
Seal Beach, California 90740
One of only 46 oceanfront properties along the famed “Gold Coast” of Seal Beach—one of Southern California’s last seaside enclaves retaining the charm and enchantment of a bygone era. Rarely offered and long regarded as legacy properties, these distinctive residences present a unique combination of panoramic coastal views, exceptional lot size, waterfront elevation, and private gates opening directly onto the sand. Even more distinguishing, this offering is one of only four premier parcels encompassing approximately 11,760 square feet—nearly double the average neighboring oceanfront lot. The substantial residence encompasses an extraordinary array of spaces designed for living, entertaining, and relaxation, including formal and informal living and dining areas, a library, lounge and bar, games or billiards room, concealed gallery garage, office or service quarters, three ancillary bedrooms, and six baths. The expansive ocean-facing primary suite captures a spectacular natural tableau of the Pacific and glowing sunsets and features dual bathing areas, vanities, water closets, and wardrobes. The outdoor setting extends the living experience with a private walled oceanfront garden, broad verdant lawn, service or storage cabana, two generous structure-width terraces overlooking the Pacific, rooftop viewing deck, and private gates providing immediate access to the sand. Long held within the same family, the property reflects a character and composition unlike any other in the region. Shaped through decades of thoughtful curation, its richly layered interiors incorporate remarkable architectural artifacts and craftsmanship, including a Parisian hotel lobby reimagined as a library and an authentic roulette table repurposed as the kitchen island, alongside slab stone, intricate wood inlay, ornamental ceiling treatments, and artisan-crafted brass, copper, iron, and millwork. The residence is further distinguished by an extraordinary collection of architectural antiques sourced from France, England, and other locations worldwide. With its idyllic coastal setting, scale, and proximity to amenities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, this is a rare opportunity to preserve a remarkable legacy residence, reimagine its distinctive character, or explore redevelopment possibilities.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1989, the home is over 35 years old and features highly eccentric, dated custom interiors, including a repurposed roulette table kitchen island. While structurally intact and uniquely curated with architectural antiques, the kitchen, bathrooms, and systems are dated and require modernization, with the listing itself suggesting redevelopment possibilities for the massive oceanfront lot.
Elementary School: Jack L. Weaver Elementary School (9/10). High School: Los Alamitos High School (9/10).
At approximately 11,760 square feet, this premier parcel is nearly double the size of the average neighboring oceanfront lot, offering rare scale and significant redevelopment potential.
Situated on the exclusive 'Gold Coast' of Seal Beach, the property features private gated access directly to the sand and unobstructed panoramic views of the Pacific and Catalina Island.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 5.
The highly specific, eclectic interior design and 1989 construction may feel dated to modern buyers, likely requiring a substantial investment to remodel or 'reimagine' the space.
The combination of a massive 7,420-square-foot floor plan and intricate artisan finishes, coupled with harsh oceanfront exposure, implies significant ongoing upkeep and preservation costs.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 1.0 mi
Grades K-5 • 3.6 mi
Grades 6-8 • 5.5 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 6.0 | 2.7 |
| Square foot | 7,420 | 2,212.758 |
| Lot Size | 11,760 | 4,732 |
| Price | $10.99M | $1.79M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.5K | $893 |
| Built year | 1989 | 1971 |
| HOA | $0 | $285 |
| Days on market | 40 | 56 |
Sep 15, 2026
$10,995,000
Initial Listing