$2,494,000
SOLD FEB 11, 2025
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,550 Sq Ft
10,465 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$978 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Great Room
  • Hiking Trails

About This Home

As of February 2025

Fabulous Mystic Hills Retreat with Breathtaking Canyon and Ocean Views. Perched gracefully on a hillside, this elegant Mystic Hills home offers unparalleled serenity, combining the twinkling city lights, majestic canyon views, and stunning ocean sunsets. Just a five-minute drive from the sandy beaches and charming shops of town, this residence is a true private hideaway designed for relaxation and luxury living. The entry-level welcomes you with an inviting great room, a sophisticated dining area, a well-appointed kitchen, and a serene outdoor terrace perfect for soaking in the views. The spacious master suite and a convenient powder room complete this level, ensuring comfort and style. Downstairs, you’ll find a versatile den/office/family room, a second bedroom suite, and another terrace, all designed to maximize the stunning vistas. With views from virtually every room, this home is a tranquil retreat offering peace and privacy. Conveniently located just minutes from the middle and high schools, this property also boasts additional space to create a third bedroom and bathroom, making it a flexible choice for future expansion. Discover the epitome of coastal elegance in this rare hillside gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Davis

Palm Realty Boutique Brokerage Phone: 310-920-8812 License #01374451 Listed on: 01/15/2025

Palm Realty Boutique

Last Buyer's Agent

Teresa Gorman

Fiduciary Real Estate Services License #00969257

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,864

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,550 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Ocean Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Additional Features

  • 10,465 Sq Ft Lot
  • Suburban Location
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • Tax Tract Number 4623
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64132115
  • $1,262 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mystic Hills Subdivision

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,864

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Mystic Hills (MH)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64132115
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2550.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 978.04
  • Room Type: Great Room, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Ocean
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Hiking, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10465.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2402

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 10465.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.32
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Tract Number: 4623
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1262.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2025
Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Hengstebeck Family Trust and Pierce Kirsten M
Bought by
Kote Peter
Seller's Agent
Bill Davis
Palm Realty Boutique
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Gorman
Fiduciary Real Estate Services
List Price
$2,599,000
Sold Price
$2,494,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-4.04%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$2,634,038

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,038
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.97%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,397,629
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,236,409

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2021
Sold by
Hengstebeck Family Trust
Bought by
Hengstebeck Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,400,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2014
Sold by
Hengstebeck Paul and Hengstebeek Ulla
Bought by
Hengstebeck Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2002
Sold by
Hengstebeck Paul and Hengstebeck Ulla R
Bought by
Hengstebeck Paul and Hengstebeck Ulla R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,500
Interest Rate
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2000
Sold by
Paul Hengstebeck and Paul Ulla R
Bought by
Hengstebeck Paul and Hengstebeck Ulla R
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 $2,494,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,276,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $255,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $148,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $154,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $154,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Sold $2,494,000 -4.0% $978 / Sq Ft
01/15/2025 01/15/25 For Sale $2,599,000 -- $1,019 / 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 $2,864 $191,741 $45,681 $146,060
2023 $3,094 $187,982 $44,785 $143,197
2022 $2,974 $184,297 $43,907 $140,390
2021 $2,857 $180,684 $43,046 $137,638
2020 $2,761 $178,832 $42,605 $136,227
2019 $2,688 $175,326 $41,770 $133,556
2018 $2,619 $171,889 $40,951 $130,938
2017 $2,547 $168,519 $40,148 $128,371
2016 $2,479 $165,215 $39,361 $125,854
2015 $2,420 $162,734 $38,770 $123,964
2014 $2,359 $159,547 $38,011 $121,536
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PV25010743

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 641-321-15