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$2,009,269$695 / 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 84How 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
Last sold for $1,025,000 on Sep 25, 2003

242 7TH ST

SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,893 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.
2,938 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2M
$1.7M low$2.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,025,000 · Sep 25, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,684 (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.$1,521,257 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,023,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$497,587
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,457,329

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.0.07
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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 · 0.6 mi
H
Los Alamitos High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
M
McAuliffe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 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

242 7th 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 more than 87% of homes in Seal Beach 90740
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Old Town
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Orange County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Seal Beach 90740

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 87% 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$2,009,269
CheaperTypical $1,403,468Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$695
CheaperTypical $694Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area2,893 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,986 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size2,938 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 242 7th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld TownSeal Beach 90740Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,009,26959% of homes87% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6956% of homes50% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than2,893 ft²74% of homes84% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,938 ft²50% of homes15% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than199582% of homes89% of homes80% of homes

About 242 7th St

How much is 242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA is $2,009,269 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,691,524 to $2,327,014. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA last sell?

242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA last sold on Sep 25, 2003 for $1,025,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA?

242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,893 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA built?

242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.

What schools serve 242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA?

242 7th 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 242 7th 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 87% of them ($2,009,269 against a typical $1,403,468), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($695 against a typical $694), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,893 ft² against a typical 1,986 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (2,938 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1995 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 85% 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 242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 7th St, Seal Beach, CA was $16,684. The county assessed it at $1,521,257.

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