$985,000
SOLD NOV 15, 2024

31561 Crystal Sands Dr Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,812 Sq Ft
$620/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$544 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Moulton Elementary Rated A
  • Clubhouse
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

This stunning two-level end unit home at 31561 Crystal Sands Dr. in Laguna Niguel is an incredible opportunity at an incredible price! Boasting 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1812 square feet of living space, this home features a spacious open floor plan. The inviting living room with a romantic fireplace flows seamlessly into the formal dining room and a well-appointed kitchen with ample counter space and a convenient pantry. Two sliding glass doors open to a private patio, perfect for enjoying the fresh ocean breezes and California sunshine. A bonus room downstairs offers flexibility as a home office or guest space, while upstairs, the primary bedroom is a true retreat with breathtaking ocean views from a private balcony. Imagine watching the sunset from this tranquil oasis! Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the upstairs.

Living in Pacific Island Village 1 means enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle with access to fantastic amenities including a pool, spa, clubhouse, and walking paths with stunning ocean views. The HOA takes care of water, trash, exterior paint, fire insurance, and yard maintenance, leaving you free to explore the nearby beaches, hiking trails, and vibrant community of Laguna Beach, just minutes away. Don't miss out on this chance to own your own slice of paradise!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meghan Shigo

Century 21 Affiliated Brokerage Phone: 714-273-1381 License #01243803 Listed on: 10/21/2024

Century 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

Stefanie Gillespie

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #02100301

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,383

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 2,145 Sq Ft Lot
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $620 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,812 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Track Lighting
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Moulton Elementary School
  • Niguel Hills Middle School
  • Dana Hills High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Tax Tract Number 5323
  • Assessor Parcel Number 65808316
  • $21 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 111 Units
  • Pacific Island Village 1 Association, Phone Number (949) 716-3998
  • Seabreeze Management HOA
  • Pacific Island Village 1 Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Billiard Room
  • Card Room

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,383

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$620 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Pacific Island Village 1 (PV1)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 65808316
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1812.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Track Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 543.60
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Bonus Room, Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Ocean
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, In Kitchen, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Water, Pets Permitted
  • Association Fee: 620.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Pacific Island Village 1
  • Phone: 949-716-3998
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Suburban
  • Association Management: Seabreeze Management

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: Moulton
  • Middle School: Niguel Hills
  • High School: Dana Hills
  • Elementary School: Moulton
  • High School: Dana Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Niguel Hills
  • Elementary School #2: MOULTO
  • High School2: DANHIL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2145.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0492

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2145.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 111
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 423.24
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Tract Number: 5323
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 21.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Ocean Blue Living Inc
Bought by
Philips Living Trust and Phillips
Seller's Agent
Oscar Mendoza
SoCal 5 Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Henry
Real Broker
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-6.45%
Views
163
Current Estimated Value
$1,443,597

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,403
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.83%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2024
Closed on
Nov 4, 2024
Sold by
Sidney And Patricia Hobbs 2003 Trust and Hobbs Patricia B
Bought by
Ocean Blue Living Inc
Seller's Agent
Meghan Shigo
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Stefanie Gillespie
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$999,900
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-1.49%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
140.80%
Original Mortgage
$1,056,900
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2004
Sold by
Hobbs Sidney G and Hobbs Patricia B
Bought by
Hobbs Sidney G and Hobbs Patricia B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2003
Sold by
Tolmasoff Jan Alice and Hewitt Patricia A Strehler
Bought by
Hobbs Sidney G and Hobbs Patricia B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2003
Sold by
Tolmasoff Jan Alice and Hewitt Patricia A Strehler
Bought by
Tolmasoff Jan Alice and Hewitt Patricia A Strehler

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2002
Sold by
Tolmasoff Jan Alice and Hewitt Patricia A Strehler
Bought by
Tolmasoff Jan Alice and Hewitt Patricia A Strehler

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Stephen Brunner and Stephen Wendy
Bought by
Strehler Bernard L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,000
Interest Rate
7.69%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 1994
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Brunner Stephen R and Brunner Wendy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,650
Interest Rate
7.21%
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 $1,450,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $985,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $985,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $443,000 Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $310,000 Guardian Title Company
Grant Deed $178,000 South Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,056,900 Construction
Previous Owner $930,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $544,185 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $286,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $217,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $164,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $172,650 No Value Available
Closed $62,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $1,450,000 -2.4% $800 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $1,485,000 -4.2% $820 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $1,550,000 0.0% $855 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $1,550,000 +57.4% $855 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Sold $985,000 -1.5% $544 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 For Sale $999,900 -- $552 / 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 $1,383 $141,637 $37,299 $104,338
2023 $1,352 $138,860 $36,567 $102,293
2022 $1,325 $136,138 $35,850 $100,288
2021 $1,298 $133,469 $35,147 $98,322
2020 $1,285 $132,101 $34,787 $97,314
2019 $1,258 $129,511 $34,105 $95,406
2018 $1,233 $126,972 $33,436 $93,536
2017 $1,207 $124,483 $32,781 $91,702
2016 $1,183 $122,043 $32,139 $89,904
2015 $1,164 $120,210 $31,656 $88,554
2014 $1,139 $117,856 $31,036 $86,820
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24218005

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 658-083-16