$450,000
2Beds2Baths1,150SqFt
13381 Del Monte Drive M14-28FSeal Beach, CA 90740Leisure World
1842 Thunderbird Drive 1A, Seal Beach, CA 90740
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,150 sq ft
- Built 1962
Subdivision Leisure World
The home
About 1842 Thunderbird Drive 1A
(M-2,1A) Great location at the top of the map in Leisure World 55+ active senior living community. Fully expanded 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath corner unit. Drive up access & private entrance on a greenbelt with trees & lawn behind the Seal Beach post office. Lockable outside storage room on porch.
Stain glass on wood front door with screen. Enormous amount of natural light from 5 skylights & 4 dual pane windows. Central air & heat. 3 closets in the unit, including a walk-in. Tile entry & laminate flooring throughout. Master bath has cut down shower with stack-able washer/dryer. Full mirrors in both bathrooms. Recess lighting. Kitchen has electric range, oven, microwave, refrigerator & lots of cabinet space. One covered parking space with a large storage closet (carport #21, space #11) with plenty of guest parking availability. Unit is walking distance near 3 churches close by the back St Andrews gate that provides easy access in and out of the community. Unit is near the beach with coastal breezes & close to shopping centers, dining, freeways, & Long Beach Airport. Co-op is cash only with eligibility requirements. 24/7 guard/patrol security. Golden Rain Foundation has a one time membership fee $7000 per person. SENIOR COMMUNITY OFFER THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES: 9 hole golf course, new swimming pool & Jacuzzi, new gym with Pilates reformer machine, table tennis, shuffleboard, billiards, pickle ball, bonce ball courts, amphitheater, 6 club houses featuring: exercise gym, art room, sewing, crafts, wood shops, lapidary, pool tables & over 200 clubs. There is a library, friends of library bookstore, credit union, healthy care center, pharmacy, post office, cafe and an amphitheater with a series of summer concert to enjoy.
Property details for 1842 Thunderbird Drive 1A
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home sits in the Leisure World neighborhood of Seal Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,150 square feet of living space and is listed at $450,000, about $391 per square foot. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 947-267-00. Highlights include a community pool and spa, single-story living, a guard-gated community, a one-car garage, 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
- $450,000
- Days On Site
- 118 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,150 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1962
- MLS® Number
- SB26121722
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $573.24 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Stock Cooperative
- MLS Number
- SB26121722
- Year Built
- 1962
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,150
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Courtyard, Park Greenbelt
- HOA Dues
- $573.24
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Mutual 2
- Parcel Number
- 94726700
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- Grab Bars
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio and Porch
- Porch
- Parking
- Assigned
- Pool Features
- Community, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 6,608
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Leisure World (LW)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Golf, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Game Room, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Pets Allowed, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard, Security Lights
- Senior Community
- Yes
The record
Property History for 1842 Thunderbird Drive 1A
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$4,022/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $45,000 down
Principal & interest$2,703
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$169
Property tax (est. 1.19%)$446
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$131
HOA from listing$573
$3,552/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $90,000 down
Principal & interest$2,402
Property tax (est. 1.19%)$446
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$131
HOA from listing$573
$3,252/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $135,000 down
Principal & interest$2,102
Property tax (est. 1.19%)$446
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$131
HOA from listing$573
Estimated carrying cost
$1,150/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.19%)$446
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$131
HOA from listing$573
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Seal Beach rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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School District for 1842 Thunderbird Drive 1A
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The MLS record lists the school district as Los Alamitos Unified.
Location
Location
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Listed by Diane Patalano of Boot Camp Realty
Listing information updated Sep 27, 2026 at 12:08 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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