $871 | 1.07 | 30 | 71 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1,456.8 | 6,350.8 | $1.75M | $1.75M | $1,220.8 | — | 68.2 | ||||
| Median | 1,383 | $1.70M | $1.70M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.