31706 Scenic Dr Laguna Beach, CA 92651
South Laguna Village NeighborhoodEstimated payment $13,473/month
Highlights
- Ocean View
- No HOA
- Central Heating
- El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
- Laundry Room
- 1-Story Property
About This Home
Discover your private sanctuary in this enchanting South Laguna Beach cottage with breathtaking panoramic Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island views. This charming home features an open floor plan with high pitched ceiling with large picture windows to the ocean views allowing an abundant amount of natural light, one bedroom, one and a half bathrooms, an upstairs office, and a downstairs studio with a private entrance, seamlessly blending historic allure with elegant comfort. The home features a custom kitchen with beautifully crafted custom cabinets and white quartz countertops that inspire culinary creativity. Start your mornings on the back deck; where you can enjoy breakfast, a yoga/meditation retreat with calming ocean breezes and amidst a lush landscape with fragrant fig, apricot, and plum trees, grapevine and captivating ocean views accompanied by birdsong. Spend your afternoons on the shaded porch deck under an old sycamore tree, taking in views of the wrap-around ocean and Catalina Island views. As evening descends, the rooftop deck transforms into the perfect setting for a candlelight dinner. Watch as the sun slips into the ocean nightgown, painting the sky in hues of red and orange. A charming brick pathway leads you through the garden, enhancing the home's inviting aura. Located within a short distance to Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach, and beloved local shops and dining spots, this home perfectly balances peaceful living with seaside convenience. Embrace the coastal lifestyle in this remarkable piece of Laguna Beach history. Proudly listed on the Laguna Beach Historic Homes Registry and benefiting from the Mills Act for significant tax advantages.
Listing Agent
Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-447-4444 License #01969131 Listed on: 11/24/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 4,375 Sq Ft Lot
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Property Views
- Ocean
- Catalina
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 1,391 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
Schools
- Laguna Beach High School
Utilities
- Central Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 339
- Tax Tract Number 849
- Assessor Parcel Number 05609417
- $1,850 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Recreation
- Water Sports
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $6,199 | $488,080 | $341,656 | $146,424 |
| 2024 | $6,199 | $435,157 | $304,610 | $130,547 |
| 2023 | $6,690 | $454,272 | $317,990 | $136,282 |
| 2022 | $6,425 | $463,413 | $324,389 | $139,024 |
| 2021 | $6,081 | $426,854 | $298,798 | $128,056 |
| 2020 | $5,537 | $374,775 | $262,342 | $112,433 |
| 2019 | $5,274 | $357,363 | $250,154 | $107,209 |
| 2018 | $5,176 | $358,513 | $250,959 | $107,554 |
| 2017 | $16,082 | $1,431,000 | $1,369,098 | $61,902 |
| 2016 | $14,116 | $1,266,016 | $1,204,114 | $61,902 |
| 2015 | $13,812 | $1,247,000 | $1,186,027 | $60,973 |
| 2014 | $12,575 | $1,125,000 | $1,064,027 | $60,973 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 11/24/25 | For Sale | $2,495,000 | -- | $1,794 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | California Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,375,000 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,000,000 | Negative Amortization | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: LG25252632
APN: 056-094-17
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