31985 Virginia Way Laguna Beach, CA 92651
South Laguna Village Neighborhood
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,010
Sq Ft
3,920
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Ocean View
- All Bedrooms Downstairs
- Cathedral Ceiling
- El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
- Updated Kitchen
- Bonus Room
About This Home
As of March 2025Enjoy panoramic ocean and Catalina Island views with year round sunsets from this immaculately maintained 3 bedroom, 4 bath home located in the quaint village of South Laguna. Just steps from renowned Thousand Steps beach, you’re welcomed to this beautiful home through a private garden patio with mature lemon, orange and avocado trees, a sparkling water fountain and a charming Dutch door. Enter into the large living room with gas fireplace, soaring ceilings and abundant natural light. A few steps lead to a spacious dining area, second living room and updated gourmet kitchen with custom tile work by Laguna Beach local artist, all extending to a large deck to relax and enjoy breathtaking ocean views. The lower level offers three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and laundry, plus direct access to the backyard garden with additional living space for a home office or guest room with a private bathroom and separate entrance. The primary bedroom has ocean views and triple paned windows for peaceful rest, plus an updated en-suite bath with walk in shower. Dedicated parking for two cars is included, with additional spaces available at the beachside entrance. This home is the definition of Southern California indoor-outdoor living at its finest, close to the South Laguna community garden, renowned beaches, art galleries, restaurants, shopping, and acclaimed hiking and biking trails right outside your front door. Make this your time to experience the true Laguna Beach lifestyle.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-485-9898 License #01993864 Listed on: 02/13/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,676
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Back and Front Yard
Property Views
- Ocean
- Coastline
- Catalina
- City Lights
Home Design
- Turnkey
Interior Spaces
- 2,010 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Gas Fireplace
- Triple Pane Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Attached Deck
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Storage
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Convection Oven
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- All Bedrooms Down
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Brick Porch or Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
Schools
- El Morro Elementary School
- Thurston Middle School
- Laguna Beach High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 88
- Tax Tract Number 849
- Assessor Parcel Number 05614248
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- South Laguna Village Subdivision
Recreation
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
Feb 24, 2025
Sold by
Little Family Trust and Trust Of Kevin George Johnson
Bought by
Jennifer Ann Straszewski 1998 Trust and Uihlein
Seller's Agent
Christopher Tebbutt
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mele Brobeck
Surterre Properties
List Price
$2,795,000
Sold Price
$2,725,125
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,875
-2.5%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,574
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.81%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 10, 2016
Sold by
Little Janice Gerilyn
Bought by
Little Family Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$898,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 12, 2012
Sold by
Johnson Kevin G and Little Janice G
Bought by
Little Janice Gerilyn and Little Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 2008
Sold by
American National Bank Corp
Bought by
Johnson Kevin G and Little Janice G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,028,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 11, 2007
Sold by
Wallace Leabert and Wallace Eurie
Bought by
American National Bank Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 16, 2006
Sold by
Orange County Mortgage Inc
Bought by
Wallace Leabert and Wallace Eurie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,400
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 2005
Sold by
Phelan Mervyn A
Bought by
Orange County Mortgage Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 16, 2004
Sold by
31985 Virginia Way Llc
Bought by
Way 31985 Virginia
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 15, 2004
Sold by
Solomon Raymond
Bought by
Serrano Art
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 14, 2004
Sold by
31985 Virginia Way Llc
Bought by
Solomon Raymond
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 14, 2004
Sold by
Phelan Mervyn A
Bought by
31985 Virginia Way Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2003
Sold by
Sevel Charl Sedric and Sevel Helen Y
Bought by
Phelan Mervyn B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 3, 2000
Sold by
John Krill
Bought by
Sevel Charl Sedric and Sevel Helen Y
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$403,500
Interest Rate
9.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 28, 1998
Sold by
Krill Julie R and Krill Julie A
Bought by
Krill John
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
7%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,725,500 | Consumers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,285,000 | Equity Title Orange County-I | |
| Trustee Deed | $354,797 | None Available | |
| Corporate Deed | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Trustee Deed | $257,693 | Ticor Title Nds Orange | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $1,400,000 | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $930,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $538,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $765,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $250,001 | Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment | |
| Previous Owner | $250,001 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $898,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $952,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,028,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $319,400 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $1,277,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $118,500 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $837,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $690,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $119,699 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $403,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $255,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $111,008 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2025 03/03/25 | Sold | $2,725,125 | -2.5% | $1,356 / Sq Ft |
| 02/13/2025 02/13/25 | For Sale | $2,795,000 | 0.0% | $1,391 / Sq Ft |
| 08/24/2023 08/24/23 | Rented | $7,000 | -6.6% | -- |
| 08/14/2023 08/14/23 | For Rent | $7,495 | +15.3% | -- |
| 03/10/2023 03/10/23 | Rented | $6,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/10/2023 02/10/23 | Price Changed | $6,500 | -13.3% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 11/20/2022 11/20/22 | For Rent | $7,500 | -- | -- |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $18,676 | $1,690,233 | $1,546,044 | $144,189 |
| 2024 | $18,676 | $1,657,092 | $1,515,730 | $141,362 |
| 2023 | $18,179 | $1,624,600 | $1,486,009 | $138,591 |
| 2022 | $17,760 | $1,592,746 | $1,456,872 | $135,874 |
| 2021 | $17,320 | $1,561,516 | $1,428,306 | $133,210 |
| 2020 | $16,592 | $1,504,500 | $1,390,121 | $114,379 |
| 2019 | $16,292 | $1,475,000 | $1,362,863 | $112,137 |
| 2018 | $14,824 | $1,335,000 | $1,222,863 | $112,137 |
| 2017 | $14,748 | $1,335,000 | $1,222,863 | $112,137 |
| 2016 | $14,058 | $1,262,250 | $1,142,863 | $119,387 |
| 2015 | $13,727 | $1,253,000 | $1,142,863 | $110,137 |
| 2014 | $12,419 | $1,124,000 | $1,013,863 | $110,137 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Christopher Tebbutt
Seller's Agent in 2025
Christopher Tebbutt
Compass
(949) 485-9898
5 in this area
20 Total Sales
-
Mele Brobeck
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Mele Brobeck
Surterre Properties
(949) 717-6000
1 in this area
10 Total Sales
-
Kristine Torrance
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Kristine Torrance
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(949) 499-5900
36 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: LG25018854
APN: 056-142-48
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