
Seller's Agent in 2022
John Cain
Pacific Sothebys
(714) 655-8940
3 in this area
211 Total Sales
Estimated Value: $2,960,000 - $13,791,414
Once the residence of screen legend Bette Davis, perched atop a captivating oceanfront cliff, this statuesque estate draws in all who visit. This 5,472 +/- s.f., 6 bed, 8 bath French Normandy estate in Laguna Beach has earned a place on the registry of historic places and benefits from Mills Act status which greatly reduces its property tax obligation. A private courtyard entry leads to the home’s main entrance, guest house entrance, and dining terrace with stairs leading to a sunny lounge area with direct stair access to the beach below. The main house, anchored by an exquisite great room leads guests to the Lookout Room and adjoining family room and dining room, all with stunning views of crashing waves and sea. With solid oak floors and updated styling throughout, the home encircles a central spiral staircase topped with a conical roof and spire. The updated kitchen with eating nook offers stainless steel top-end appliances. Upstairs is a master suite with an interior Juliet balcony over the great room, a large ocean view terrace, & updated ensuite w/Carrara marble & heated floors. Two additional ensuite bedrooms and extra storage rooms complete the upper level. The lower level offers a large bar area & adjoining media room, wine cellar, gym & ocean view bedroom. The separate guest house has two ensuite guest rooms, one within its own self-contained apartment. This exclusive and private retreat, surrounded by lush greenery, sand, and breathtaking overlooks, is a stone’s-throw distance from shops, restaurants, and the art galleries of Laguna Beach.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #01467294 Listed on: 04/06/2021
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Second Generation Trust | $15,250,000 | Ticor Title | |
1617696 Ontario Ltd | $13,500,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
Clothier Gene L | -- | First American Title Co | |
Clothier Gene L | $4,400,000 | First Southwestern Title Co | |
Longnecker Joseph M | $3,150,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | Clothier Gene L | $4,800,000 | |
Previous Owner | Clothier Gene L | $2,000,000 | |
Previous Owner | Longnecker Joseph M | $1,000,000 |
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/29/2022 07/29/22 | Sold | $15,250,000 | -4.7% | $2,787 / Sq Ft |
07/08/2022 07/08/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/30/2022 06/30/22 | Price Changed | $15,995,000 | -5.9% | $2,923 / Sq Ft |
09/28/2021 09/28/21 | Price Changed | $16,995,000 | -10.5% | $3,106 / Sq Ft |
07/30/2021 07/30/21 | Price Changed | $18,995,000 | -5.0% | $3,471 / Sq Ft |
04/26/2021 04/26/21 | For Sale | $19,995,000 | -- | $3,654 / Sq Ft |
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 | $25,224 | $2,841,676 | $2,273,340 | $568,336 |
2024 | $25,224 | $2,386,083 | $1,908,867 | $477,216 |
2023 | $32,240 | $3,060,081 | $2,448,065 | $612,016 |
2022 | $39,909 | $3,822,685 | $3,058,148 | $764,537 |
2021 | $38,720 | $3,711,665 | $2,969,332 | $742,333 |
2020 | $33,794 | $3,233,399 | $2,586,719 | $646,680 |
2019 | $31,885 | $3,041,615 | $2,433,292 | $608,323 |
2018 | $34,874 | $3,338,523 | $2,670,818 | $667,705 |
2017 | $35,974 | $3,450,419 | $2,760,336 | $690,083 |
2016 | $33,755 | $3,232,868 | $2,586,294 | $646,574 |
2015 | $34,268 | $3,285,914 | $2,300,140 | $985,774 |
2014 | $33,226 | $3,184,370 | $2,229,059 | $955,311 |
Seller's Agent in 2022
John Cain
Pacific Sothebys
(714) 655-8940
3 in this area
211 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Michael Johnson
Compass
(949) 278-7333
15 in this area
187 Total Sales
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC21047416
APN: 644-277-13