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1208 California Street sold on August 17, 2026 for $1,500,000, 1.9% below the $1,529,000 asking price after 152 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,795,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

1208 California Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,406 sq ft
  • 3,241 sq ft lot
  • Built 1989
$1,500,000

MLS# OC26046846

Subdivision Downtown Area

71 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,090,000

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The home

About 1208 California Street

Located on a quiet street in downtown Huntington Beach, this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers just over 2,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space and exceptional coastal walkability. Mature lush landscaping, a grass front yard, white wood fencing, brick walkway, and fresh exterior paint create standout curb appeal. Inside, welcomes you to a freshly painted interior with refinished hardwood floors, new carpet throughout, and white wood shutters on every window. The main level features a spacious living room with a gas log marble fireplace, a large formal dining room, and a remodeled white kitchen with new countertops, refinished cabinets and center island with seating. The kitchen opens to the family room for seamless entertaining. French doors lead to a private brick patio courtyard with gas BBQ hookup. A full bathroom and oversized laundry room with gas and 240 volt hookups complete the first floor. Upstairs, the large primary suite offers a bay style window, walk-in closet, and oversized en suite bath with dual sinks and whirlpool tub with shower. Generously sized secondary bedrooms each include walk in closets, along with dual hallway linen closets and extensive storage throughout. The expansive bonus room features a second dual gas log marble fireplace, wet bar, and French doors opening to a balcony. This space can easily be converted into a fourth bedroom. A spiral staircase with marine finish leads to the approximately 400 square foot third story rooftop deck with water and BBQ gas hookups, offering beautiful views of the 4th of July fireworks and Pacific Air Show. Additional highlights include ethernet cabling throughout, hard wired alarm system, upgraded fire alarm system, attached two car garage with quiet drive door and battery backup, oversized driveway with parking for three additional vehicles, and direct garage access. Walk to Lake Park and Main Street, or bike to the Pacific Ocean and beach. This home delivers space, upgrades, and the ultimate downtown Huntington Beach lifestyle.

Property details for 1208 California Street

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Downtown Area neighborhood of Huntington Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,406 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 025-101-18. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 3,241-square-foot lot, and a turnkey home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Specifications

Home Details

At a glance

Price
$1,500,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,406 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
3,241 SqFt
Year Built
1989
MLS® Number
OC26046846
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26046846
Year Built
1989
Living Area (sq ft)
2,406
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
3,240
Lot Size (acres)
0.0744
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Neighborhood
Parcel Number
02510118
On Market Date
2026-03-03
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Dressing Area, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Bonus Room, Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Front Yard, Yard
Patio and Porch
Patio, Rooftop
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
Fencing
Wood
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Downtown Area (DOWN)
Community Features
Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 1208 California Street

DateEventPriceNote
Aug 17, 2026 Sold $1,500,000
Mar 3, 2026 Listed for sale $1,795,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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The neighborhood

About Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach stretches along the Pacific coast in Orange County, anchored by its landmark pier, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, and Huntington Central Park, the largest city-owned park in the county. Nicknamed Surf City USA, the community spans beachfront blocks, the waterways of Huntington Harbour, and inland neighborhoods within the Huntington Beach Union High School District.

Downtown Area home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
71
Median price
$2,090,000
Median days on market
25
Median per sq ft
$894

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Downtown Area sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
617 12th Sep 23, 2026 $2,350,000 2,758 $852 104
519 10th Sep 23, 2026 $2,800,000 3,078 $910 44
701 10th Sep 18, 2026 $2,200,000 2,004 $1,098 26
621 Frankfort Avenue Sep 18, 2026 $2,550,000 3,087 $826 79
736 14th Sep 17, 2026 $2,739,000 3,100 $884 9

Schools

Schools for 1208 California Street

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Smith
Middle
Dwyer
High
Huntington Beach
District
Huntington Beach Union High

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Listed by Chelsea Roger of Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing information updated Aug 24, 2026 at 10:37 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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