NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,834,000 - $3,188,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,729 Sq Ft
$1,741/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2015

Last sale price $1,700,000 $983 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,722/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Dual Staircase
  • 4-minute walk to Bluebird Park

About This Home

As of October 2015

This ocean view cottage is located in the lovely Laguna Beach neighborhood of "Woods Cove". The house was extensively renovated in 2010 by the renowned Nicol Architecture firm.
The floor plan has been masterfully re-configured into an exceptionally versatile living space while maintaining the original charm. Features include; kitchen with custom honed granite counter tops, stainless appliances, solid hickory wood floors on main level, solid Douglas fir floors on upper level, living room fireplace, beautiful marble baths, French doors, central heating and air-conditioning, separate interior laundry room, direct access to garage, lovely patio fountain and vintage potting shed. The home is rated "C" by the City of Laguna Beach Historic Preservation.
Located three and one half blocks to the beach, Surf and Sand Hotel, restaurants and shops!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Hansen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00998966 Listed on: 08/01/2015

Co-Listed By

Dana Hansen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00998932

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicholas Hooper

Compass License #01962012

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,152

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Back Yard
  • On-Hand Building Permits

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Cottage
  • Additions or Alterations

Interior Spaces

  • 1,729 Sq Ft Home
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Ocean Views
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Additional Features

  • Suburban Location
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1 / 2
  • Tax Tract Number 415
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64425411

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,152

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Outdoor fountain and BBQ.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Woods Cove (WC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Cottage
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Building Permit
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64425411
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1729.00
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Built-in Features
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Price Per Square Foot: 983.23
  • Room Type: Attic, Family Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Office
  • Window Features: Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: Ocean
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Deck
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Parking Space, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Sewer Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Sprinklers Drip System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 650.34
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2614.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 415

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2021
Sold by
Gordon Edward J and Gordon Lorene C
Bought by
Gordon Edward James and Gordon Lorene Chaix
Current Estimated Value
$3,010,018

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$821,410
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,188,608

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Gordon Edward James and Gordon Lorene Chaix
Bought by
Gordon Edward J and Gordon Lorene C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2020
Sold by
Gordon Edward James and Gordon Lorene Chaix
Bought by
Gordon Edward J and Gordon Lorene C

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2015
Closed on
Oct 1, 2015
Sold by
Rubenstein Elaine Judith and Rubenstein Susan Marcia
Bought by
Gordon Edward James and Gordon Lorene Chaix
Seller's Agent
Denise Hansen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Hooper
Compass
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-8.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2013
Sold by
Fett Martha A
Bought by
Fett Martha A and Martha Fett Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Pursell Willene V L
Bought by
Fett Martha A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$738,000
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2003
Sold by
Pursell Willene V L
Bought by
Pursell Willene V L and The Pursell Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1995
Sold by
Pursell Willene and Vanblair Mariana
Bought by
Pursell Willene and Vanblair Mariana
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gordon Edward James -- Chicago Title Company
Gordon Edward J -- Chicago Title Company
Gordon Edward J -- None Available
Gordon Edward James $1,700,000 California Title Company
Fett Martha A -- None Available
Fett Martha A $1,238,000 Chicago Title Co
Pursell Willene V L -- --
Pursell Willene -- --
Pursell Frank Douglas -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gordon Edward James $920,000
Closed Gordon Edward James $1,000,000
Previous Owner Fett Martha A $738,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/23/2015 10/23/15 Sold $1,700,000 -5.5% $983 / Sq Ft
09/22/2015 09/22/15 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2015 09/14/15 Price Changed $1,799,000 -2.8% $1,040 / Sq Ft
08/01/2015 08/01/15 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $1,070 / 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
2025 $21,152 $2,032,016 $1,676,070 $355,946
2024 $21,152 $1,992,173 $1,643,206 $348,967
2023 $20,963 $1,953,111 $1,610,986 $342,125
2022 $20,508 $1,914,815 $1,579,398 $335,417
2021 $20,055 $1,877,270 $1,548,429 $328,841
2020 $19,782 $1,858,021 $1,532,551 $325,470
2019 $19,238 $1,804,053 $1,502,501 $301,552
2018 $18,848 $1,768,680 $1,473,040 $295,640
2017 $18,458 $1,734,000 $1,444,156 $289,844
2016 $18,091 $1,700,000 $1,415,839 $284,161
2015 $17,391 $1,634,187 $1,349,225 $284,962
2014 $15,799 $1,479,596 $1,206,931 $272,665
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG15169331

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-254-11