242 5th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
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OFF MARKET

$3,039,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,145 sqft

242 5th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740

Est. Refi. Payment $18,370/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 26, 2021 for $2,050,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.04M
Since last month
Decreased$63K (-2%)
Since last year
Decreased$11K (-0.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$996K (+48.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +164% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$3.05M
August 2026$3.04M
July 2026$3.11M
June 2026$3.18M
May 2026$3.16M
April 2026$3.15M
March 2026$3.09M
February 2026$3.08M
January 2026$2.96M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
232 7th St, Seal Beach, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
10/23/25
3
3.5
2,906
111 5th St, Seal Beach, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,595,000
10/07/25
4
3.5
2,782
15 Marina Way, Seal Beach, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$3,450,000
12/22/25
3
3.5
3,292
450 Electric Ave, Seal Beach, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
09/24/25
3
2
1,702
377 Galleon Way, Seal Beach, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
06/11/26
3
2
1,747
850 Coastline Dr, Seal Beach, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,775,000
08/26/26
4
2.5
2,643
455 Galleon Way, Seal Beach, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
06/29/26
4
2
1,702
162 12th St, Seal Beach, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,625,000
09/22/25
4
3.5
2,942
154 12th St, Seal Beach, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$2,450,000
10/30/25
3
2.5
2,878
205 Ocean Pl, Seal Beach, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$4,600,000
06/01/26
4
4.5
3,704

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
244 5th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.01
$2,550,000
7
6
4,058
Recently Sold
247 6th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.03
$2,555,500
4
3.5
2,900
Off Market
251 6th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.03
$2,535,300
3
2.5
2,526
Off Market
215 6th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.07
-
8
5
3,787
Off Market
226 6th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.07
$2,283,900
4
3.5
2,676
Off Market
209 6th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.08
$2,776,300
3
2.5
2,932
Off Market
257 5th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.03
-
5
5
3,109
Off Market
231 7th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.09
-
5
4
2,248
Off Market
204 5th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.09
$2,786,200
3
2.5
2,770
Off Market
228 4th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.06
-
4
4
2,240
Off Market
236 4th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.06
$2,641,900
4
3.5
2,831
Off Market
232 7th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.12
$2,207,300
3
3.5
2,906
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1990
3,145 sqft
$966/sqft
Garage

About this House

Marvel at the casual beauty of this Seal Beach home in the desirable neighborhood of Old Town just blocks from the ocean, shops and restaurants. This house is light and airy throughout with white walls, mid-toned white oak floors, travertine and an alluring reverse floor plan allowing entertaining to be enjoyed on the second story. The spacious fireside living room flaunts wood beams against smooth white ceilings adding personality and warmth to the open space. A charming balcony is adjacent to enjoy sunsets among the palm trees. Natural light fills the large white kitchen with marble-emulating Quartz tops and backsplashes, stainless appliances, gas cooktop and walk-in pantry. A generous white sink with chrome fixtures adds the farmhouse touch. The open dining room feeds from the kitchen keeping family and friends connected plus the fireside family room opens from the kitchen encouraging cozy gatherings. Nearby is a guest en-suite that may be used as a bedroom or office and the rooftop deck is ideal for parties with BBQ, sink and granite counter. On the first level is an impressive 2-story entry, 3 more en-suites and a laundry room. The master en-suite boasts a fireplace and wood floors plus bath with large step-in shower, dual sinks and travertine flooring. A 2-car garage has epoxy flooring, storage and outdoor shower perfect after a beach day. With award-winning schools and a warm sense of community, it is the unique, loved lifestyle that makes this opportunity special.
242 5th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,145 sqft single-family home built in 1990. It last sold for $2,050,000 on Feb 26, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2012 with an asking price of $5,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 16, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,039,500, with a rent estimate of $7,811/month.

Home Details for 242 5th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Family Room, Pantry
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TileExterior: StuccoPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 14, 2021
Source: Douglas Elliman
ListingRemoved
Feb 26, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$2,050,000
Jan 18, 2021
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$2,125,000
Jun 29, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,835,000
Aug 22, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,795,000

Market trends in Seal Beach

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$421K
$2.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$444
$1MoM
Available listings
141
3MoM

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What Locals Say about Seal Beach

At least 129 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say car is needed

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there are community events

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    "It’s Safe, with top schools, and it by the beach. One of the only areas in SoCal that is a walking city "
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  • Bob M Hoover
    "Don’t have one I retired so don’t commute but if I did it would not be Eva fun drive because thev405 is a mess even with tohe new lanes"
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  • Vilma Elisa Paz
    "Los Alamitos is a really good school district, people are wealthy and it’s a safe environment for your children "
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  • Bob M Hoover
    "I lived here 13 years and it wonderful and l love the small town feels I hope stays that way. I will live here the rest of my life"
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    "The schools are great and the small beach town feeling is something you just don’t get anywhere else in SoCal."
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  • Katelyn R.
    "It’s a great small town feel community everyone is always nice and I have always felt very safe here. "
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  • Alaina.obrien
    "There are many sidewalks and dog waste disposal areas. Bike trails are also abundant. Main St is very dog friendly with their restaurants and shops. "
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  • Alaina.mayoros
    "In my neighborhood we are military so the families are young and very close. We have frequent community events, parties, movie nights and beach days. There are many many children and they can walk across the street to get to school. I love everything about seal beach and wish I could live here forever. "
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  • Vivianne A.
    "It’s very safe. Very little homelessness. Everything you need is walking distance. We love living on this area "
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  • Allenjay31
    "My commute for work is to the Long Beach Courthouse area..... so it is only 5 to 6 miles each way at most. Public transportation is available if I am ever in any need for it."
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  • Amy S.
    "Easy and smooth. Don’t have to take the freeway and it’s along the coast. Not too much traffic and the sun is always shining "
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  • Vivianne A.
    "Loud dogs, It’s a pretty quiet neighborhood so making sure that your dog doesn’t bark too loudly or for too long."
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  • Darlene C.
    "I loved the area is clean, safe. schools are great, neighbors are nice, quiet area. family friendly! "
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  • Maryammomeny
    "Great schools and neighbors, safe to walk at night. Walking distance to great shops and restaurants. "
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  • Abby D.
    "This neighborhood has everything you could need within walking distance… Pretty much. There is many many businesses on Main Street and a big grocery store for a department store it is a quick eight minute drive up Seal Beach Blvd. You really technically would never need to leave Seal for any basic goods."
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  • Loren D.
    "It’s 7 minutes to the 405. Once you get to the freeway it’s easy access to work. There is not too much traffic in Seal Beach except in the summer."
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  • Dj R.
    "Some community events that make Seal Beach really special are the concerts in the park every Wednesday and the various beach clean ups."
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  • Heather K.
    "Everyone walks their dogs here daily. Extremely dog friendly neighborhood. I would recommend adding a dog park though!!"
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  • Theresa Dudley
    "I walk in this area a lot. It’s quiet in the early morning and there are many people exercising in the morning too."
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  • Fred K.
    "It’s a great place to live, bike, walk, and relax and walk and hit the beach and shops and the pier too. "
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    "The neighborhood and really the whole town is very dog friendly. There are plenty of green areas and there is also a great trail at Gum Grove Park."
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  • Normanpdavidson
    "It is a very welcome area for dogs and the people that walk them - during the day or at night - everyone keeps their dogs on a leash "
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  • Deboer
    "Great place to live safe very family friendly great schools everyone in the Neighborhood very friendly. "
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  • AnnaG
    "I grew up in Seal Beach. One of the best places to live in Southern California. Lots of small town charm but close to everything So Cal has to offer"
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  • Rachelboulouys
    "Dog owners would love to have the beach available for dogs during winter time. That would be a great provement"
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  • Dhildrer
    "Nice beach town. People are proud of their town. They have community events. Dog friendly area. Nice restaurants on Main St. Nice pier - though the end is still not open."
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  • Cunthiarenaejohnson
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 5 years and it is incredibly charming and I feel safe. I love that it is off the beaten path and I feel safe here and can smell the ocean air."
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  • William B.
    "I live on the military base in this neighborhood. I have very limited experience actually going out and being in the environment that is this neighborhood "
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Frequently asked questions about 242 5th St

  • What is 242 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 242 5th St in Seal Beach, CA is $3,039,500.
  • What is the price history for 242 5th St?
    242 5th St in Seal Beach, CA last sold for $2,050,000 in February 2021.
  • Is Seal Beach a buyer's or seller's market?
    Seal Beach is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Seal Beach?
    The median sale price in Seal Beach is $421K. That is down $2.83K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 242 5th St?
    The lot at 242 5th St in Seal Beach, CA is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).
  • Does 242 5th St have a garage?
    Yes, 242 5th St in Seal Beach, CA has a garage.

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