212 5th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Listing broker / agent: First Team Real Estate · Philip DeMatteo · 562-254-6883 · CRMLS
MLS # PW26208959 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 07:53 UTC
About this property
ONE BLOCK TO THE BEACH IN OLD TOWN SEAL BEACH! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the quintessential Seal Beach lifestyle, just steps from the sand and minutes from Main Street. A custom solid-wood Craftsman-style entry door welcomes you into a thoughtfully designed interior featuring beautiful travertine flooring throughout the first level. The inviting living room showcases a cozy fireplace and French doors opening to the charming front porch—perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze. The well-appointed kitchen features a large center island with utility sink, cooktop and overhead vent, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and an easy flow into the dining and living areas. A convenient half bath and direct access to the rear garage complete the first level. Upstairs, freshly cleaned carpeting leads to a versatile second living area or bonus room, three generously sized bedrooms, a spacious laundry room that offers abundant storage cabinetry and a utility sink. The hallway bathroom features travertine stone tile and a solid wood cabinet with granite countertop. The front-facing primary suite is filled with natural light from numerous windows and features a beautiful gas fireplace as its focal point. The luxurious en suite bath is accented with marble, offering dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower, private toilet closet, and walk-in closet. Located in one of Southern California's cherished small beach communities, this home is approximately four blocks from Main Street, where shops, restaurants, and the iconic Seal Beach Pier await. Enjoy beloved community traditions including the annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street, Christmas Parade, and Classic Car Show. Nature lovers will appreciate nearby Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, spanning approximately 965 acres. Beach living, classic charm, and an unbeatable Old Town location come together in this exceptional Seal Beach home.
Property details
- MLS number
- PW26208959
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,770 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0674 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 2008
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 6
Building
- Year built
- 2008
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Block, Drywall, Concrete
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Interior features
- Eat In Kitchen, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Front Porch
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Mc Gaugh
- High school
- Los Alamitos
- High school district
- Los Alamitos Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J. H. McGaugh Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Alamitos Unified · Seal Beach | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Naples Elementary Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Kettering Elementary Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | K–5 | 1.9 mi |
| Lowell Elementary Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | K–5 | 2.0 mi |
| Rogers Middle Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | 6–8 | 2.0 mi |
| Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | 9–12 | 2.4 mi |
| Francis Hopkinson Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Alamitos Unified · Los Alamitos | K–5 | 2.6 mi |
| Fremont Elementary Long Beach Unified · Long Beach | K–5 | 2.8 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,799,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,799,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 02:53 | $2,799,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-19 08:10 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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