Imagine owning a little slice of Southern California beach history. With this unique home in the exclusive waterfront community of Surfside, imagine no more. The original cottage was built in the 1930’s and is filled with character and charm. The house is a single family home, offering . four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a full eat-in kitchen, a loft, two laundry rooms (one in each half of the property), a two car attached garage, storage and an outside dog run area. The back half of the house features tri-levels with a large bedroom suite, two bathrooms, one with a claw foot tub and rain shower, laundry hook-ups, and a kitchenette. The 3rd floor deluxe master retreat offers a balcony with spectacular ocean views to the west, wrapping around to calming sights of the harbor with the local mountains in the distance. The house offers a flash heater, fire sprinklers, hard wood, granite and custom tile work. The Surfside community is private and gated with its own post office, with low monthly HOA fees, and offers access to unfettered beaches and the nearby shops and restaurants of Sunset Beach, Huntington Harbor and Seal Beach. This property is on one of the larger lots in Surfside. 25 by 81 feet. The HOA is $50 for this private beach location and, it's part of the Los Alamitos School District!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2,031 sq ftLot Size
$1,148Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sean Stanfield•DRE #01024996• HOM Sotheby's International
Listed by David Biehler•DRE #01030261• HOM Sotheby's International
Bought with Sean Stanfield•DRE #01024996• HOM Sotheby's International
Bought with David Biehler•DRE #01030261• HOM Sotheby's International
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #CROC25000584
Feb 3, 2025
Listing Removed
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CRMLS #OC25000584
Feb 3, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jan 29, 2025
Price Changed
$2,374,999
$1,143/sq ft
Jan 29, 2025
Price Changed
$2,375,000
$1,143/sq ft
Jan 28, 2025
Price Changed
$2,199,900
$1,059/sq ft
Jan 3, 2025
Listed
$2,375,000
$1,143/sq ft
CRMLS #OC24241162
Dec 31, 2024
Listing Removed
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Nov 28, 2024
Listed
$2,375,000
$1,143/sq ft
CRMLS #PW24082737
May 30, 2024
Listing Removed
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Apr 25, 2024
Listed
$2,500,000
$1,204/sq ft
CRMLS #OC16768411
Apr 12, 2017
Sold
$1,160,000
$558/sq ft
Apr 10, 2017
Pending
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Mar 3, 2017
Contingent
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Jan 3, 2017
Listed
$1,200,000
$578/sq ft
CRMLS #OC17001139
Jan 3, 2017
Listed
$1,200,000
$578/sq ft
CRMLS #PW13053172
Sep 21, 2013
Listing Removed
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Apr 29, 2013
Price Changed
$1,750,000
$843/sq ft
Mar 27, 2013
Listed
$1,900,000
$915/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
17848147
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jun 30, 2026.
RLD-9
Single-Unit Residential District
To allow single-unit and small, zero-lot line neighborhoods at a base density of up to 15 dwelling units per net acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage - Two Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Room Information
Bonus Room, Entry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Sun, Two Primaries
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Three Or More
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Level with Street
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 17848147
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Other
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Surfside
Association Fee: $50
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Playground, Maintenance Grounds, Dues Paid Quarterly, Pets Permitted, Onsite Property Management, Security, Controlled Access
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
School Information
Elementary School: McGaugh
Middle Or Junior School: Oak/Mcauliffe
High School: Los Alamitos
High School District: Los Alamitos Unified
Elementary School 2: MCGAUG
Middle Or Junior School 2: OAKMCA
High School 2: LOSALA
Location Information
Latitude: 33.72694000
Longitude: -118.08189400
Other Subdivision Name: Surfside
Directions: PCH/Surfside
Subdivision Name: Other (OTHR)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 17848147
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 59
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 59
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sean
List Agent Last Name: Stanfield
Co-List Agent First Name: David
Co-List Agent Last Name: Biehler
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HOM Sotheby's International
Co-List Office Name: HOM Sotheby's International
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sean
Buyer Agent Last Name: Stanfield
Co-Buyer Agent First Name: David
Co-Buyer Agent Last Name: Biehler
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: HOM Sotheby's International
Co-Buyer Office Name: HOM Sotheby's International
Around this home
Schools
J. H. McGaugh Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
7/10
Los Alamitos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
10/10
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