4257 Elder Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
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OFF MARKET

$1,484,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,914 sqft

4257 Elder Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740

Est. Refi. Payment $8,993/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 17, 2018 for $895,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.48M
Since last month
Decreased$22K (-1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$54K (+3.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$592K (+66.1%)
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 +95% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.49M
August 2026$1.49M
July 2026$1.51M
June 2026$1.51M
May 2026$1.47M
April 2026$1.48M
March 2026$1.49M
February 2026$1.47M
January 2026$1.44M
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
4244 Elder Ave, Seal Beach, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,630,000
07/10/26
4
2
2,076
4309 Dogwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
05/13/26
4
2
1,914
4341 Elder Ave, Seal Beach, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,230,000
10/20/25
3
2
1,472
4365 Birchwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
02/17/26
4
2
2,016
3521 Fern Cir, Seal Beach, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,216,500
09/02/25
4
2
1,914
4501 Fir Ave, Seal Beach, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,235,000
12/24/25
4
2
2,016
4424 Hazelnut Ave, Seal Beach, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
03/31/26
4
2
2,016
3841 Heather St, Seal Beach, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,535,000
03/20/26
4
2
2,016
3550 Bluebell St, Seal Beach, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
02/11/26
4
2
1,914
4260 Dogwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
01/22/26
4
3
2,547

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
4244 Elder Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.03
$1,630,000
4
2
2,076
Recently Sold
4273 Elder Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.02
$2,037,100
4
3
3,019
Off Market
4189 Ironwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.10
$1,325,800
4
2
1,914
Off Market
4229 Dogwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.05
$1,932,800
5
2.5
3,019
Off Market
4216 Dogwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.08
$1,437,200
4
2
2,016
Off Market
4224 Dogwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.08
$1,371,100
3
2
1,500
Off Market
4189 Candleberry Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.10
$1,817,600
5
3
2,592
Off Market
4156 Ironwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.12
$1,554,500
4
3
2,542
Off Market
4296 Elder Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.07
$1,543,100
4
3
2,612
Off Market
4260 Dogwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.08
$1,650,000
4
3
2,547
Recently Sold
4284 Dogwood Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.10
$1,551,500
4
2
1,914
Off Market
4325 Hazelnut Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
0.15
$1,875,000
4
2.5
2,800
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 4257 Elder Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1971
Living Area
1,914 sqft
Price/Sqft
$775
Parking
Garage

About this House

Just within the Seal Beach city limits down a quiet College Park East street sits 4257 Elder Ave. This gorgeous single story pool home is in an excellent location.. As you walk into the double door entry you see a tremendous amount of light with some vaulted ceilings. There is a large step down family room with a lovely fireplace off to the right that leads you right into the formal dining room. You will then continue to the large open sunny kitchen with a great view to the backyard pool area and lots of light with large windows. Large master bedroom with slider that leads to the backyard. Bath has double vanity sinks. Inside laundry. Epoxy coated garage floor. The outside fireplace gives it that extra serenity to relax after a long days work.. Backyard also has a beautiful pool just in time for summer. Walk to beautiful Aster or Bluebell parks! Old Ranch Country Club is just a short drive away with its award-winning architecture and world famous Ted Robinson course.This home is very close to shopping, entertainment and fine dining. Award winning schools, no mello roos, super low tax rate. Come live the awesome Seal Beach lifestyle!!
4257 Elder Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,914 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for $895,000 on Jul 17, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,484,300, with a rent estimate of $6,288/month.

Home Details for 4257 Elder Ave

Interior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5301 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 17, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$895,000
May 23, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$885,000
May 18, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$885,000

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

Around this home

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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    "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 4257 Elder Ave

  • What is 4257 Elder Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 4257 Elder Ave in Seal Beach, CA is $1,484,300.
  • What is the price history for 4257 Elder Ave?
    4257 Elder Ave in Seal Beach, CA last sold for $895,000 in July 2018.
  • 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.
  • Does 4257 Elder Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 4257 Elder Ave in Seal Beach, CA has a pool.
  • How big is the lot at 4257 Elder Ave?
    The lot at 4257 Elder Ave in Seal Beach, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,301 sq ft).

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