221 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 - Photo 1

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$1,900,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,451 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Sun, Sand, and Small-Town Charm!......... Welcome to this delightful single-story beach cottage, ideally located in the highly sought-after coastal community of Seal Beach, Orange County. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and a spacious family room ( or 4th bedroom) featuring a brick fireplace. The open-concept design creates a bright and airy atmosphere throughout. Step into the inviting living room as you relax and enjoy a view of the palm tree-lined street that leads straight down to the beach. Imagine the possibilities-if this home had a second story, would you have an ocean view? Adjacent to the living room, the large kitchen offers a center island with breakfast bar, ample cabinet and counter space, built in oven, pendant lighting and a separate dining area with French doors that open out to the front patio. The perfect spot for al fresco dining while enjoying the fresh ocean breeze and cool summer evenings. Other features include a primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom, separate laundry room inside the home, fresh paint throughout, extra storage space, recessed lighting, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach. Extra outdoor spaces: back yard area, front patio, front grass yard area and charming fenced front yard. The expansive lot offers plenty of room for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Situated just north of the Pier in Old Town, this home is in a prime location close to local shops, cafes, top-rated schools, Parks, Pickleball courts, tennis courts and scenic ocean views just minutes away. Experience the coastal beauty and small-town charm that make this home truly unique.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 221 Central Ave

General

Sold For: $1,900,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRMLS
MLS ID: PW25037219
Added to Site: 339 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Utility Room
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pull-Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room
Eating Areas: Area, Breakfast Counter/Bar, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
3/4 Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Individual Room, Inside

Additional Information

Pool Description: None
Spa Description: None

Exterior

Deck/Patio: Concrete, Patio

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage

Location

County: Orange
Subdivision: Old Town (OLDT)
Driving Directions: Central avenue and 3rd street.

School Information

School District: Los Alamitos Unified
Elementary School: MCGAUG
Middle School: OAK
High School: LOSALA

Community

Community Features: Biking, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: None

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Structure Type: Single Family Residence
Roof: Composition
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Windows: Bay Window(s)
Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
Entry Location: Front
Stories/Levels: One
Stories Description: One
Square Feet: 1,451
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1946
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Lot Size (Acres): 0.0884
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Fencing (Description): Block

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,309.44

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Trust

Listed by Compass, Kim Kelly
Sold by United Real Estate Professionals, Bea Kuebler

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Schools

Schools serving 221 Central Ave

School District:Los Alamitos Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School 1698 Bolsa Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740	K-5	0.9 mi
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School 4112 Cerritos Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720	6-8	5.3 mi
Los Alamitos High School 3591 Cerritos Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720	9-12	5.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 221 Central Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/30/2025

Sold

$1,900,000

-3.8%

MLS

6/10/2025

Price Reduced

$1,975,000

-2.47%

MLS

5/16/2025

Price Reduced

$2,025,000

-3.57%

MLS

2/20/2025

Listed

$2,100,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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221 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 (MLS# PW25037219) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,900,000 on September 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 221 Central Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Seal Beach? You can browse all Seal Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

221 Central Ave Seal Beach, CA 90740

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Interior

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Bedrooms

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Additional Information

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Location

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Community

Heating & Cooling

Utilities

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