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1842 Thunderbird Dr. 1a, Seal Beach, California 90740, Seal Beach, 90740 - 2 bed, 2 bath

1842 Thunderbird Dr. 1a, Seal Beach, California 90740 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$525,000$1,150/sqft
1842 Thunderbird Dr. 1a, Seal Beach, California 90740
2Beds
2Baths
1,150Sqft
1,200Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

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Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
Comprehensive Senior Living Community: Located in Leisure World, a 55+ active senior living community offering an unparalleled array of amenities including golf, pools, gym, numerous clubs, health center, and 24/7 security, fostering a vibrant and secure lifestyle.
Top Cons:
Restrictive Purchase Requirements: The property is a co-op requiring a cash-only purchase and specific eligibility criteria, significantly narrowing the pool of potential buyers.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$525.0K vs avg $369.8K (+$155,250)81%
Size:1,150 sqft vs avg 927.5 sqft77%
Price/sqft:$457 vs avg $41769%

More Insights

Built in 1962 (64 years old).
Condition: Built in 1962, this property has received functional updates such as central air, dual-pane windows, laminate flooring, and recessed lighting. However, the kitchen features dated wood cabinets and laminate countertops, and the bathrooms have older vanities and fixtures (e.g., green speckled countertop, fluorescent bar lighting). While clean and well-maintained, the aesthetic in key areas like the kitchen and bathrooms is significantly outdated, indicating renovations likely occurred 20-30+ years ago, and would require substantial cosmetic updates to meet modern standards.
Year Built
1962
Close
-
List price
$525K
Original List price
$525K
Price/Sqft
$457
HOA
$573.24
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
SB25257888
Home ConditionFair
Features
Good View: Courtyard, Park/Greenbelt
ViewCourtyard, Park/Greenbelt

About this home

(M-2,1A) Welcome to the top of the map Leisure World 55+ active senior living community. Fully expanded 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath corner unit on a greenbelt with trees & lawn. Drive up access & private entrance. Lockable outside storage room on porch. Stain glass on wood door with screen. Lots of natural light from 5 skylights & 4 dual pane windows. Central air & heat. 3 closets inside unit, including a walk-in. Tile entry & laminate flooring throughout. Master bath has cut down shower with stack-able washer/dryer. Full mirrors in both bathrooms. Recess lighting. Kitchen has electric range, oven, microwave, refrigerator & lots of wood cabinets. Parking (Carport #21, space #11). Plenty of guest parking availability. Near by 3 churches within walking distance. Unit is near the beach with coastal breezes & close to shopping centers, dining, freeways, & LB airport. Co-op is cash only with eligibility requirements. 24/7 guard/patrol security. Golden Rain Foundation has one time membership fee $7000 per person. SENIOR COMMUNITY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES: 9 hole golf course, new swimming pool & Jacuzzi,new gym, table tennis, shuffleboard, billiards, pickle ball,bocce ball courts, amphitheater, 6 club houses featuring: exercise gym, art room, sewing, crafts, wood shops, lapidary, pool tables & over 200 clubs. There is a library, friends of library bookstore, credit union, health care center, pharmacy, post office, cafe and Amphitheater with a series of summer concerts to enjoy.

D
Diane Patalano
Listing Agent
Condition Rating
Fair
Built in 1962, this property has received functional updates such as central air, dual-pane windows, laminate flooring, and recessed lighting. However, the kitchen features dated wood cabinets and laminate countertops, and the bathrooms have older vanities and fixtures (e.g., green speckled countertop, fluorescent bar lighting). While clean and well-maintained, the aesthetic in key areas like the kitchen and bathrooms is significantly outdated, indicating renovations likely occurred 20-30+ years ago, and would require substantial cosmetic updates to meet modern standards.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Comprehensive Senior Living Community: Located in Leisure World, a 55+ active senior living community offering an unparalleled array of amenities including golf, pools, gym, numerous clubs, health center, and 24/7 security, fostering a vibrant and secure lifestyle.
Desirable Corner Unit with Greenbelt Views: This fully expanded corner unit provides enhanced privacy, abundant natural light from 5 skylights and 4 dual-pane windows, and pleasant greenbelt views with trees and lawn.
Modern Interior Comforts & Accessibility: Features central air & heat, tile and laminate flooring throughout, recess lighting, and a master bath with a cut-down shower and convenient in-unit stackable washer/dryer.
Convenient Coastal Location: Situated near the beach with coastal breezes, and offers easy access to shopping centers, dining, major freeways, and Long Beach Airport, enhancing daily convenience and travel.
Ample Storage & Parking: The unit includes three interior closets (one walk-in), a lockable outside storage room on the porch, a dedicated carport space, and plenty of guest parking.

Cons

Restrictive Purchase Requirements: The property is a co-op requiring a cash-only purchase and specific eligibility criteria, significantly narrowing the pool of potential buyers.
High Additional Fees: Buyers must pay a substantial one-time Golden Rain Foundation membership fee of $7,000 per person, in addition to a high monthly association fee of $573.24.
Stock Cooperative Ownership: As a stock cooperative, the ownership structure differs from traditional real estate, potentially leading to complexities in financing, resale, and understanding of rights and responsibilities.
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