$740,000
SOLD JAN 14, 2019
2 Beds
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
$203/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$987 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4-minute walk to Heisler Park

About This Home

As of January 2019

Own a CREAM PUFF Cottage Style condominium right across the street from the Pacific Ocean. This prime location condo has been beautifully upgraded giving you wide plank engineered wood floors, granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, an all-new bathroom (2017), and handmade barn doors in the master bedroom with closet organizers. This home has extra storage space throughout which is a rare find. All the picture windows are dual pane, giving you ocean views and inviting warm natural light throughout. 245 Aster St #1 is a corner unit; the only condo with one shared wall, and has its own private front patio for Al Fresco dining. The building is only 16 units and has a community patio with gorgeous views of the ocean. Park your car as there’s no need to drive anywhere because you are in the heart of Laguna and only one block from the village. Across the street is the stunning Pacific Ocean, the famous Las Brisas restaurant, Urth Cafe on the corner, Laguna Beach Art Museum across the street and the well-known, fun to travel, FREE Laguna Beach trolley. Just yards away is the famous Main Beach and central downtown. Walk to a multitude of restaurants, quaint stores, and a enjoy fabulous nightlife with live music. This is a true Turn Key Property ready for you to move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hillary Caston

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01266265 Listed on: 11/01/2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Co-Listed By

Gilda Duhs

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00892910

Last Buyer's Agent

Deepa Rangan

Hanu Reddy Realty License #01887037

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,187

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a highway
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • West Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $203 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 750 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Laguna Beach High School

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Tax Tract Number 412
  • Assessor Parcel Number 89507001

Community Details

Overview

  • 16 Units
  • Northcliff Association, Phone Number (949) 922-8490

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,187

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$203 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: Hillary
  • Other Phone Number: 949-922-8490
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Highway
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: North Laguna (NL)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 89507001
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 750.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Below
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: In Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 986.67
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • View: Ocean, Peek-A-Boo, Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Picnic Area, Gas, Trash, Water, Dues Paid Monthly, Pets Permitted, Permitted Types
  • Association Fee: 203.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Northcliff
  • Phone: 9499228490
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • High School2: LAGBEA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 16
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Side of Freeway

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.05
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Tract Number: 412

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
Sold by
Rangan Ashwin and Rangan Deepa
Bought by
Rangan Deepa and Rangan Ashwin
Current Estimated Value
$1,373,475

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$508,900
Outstanding Balance
$457,985
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$885,470

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2019
Sold by
Rangan Deepa and Rangan Ashwin
Bought by
Rangan Deepa and Rangan Ashwin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$514,200
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2018
Closed on
Dec 14, 2018
Sold by
Carroll Vanessa M
Bought by
Rangan Ashwin and Rangan Deepa
Seller's Agent
Hillary Caston
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Deepa Rangan
Hanu Reddy Realty
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.52%
Original Mortgage
$518,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2018
Sold by
Carroll Vanessa M and Hetzendorfer Vanessa
Bought by
Carroll Vanessa M and Carroll Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2015
Closed on
Apr 16, 2015
Sold by
Espina Edgar
Bought by
Hetzendorfera Vanessa
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Matsumoto
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
PATRICK TOOHEY
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$694,990
Sold Price
$672,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,990
-3.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.97%
Original Mortgage
$537,600
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2009
Sold by
Mollarabi Mojgan and Mollarabi Morris
Bought by
Espina Edgar and Espina Connie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2008
Sold by
Yachoobian Bijan
Bought by
Mollarabi Mojgan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2008
Sold by
Mollarabi Mojgan and Mollarabi Morris
Bought by
The Northcliff Homeowners Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2008
Sold by
The Northcliff Homeowners Association
Bought by
Mollarabi Mojgan and Mollarabi Morris

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2007
Sold by
Maxson William R
Bought by
Mollarabi Mojgan and Mollarabi Morris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2007
Sold by
Maxson William R
Bought by
Maxson William R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Title365
Grant Deed $740,000 Usa National Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $672,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $550,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title
Condominium Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $508,900 New Conventional
Closed $514,200 New Conventional
Closed $518,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $537,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $374,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $440,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/05/2024 10/05/24 For Rent $4,000 +5.3% --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Under Contract -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Rented $3,800 +28.8% --
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Rented $2,950 0.0% --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Price Changed $2,950 -1.7% $4 / Sq Ft
02/28/2021 02/28/21 For Rent $3,000 +7.1% --
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
02/05/2019 02/05/19 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
01/14/2019 01/14/19 Sold $740,000 -1.2% $987 / Sq Ft
12/10/2018 12/10/18 Pending -- -- --
11/24/2018 11/24/18 Price Changed $749,000 -1.3% $999 / Sq Ft
11/01/2018 11/01/18 For Sale $759,000 +12.9% $1,012 / Sq Ft
04/27/2015 04/27/15 Sold $672,000 -3.3% $896 / Sq Ft
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2015 03/19/15 For Sale $694,990 -- $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
2024 $9,187 $809,296 $752,863 $56,433
2023 $8,945 $793,428 $738,101 $55,327
2022 $8,743 $777,871 $723,628 $54,243
2021 $8,544 $762,619 $709,439 $53,180
2020 $8,419 $754,800 $702,165 $52,635
2019 $8,019 $724,005 $670,854 $53,151
2018 $7,848 $709,809 $657,700 $52,109
2017 $7,675 $695,892 $644,804 $51,088
2016 $7,512 $682,248 $632,161 $50,087
2015 $6,625 $590,715 $537,291 $53,424
2014 -- $579,144 $526,766 $52,378
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG18263468

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 895-070-01