NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,623,000 - $1,880,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
736 Sq Ft
$2,386/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2017

Last sale price $995,000 $1,352 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,551/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property is near a park
  • 3-minute walk to Village Green

About This Home

As of December 2017

Up a lovely tree-lined street from the best beaches, open an enchanting picket fence, and discover this romantic Laguna Beach couple’s cottage set in a secret garden that doubles the home's usable space. Enjoy al fresco dining, lounging, and outdoor showering, with prime golf, hiking, tennis, fine dining, shopping, Montage resort only minutes away. The lovingly restored and recently updated open-plan features vaulted ceilings, wood floors, custom cabinets, marble countertops, farm house sink, built-in microwave, dishwasher, gas heat and fireplace, marble bath, tankless water heater, French doors, hidden washer / dryer, two ample storage sheds, and other amenities. On a starry night gaze from the master bedroom’s bow window onto the serenely lit garden and burbling fountain, delighting in a home of total tranquility that is still in the middle of everything. "

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Winston West

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services License #01809833 Listed on: 11/13/2017

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara McCartan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01336756

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,005

Year Built

  • Built in 1935 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2,362 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 736 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods
  • Alarm System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Lot

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Standard Electricity
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 171
  • Tax Tract Number 849
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05608719

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,005

Year Built

Built in 1935 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Security System, Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: South Laguna Village (SLV)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05608719
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 736.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1351.90
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Granite Counters, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Level with Street, Level, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2362.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 171
  • Tax Tract Number: 849

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2021
Sold by
Metcalfe Karen Susan
Bought by
Metcalfe Karen Susan and The Karen Susan Metcalfe Livin
Current Estimated Value
$1,737,514

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$740,000
Outstanding Balance
$677,230
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$917,521

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2017
Closed on
Nov 29, 2017
Sold by
Schwartz John S
Bought by
Metcalfe Karen Susan
Seller's Agent
Winston West
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Sara McCartan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$995,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$788,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Jun 23, 2014
Sold by
Sherman Wendy
Bought by
Schwartz John S
Seller's Agent
Delores Sherman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Winston West
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$835,000
Sold Price
$835,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2011
Sold by
Gersuk Matthew
Bought by
Sherman Wendy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2010
Sold by
Cani Robert
Bought by
Sherman Wendy and Gersuk Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2002
Sold by
Massimini Karen I
Bought by
Cani Robert and Dockendorf Donna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,500
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Metcalfe Karen Susan -- Accommodation
Metcalfe Karen Susan $985,000 Caloforniya Title Co
Schwartz John S $835,000 California Title Company
Sherman Wendy -- Stewart Title Of California
Sherman Wendy $600,000 Chicago Title Company
Cani Robert -- Chicago Title Company
Cani Robert $425,000 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Metcalfe Karen Susan $740,000
Closed Metcalfe Karen Susan $788,000
Previous Owner Schwartz John S $668,000
Previous Owner Sherman Wendy $417,000
Previous Owner Sherman Wendy $450,000
Previous Owner Cani Roberto $417,000
Previous Owner Cani Roberto $42,500
Previous Owner Cani Robert $340,000
Previous Owner Massimini Karen I $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2017 12/29/17 Sold $995,000 +1.0% $1,352 / Sq Ft
11/19/2017 11/19/17 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2017 11/01/17 For Sale $985,000 +18.0% $1,338 / Sq Ft
08/07/2014 08/07/14 Sold $835,000 0.0% $1,135 / Sq Ft
06/20/2014 06/20/14 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $835,000 -- $1,135 / 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 $13,005 $1,120,759 $1,096,366 $24,393
2024 $13,005 $1,098,784 $1,074,869 $23,915
2023 $12,769 $1,077,240 $1,053,793 $23,447
2022 $12,422 $1,056,118 $1,033,130 $22,988
2021 $12,424 $1,035,410 $1,012,872 $22,538
2020 $12,048 $1,024,794 $1,002,487 $22,307
2019 $11,801 $1,004,700 $982,830 $21,870
2018 $11,401 $985,000 $963,558 $21,442
2017 $10,053 $864,687 $845,327 $19,360
2016 $9,899 $847,733 $828,752 $18,981
2015 $9,518 $835,000 $816,304 $18,696
2014 $7,444 $631,794 $614,100 $17,694
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC17256639

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 056-087-19