NOT LISTED FOR SALE

24 La Costa Ct Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Estimated Value: $1,223,000 - $1,326,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,289 Sq Ft
$978/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2023

Last sale price $1,035,000 $803 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,744/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Open Floorplan
  • Loft
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2023

This single family home is the epitome of charm and the best value in the coveted Laguna Beach. Nestled on a tranquil cul-de-sac, this delightful residence boasts three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The discerning Seller has thoughtfully converted the loft into an additional bedroom, maximizing the living space.
Positioned within the California Cove community and a prestigious school district, this residence is just minutes away from Laguna's breathtaking coastline, inviting you to indulge in a plethora of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and strolling along the picturesque shores. Fine dining establishments, charming boutiques, and convenient access to the 73 toll road and 5 freeway further enhance the allure of this prime location.
As you step into this wonderful home, you are greeted by an inviting open floor plan that seamlessly blends the comfortable living room, complete with a cozy fireplace, the dining area and the well-appointed kitchen. With its Whirlpool oven, microwave, and dishwasher, this residence effortlessly blends style with functionality, catering to the demands of modern living. Abundant windows bathe the interior in natural light, creating an inviting and cheerful ambiance throughout. The floating staircase adds a touch of modern sophistication, while the travertine floors exude a sense of timeless luxury.
The interior has been freshly painted, presenting a pristine canvas for your personal style and vision. The residence offers the convenience of a direct access two-car garage, ensuring ample space for parking and storage. Central air conditioning guarantees year-round comfort, while the private and serene patio beckons you to entertain guests or unwind in a tranquil oasis of your own creation.
This home showcases a private and spacious backyard, providing an idyllic setting for outdoor gatherings or simply basking in the sunshine. The primary bedroom suite is a haven of relaxation, complete with a walk-in closet and dual sinks in the en-suite bathroom.
Boasting a superb location, fantastic privacy, tasteful upgrades, and a host of desirable features, this home is an exceptional opportunity to embrace the quintessential Laguna Beach lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to own this property, where comfort, beauty, and convenience harmoniously converge. Embrace the allure of Laguna Beach living and make this extraordinary home your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shauna Covington

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00991380 Listed on: 05/15/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Patty McMillan

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services License #02022705

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,254

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $146 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,289 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Top Of The World Elementary School
  • Thurston Middle School
  • Laguna Beach High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 97
  • Tax Tract Number 12342
  • Assessor Parcel Number 62208112

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • California Cove Association, Phone Number (949) 481-5059
  • Azure Property Management HOA
  • California Cove Subdivision

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,254

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$146 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: California Cove (CAC)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 62208112
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1289.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Electric
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 802.95
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Loft, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Concrete, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Clay, Spanish Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 146.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: California Cove
  • Phone: 949.481.5059
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking
  • Association Management: Azure Property Management

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified
  • Elementary School: Top Of The World
  • Middle School: Thurston
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Elementary School: Top Of The World
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
  • Elementary School #2: TOTW
  • High School2: LAGBEA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0643

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2800.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Side of Freeway

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.49
  • Tax Lot: 97
  • Tax Tract Number: 12342

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2023
Closed on
Jul 3, 2023
Sold by
Jenny G Rankin Trust
Bought by
Kutyba Jana Prieto and Kutyba Fabryce Mark
Seller's Agent
Shauna Covington
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Patty McMillan
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-13.39%
Views
387
Current Estimated Value
$1,261,163

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$226,163
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.05%
Original Mortgage
$931,500
Outstanding Balance
$909,876
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$308,829

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2021
Sold by
Rankin Jenny G
Bought by
Rankin Jenny G and Jenny G Rankin Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2021
Sold by
Rankin Lane D
Bought by
Rankin Jenny G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2011
Sold by
Rankin Jenny G
Bought by
Rankin Lane D and Rankin Jenny G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Jones Keith D
Bought by
Grant Jenny Alexandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$366,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Jones Keith D
Bought by
Jones Keith D and The Keith D Jones 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
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2005
Sold by
Stone Westcot Bell and Stone Rebecca Ann
Bought by
Jones Keith D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1995
Sold by
Stone Westcot Bell
Bought by
Stone Westcot Bell and Stone Rebecca Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1995
Sold by
Chase Manhattan Mtg Corp
Bought by
Stone Westcot Bell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,800
Interest Rate
9.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1995
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Chase Manhattan Mtg Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,800
Interest Rate
9.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1994
Sold by
Stone Rebecca Ann
Bought by
Stone Westcot Bell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,800
Interest Rate
9.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1994
Sold by
Bluebonnet Svgs Bank
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1994
Sold by
Siegel Lance
Bought by
Kahler Derald Ray and Kahler Amalia
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
Kutyba Jana Prieto $1,035,000 Lawyers Title Company
Rankin Jenny G -- None Available
Rankin Jenny G -- None Available
Rankin Lane D -- None Available
Rankin Lane D -- None Available
Rankin Jenny G -- None Available
Grant Jenny Alexandra $666,000 California Title Company
Jones Keith D -- --
Jones Keith D $650,000 California Title Company
Stone Westcot Bell -- --
Stone Westcot Bell -- Gateway Title Company
Chase Manhattan Mtg Corp -- Gateway Title Company
Stone Westcot Bell -- Gateway Title Company
Federal National Mortgage Association -- Continental Lawyers Title Co
Kahler Derald Ray -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kutyba Jana Prieto $931,500
Previous Owner Grant Jenny Alexandra $360,000
Previous Owner Grant Jenny Alexandra $367,500
Previous Owner Grant Jenny Alexandra $366,000
Previous Owner Jones Keith D $450,000
Previous Owner Stone Westcot Bell $112,500
Previous Owner Stone Westcot Bell $122,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Sold $1,035,000 -13.4% $803 / Sq Ft
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2023 05/15/23 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $927 / 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 $11,254 $1,055,700 $921,575 $134,125
2024 $11,254 $1,035,000 $903,504 $131,496
2023 $9,203 $784,461 $631,073 $153,388
2022 $8,970 $769,080 $618,699 $150,381
2021 $8,739 $754,000 $606,567 $147,433
2020 $8,215 $709,920 $562,487 $147,433
2019 $8,050 $696,000 $551,457 $144,543
2018 $8,017 $696,000 $551,457 $144,543
2017 $7,979 $696,000 $551,457 $144,543
2016 $7,095 $612,000 $467,457 $144,543
2015 $7,062 $612,000 $467,457 $144,543
2014 $6,554 $564,537 $419,994 $144,543
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG23083702

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 622-081-12