$3,000,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2025
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,526 Sq Ft
7,644 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,188 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Lawn
  • Hiking Trails
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to your new residence in the esteemed Top of the World neighborhood. This home embodies a perfect blend of comfort and style, offering an inviting and serene atmosphere.

Upon entering, you'll find a spacious layout featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, providing ample room for all your needs. One of the bedrooms is ideal for a home office, and there's the option to convert the master suite back into a fifth bedroom if desired. The living room exudes warmth with its vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace, seamlessly transitioning into a family room with a wood fireplace—perfect for relaxing evenings.

The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, equipped with custom white cabinetry, a large island with seating, granite countertops, new dual ovens, a microwave, dishwasher, and a 5-burner built-in stove-top. It's designed to accommodate all your cooking endeavors.

The backyard is an entertainer's delight, offering extensive patio space, a lush grassy area, mature landscaping, and citrus trees. It's an ideal setting for hosting gatherings or enjoying tranquil outdoor moments.

The property boasts breathtaking views of the ocean and Saddleback Valley, providing a stunning backdrop for daily living. Located in a quiet neighborhood with sidewalks leading to parks, trails and school it offers both tranquility and accessibility.

Additional features include an attached garage, laundry area, and ample parking, ensuring convenience and functionality. Recent updates include French oak floors, remodeled bathrooms, new windows and treatments, air-conditioning, a tankless water heater, an outdoor shower, custom closets with Elfa storage solutions, and a new roof completed in 2024. The kitchen has also been updated with a modern aesthetic.

This home is move-in ready, offering a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort in a prestigious Laguna Beach setting. We invite you to explore this exceptional property and envision it as your new home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aleksandra Korfanty

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-415-9951 License #01739209 Listed on: 01/07/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristine Flynn

Compass License #02063127

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,664

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 7,644 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain

Interior Spaces

  • 2,526 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 141
  • Tax Tract Number 4989
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64103310
  • $18,664 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Top Of The World Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,664

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Top Of The World (TOW)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64103310
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2526.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: front door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1187.65
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Park

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

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7644.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1755

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7644.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 141
  • Tax Tract Number: 4989
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 18664.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2025
Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Lithwick Alexandra
Bought by
Palme Family Living Trust and Palme
Seller's Agent
Aleksandra Korfanty
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kristine Flynn
Compass
List Price
$3,490,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$490,000
-14.04%
Total Days on Market
52
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.38%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,996,627
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,204,130

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2024
Sold by
Dalgleish Scott and Lithwick Alexandra
Bought by
Lithwick Alexandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2017
Closed on
Oct 26, 2017
Sold by
Mcmanus Mary and Mcmanus Mary
Bought by
Dalgleish Scott and Lithwick Alexandra
Seller's Agent
Marcus Skenderian
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Troya Montgomery
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$1,849,000
Sold Price
$1,568,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$281,000
-15.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.93%
Original Mortgage
$1,248,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2013
Sold by
Sofferman Alan K and Sofferman Alan
Bought by
Mcnanus Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,000,000 Consumers Title Company Of Cal
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,560,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,500 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $1,447,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,252,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,248,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $200,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $256,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $359,650 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $248,150 Unknown
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $298,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $305,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $3,000,000 -7.6% $1,188 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Price Changed $3,245,000 -4.4% $1,285 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Price Changed $3,395,000 -2.7% $1,344 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $3,490,000 +122.6% $1,382 / Sq Ft
11/20/2017 11/20/17 Sold $1,568,000 -7.7% $621 / Sq Ft
10/19/2017 10/19/17 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Price Changed $1,699,000 -5.6% $673 / Sq Ft
05/10/2017 05/10/17 Price Changed $1,799,000 -2.7% $712 / Sq Ft
04/24/2017 04/24/17 For Sale $1,849,000 -- $732 / 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 $18,664 $1,740,207 $1,541,162 $199,045
2023 $18,533 $1,706,086 $1,510,943 $195,143
2022 $18,125 $1,672,634 $1,481,317 $191,317
2021 $17,719 $1,639,838 $1,452,272 $187,566
2020 $17,471 $1,623,024 $1,437,381 $185,643
2019 $17,146 $1,591,200 $1,409,197 $182,003
2018 $16,798 $1,560,000 $1,381,565 $178,435
2017 $6,892 $596,025 $422,816 $173,209
2016 $6,743 $584,339 $414,526 $169,813
2015 $6,620 $575,562 $408,299 $167,263
2014 $6,480 $564,288 $400,301 $163,987
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG24241181

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 641-033-10