Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysDriving down Pacific Coast Highway, at the northern edge of Orange County, one home has made surfers (and high-end homebuyers alike) doubletake for decades. The historic water tower house of Seal Beach, towering above with panoramic views of the ocean.
And now, it’s up for sale…for a cool $5,500,000.
Originally built in 1892, the Anderson Street Water Tower is a relic of another time. It looms over all other residences at a whopping 87 feet. By 1985, after its time as real water tower, it was converted into a house – and one unlike any other. It boasts four bedrooms, a spiral staircase, and as mentioned before, unparalleled opportunity for checking the waves.
Not a bad place to check the surf.Redfin
The home was bought in 2022 for $4.5 million, and primarily used for short-term rentals. It also hosts the Anderson Street Surfline Cam. But now, they’re selling again.
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According to the listing:
AdvertisementAdvertisement#_R_c72adkalhb5fiv5vddbH1_ iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#_R_k72adkalhb5fiv5vddbH1_ iframe“Dreaming of living within a piece of coastal history with stunning ocean views? Rising above the community of Surfside, the legendary Water Tower House is not just a home—it’s a one-of-a-kind experience! Originally constructed in the late 1800s to hold water for passing steam engines, thishistoric landmarkwas transformed into a fully functional residence in 1985, and now offers over 2800 sq ft with four bedrooms & four baths for a truly unforgettable lifestyle. From the moment you enter the base of the tower, step into a story that connects today to yesteryear.”
A look inside the historic home.Redfin
In addition to the four bedrooms, the home comes with a whimsical wooden design, a wrap-around deck, and an elevator from the ground up. And some have even called it “possibly the second-tallest single-family residence in the country.”
“It’s definitely an iconic property. It was just a water tower,” John Simcoe, listing agent for the property, told SFGate. “Now it has the best view on the coast for a residential property.”
Any takers?
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Iconic Water Tower Home in California Surf Town Lists for $5.5 Million first appeared on Surfer on Jul 16, 2025
