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228 5th St, #2, Seal Beach, CA 90740

$1.15M2bd · 1ba · 834 sqft
Lot 2,934 sqft•Condominium•
Active
•3d on market•MLS# PW-26221755

Property Description

RARELY ON THE MARKET IN OLD TOWN SEAL BEACH! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath beach condo with high ceilings offers 834 square feet of inviting living space and an incredible opportunity to enjoy the Seal Beach lifestyle. Remodeled in 2024, the home is tucked privately at the rear of an intimate two-unit property, with all living space conveniently located on the second level. The property includes a two-car tandem garage with laundry in the garage, providing valuable parking and plenty of storage in this highly desirable beach community. Each unit has their own APN number for property taxes. HOA is self managed with CCR's. Shared cost for property insurance, water and refuse. Ideally located less than two blocks from the beach and less than 3 blocks from Historic Main Street shops, restaurants, and cafés, you can leave the car at home and enjoy everything Old Town Seal Beach has to offer. Enjoy a desirable Old Town location and the easygoing coastal lifestyle right outside your door. This is a wonderful option for a primary residence, weekend getaway, or beach retreat. Charming in photos and even better in person—opportunities like this in Old Town Seal Beach don't come along often. TENANT OCCUPIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1977

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1977
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Condominium
Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Heating
Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
None
View
None
Flooring
Vinyl
City
Seal Beach
Zip Code
90740
County
Orange
Listed byReal Broker, Lisa Kovacs

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$5,815.03
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$920,000
Total Interest
$1,173,409
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$2,093,409
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Affordable Tier · 4 active · 5 closed

228 5th St, #2, Seal Beach, CA 90740

Seal Beach · Condominium

$1.15M
Affordable Tier
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sqft
834
Lot
2,934 sqft
Year
1977
$/Sqft
$1379
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: None✓
Garage: 2-car✓

Listed 7.0% above the median closed sale of $1,075,000. Price per sqft ($1,379) is a 42% premium to closed comps ($968).

Price Position

Positioned above the market — commands a premium.

Premium
Subject listed at $1.15M· $1,379/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $1.07M
+$75K (+7.0%)
Active comps
vs active median $1.10M
+$50K (+4.6%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $620
+$759 (+122.4%)

Active Properties (4)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
6326 Marina Pacifica Dr SLong Beach1974231,576979,084$666$1.05M5457
5116 Marina PacificaLong Beach1974321,777979,084$619$1.10M9750
6330 RivieraLong Beach1981321,93024,345$544$1.05M3747
145 Bennett AvenueLong Beach1972321,9186,302$651$1.25M1645
Total: 4 · Average2.82.31,800.25497,203.75$620$1.11M51
Median1,918$1.10M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
805 Ocean AvenueSeal Beach197508/27/2026221,2258,256$1.10M$1.00M$8160.917278
123 13th StreetSeal Beach197710/21/2026321,2742,938$1.35M$1.27M$1,0010.948977
383 Bay ShoreLong Beach196510/07/20262299524,717$1.09M$1.07M$1,0800.982970
36 Corona AvenueLong Beach198205/29/2026221,0354,306$1.09M$1.10M$1,0631.013569
201 Bay Shore AvenueLong Beach197507/24/2026221,19029,711$1.05M$1.05M$8821.007267
Total: 5 · Average2.22.01,143.813,985.6$1.10M$1.10M$968.4—59.4
Median1,190$1.07M$1.07M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

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Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.