Seal Beach, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$671 per SF Avg asking sale price
$30 per SF Avg asking lease rate
10,733 SF Avg unit lease size
24,045 SF Avg building size for sale
5.28% Average cap rate

Seal Beach's Demographic Profile

Seal Beach has 13,027 households and a median income of $76,164, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 24,580
# Households 13,027
Median age 63
Median household income $76,164
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,348
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Seal Beach $381 18,972 SF 5.16%
Cypress $311 54,051 SF 5.81%
Huntington Beach $416 14,836 SF 5.16%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Seal Beach $857 38,172 SF
Sunset Beach $894 50,691 SF
Westminster $599 19,065 SF
Cypress $562 19,175 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Seal Beach $523 6,242 SF 6.70%
Los Alamitos $708 7,070 SF 4.48%
Westminster $538 11,144 SF 5.49%
Cypress $452 8,016 SF 5.19%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Seal Beach

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Peter's Landing

Huntington Beach, CA

  • Retail Building
  • 6.82% Cap Rate
  • $51,500,000
For Sale

16662 Blanton St

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

  • 6,508 SF Multifamily
  • 6.70% Cap Rate
  • $2,149,000
For Sale

5571 Reno Cir

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

  • 4,274 SF Multifamily
  • 3.90% Cap Rate
  • $2,425,000
For Sale

4981 Pearce St

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

  • 7,351 SF Multifamily
  • 4.66% Cap Rate
  • $1,999,000
For Sale

5711 E 2nd St

Long Beach, CA 90803

  • 3,628 SF Multifamily
  • 3.77% Cap Rate
  • $2,795,000
For Sale

Argosy Court Office Condominiums

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

  • 22,920 SF Office Building
  • $449,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Seal Beach pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Seal Beach $671 24,045 SF
Sunset Beach $1,242 38,267 SF
Los Alamitos $486 22,456 SF
Westminster $486 15,694 SF
Cypress $462 26,082 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Seal Beach alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Seal Beach or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Seal Beach 24,580 13,027 63 $76,164 2 3,348 -1%
Sunset Beach 951 494 55 $108,413 2 231 -11%
Los Alamitos 11,720 4,209 40 $96,900 3 2,255 -1%
Westminster 89,078 26,369 43 $73,010 3 12,816 -1%
Cypress 48,490 15,909 43 $114,802 3 5,211 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Seal Beach, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Seal Beach

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Is Seal Beach a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Seal Beach offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Seal Beach?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Seal Beach. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Seal Beach?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Seal Beach. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Seal Beach compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Seal Beach. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Seal Beach acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Seal Beach, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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