RARE OCEANFRONT HOME RIGHT ON THE SAND IN OC'S BEST KEPT SECRET SITUATED BEHIND 24 HR GUARD GATED SURFSIDE COLONY!! UNBELIEVABLE BEACHFRONT LOCATION WITH BREATHTAKING UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF PACIFIC OCEAN, CATALINA, WHITE WATER, COASTAL AND SUNSET VIEWS. CONTEMPORARY THREE STORY BEACH HOME FEATURING 3 BEDROOMS + BONUS ROOM, TRAVERTINE FLOORING, GRANITE COUNTERS, AND GORGEOUS PATIO ON THE BEACH. GLASS FILLED FIREPLACE TO PROVIDE WARMTH IN THE EVENING. TWO CAR DIRECT ACCESS ATTACHED GARAGE. PRIVATE SPACIOUS DECKS OFF LIVING ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. HARBOR VIEWS FROM GUEST BEDROOM & FULL OCEAN VIEWS FROM MASTER, LIVING ROOM AND BONUS ROOM. TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT AND OPEN LAYOUT!! THIS IS A DREAM BEACHHOME AND AS GOOD AS IT GETS. .. SURFSIDE IS A PHENOMENAL LOCATION JUST 2 MILES SOUTH OF MAIN STREET IN SEAL BEACH. BEST BEACHFRONT BUY ON THE COAST!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1,158 sq ftLot Size
$2,425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Manley•DRE #01180625• ML Properties
Bought with Michelle Manley•DRE #01180625• ML Properties
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Last updated October 2026
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Sale history for 85 A Surfside
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #OC20128692
Sep 3, 2020
Sold
$2,850,000
$1,573/sq ft
Aug 27, 2020
Pending
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Jul 23, 2020
Contingent
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Jul 1, 2020
Listed
$2,960,000
$1,634/sq ft
RARE OCEANFRONT HOME RIGHT ON THE SAND IN OC'S BEST KEPT SECRET SITUATED BEHIND 24 HR GUARD GATED SURFSIDE COLONY!! UNBELIEVABLE BEACHFRONT LOCATION WITH BREATHTAKING UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF PACIFIC OCEAN, CATALINA, WHITE WATER, COASTAL AND SUNSET VIEWS. CONTEMPORARY THREE STORY BEACH HOME FEATURING 3 BEDROOMS + BONUS ROOM, TRAVERTINE FLOORING, GRANITE COUNTERS, AND GORGEOUS PATIO ON THE BEACH. GLASS FILLED FIREPLACE TO PROVIDE WARMTH IN THE EVENING. TWO CAR DIRECT ACCESS ATTACHED GARAGE. PRIVATE SPACIOUS DECKS OFF LIVING ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. HARBOR VIEWS FROM GUEST BEDROOM & FULL OCEAN VIEWS FROM MASTER, LIVING ROOM AND BONUS ROOM. TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT AND OPEN LAYOUT!! THIS IS A DREAM BEACHHOME AND AS GOOD AS IT GETS...SURFSIDE IS A PHENOMENAL LOCATION JUST 2 MILES SOUTH OF MAIN STREET IN SEAL BEACH. BEST BEACHFRONT BUY ON THE COAST!!!
CRMLS #NP17127614
Jun 22, 2017
Sold
$2,850,000
$1,573/sq ft
Jun 10, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2017
Price Changed
$2,849,000
$1,572/sq ft
Jun 7, 2017
Listed
$2,950,000
$1,628/sq ft
Apr 15, 2017
Listed
$2,849,000
$1,572/sq ft
NEW LISTING: This property officially came on the market 6/7/2017. Paper work was completed prior to Renovations . Only A Row Surfside property currently listed! This contemporary Beach Front home with 3 bedrooms and a den that could be a 4th bedroom has been remodeled and ready for you to move in. Encompassing 3 floors, the first floor includes the 2-car garage and the den/4th bedroom, and a fabulous patio on the beach. A lovely travertine staircase takes you to the second floor with a guest bedroom and living/dining room and kitchen. There is a lovely beach front balcony on this level with exquisite sunsets, ocean breezes and the soothing sound of the waves in the distance. The top floor has 2 additional bedrooms and 2 balconies – one overlooking Huntington Harbour and the other directly on the beach, and a gorgeous marble bathroom. The top floor is perfect as a Master bedroom retreat with a beach front bedroom and a sitting room with ocean views and Harbour views. The best of both worlds. The entire house is finished in travertine and granite for easy beach living and clean finishes. Don’t miss the glass filled fireplace for warmth on the coolest of evenings. This house is situated behind the gates of Surfside and close to the beach playground. A perfect beach front home. More pictures to come...
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
17847203
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Last updated by owner on Feb 25, 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
Direct Garage Access
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
In Living Room
Granite Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Shower, Remodeled, Upgraded
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Stone
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Sliding Glass Door(s)
Balcony, Bar, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Track Lighting, Wet Bar
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Guard
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio Open, Terrace
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot Shape-Rectangular
Property Information
Common Interest: Planned Development
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 17847203
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Waterfront Features: Lot on Beach Front, Lot has Ocean Access, Lot on Ocean Front, Lot on Ocean Side Of Highway 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 382
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: SURFSIDE COLONY
Association Fee: $60
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Playground, Guard, Controlled Access
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
High School District: Los Alamitos Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.72819700
Longitude: -118.08401100
Other Subdivision Name: SURFSIDE
Directions: PCH TO PHILLIPS STEET THROUGH GUARD GATE TO SURFSIDE AVENUE
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: 17847203
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 21
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 21
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Michelle
List Agent Last Name: Manley
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: ML Properties
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Michelle
Buyer Agent Last Name: Manley
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: ML Properties
Around this home
Schools
J. H. McGaugh Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
7/10
Los Alamitos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
10/10
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