$4,125,000
SOLD APR 12, 2017
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft
6,750 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,686 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property has ocean access
  • 3-minute walk to Lang Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

Ocean front cottage rarely on the market! Ocean front lot with amazing views of Catalina, the Laguna coastline and just steps from the famous Montage Resort. Original owner since 1950's. Premier location with beach access. Located across from The Ranch (Ben Brown's) golf course. Golf in the morning and relax on the beach in the afternoon. Remodel or create your own private paradise. Property being sold for land value and sold in AS IS condition. Call agent for details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ulnick Group Bryan & Siobhan

Compass License #01017771 Listed on: 03/03/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Jarne

First Team Real Estate License #01447010

First Team Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,329

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Property fronts a highway
  • Wood Fence
  • No Landscaping

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Catalina
  • Panoramic
  • Bluff

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,536 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Property has ocean access
  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Laguna Beach High School

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05601212

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,329

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Highway
  • Subdivision Name Other: Custom
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05601212
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1536.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 2685.55
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Sun
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Laminate Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Gutters

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: Bluff, No Landscaping
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6750.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Access, Ocean Front, Ocean Side Of Highway 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.32
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2024
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Ckm Family Partnership Ltd
Bought by
Helmick Kristopher M
Seller's Agent
Amy Calvert
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brittany Soroudi
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
List Price
$8,995,000
Sold Price
$7,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,095,000
-12.17%
Views
302
Current Estimated Value
$7,096,464

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$803,536
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.97%
Original Mortgage
$5,135,000
Outstanding Balance
$5,107,319
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,989,145

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2017
Closed on
May 18, 2017
Sold by
Flower Michael G and Monfort Charles K
Bought by
Ckm Family Partnership Ltd
Seller's Agent
Ulnick Group Bryan & Siobhan
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sean Jarne
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$3,999,000
Sold Price
$4,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,000
3.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2017
Closed on
Mar 21, 2017
Sold by
Devenport James C and Gorton Nanci O
Bought by
Flores Michael G and Monfort Charles K
Seller's Agent
Ulnick Group Bryan & Siobhan
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sean Jarne
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$3,999,000
Sold Price
$4,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,000
3.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2001
Sold by
Devendorf Nadine Lee
Bought by
Devendorf Nadine Lee and The Devendorf Family 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 $7,900,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- Accommodation
Grant Deed $4,125,000 California Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Sold $7,900,000 -7.0% $5,143 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Price Changed $8,495,000 -5.6% $5,531 / Sq Ft
05/30/2024 05/30/24 For Sale $8,995,000 +118.1% $5,856 / Sq Ft
04/12/2017 04/12/17 Sold $4,125,000 +3.2% $2,686 / Sq Ft
03/13/2017 03/13/17 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2017 03/03/17 For Sale $3,999,000 -- $2,604 / 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
2025 $49,329 $4,787,414 $4,697,282 $90,132
2024 $49,329 $4,693,544 $4,605,179 $88,365
2023 $48,416 $4,601,514 $4,514,881 $86,633
2022 $47,318 $4,511,289 $4,426,354 $84,935
2021 $46,287 $4,422,833 $4,339,563 $83,270
2020 $45,877 $4,377,483 $4,295,066 $82,417
2019 $43,859 $4,291,650 $4,210,849 $80,801
2018 $43,006 $4,207,500 $4,128,283 $79,217
2017 $3,044 $182,258 $140,909 $41,349
2016 $3,012 $178,685 $138,146 $40,539
2015 $2,769 $176,001 $136,070 $39,931
2014 $2,735 $172,554 $133,405 $39,149
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC17044579

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 056-012-12