$3,400,000
SOLD MAY 10, 2013
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
6,300 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,360 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Spa
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • 4-minute walk to Crescent Bay Point Park

About This Home

As of May 2013

This quintessential California Bungalow-style residence is located in Crescent Bay. The home sits on a large elevated corner lot, one house off the beach offering serene views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The property, completely remodeled in 2002, includes a gourmet kitchen and modern amenities. New windows and doors bestow abundant natural light and frame the picturesque coastal vistas. With the charm of the original cottage, this home has beautiful hardwood flooring and stunning views from the living room, dining room and master suite. French doors surround a private patio adjacent to the kitchen, living room and family room providing space to entertain or unwind with an outdoor fireplace, spa and fountain. A spacious deck is the ideal location for outdoor dining, while enjoying the sounds of the crashing surf and gentle ocean breezes. This residence is the perfect escape within steps to the beach and offers lovely manicured gardens and a prime North Laguna location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Millar

Arbor Real Estate License #01191748 Listed on: 01/28/2013

Arbor Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Kevin Kubiak

Arbor Real Estate License #01199597

Last Buyer's Agent

Ron Millar

Arbor Real Estate License #01191748 Listed on: 01/28/2013

Arbor Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Mullion Window
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Porch

Additional Features

  • 6,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Tax Tract Number 1087
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05313503

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,527

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: Preferred
  • Other Phone Number: 949-233-8080
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: North Laguna (NL)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Cape Cod
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05313503
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2500.00
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Electric, Family Room, Gas, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Outside, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1360.00
  • Room Type: Basement, Family Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Utility Room
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Window Features: French/Mullioned

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, White Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Inside
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6300.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1450

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6300.0000 Square Feet
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Side of Freeway

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Tract Number: 1087

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2024
Sold by
Goul Richard and Thorp Karen
Bought by
Thorp Goul Living Trust and Goul
Current Estimated Value
$5,824,652

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2016
Sold by
Nark Descendants Llc
Bought by
Premier Trust and The Nark Irrevocable Trust 1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2015
Sold by
Nark Descendants Llc
Bought by
Goul Richard and Thorp Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2014
Sold by
Nark Theodore C and Bottger Lourdes A
Bought by
Nark Descendants Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2013
Closed on
May 1, 2013
Sold by
Horowitz Pamela A and Horowitz David L
Bought by
Nark Theodore C and Bottger Lourdes A
Seller's Agent
Ron Millar
Arbor Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ron Millar
Arbor Real Estate
List Price
$3,895,000
Sold Price
$3,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-12.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2008
Sold by
Horowitz David L
Bought by
Horowitz David L and Adam S Horowitz Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2007
Sold by
Horowitz David L
Bought by
Horowitz Pamela A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2007
Sold by
Horowitz David L
Bought by
Horowitz David L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2007
Sold by
Horowitz Management Inc
Bought by
Horowitz David L and David L Horowitz Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1999
Sold by
David Horowitz Investments Lp
Bought by
David L Horowitz Investments Lp and Horowitz Management Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$843,750
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1999
Sold by
Cole Robert K and Cole Lorraine Lorraine
Bought by
David L Horowitz Investment Lp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$843,750
Interest Rate
6.5%
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 -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $3,800,000 North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $3,400,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer $1,346,500 None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,125,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $3,500,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $843,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/27/2013 12/27/13 Rented $8,500 -39.3% --
12/27/2013 12/27/13 Under Contract -- -- --
09/09/2013 09/09/13 For Rent $14,000 0.0% --
05/10/2013 05/10/13 Sold $3,400,000 -12.7% $1,360 / Sq Ft
01/28/2013 01/28/13 For Sale $3,895,000 -- $1,558 / 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 $23,527 $2,226,008 $1,187,841 $1,038,167
2023 $23,284 $2,182,361 $1,164,550 $1,017,811
2022 $22,785 $2,139,570 $1,141,716 $997,854
2021 $22,288 $2,097,618 $1,119,329 $978,289
2020 $21,992 $2,076,110 $1,107,852 $968,258
2019 $21,589 $2,035,402 $1,086,129 $949,273
2018 $21,153 $1,995,493 $1,064,833 $930,660
2017 $20,718 $1,956,366 $1,043,954 $912,412
2016 $20,309 $1,918,006 $1,023,484 $894,522
2015 $36,280 $3,483,676 $3,103,569 $380,107
2014 $35,579 $3,415,436 $3,042,774 $372,662
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: U12005021

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 053-135-03