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309 21st sold on March 16, 2026 for $2,600,000, 10% below the $2,888,000 asking price after 80 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

309 21st, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,500 sq ft
  • 2,936 sq ft lot
  • Built 1981
$2,600,000

MLS# RS25265184

Subdivision Downtown Area

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

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The home

About 309 21st

This Extraordinary custom-built beach home is located two blocks from the sand, in one of Huntington Beach’s most desirable coastal neighborhoods. This home stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship, timeless architectural details, and thoughtful design that blends coastal charm with upscale living. From the moment you arrive, the home impresses with its Victorian-inspired turret façade, wrap-around balconies, and picture-perfect curb appeal. Inside, every room showcases artisan-level detail, including coffered ceilings, rich wood flooring, custom millwork, and beautifully integrated built-ins. The heart of the home is the expansive chef’s kitchen, featuring a large island with Calcutta gold quartz, bar seating for five, custom cabinetry, a vintage-inspired range, and open shelving. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the light-filled family room, highlighted by intricate ceiling panels and French doors that open to the courtyard. Multiple entertaining spaces, both upstairs and downstairs, make this home ideal for gatherings. The welcoming formal living and dining rooms offer warm millwork, wainscoting, and cozy sitting areas, including a charming elevated lounge framed by columns and a brick alcove. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is an oasis of comfort with its own private balcony, a sitting area, and plenty of natural light. The spa-inspired primary bathroom features a claw-foot soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and elegant finishes. Additional bedrooms are well-appointed, with custom wall treatments and coastal décor. The upstairs also includes a home office, complete with built-ins, and access to another balcony with ocean breezes. This home offers unique, high-value amenities rarely found this close to the beach, including: A full media/theater room with tiered leather seating and a massive 125-inch screen, A rooftop deck with hot tub, panoramic sunset views, and space for lounging or dining, Multiple balconies with neighborhood and palm-tree-lined sightlines, A private courtyard patio perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. This home is in the boundaries of Agnes L Smith Elementary, Ethel Dwyer Middle, and Huntington High—all highly rated schools. Enjoy the oceanfront bike path, Pacific City, Huntington Beach Farmers Market, and Surf City Nights. The pier and popular off-leash dog beach are within walking distance. Your dogs can enjoy the sand and the surf while you relax.

Property details for 309 21st

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Downtown Area neighborhood of Huntington Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,500 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1981. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 023-126-14. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 2,936-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
$2,600,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,500 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
2,936 SqFt
Year Built
1981
MLS® Number
RS25265184
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
RS25265184
Year Built
1981
Living Area (sq ft)
3,500
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,938
Lot Size (acres)
0.0674
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Parcel Number
02312614
On Market Date
2025-12-02
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Furnished, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Heating
Central, Fireplaces
Cooling
Central Air, Dual
Fireplace
Free Standing, Living Room
Laundry
Upper Level
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows, Shutters
Doors
French Doors
Accessibility
Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Victorian
Exterior Features
Lighting, Rain Gutters
Roof
Concrete, Shingle
Foundation
Raised
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard
Patio and Porch
Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Lanai, Porch, Rooftop
Parking
Garage, Garage Faces Rear, On Street
Fencing
Vinyl
Pool Features
None
Spa
Above Ground, Fiberglass, Roof Top
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Faces
Southwest
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Downtown Area (DOWN)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 309 21st

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 16, 2026 Sold $2,600,000
Dec 2, 2025 Listed for sale $2,888,000
May 28, 2021 Sold $1,930,000 Realty ONE Group Diamond
Sep 8, 2020 Sold $1,680,000 Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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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 309 21st

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

High
Huntington Beach
District
Huntington Beach Union High

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Listed by Ernesto Hernandez of Keller Williams Pacific Estate

Listing information updated Mar 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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