$1,430,000
SOLD NOV 4, 2024
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,811 Sq Ft
2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$790 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Wooded Lot
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2024

Opportunity knocks at this outstanding setting in Arch Beach Heights. Unique in character with architectural features of vaulted beamed ceilings, floating wood staircases, clerestory windows. Exceptional natural lighting provided by a variety of windows and sliding glass doors. The main level consists of an open living room with high vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and open kitchen with bar. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the next level; plus a bonus space area. Perched above the living level is a loft serving as a third room with ocean view. A utility room at the lowest portion of the structure allows additional possibilities. Backing to open space canyon, the lot and landscape feels bigger than it’s stated size. The canyon is an open window to wildlife, sunrises and true serenity in nature. Blue water ocean and sunset skies are viewed from the loft and front of the home. Parking is provided by covered carport with long driveway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Horton

Engel & Völkers Brokerage Phone: 949-422-6122 License #01357096 Listed on: 08/02/2024

Engel & Völkers

Co-Listed By

Jace Horton

Engel & Völkers Brokerage Phone: 949-422-6122 License #02050612

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Williams

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02117100

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,144

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Canyon
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Major Repairs Completed
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,811 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Utility Basement
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • Attached Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Wood patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Arch Beach Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 12 / 32
  • Tax Tract Number 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64439127
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,144

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Arch Beach Heights (ABH)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Condition: Repairs Major
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64439127
  • Year Built: 1975
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1811.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 789.62
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Basement: Utility

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sump Pump
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Membrane, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Attached Carport, Driveway

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

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: Back Yard, Treed Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 32
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.20
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Tract Number: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2024
Closed on
Oct 28, 2024
Sold by
Heussenstamm John and Heussenstamm Julie
Bought by
Nationwide Capital Group Inc
Seller's Agent
Amanda Horton
Engel & Völkers
Buyer's Agent
Karen Williams
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$320,000
-18.29%
Total Days on Market
83
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$1,671,121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$241,121
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.44%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$99,651
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,571,470

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2014
Sold by
Mcdonnell Thomas
Bought by
Hopkins Annemarie and Mcdonnell House Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1999
Sold by
Frances Heussenstamm and Frances John
Bought by
Heussenstamm John and Heussenstamm Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$246,000
Interest Rate
7.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1997
Sold by
The First National Bank Of Chicago
Bought by
Heussenstamm Frances and Heussenstamm John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
7.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1997
Sold by
Cannon Catherine E
Bought by
The First National Bank Of Chicago
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,430,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $265,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Trustee Deed $244,160 American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $453,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $356,250 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $246,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $212,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Sold $1,430,000 -15.8% $790 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2024 09/29/24 Price Changed $1,699,000 -2.9% $938 / Sq Ft
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $966 / 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
2024 $5,144 $414,836 $183,571 $231,265
2023 $5,379 $406,702 $179,971 $226,731
2022 $5,218 $398,728 $176,442 $222,286
2021 $5,059 $390,910 $172,982 $217,928
2020 $4,941 $386,902 $171,208 $215,694
2019 $4,832 $379,316 $167,851 $211,465
2018 $4,723 $371,879 $164,560 $207,319
2017 $4,611 $364,588 $161,334 $203,254
2016 $4,506 $357,440 $158,171 $199,269
2015 $4,417 $352,071 $155,795 $196,276
2014 $4,320 $345,175 $152,743 $192,432
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG24158075

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-391-27