$3,216,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2024
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
5,865 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,297 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Marble Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2024

Beautifully restored historic Classical Revival Cottage located in one of the most desirable North Laguna Beach neighborhoods. Enter the front gate where you'll be met with alluring gardens, tranquil fountains and an inviting covered porch spanning the entire front of the house - it's the perfect spot to relax, read a good book and enjoy the neighborhood activity. Inside you'll be impressed by this home's style and attention to detail featuring high ceilings, custom moldings and original wood floors throughout. Spacious firelit living room features coffered ceilings and a mahogany paneled built-in bar. Chef's kitchen features honed marble and butcher block counters, custom cabinetry, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances + an extra deep Allia sink. There is a cozy library and an entertainer's dining room with French doors leading out to the rear yard where you will find more lush gardens and a magical vine-covered, heated outdoor dining pavilion. This home offers privacy and tranquility while being refreshingly convenient to the beach, farmers market, galleries, shops and restaurants. An oversized 2+ car garage with staircase leads up to a large, light-filled bonus space. Check with City about possible ADU or other expansion possibilities. There are substantial property tax savings on this "Mills Act" property. Home is located on quiet, upper Cypress Drive near Acacia. Don't miss your chance to own this impressive Laguna Beach cottage, where vintage charm meets coastal convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Noonan

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01365081 Listed on: 09/13/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Subscriber Non

Non-Participant Office License #13252

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,500

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 5,865 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x117
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Purifier

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 496-093-08

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,500

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cottage
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 1400
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1346
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x117
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Number Of Photos: 46
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Marble
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Built-Ins, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer, Water Filter
  • Price Per S Q F T: 2496.43

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Other
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Green Belt
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 496-093-08
  • Lot Size Area: 5865

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2024
Closed on
Nov 19, 2024
Sold by
Michael K Boone Living Trust and Boone Michael K
Bought by
Lindsay J Hulley Revocable Trust and Hulley
Seller's Agent
Jim Noonan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Subscriber Non
Non-Participant Office
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$3,216,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$279,000
-7.98%
Total Days on Market
49
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$3,091,186

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$124,814
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.42%
Original Mortgage
$2,412,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,402,774
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$688,412

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2012
Closed on
Jan 18, 2013
Sold by
Tallman Maureen
Bought by
Boone Michael K and Michael K Boone Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Nancee Swensson
Surterre Properties
Buyer's Agent
James Ardery
Compass
List Price
$2,000,000
Sold Price
$1,775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$225,000
-11.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2006
Sold by
Tallman Maureen and Tallman Maureen Teresa
Bought by
Tallman Maureen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2003
Sold by
Loew Maureen
Bought by
Tallman Maureen and Tallman Maureen Teresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2001
Sold by
Loew Ronald and Loew Maureen
Bought by
Loew Maureen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1993
Sold by
Loew Ron and Loew Ronald
Bought by
Loew Ron and Loew Maureen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,900
Interest Rate
7.38%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,216,000 Equity Title
Grant Deed $3,216,000 Equity Title
Grant Deed $1,763,500 Ticor Title Tustin Orange Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Tustin Orange Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,412,000 New Conventional
Closed $2,412,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $958,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $206,183 New Conventional
Previous Owner $465,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $256,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $388,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $280,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $40,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $292,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $3,216,000 -8.0% $2,297 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2024 09/13/24 For Sale $3,495,000 +96.9% $2,496 / Sq Ft
02/05/2013 02/05/13 Sold $1,775,000 -11.3% $1,413 / Sq Ft
12/08/2012 12/08/12 For Sale $2,000,000 -- $1,592 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $5,500 $451,278 $315,895 $135,383
2023 $5,974 $472,448 $330,714 $141,734
2022 $5,802 $463,413 $324,389 $139,024
2021 $5,352 $426,854 $298,798 $128,056
2020 $4,831 $383,103 $268,172 $114,931
2019 $4,618 $365,305 $255,713 $109,592
2018 $4,776 $384,121 $268,885 $115,236
2017 $4,571 $367,659 $257,361 $110,298
2016 $4,356 $349,746 $244,822 $104,924
2015 $4,746 $391,357 $374,811 $16,546
2014 $4,644 $384,014 $367,778 $16,236
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 24-429667

The MLS

APN: 496-093-08