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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential

243 8TH ST

SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
0
Baths
2,478 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,561 (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.$121,853 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,326
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,527
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,464

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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 SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Los Alamitos High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi
M
McAuliffe Middle SchoolB
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.25,305
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

243 8th 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Old Town
  • Older than 83% of homes in Orange County

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.

Living area2,478 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,986 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 243 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld TownSeal Beach 90740Orange County
Living areabigger than2,478 ft²62% of homes69% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac89% of homes78% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195842% of homes19% of homes17% of homes

About 243 8th St

When did 243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA last sell?

243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA?

243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA has 2,478 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA built?

243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA?

243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA is assigned to McGaugh Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Los Alamitos High School (high), rated A+; McAuliffe Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Los Alamitos Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA compare to other homes in Seal Beach 90740?

Among the 5,613 homes in Seal Beach 90740, it is bigger than 69% of them (2,478 ft² against a typical 1,986 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1958 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 8th St, Seal Beach, CA was $3,561. The county assessed it at $121,853.

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