
Sold
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.

1208 California Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,406 sq ft
- 3,241 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
Subdivision Downtown Area
71 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,090,000
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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days 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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