House Hunt: Seal Beach, Rossmoor and Los Alamitos

This week we have five new listings to consider, four in Seal Beach and one in Rossmoor.

730 Carmel Ave. offered by Mark Urlich of First Team Real Estate.  This remodeled single story, four bedroom, two bath 1,312 sq. ft. home has a tucked-away location on the Hill.  The kitchen has granite countertops, and there is a fireplace in the tiled-floor living room.  French doors lead to the landscaped backyard that also has a fireplace.  Sales price is $699,000; final price and terms are subject to lender approval.

133 A – 14^th Street offered by Jeannie Jones of Coldwell Banker Coast Alliance.  Two remodeled cottages on one lot just a half block from the sand.  Re-done in 2008, the front house has three bedrooms and all the modern niceties: granite countertops, stainless appliances new doors, vinyl windows, a yard and parking.  Rent from the rear one bedroom unit (which also has a yard and parking) can help offset the monthly mortgage or rent both as an investment property.  Priced at $865,000.

4201 Birchwood Ave. offered by Barbara Delgleize of ReMax/Select One.  This three bedroom, three bath 2,263 sq. ft. home is a tri-level Dartmouth model in College Park East.  Both the living room and formal dining room have vaulted ceilings, and there is new carpet throughout.  In the kitchen you will find new maple flooring, new Bosch stainless appliances and recessed lighting.  French doors lead to the backyard.  The large family room also offers French door access to the back yard.   Priced at $709,900.

513 Ocean Ave. offered by Rosie Ritchie of Re/Max College Park Realty.  Two units and an ocean view in Old Town.  Both units are estimated to be 1,500 sq. ft., and both have laundry facilities that include appliances.  On top, it’s an open floor plan, two bedroom, two bath apartment, and down below is a two bedroom and 2.5 bath apartment.  Updated electrical and copper plumbing throughout and plenty of storage.  Priced at $1,399,000.

3302 Ruth Elaine offered by Gina Bryson of T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants.   Now measuring an estimated 2,761 sq. ft., this single-story Rossmoor home was expanded in 2007 and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.  The huge master suite features a walk-in closet and a small room off the master that could be an additional closet or an office.  There is an enclosed atrium garden and a finished back yard with pool, spa and barbecue area.  Priced at $939,000.

If you are keeping score, Seal Beach has 18 properties in escrow, Rossmoor has 12 in escrow and there are three Los Alamitos homes in escrow.