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401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 Property Information

401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach
Alternate address(es) 401 1/2 Central Ave
Zip code 90740
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

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Sale date 08/25/2000
Sale price $485,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,427

Lot & Building Information for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

Building sqft 2,243
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.091
Year built 1944
Year last altered
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Residential High Density-20 (RHD-20)

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About 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740?

401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 was built in 1944 and has a total of 2,243 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $862,171, the tax amount paid for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 is $9,503.

When was 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 last sold?

401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 was last sold in 10/09/2023.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/25/2000 $485,000

Title Documents for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/09/2023 Quitclaim Deed
09/06/2002 Deed
08/25/2000 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,504
Current property tax $9,427
Market value $862,171

Special Assessments for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Description Special assessment Phone number
Lighting maint (866) 807-6864
Los alamitos usd CFD 90-1 (562) 799-4700
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281

Assessment History for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $862,171 1.1023 $9,504 +1.69%
2024-2025 $845,266 1.1057 $9,346 +2.18%
2023-2024 $828,693 1.1038 $9,147 +0.88%
2022-2023 $812,445 1.116 $9,067 +2.25%
2021-2022 $796,515 1.1132 $8,867 -0.30%

Permits for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

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Seal Beach residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,350,000
-3.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$716
0.4% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School 7 Public K-5 751 0.85
Naples Elementary School 9 Public K-5 289 1.34
Bay Shore School NR Private K-12 27 1.88
Lowell Elementary School 8 Public K-5 570 1.98
Kettering Elementary School 8 Public K-5 326 2.02

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bay Shore School NR Private K-12 27 1.88
Rogers Middle School 7 Public 6-8 768 2.07
Maple Village Waldorf School NR Private PK-8 118 2.96
Tincher Preparatory School 8 Public K-8 813 3.13
Jefferson Leadership Academies School 7 Public 6-8 997 3.21

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bay Shore School NR Private K-12 27 1.88
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science 10 Public 9-12 481 2.53
Wilson High School 6 Public 9-12 3,515 2.96
Ubm School NR Private K-12 23 3.35
Zinsmeyer Academy NR Private K-12 37 3.36

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Neighbors for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach

Here are the neighbors for 401 Central Avenue, Seal Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
431 Central Ave, Seal Beach 1,176
221 5th St, Seal Beach 1,225 11/01/1988 $385,000
237 5th St, Seal Beach 844 06/26/2014
239 5th St, Seal Beach 1,868 12/27/2004
241 5th St, Seal Beach 2,340 09/18/2024
214 4th St, Seal Beach 10/12/2022 $2,000,000
212 4th St, Seal Beach 1,008 03/08/2022
218 4th St, Seal Beach 1,740 09/25/2015
255 5th St, Seal Beach 1,106 05/17/2023
208 4th St, Seal Beach 01/28/2016
229 5th St, Seal Beach 3,485 11/30/2004 $1,500,000
206 4th St, Seal Beach 1,008
216 4th St, Seal Beach 1,008 02/23/2026 $1,670,000
222 4th St, Seal Beach 1,008
235 5th St, Seal Beach 3,339 10/18/2012
253 5th St #A, Seal Beach
204 4th St, Seal Beach 1,008 07/20/2018 $1,200,000
220 4th St, Seal Beach 1,008 04/02/2020
441 Central Ave, Seal Beach 961 03/10/2021
210 4th St, Seal Beach 1,368 10/12/2000 $444,500

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