Jennifer Halbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(949) 828-3136
37 Total Sales
8 in Top of the World
$875K - $3.2M Price Range
3059 Bern Dr Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Top of the World Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,450
Sq Ft
1.6
Acre Lot
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Property is near park
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 1.6 Acre Lot
- Traditional Architecture
- Granite Countertops
About This Home
As of June 2026Nestled in the sought-after Top of the World neighborhood of Laguna Beach, this charming home offers endless potential with breathtaking canyon, ocean, and coastline views. This property represents an incredible opportunity to create your dream home in one of Laguna’s most desirable communities. Seller willing to consider buyer concessions if requested in offer. This single level, ranch style home was built in 1965 and still exudes the charming characteristics of that era with a straight forward, three bedroom, two bathroom floor plan. Located on the lower portion of Bern Drive, this expansive canyon lot offers idyllic views that capture the lush greens above Hidden Valley Canyon, and sweeping ocean vistas out to Catalina and beyond. Recent updates to the property include: fresh paint on all interior walls, new carpet and bathroom flooring, new kitchen and bathroom sink fixtures, new light fixtures, bathtub and shower resurfacing, new sod and other landscape additions in rear yard. This home is fresh and clean and could easily be lived in while developing plans for future upgrades. Ideally located near scenic parks, hiking trails, and Top of the World Elementary School, this is the perfect spot for anyone looking to enjoy all of what Laguna Beach has to offer, with room to grow and make it their own.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-466-3176 License #01209187 Listed on: 05/11/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- 1.6 Acre Lot
- Landscaped
- Steep Slope
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Private Yard
- Lawn
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Side Facing Garage
- Two Garage Doors
- Driveway Up Slope From Street
Property Views
- Ocean
- Coastline
- Catalina
- Panoramic
- City Lights
- Canyon
- Hills
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Slab Foundation
- Fire Rated Drywall
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- 1,450 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Fireplace
- Window Screens
- Double Door Entry
- Sliding Doors
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Laminate Flooring
Kitchen
- Galley Kitchen
- Convection Oven
- Gas Oven
- Built-In Range
- Range Hood
- Water Line To Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Granite Bathroom Countertops
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Wood Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Rear Porch
Location
- Property is near park
- Suburban Location
Schools
- Top Of The World Elementary School
- Thurston Middle School
- Laguna Beach High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Underground Utilities
- Natural Gas Connected
- Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 22
- Tax Tract Number 4989
- Assessor Parcel Number 64105208
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Top Of The World Subdivision
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Recreation
- Park
- Dog Park
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 11, 2026
Closed on
Jun 9, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Celeste Gilles
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chelsea Sun
Real Broker
List Price
$2,900,000
Sold Price
$2,755,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-5%
Views
27
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.71%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 14, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 7, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 22, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Top of the World, CA
-
Jennifer Halbert
-
David George
David George
Compass
(657) 315-1617
82 Total Sales
1 in Top of the World
$2,208,000 Price
-
Candice Blair
Candice Blair
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(949) 744-5263
109 Total Sales
1 in Top of the World
$5,200,000 Price
-
John Russell
John Russell
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(949) 942-8445
209 Total Sales
1 in Top of the World
$2,300,000 Price
-
Danielle Wilson
Danielle Wilson
Compass
(949) 919-5939
57 Total Sales
1 in Top of the World
$3,100,000 Price
-
Chad Concolino
Chad Concolino
Responds QuicklyMain Beach Realty
(949) 822-7638
22 Total Sales
2 in Top of the World
$3,450,000 Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,755,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $91,900 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2026 06/12/26 | Sold | $2,755,000 | -5.0% | $1,900 / Sq Ft |
| 05/11/2026 05/11/26 | For Sale | $2,900,000 | 0.0% | $2,000 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2019 05/13/19 | Rented | $4,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/07/2019 05/07/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/03/2019 03/03/19 | Price Changed | $4,500 | -8.2% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 02/26/2019 02/26/19 | For Rent | $4,900 | -5.8% | -- |
| 07/16/2018 07/16/18 | Rented | $5,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/26/2018 06/26/18 | Price Changed | $5,200 | -5.4% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2018 05/02/18 | For Rent | $5,495 | +10.0% | -- |
| 09/10/2016 09/10/16 | Rented | $4,995 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/12/2016 07/12/16 | For Rent | $4,995 | -- | -- |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History
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| 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 | $2,076 | $100,708 | $49,098 | $51,610 |
| 2024 | $1,997 | $98,734 | $48,135 | $50,599 |
| 2023 | $2,249 | $96,799 | $47,192 | $49,607 |
| 2022 | $2,146 | $94,901 | $46,266 | $48,635 |
| 2021 | $2,046 | $93,041 | $45,359 | $47,682 |
| 2020 | $1,960 | $92,087 | $44,893 | $47,194 |
| 2019 | $1,901 | $90,282 | $44,013 | $46,269 |
| 2018 | $1,850 | $88,512 | $43,150 | $45,362 |
| 2017 | $1,794 | $86,777 | $42,304 | $44,473 |
| 2016 | $1,671 | $85,076 | $41,475 | $43,601 |
| 2015 | $1,623 | $83,799 | $40,852 | $42,947 |
| 2014 | $1,472 | $82,158 | $40,052 | $42,106 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Celeste Gilles
Seller's Agent in 2026
Celeste Gilles
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
(949) 717-6000
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
Chelsea Sun
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Chelsea Sun
Real Broker
(949) 923-1520
1 in this area
58 Total Sales
-
Jackie Chen
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Jackie Chen
Real Broker
(949) 396-3003
1 in this area
44 Total Sales
-
Gary Hawley
G
Seller's Agent in 2019
Gary Hawley
Laguna Beach Properties
(949) 340-2026
1 Total Sale
-
Judith Kail
J
Seller's Agent in 2018
Judith Kail
Judith Kail, Broker
(949) 633-4660
4 Total Sales
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Dominick Eskandar
Purplebricks Realty Inc.
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: LG26101926
APN: 641-052-08
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