Seacliff is Huntington Beach’s golf course community, built around the Seacliff Golf Course near Huntington Central Park on the city’s south side. As of June 14, 2026, Seacliff carries 14 active listings, an average of 38 days on market, an average price of $960.92 per square foot, and a median list price of $2,939,500.
Seacliff’s housing stock includes original tract homes from the community’s development alongside extensive custom rebuilds, many taking advantage of golf course frontage and views. Its proximity to Huntington Central Park, one of the city’s largest green spaces, adds to the area’s appeal beyond the golf course itself.
With 14 active listings and a 38-day average days-on-market, the second-fastest pace among Huntington Beach’s niche communities, Seacliff combines reasonable selection with a market that moves briskly when well-positioned homes come up.
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Seacliff is built around the Seacliff Golf Course on Huntington Beach’s south side, adjacent to Huntington Central Park, one of the largest urban parks in Orange County.
A meaningful share of Seacliff’s homes have direct frontage on the Seacliff Golf Course, a configuration that commands a premium and is a primary driver of the community’s $2,939,500 median list price, among the highest in Huntington Beach. [INSERT: confirmed share of Seacliff’s 14 active listings with direct golf course frontage, sourced from a current MLS pull]
Seacliff’s housing stock includes a mix of original tract-era homes and substantial custom rebuilds, particularly on golf-course-facing lots where owners have invested in maximizing views and outdoor living space. [INSERT: confirmed build-year range and typical square footage for Seacliff homes, sourced from county assessor records]
Beyond the golf course, Seacliff’s proximity to Huntington Central Park gives residents access to one of Orange County’s largest urban green spaces, including hiking and biking trails, a library, and sports fields, a significant lifestyle amenity not replicated in Huntington Beach’s beachfront communities.
Seacliff is managed by a homeowners association that maintains common areas, enforces architectural standards to preserve neighborhood character, and manages any shared amenities. HOA fees at Seacliff vary by property type and unit size. Buyers should request the current HOA financial statements, CC&Rs, and reserve fund status as part of their due diligence. Understanding HOA financial health is particularly important for communities with significant shared infrastructure such as community pools, fitness facilities, or large-scale landscaping programs.
Seacliff attracts Huntington Beach buyers who specifically value the combination of community-scale living and Huntington Beach’s broader lifestyle access. The community’s established residential community character makes it particularly appealing to buyers who are downsizing from larger single-family homes and want to simplify exterior maintenance while maintaining a residential feel rather than transitioning to a high-rise or generic apartment complex. Families with school-age children benefit from Huntington Beach City School District, Ocean View School District, or Fountain Valley School District depending on location assignments, specifically the Huntington Beach High School, Edison High School, or Ocean View High School depending on location pathway, which serves most of Huntington Beach’s residential areas.
Homes in Seacliff were built as part of a planned development with a defined set of floor plans, though individual owners have modified their units over time through permitted additions and interior reconfigurations. Standard floor plans at Seacliff range from [INSERT: smallest plan square footage] to [INSERT: largest plan square footage]. Most homes feature two-car garage parking, with some units offering additional driveway or community visitor parking. Buyers interested in specific floor plans should ask The Knight Group for a list of what has sold in Seacliff over the past 12 to 24 months to understand what plan types come available and at what price range.
Seacliff falls within the Huntington Beach Union High School District for grades 9-12, the comprehensive high school district covering the entire city. For grades K-8, Huntington Beach is divided among several elementary districts, most commonly Huntington Beach City School District and Ocean View School District depending on the specific address. Seacliff’s location near Huntington Central Park places it within Huntington Beach’s south-central school attendance areas. [INSERT: confirmed K-8 district and school assignment for Seacliff addresses]
Huntington Beach maintains its own fire department, Huntington Beach Fire (HBFD), rather than contracting with the Orange County Fire Authority, with eight stations citywide and mutual aid agreements with OCFA and neighboring cities (source: City of Huntington Beach Fire Department). As a fully built-out residential community adjacent to a maintained golf course and park, Seacliff’s wildfire-hazard profile is relatively low. Buyers should pull the fire hazard severity zone disclosure for the specific address and get an insurance quote early given current California homeowners insurance market conditions.
The City of Huntington Beach’s Public Works Utilities Division provides municipal water citywide, drawing on local groundwater wells and imported water through the Municipal Water District of Orange County (source: City of Huntington Beach Public Works). Confirm the water account setup for the specific Seacliff address with the city’s Utilities Division.
Seacliff’s position set back from the immediate coastline means it sees somewhat less marine layer influence than Downtown or Sunset Beach, with slightly warmer summer afternoons balanced by the open space provided by the golf course and Huntington Central Park.
Seacliff sits near Goldenwest Street and Yorktown Avenue, with the 405 freeway accessible via Goldenwest Street or Beach Boulevard. The beach is a short drive away via Goldenwest Street.
Huntington Beach’s commercial infrastructure has improved significantly since Pacific City opened in 2015, adding upscale dining and retail to a beach commercial landscape that had been dominated by casual and surf-adjacent businesses. Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach remains the core pedestrian commercial district, with restaurants, bars, and surf shops extending several blocks from the pier. For major retail, residents drive to the Westminster Mall on the 405 or Fashion Island in Newport Beach.
Huntington Beach is positioned between the 405 freeway’s Westminster area and Pacific Coast Highway’s beach corridor. Freeway access via Goldenwest Street, Beach Boulevard, and Magnolia Avenue connects residents to the 405, which carries traffic north to Long Beach and Los Angeles and southeast to Irvine. The drive to John Wayne Airport is approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Downtown Los Angeles is approximately 45 to 60 minutes in off-peak conditions.
Seacliff residents have direct access to Huntington Beach’s outdoor recreation infrastructure. 9.5 miles of public beach along the Pacific, centered on the Municipal Pier provide the primary beach destinations within or near Huntington Beach. Huntington Beach is defined by its surf culture, its eight-mile beach, and the commercial activity centered on its iconic pier. Parks within or adjacent to Seacliff include [INSERT: nearest park name], with additional county and state parks accessible within a 10 to 15-minute drive.
As of June 14, 2026, Seacliff carries 14 active listings, an average of 38 days on market, an average price of $960.92 per square foot, and a median list price of $2,939,500 (source: RubyHome MLS data, June 14, 2026).
Seacliff’s median list price of $2,939,500 is the fourth-highest in Huntington Beach, just below Sunset Beach ($2,991,500) and Edwards Hill ($2,999,000), and well above Huntington Harbour ($2,346,500) and Downtown ($1,921,000). Its $960.92 per-square-foot average is more moderate, ranking sixth among Huntington Beach’s niche communities, reflecting that Seacliff’s premium comes more from larger home sizes and golf course lots than from a high per-square-foot rate.
With 14 active listings and a 38-day average days-on-market, Seacliff is the second-fastest-moving niche community in Huntington Beach behind Sunset Beach (22 days), while offering meaningfully more selection than Sunset Beach (6 listings) or Huntington Harbour at a comparable price tier.
Golf course living combined with proximity to Huntington Central Park drives Seacliff’s demand, appealing to buyers who want resort-style amenities and green space without leaving Huntington Beach. The mix of original homes and custom rebuilds also gives buyers flexibility between a renovation project and a turnkey property.
Homes in Seacliff have historically traded in the range of $700,000 to $4M or more for oceanfront, though active listing prices at any given time reflect current market conditions and the specific floor plan, renovation level, and positioning within the community. Properties with view corridors, premium lot positions, or significant interior upgrades trade at the upper end of the community’s range, while standard-condition homes on interior lots represent the entry point. Buyers should request a detailed comparable sales analysis from The Knight Group before making any offer, as the Seacliff market is small enough that a few recent transactions can significantly influence perceived value.
Huntington Beach’s residential market is among the most varied of Southern California’s coastal cities, spanning from entry-level condominiums in inland neighborhoods to oceanfront estates exceeding $10M. The beach proximity premium is significant: properties within walking distance of the Pacific carry meaningful premiums over those requiring a car trip to the beach. Surf-adjacent streets near the pier and along the Bolsa Chica neighborhood have historically seen the strongest appreciation. The city’s size creates a layered market in which the entry-level and upper-end segments can move independently, providing buyers across a range of budgets access to a Huntington Beach address.
Huntington Beach’s buyer pool is among the most diverse of Orange County’s coastal cities. Surf enthusiasts and wave-focused buyers prioritize streets close to surf breaks. Families with school-age children navigate the multiple school districts within city boundaries, often researching specific school assignments before selecting a neighborhood. Remote workers seeking beach lifestyle with freeway access find Huntington Beach’s size and price range more accessible than Newport Beach or Laguna Beach. Investors target the city’s robust rental demand, particularly for properties close to the pier and beach that attract short-term rental revenue.
Huntington Beach has demonstrated strong long-term appreciation, particularly in neighborhoods closest to the beach and pier. The city’s name recognition, driven by decades of surf culture visibility and the US Open, supports consistent buyer demand from California and nationally. HOA-managed communities in Huntington Beach range from small condo associations to larger planned unit developments with significant common amenities. Buyer demand for gated or HOA-managed communities has been consistent. Within Seacliff specifically, turnover tends to be lower than in open-market neighborhoods because residents who choose HOA-managed communities often have longer ownership horizons. This lower inventory turnover means that when a Seacliff home comes available, it faces significant buyer interest and typically does not remain on market for extended periods. Buyers who want to position themselves for off-market Seacliff opportunities should engage The Knight Group early, as the best transactions in tight communities like Seacliff often happen before a property is formally listed.
A portion of Seacliff’s residential transactions occur off-market or through agent-to-agent channels before formal MLS listing. The Knight Group’s active presence in Huntington Beach’s luxury community market and its access to Compass Private Exclusives provide buyers with a view of Seacliff inventory that does not appear on Zillow, Redfin, or other consumer portals. For buyers who are specifically targeting Seacliff as their community of choice, The Knight Group can provide proactive outreach to current residents who may be considering a move before they formally list their property.
Q: What is Seacliff in Huntington Beach?
A: Seacliff is a golf course community built around the Seacliff Golf Course on Huntington Beach’s south side, adjacent to Huntington Central Park. It’s known for golf course frontage homes and a median list price among the highest in Huntington Beach.
Q: How many homes are for sale in Seacliff right now?
A: As of June 14, 2026, Seacliff has 14 active listings with a median list price of $2,939,500 and an average of $960.92 per square foot (source: RubyHome MLS data, June 14, 2026).
Q: Do all Seacliff homes back onto the golf course?
A: No. Seacliff includes both golf-course-frontage homes, which command a premium, and other properties within the broader community. Confirm a listing’s specific location relative to the course before comparing prices.
Q: What schools serve Seacliff?
A: Seacliff falls within the Huntington Beach Union High School District for grades 9-12. K-8 schools fall under one of Huntington Beach’s elementary districts depending on the specific address. Confirm the exact attendance boundary with the district.
Q: Is Seacliff close to the beach?
A: Seacliff is set back from the immediate coastline near Huntington Central Park, with the beach a short drive away via Goldenwest Street. Buyers prioritizing walk-to-beach access should look at Downtown or Sunset Beach.
Q: How does Seacliff compare to Edwards Hill?
A: Seacliff’s median list price ($2,939,500) is close to Edwards Hill’s ($2,999,000), but Seacliff has far more inventory (14 listings versus 1) and centers on golf course living, while Edwards Hill is a smaller, custom-home enclave.
Q: What amenities are near Seacliff?
A: Seacliff sits adjacent to Huntington Central Park, one of Orange County’s largest urban parks, with hiking and biking trails, a library, and sports fields, in addition to the Seacliff Golf Course itself.
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