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$1,124,843$1,333 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

237 5TH ST

SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
844 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,525 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$882K low$1.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,452 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$70,437 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,780
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,657
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,056

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
McGaugh Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Los Alamitos High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
M
McAuliffe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi

District: Los Alamitos Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 90740These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.425

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,304
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,911 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,164
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,678
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

237 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Old Town
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Orange County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Seal Beach 90740
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Orange County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Seal Beach 90740

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$432K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Seal Beach 90740.

How it measures up in Seal Beach 90740

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seal Beach 90740.

Estimated value$1,124,843
CheaperTypical $1,403,468Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1333
CheaperTypical $694Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area844 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,986 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size3,525 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 237 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld TownSeal Beach 90740Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,124,8435% of homes23% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$133372% of homes95% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than844 ft²11% of homes4% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,525 ft²58% of homes21% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than194011% of homes3% of homes2% of homes

About 237 5th St

How much is 237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA is $1,124,843 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $882,221 to $1,367,465. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA last sell?

237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA?

237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 844 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA built?

237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA?

237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA is assigned to McGaugh Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Los Alamitos High School (high), rated A; McAuliffe Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Los Alamitos Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA compare to other homes in Seal Beach 90740?

Among the 5,611 homes in Seal Beach 90740, it is worth more than 23% of them ($1,124,843 against a typical $1,403,468), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($1333 against a typical $694), it is bigger than 4% of them (844 ft² against a typical 1,986 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (3,525 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1940 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 237 5th St, Seal Beach, CA was $1,452. The county assessed it at $70,437.

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