1285 Cortez Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Arch Beach Heights NeighborhoodEstimated payment $24,824/month
Total Views
1,169
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,088
Sq Ft
$4,044
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Ocean View
- 17,197 Acre Lot
- Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
- Updated Kitchen
- Deck
About This Home
A unique bulk sale of three separate parcels in Laguna Beach—1285 Cortez Ave, 829 Miramar St, and 855 Miramar St. All three sites are confirmed buildable per municipal code and county records, making this an exceptional opportunity for investors, builders, or visionaries. The Cortez parcel currently features a charming single-story 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with sweeping ocean and canyon views. Enjoy a tranquil garden setting complete with a dwarf avocado tree and fruit cocktail tree, offering a peaceful retreat. Nestled on a quiet street with no streetlights, evenings here are serene and uninterrupted. Whether you envision developing multiple custom homes, designing a private coastal compound, or holding the parcels as a long-term investment, the possibilities are endless. This is a rare chance to own three prime properties in one of Laguna Beach’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Listing Agent
Bullock Russell RE Services Brokerage Phone: 949-973-6914 License #01861815 Listed on: 08/29/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,757
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 17,197 Acre Lot
- West Facing Home
- 644-432-02, 644-432-03
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Front Facing Garage
- Single Garage Door
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Ocean
- Canyon
Interior Spaces
- 1,088 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Garage
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Rain Gutters
- Rear Porch
Utilities
- Natural Gas Connected
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Arch Beach Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1
- Tax Tract Number 1
- Assessor Parcel Number 64443201
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $10,757 | $981,018 | $896,349 | $84,669 |
| 2024 | $10,757 | $961,783 | $878,774 | $83,009 |
| 2023 | $10,808 | $942,925 | $861,543 | $81,382 |
| 2022 | $10,544 | $924,437 | $844,650 | $79,787 |
| 2021 | $10,283 | $906,311 | $828,088 | $78,223 |
| 2020 | $10,112 | $897,018 | $819,597 | $77,421 |
| 2019 | $9,914 | $879,430 | $803,527 | $75,903 |
| 2018 | $9,706 | $862,187 | $787,772 | $74,415 |
| 2017 | $9,496 | $845,282 | $772,326 | $72,956 |
| 2016 | $9,300 | $828,708 | $757,182 | $71,526 |
| 2015 | $9,140 | $816,261 | $745,809 | $70,452 |
| 2014 | $8,954 | $800,272 | $731,200 | $69,072 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | For Rent | $6,250 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | For Sale | $4,400,000 | 0.0% | $4,044 / Sq Ft |
| 01/24/2023 01/24/23 | Rented | $5,500 | -7.6% | -- |
| 12/03/2022 12/03/22 | Price Changed | $5,950 | -0.8% | $6 / Sq Ft |
| 11/18/2022 11/18/22 | Price Changed | $5,999 | -4.0% | $6 / Sq Ft |
| 11/05/2022 11/05/22 | For Rent | $6,250 | +11.6% | -- |
| 06/04/2020 06/04/20 | Rented | $5,600 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/14/2020 04/14/20 | Price Changed | $5,600 | -5.1% | $5 / Sq Ft |
| 03/23/2020 03/23/20 | Price Changed | $5,900 | -5.6% | $5 / Sq Ft |
| 03/14/2020 03/14/20 | For Rent | $6,250 | -- | -- |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | $760,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Trustee Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $411,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $493,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $585,700 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $608,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $900,000 | Negative Amortization | |
| Previous Owner | $90,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $650,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $515,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $369,489 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC25193627
APN: 644-432-01
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