$3,250,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2024
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,766 Sq Ft
6,177 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,840 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Traditional Architecture
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2024

Welcome to this North Laguna Charmer! Located in a quiet neighborhood, on a non-through street, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers beautiful coastline, sunset, whitewater and Catalina views. Interior features include hardwood floors throughout, an open beamed ceiling in the living room and kitchen areas, vaulted ceilings in the primary bedroom and den/bedroom 3, and large picture windows that offer lots of light and capture the serene views. Entry to the property is though a large courtyard patio surrounded by lush landscaping with a very nice element of privacy. There is also a sunny and private lower yard area, again surrounded by manicured hedges. A lovely deck with views into Emerald Bay located off the kitchen makes the perfect spot to sit and enjoy Laguna’s vibrant sunsets. A corner window in the primary bedroom also offers whitewater views down into Emerald Bay. In addition there is a finished area with a bathroom beneath the house and adjacent to the lower yard with it’s own entrance, a great space for a home office or art studio.This fabulous location is walkable to downtown shops and restaurants, and the picturesque coves and beaches of North Laguna. Opportunity abounds at this charming property… live in it as is, or create your dream home in one of Laguna’s most desirable locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Celeste Gilles

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-466-3176 License #01209187 Listed on: 07/15/2024

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Georgopoulos

Livel Real Estate License #02178217

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,177 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • New Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway Down Slope From Street
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Catalina

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,766 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Garden Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Converted Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Wood patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • El Morro Elementary School
  • Thurston Middle School
  • Laguna Beach High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45
  • Tax Tract Number 1100
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05310117
  • $1,262 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Emerald Terrace Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,515

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Emerald Terrace (ET)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05310117
  • Year Built: 1950
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1766.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Track Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Family Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1840.32
  • Room Type: Basement, Converted Bedroom, Den, Formal Entry, Galley Kitchen, Great Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
  • Window Features: Blinds, Garden Window(s), Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Jetted Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Tile Counters
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Water, White Water
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Excellent Condition, Good Condition, New Condition, Privacy, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Private, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified
  • Elementary School: El Morro
  • Middle School: Thurston
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Elementary School: El Morro
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
  • Elementary School #2: ELMOR
  • High School2: LAGBEA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6177.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1418

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6177.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.56
  • Tax Lot: 45
  • Tax Tract Number: 1100
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1262.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2024
Closed on
Nov 5, 2024
Sold by
Georgopoulos Savvas and Georgopoulos Vasiliki
Bought by
Georgopoulos Family Trust and Georgopoulos
Seller's Agent
Celeste Gilles
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Georgopoulos
Livel Real Estate
List Price
$3,675,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$425,000
-11.56%
Total Days on Market
58
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$3,374,426

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,426
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%
Original Mortgage
$2,437,500
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2024
Closed on
Sep 16, 2024
Sold by
Bianchi Revocable Living Trust and Bianchi Juan C
Bought by
Georgopoulos Savvas and Georgopoulos Vasiliki
Seller's Agent
Celeste Gilles
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Georgopoulos
Livel Real Estate
List Price
$3,675,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$425,000
-11.56%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,437,500
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2024
Sold by
Bianchi Juan C and Bianchi Maria P
Bought by
Bianchi Revocable Living Trust and Bianchi

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2015
Closed on
Mar 3, 2015
Sold by
326 Ledroit Llc
Bought by
Bianchi Juan C and Gazmuri Maria P
Seller's Agent
Steven Brown
STEVEN M BROWN & ASSOCIATES
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Hahn
Marlene Hahn
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-3.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2014
Sold by
Chelf Thomas B
Bought by
Chelf William E and Chelf Thomas Bradford

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2014
Sold by
Chelf William E and Chelf Traci A
Bought by
326 Ledroit Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2007
Sold by
Chelf Mary Lou
Bought by
Chelf Mary Lou and The Chelf Exemption Equivalent Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1996
Sold by
Battaglia Thomas J and Battaglia Judith M
Bought by
Battaglia Thomas J and Battaglia Judith M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $3,250,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,300,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,437,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $915,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $207,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Sold $3,250,000 -7.0% $1,840 / Sq Ft
09/11/2024 09/11/24 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2024 08/13/24 Price Changed $3,495,000 -4.9% $1,979 / Sq Ft
07/15/2024 07/15/24 For Sale $3,675,000 0.0% $2,081 / Sq Ft
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Rented $7,500 0.0% --
03/01/2023 03/01/23 Under Contract -- -- --
02/24/2023 02/24/23 For Rent $7,500 +23.0% --
02/21/2018 02/21/18 Rented $6,100 -6.2% --
02/11/2018 02/11/18 For Rent $6,500 0.0% --
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Sold $2,300,000 -4.0% $1,353 / Sq Ft
02/26/2015 02/26/15 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2015 02/11/15 For Sale $2,395,000 0.0% $1,409 / Sq Ft
12/01/2013 12/01/13 Rented $5,700 -3.4% --
11/16/2013 11/16/13 Under Contract -- -- --
10/01/2013 10/01/13 For Rent $5,900 -- --
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 $28,515 $2,710,051 $2,597,314 $112,737
2023 $28,159 $2,656,913 $2,546,386 $110,527
2022 $27,570 $2,604,817 $2,496,457 $108,360
2021 $26,983 $2,553,743 $2,447,507 $106,236
2020 $26,639 $2,527,558 $2,422,411 $105,147
2019 $26,158 $2,477,999 $2,374,913 $103,086
2018 $25,635 $2,429,411 $2,328,346 $101,065
2017 $25,113 $2,381,776 $2,282,692 $99,084
2016 $24,622 $2,335,075 $2,237,933 $97,142
2015 $2,367 $150,523 $78,741 $71,782
2014 $2,308 $147,575 $77,199 $70,376
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG24144182

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 053-101-17