NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,621,000 - $4,122,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,164 Sq Ft
$1,748/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2022

Last sale price $3,420,000 $1,580 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,231/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • 0.17 Acre Lot
  • Dual Staircase

About This Home

As of September 2022

Beautifully remodeled 1936 California Cottage situated on a large double lot, perched high above the expansive Pacific ocean with stunning panoramic, coastal views.
Development potential !! - as two separate adjacent unimproved parcels are included in the sale - APN:656-146-22 (approx 6970 sqft) and APN:656-146-24 (approx 3049 sqft).
Relax on your own terrace overlooking Victoria Beach, with white water, Catalina Island and what many consider the best ocean views in Laguna Beach! Designed by renowned architect Austin C. Whittlesey, who designed the Los Angeles City Hall - this extraordinary home offers all the features you would expect from a 1936 architectural masterpiece. From the covered porch a Dutch door leads to an amazing living room with high vaulted ceilings, heavy exposed trusses, corbels, fireplace with tile hearth, refinished original oak floors and beautiful white plaster walls. The ocean views continue in every room, making your dining experience truly remarkable. The kitchen is open to the dining room - thoughtfully updated with wood countertops, fireclay sink and new stainless appliance package including dual fuel stove with downdraft exhaust. There is a laundry room off the kitchen, a back staircase leading to the original loggia, and outside to a very private patio with exterior brick fireplace.
There is one bedroom downstairs and an updated bathroom. The bedroom and hall closets are all cedar lined. Oak stairs with turned spindles lead to a balcony overlooking the living room, and up to a hallway with French doors that open to a second story gallery with wood railings and more amazing views.
There are two more bedrooms plus an office upstairs, all with incredible ocean views. The upstairs bathroom is also updated, with large tile shower enclosure, separate tub, new vanity and lots of original built-in storage. A new roof has been installed and lots of improvements in keeping with the original design. There is a basement with a furnace room and separate dark room. Exterior steps from the terrace lead down to a two car garage. An exceptional property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Simon Wilson

Simon Wilson Real Estate License #01241199 Listed on: 08/13/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Wilson

Compass License #01387233

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1936 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80' x 90'
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • No Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • 656-146-22, 656-146-24

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lap Siding
  • Vertical Siding
  • Redwood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Pier Jacks
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,164 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Utility Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Terrace

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Alta Vista Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 14 / 10
  • Tax Tract Number 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 65614417
  • $949 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1936 | Remodeled

Lot Details

7,200 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Alta Vista (AV)
  • View: Yes
  • Well Report: No
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 65614417
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2164.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Outside, Patio, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1580.41
  • Room Type: Basement, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen
  • Basement: Unfinished, Utility

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pier Jacks, Raised, Slab
  • View: Canyon, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, White Water
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Good Condition, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Terrace, Tile
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Lap Siding, Plaster, Redwood Siding, Stucco, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Schools

  • 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: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: 656-146-22, 656-146-24
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Rectangular Lot, Secluded, Sprinklers None, Yard
  • Lot Size: 80' x 90'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1653

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7200.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 10
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.20
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Tract Number: 26
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 949.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2024
Sold by
Edwards Amber Rebecca
Bought by
Ny Laguna Revocable Living Trust and Edwards
Current Estimated Value
$3,781,990

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2022
Closed on
Sep 23, 2022
Sold by
Kramer Christian Patrick
Bought by
Kramer Susan
Seller's Agent
Simon Wilson
Simon Wilson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Wilson
Compass
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-2.29%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,920,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2022
Closed on
Sep 22, 2022
Sold by
Whittlesey Audrey D
Bought by
La Casa De Bea Trust
Seller's Agent
Simon Wilson
Simon Wilson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Wilson
Compass
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-2.29%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,920,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2022
Closed on
Aug 17, 2022
Sold by
La Casa De Bea Trust
Bought by
Edwards Amber Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Simon Wilson
Simon Wilson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Wilson
Compass
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-2.29%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,920,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2022
Sold by
Kramer Susan and Robbins Laura
Bought by
La Casa De Bea Trust and Robbins

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,920,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2022
Sold by
A And A Whittlesey Family Trust and Beatrice Helene Whittlesey Trust
Bought by
Whittlesey Audrey Dale and Kramer Susan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2013
Sold by
Whittlesey Andrew Bolgiano and Whittlesey Audrey Dale
Bought by
Whittlesey Andrew B and Whittlesey Audrey D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2009
Sold by
Whittlesey Andrew B
Bought by
Whittlesey Andrew B and Whittlesey Audrey D
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ny Laguna Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kramer Susan -- Chicago Title
Robbins Laura -- Chicago Title
La Casa De Bea Trust -- Chicago Title
La Casa De Bea Trust -- Chicago Title
Whittlesey Audrey D -- Chicago Title
Edwards Amber Rebecca $3,420,000 Chicago Title
La Casa De Bea Trust -- None Listed On Document
Whittlesey Audrey Dale -- Chicago Title
Whittlesey Andrew B -- None Available
Whittlesey Andrew Bolgiano -- None Available
Whittlesey Andrew B -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Edwards Amber Rebecca $1,920,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/28/2022 09/28/22 Sold $3,420,000 -2.3% $1,580 / Sq Ft
08/13/2022 08/13/22 For Sale $3,500,000 -- $1,617 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $36,246 $3,563,668 $3,414,407 $149,261
2024 $36,246 $3,488,400 $3,347,457 $140,943
2023 $35,719 $3,420,000 $3,281,820 $138,180
2022 $5,846 $476,112 $363,188 $112,924
2021 $5,681 $466,777 $356,067 $110,710
2020 $5,563 $461,991 $352,416 $109,575
2019 $5,448 $452,933 $345,506 $107,427
2018 $5,329 $444,052 $338,731 $105,321
2017 $5,209 $435,346 $332,090 $103,256
2016 $5,095 $426,810 $325,578 $101,232
2015 $5,112 $420,399 $320,687 $99,712
2014 $5,002 $412,164 $314,405 $97,759
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC22178655

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 656-144-17

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