$2,117,000
SOLD JUN 14, 2024
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,898 Sq Ft
4,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,115 Per Sq Ft

35% Below List Price

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2024

Offering a premier coastal location and breathtaking Victoria Beach & white water ocean views, this quaint Laguna Beach residence is nestled on a tranquil cul-de-sac. Its two-story layout features panoramic vistas that stretch from Palos Verdes to Dana Point and Catalina Island in between. With three bedrooms and two baths, the home has an additional office with a cozy fireplace, creating an inspiring atmosphere for work or relaxation.
On the market for the first time in over six decades, this much-loved residence channels the spirit of the mid-century modern aesthetic.
Picture-perfect moments shared by family and friends unfold in a spacious living room, where a second fireplace adds warmth and classic charm. Bathed in natural light, the home blends indoor and outdoor living and the enjoyment of inviting ocean breezes.
The property’s proximity to the shoreline enhances its appeal, allowing residents to walk to the beach and immerse themselves in the coastal lifestyle. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to make this home your own piece of California paradise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Derloshon

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Brokerage Phone: 949-813-4355 License #01483320 Listed on: 02/12/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Michaels

Team Forss Realty Group License #02110606

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,730

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Catalina
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Wood Product Walls
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 1,898 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Jalousie or louvered window
  • Casement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Center Hall

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Tile Countertops
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Laguna Beach High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 12 / 10
  • Tax Tract Number 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 65614415
  • $1,262 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Alta Vista Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Dog Park
  • Water Sports
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,730

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: All built in kitchen appliances, refrigerator, washer, dryer-No warranty.
  • Other Phone Description: 949-510-5455
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Alta Vista (AV)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 65614415
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1898.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Storage, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Wood Product Walls
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Multiple Stairs
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Masonry
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1115.38
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Center Hall, Den, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office
  • Window Features: Casement Windows, Jalousies/Louvered
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • View: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Concrete, Patio Open, Porch, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Block, Drywall Walls, Frame, Shingle Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Watersports, Preserve/Public Land

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: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1033
  • Latitude Manual: 33.52401000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 10
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.20
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Tract Number: 26
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1262.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2024
Closed on
May 10, 2024
Sold by
Barbara P Metzger Living Trust and Stoneman Claire A
Bought by
Michaels Jake Alexander
Seller's Agent
Debbie Derloshon
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Greg Michaels
Team Forss Realty Group
List Price
$3,275,000
Sold Price
$2,117,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,158,000
-35.36%
Total Days on Market
78
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$2,402,992

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$285,992
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,693,600
Outstanding Balance
$1,674,583
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$728,409

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2006
Sold by
Metzger Barbara
Bought by
Metzger Barbara P and The Barbara P Metzger Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,117,000 California Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,693,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2024 06/14/24 Sold $2,117,000 -23.7% $1,115 / Sq Ft
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2024 04/20/24 Price Changed $2,775,000 -9.8% $1,462 / Sq Ft
04/05/2024 04/05/24 Price Changed $3,075,000 -6.1% $1,620 / Sq Ft
03/26/2024 03/26/24 For Sale $3,275,000 +54.7% $1,726 / Sq Ft
03/19/2024 03/19/24 Off Market $2,117,000 -- --
02/12/2024 02/12/24 For Sale $3,275,000 -- $1,726 / 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 $27,730 $2,650,000 $2,547,350 $102,650
2023 $2,251 $104,641 $51,898 $52,743
2022 $2,146 $102,590 $50,881 $51,709
2021 $2,045 $100,579 $49,883 $50,696
2020 $1,957 $99,548 $49,371 $50,177
2019 $1,898 $97,597 $48,403 $49,194
2018 $1,845 $95,684 $47,454 $48,230
2017 $1,787 $93,808 $46,523 $47,285
2016 $1,734 $91,969 $45,611 $46,358
2015 $1,685 $90,588 $44,926 $45,662
2014 $1,639 $88,814 $44,046 $44,768
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG24018000

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 656-144-15