NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,440,359 - $4,698,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,924 Sq Ft
$2,166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 13, 2018

Last sale price $2,600,000 $1,351 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,544/month

168 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Guest House
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2018

As featured in "Better Homes and Gardens" in 2013, this beautifully updated, highly stylized cottage draws inspiration from both Coastal California and the Eastern Seaboard. Panoramic views of blue ocean and shoreline meld beautifully with views of canyons and hillsides as well as of downtown Laguna. Offering an estimated 2200sqft of living space, the main home features vaulted ceilings and skylights allowing for plenty of natural light. A guest casita with a separate entrance features a bedroom and bathroom with an in-shower skylight. The great room offers floor-to-ceiling picture windows, peg and groove hardwood flooring and painted panelling as well as custom built-in cabinetry and a wet-bar with a copper countertop, small wine-cooler and ice maker. The chef's kitchen houses all stainless steel appliances including a Viking 6-burner stove, dual Viking ovens and microwave as well as a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Custom cabinetry and granite countertops tie the kitchen together and dutch doors out to the patio allow for function and flow. The home's lower level features an ocean view master suite complete with custom cabinetry for media, storage and display, as well as access to a private patio and sitting area. Other features include: owned Solar panels, Tesla charger, tankless water heater, automated sunshades, Sonos audio system, Control 4 intuitive lighting system and designer finishes throughout.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carter Kaufman

Compass License #01968622 Listed on: 07/24/2017

Compass

Co-Listed By

Keven Stirdivant

Kase Real Estate License #01434793

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicholas Hooper

Compass License #01962012

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,377

Year Built

  • Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Catalina
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Turnkey
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,924 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Wainscoting
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Tinted Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Security Lights
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Top Of The World Elementary School
  • Thurston Middle School
  • Laguna Beach High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Guest House
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 53
  • Tax Tract Number 776
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64418204

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Temple Hills Subdivision

Security

  • Card or Code Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,377

Year Built

Built in 1949 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: Carter Kaufman
  • Other Phone Number: 949-294-6411
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Card/Code Access, Security Lights
  • Subdivision Name Other: Temple Hills (TH)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64418204
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1924.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1351.35
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Solar Screens, Tinted Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: Canyon, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Uncovered, Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified
  • Elementary School: Top Of The World
  • Middle School: Thurston
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Elementary School: Top Of The World
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
  • Elementary School #2: TOTW
  • High School2: LAGBEA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1194

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5200.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 53
  • Tax Tract Number: 776

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2021
Sold by
Ames Patrick and Ames Sylvia
Bought by
Ames Patrick Michael and Ames Sylvia Ann
Current Estimated Value
$4,168,340

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2017
Closed on
Jan 18, 2018
Sold by
Moellenoff David V and Moellenoff Pam A
Bought by
Ames Patrick and Ames Sylvia
Seller's Agent
Carter Kaufman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Hooper
Compass
List Price
$3,199,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$599,000
-18.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2010
Sold by
Lees Gail E
Bought by
Moellenhoff David and Moellenhoff Pam A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2006
Sold by
Crockard C Bruce
Bought by
Gail E Lees Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,912,500
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2006
Sold by
Crockard C Bruce
Bought by
Crockard C Bruce and The C Bruce Crockard Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1998
Sold by
Bruce Crockard C
Bought by
The C Bruce Crockard Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ames Patrick Michael -- None Available
Ames Patrick $2,600,000 Chicago Title Co
Moellenhoff David $2,225,000 Stewart Title
Gail E Lees Living Trust $2,125,000 California Title Company
Crockard C Bruce -- None Available
The C Bruce Crockard Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ames Patrick $719,500
Closed Ames Patrick $750,000
Previous Owner Gail E Lees Living Trust $1,912,500
Previous Owner The Bruce Crockard Trust $390,000
Previous Owner The C Bruce Crockard Trust $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/13/2018 02/13/18 Sold $2,600,000 -13.3% $1,351 / Sq Ft
01/08/2018 01/08/18 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Price Changed $2,999,999 -6.2% $1,559 / Sq Ft
07/24/2017 07/24/17 For Sale $3,199,000 -- $1,663 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $30,377 $2,958,354 $2,802,644 $155,710
2024 $30,377 $2,900,348 $2,747,691 $152,657
2023 $29,977 $2,843,479 $2,693,815 $149,664
2022 $29,352 $2,787,725 $2,640,995 $146,730
2021 $28,730 $2,733,064 $2,589,211 $143,853
2020 $28,367 $2,705,040 $2,562,662 $142,378
2019 $27,855 $2,652,000 $2,512,413 $139,587
2018 $24,470 $2,314,844 $2,205,442 $109,402
2017 $23,971 $2,269,455 $2,162,198 $107,257
2016 $23,955 $2,269,455 $2,162,198 $107,257
2015 $24,202 $2,269,455 $2,162,198 $107,257
2014 $24,027 $2,225,000 $2,119,844 $105,156
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC17167747

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-182-04