253 El Portal Dr, Shell Beach, CA 93449
OFF MARKET

$2,213,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,160 sqft

253 El Portal Dr, Shell Beach, CA 93449

Est. Refi. Payment $13,419/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 24, 2000 for $569,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.21M
Since last month
Decreased$71K (-3.1%)
Since last year
Increased$127K (+6.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+289%)
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 +128% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.21M
August 2026$2.21M
July 2026$2.28M
June 2026$2.33M
May 2026$2.31M
April 2026$2.27M
March 2026$2.31M
February 2026$2.22M
January 2026$2.07M
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
152 El Portal Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,786,000
10/31/25
3
3
2,246
375 El Portal Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$3,275,000
09/15/25
4
4
3,220
226 Encanto Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,935,000
09/12/25
2
3
1,744
399 El Portal Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,950,000
03/20/26
3
3
2,975
248 El Dorado Way, Pismo Beach, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
11/12/25
2
2
1,097
116 Florin St, Pismo Beach, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
07/17/26
3
3
2,450
121 Indio Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$5,800,000
05/01/26
3
2.5
2,887
179 Beachcomber Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$262,500
04/30/26
3
4
3,423
130 Hermosa Dr, Shell Beach, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
06/12/26
3
2
2,245
128 Florin St, Pismo Beach, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$2,950,000
10/17/25
2
3
1,971

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
276 Encanto Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.08
$1,970,900
3
2
1,866
Off Market
339 El Portal Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.12
$3,694,000
5
3.5
4,395
Off Market
290 Encanto Ave, Shell Beach, CA 93449
0.10
$2,041,900
4
2
2,007
Off Market
152 El Portal Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.11
$1,839,200
3
3
2,246
Off Market
375 El Portal Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.15
$3,396,600
4
4
3,220
Off Market
323 La Paloma Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.13
$2,385,300
3
2.5
2,444
Off Market
390 El Portal Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.17
$3,684,200
3
3.5
2,670
Off Market
318 Indio Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.18
$3,093,100
3
2.5
2,750
Off Market
333 Indio Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.20
$7,919,800
3
3
3,065
Off Market
399 El Portal Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.22
$2,950,000
3
3
2,975
Recently Sold
230 Encanto Ave, Shell Beach, CA 93449
0.18
$1,396,800
3
2
1,244
Off Market
248 El Dorado Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
0.19
$1,050,000
2
2
1,097
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1955
3,160 sqft
$700/sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 253 El Portal Dr, Shell Beach, CA. 253 El Portal Dr is in Shell Beach, CA and in ZIP code 93449. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 3,160 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6000 sqft and was built in 1955.
253 El Portal Dr, Shell Beach, CA 93449 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,160 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $569,000 on Mar 24, 2000. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,213,500, with a rent estimate of $5,780/month.

Home Details for 253 El Portal Dr

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2000
Source: N/A
Sold
$569,000

Market trends in Pismo Beach

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about Pismo Beach

At least 58 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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    "This is more a retired type community than for kids."
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  • Jhh5zg7wqg
    "People aren’t respectful about keeping distance when you’re walking their dog and you’re walking yours. I personally will walk up a driveway or cross to the other side of the street with my dog to be safe. Others just kinda walk up on you out of no where. Many don’t clean up after their dogs. Tourists are everywhere with their dogs often blocking sidewalks and not moving for long periods of time. "
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  • Jhh5zg7wqg
    "2 min walk to downtown, a lot of noise due to tourism on the weekends. Pretty annoying especially late at night "
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  • Jhh5zg7wqg
    "This is downtown near bars and stores and beach is 1/4 mile away. If I had kids I would live farther from downtown. "
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  • Kelsea W.
    "Like: Dog owners would love this neighborhood so many small parks and sidewalks. Not like: nothing not to like. "
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  • Dina C.
    "It’s very walkable. Close to the beach, hiking, and the local elementary school. Homes are pricey. Rents can be expensive."
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  • Donna D.
    "During summer there are movies nights and music at the parks. Fourth of July is crazy fun at the pier and the fireworks are spectacular."
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  • Suzan
    "just passing through ,too expensive to live but would love to live here sets some roots for my grand kids "
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  • Christopher P.
    "Lots of outdoor spaces for dogs to explore!! Great water ways for dogs that love to swim. Great trails for walking dogs. "
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  • Cheryl N. H.
    "Lots of dogs and they’re allowed on the beach which is wonderful. Haven’t seen any unattended droppings and everyone seems kind of friendly but mostly tourist."
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  • Donutsprinkles
    "We drove in from Los Angeles. So we originally used valet to park our car once we got here. Once we got here we pretty much walked everywhere because our hotel is right by the pier which is centrally located to everything we wanted to do. While the sidewalks are busy with foot traffic there doesn’t seem to be issues with traffic or places to park. I was told by a bartender that Pismo Beach does not have public transportation. He said the people on staff park far away and use scooters to commute the rest of the way. "
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  • Miki
    "Pismo Beach is a great place to live! We’ve been here four years and love how safe & clean the community is and how friendly our neighbors are. The close proximity to San Luis Obispo is a big plus too! Lots of local events that are family friendly and terrific fireworks display each 4th of July! Only complaints are how crowded neighborhood streets are from tourism in the summer months and the fact power seems to go out almost every time it rains. "
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  • Mikaela C.
    "We love that we can easily walk into town and enjoy major events like the June Car Show or 4th of July, but we enjoy living far enough from the pier that we don’t deal with vacation renters or tourists on a daily basis. The town is fairly well kept, although the roads definitely need improvement. Weather is pleasant year round and neighbors are friendly. Most of the town sees very little crime, but that increases during the major tourist season of April - September. We’ve enjoyed living here for almost 4 years, but this is not where we will stay forever. Overall, would recommend this community for older people (we’re 30 and feel way too young for this town) or anyone looking for small-town beach living. "
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  • Jamie D.
    "We are close to the beach. There are nice neighbors surrounding us. The church across the street is nice to look at and has a special walking path, open to the neighborhood. "
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  • Jenn
    "The neighborhood that we live in is mostly retired individuals, second home visitors and tourists. Not a good place for young families with children"
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  • Karwintom
    "My wife and I have only lived in Pismo Beach for six months and our house was broken into after two months. But the Pismo Beach police were terrific, very competent and recovered some of the stolen items. We like our neighborhood, although we find it a bit odd that there are so many houses with renters living there."
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  • Mercer_susan
    "Great weather! We visit here but live in Fresno. We come as often as possible as we own a timeshare in a RV Park. "
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  • Debbieeastom
    "i live close enough to downtown Pismo Beachbbut far away from the tourist crowds few blocks from the beach "
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  • Gary F.
    "Live here and the area is close to everything , sports, entertainment, beach, shopping, great parks and great neighbors.."
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Frequently asked questions about 253 El Portal Dr

  • What is 253 El Portal Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 253 El Portal Dr in Shell Beach, CA is $2,213,500.
  • What is the price history for 253 El Portal Dr?
    253 El Portal Dr in Shell Beach, CA last sold for $569,000 in March 2000.
  • Is Shell Beach a buyer's or seller's market?
    Shell Beach is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Shell Beach?
    Residents describe Shell Beach, CA as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Shell Beach, CA.
  • How big is the lot at 253 El Portal Dr?
    The lot at 253 El Portal Dr in Shell Beach, CA is about 0.14 acres (6,000 sq ft).
  • Does 253 El Portal Dr have a garage?
    Yes, 253 El Portal Dr in Shell Beach, CA has a garage.

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