NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1597 Skyline Dr Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Mystic Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,264,000 - $4,904,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,743 Sq Ft
$1,682/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 2, 2022

Last sale price $4,250,000 $1,549 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,927 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Private Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of March 2022

One of a kind SINGLE LEVEL Mystic Hills home sitting on a VERY RARE FLAT .30 of an acre with a POOL and SPA! There is nothing like this available in Laguna. This home has unobstructed 180-degree canyon views with ocean views from the pool deck and no houses, rooftops, or telephone poles in view. Travertine, quarts, hardwood, and Carrara marble make up some of the materials used. Large chief kitchen with Viking 48 fridge, in island Viking microwave, and Viking dishwasher, and Bertazzoni 48 cooking station with vent hood and pot filler. The 36sq ft island in perfect view of the family room, fireplace, TV, and views to the pool and canyon. The master bath is spa like with dual closets, dual sinks, and dual shower heads and rain head. All closets have custom built-ins and lined with cedar flooring. Located at the top of Skyline, home is located next to Thurston Middle School to use as your back yard for sports, running, dog walking or exercise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Whitcomb

Lisa M. Whitcomb, Broker License #01814733 Listed on: 02/15/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1971

Lot Details

  • 12,889 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Canyon

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,743 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • Private Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1971

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2743
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1971

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2743
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Sunken Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Canyon, Ocean
  • Pool: Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 31492

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.2959
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12888.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12888.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2022
Closed on
Mar 1, 2022
Sold by
Andrew Pauka
Bought by
Pauka Andrew and Whitcomb Mark
Seller's Agent
Lisa Whitcomb
Lisa M. Whitcomb, Broker
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$3,998,000
Sold Price
$4,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
6.3%
Current Estimated Value
$4,613,421

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$363,421
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2022
Closed on
Feb 24, 2022
Sold by
Andrew Pauka
Bought by
Cl Debaun Irrevocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Lisa Whitcomb
Lisa M. Whitcomb, Broker
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$3,998,000
Sold Price
$4,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
6.3%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2019
Sold by
Pauka Melanie Ann
Bought by
Pauka Andrew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2019
Sold by
Internal Revenue Service
Bought by
Pauka Andrew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2012
Closed on
Jul 17, 2012
Sold by
Rodig Eric C and Rodig Barbara F
Bought by
Williams Derek Allen and Adkins Ashli Rene
Seller's Agent
Jessica List
Nicola Willhoit, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Holly Maranto
Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$1,479,000
Sold Price
$1,470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-0.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.71%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pauka Andrew -- Lawyers Title
Cl Debaun Irrevocable Trust $4,250,000 Lawyers Title
Whitcomb Mark -- Lawyers Title
Pauka Andrew -- Lawyers Title Company
Pauka Andrew $1,590,000 Lawyers Title Oc
Williams Derek Allen $1,470,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pauka Andrew $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/02/2022 03/02/22 Sold $4,250,000 +6.3% $1,549 / Sq Ft
02/21/2022 02/21/22 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2022 02/15/22 For Sale $3,998,000 +172.0% $1,458 / Sq Ft
08/16/2012 08/16/12 Sold $1,470,000 -0.6% $543 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2012 07/08/12 For Sale $1,479,000 -- $546 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $41,606 $4,421,700 $3,800,852 $620,848
2024 $41,606 $4,000,000 $3,400,000 $600,000
2023 $45,135 $4,335,000 $3,726,325 $608,675
2022 $21,402 $1,997,238 $1,412,784 $584,454
2021 $20,933 $1,958,077 $1,385,082 $572,995
2020 $20,652 $1,938,000 $1,370,880 $567,120
2019 $956 $2,346,000 $1,789,573 $556,427
2018 $17,113 $1,590,921 $1,047,127 $543,794
2017 $16,758 $1,559,727 $1,026,595 $533,132
2016 $16,424 $1,529,145 $1,006,466 $522,679
2015 $16,160 $1,506,176 $991,348 $514,828
2014 $15,840 $1,476,673 $971,929 $504,744
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lisa Whitcomb

    Lisa M. Whitcomb, Broker

    (408) 489-2999

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Lisa Whitcomb
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

  • Jessica List

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jessica List

    Nicola Willhoit, Broker

    (866) 630-5333

    1 Total Sale

    Jessica List
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  • Danielle Purcell

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Danielle Purcell

    Team Laguna Inc

    (949) 874-3363

    2 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Danielle Purcell
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  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Holly Maranto

    Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81878410

MLSListings

APN: 641-112-03

California Orange County Laguna Beach 92651 Mystic Hills

1597 Skyline Dr, Laguna Beach, CA

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