
Sold
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.

309 21st, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,500 sq ft
- 2,936 sq ft lot
- Built 1981
Subdivision Downtown Area
71 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,090,000
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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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 309 21st
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- 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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