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1600 Catalina Avenue

Seal Beach CA, 90740

$1,715,000


$550.92 per sqft

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5 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,113 sqft

Residential

Built in 1970

Listed by Kelly Laule with Better Living SoCal 714-376-0212

We work in boxes, so why should we live in them? Here's your chance to live outside the box in a Leon Meyer designed home. Known as "King of the Round House," Leon created a series of bold circular designs and this one of thirty! Dave Weinstein of CA Modern Magazine wrote, "In modern houses in the round we find a sense of joy, whimsy, an openness to the out of doors, a revolt against the machined aesthetic of mainstream modernism, a striving for a better life brought on by homes that are more like living beings than dead boxes." This is definitely no dead box! Let's get down to the nitty gritty about this rare home and her story.

She's perched on one of the highest points on the hill in Gum Grove park, with a rooftop deck that we believe has THE MOST stunning 360 degree view of any home here. Built in 1970 in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Seal beach, this is the first time in 33 years that this unique dwelling has hit the market. She's a very special home filled with so much love and memories from the incredible family that has raised their kids here. Because this home is not a box and not filled with walls and compartmental darkness, its windows effortlessly keep the shape of the two circular living spaces and showcase the indoor/outdoor organic vibes in every room throughout the entire house. A huge perk -- you won't ever get lost! Just keep walking in circles! :)

The neighborhood is just as remarkable as this dwelling. This is a community of 810 homes filled with neighbors that seem to never want to leave this gem of an area. Everyone knows everyone, and its known for the best trick-or-treating and magical firework shows. You have prime access to shopping and dining Downtown, you're surrounded by beaches and a wildlife refuge, close to freeways -- really, what more could you want? Act fast or you'll never forgive yourself from missing out on enjoying your evenings on the rooftop deck with hors d'oeuvres and libations while witnessing beautiful sunsets and watching ships sail into the harbor. This. Is. The. Life.

PW22163418

MLS ID

July 25, 2022

Listed

March 23, 2024

Updated

Map

1600 Catalina Avenue
Seal Beach CA, 90740

Interior Features

Total Stories

2


Bedrooms

5 Beds


Bathrooms

2.5 Baths


Interior Features

Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level


Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood


Laundry Description

Inside, Laundry Room


Floor Description

Carpet, Stone, Tile


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Living Room


Cooling

No


Cooling Description

None


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Central

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.15 Acres


Lot Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Sprinkler System


Architectual Style

Mid-Century Modern


Roof

Tar/Gravel


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

Los Alamitos Unified


High School

Los Alamitos


Elementary School

McGaugh

Other Property Details

Area Name

1A - Seal Beach


Days on Market

189


Garage

No


Parking

Carport, Driveway, RV Access/Parking, On Street


Parking Total

2


View

Yes


View Description

City Lights, Coastline


County

Orange


Water Source

Public


Pool

No


Pool Features

None


Buyer Agency Compensation

2.5%

Listing Contact: 714-376-0212 

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