NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,515,000 - $1,785,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,085 Sq Ft
$1,492/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2024

Last sale price $1,520,000 $1,401 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,615/month

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Great Room
  • Marco Forster Middle School Rated A-
  • Furnished
  • 4-minute walk to Lantern Village Community Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

Discover Your Dream Rental in Downtown Dana Point! Welcome to La Serena, a fully remodeled luxury mid-century modern beach cottage in the heart of Dana Point! This stunning home blends modern sophistication with mid-century charm, offering a perfect retreat for those seeking style, comfort, and convenience. Step into a light-filled, vaulted-ceiling, 4-bedroom single-family home where every detail has been thoughtfully crafted. This spacious, one-story beach bungalow embraces an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, featuring a generous front and backyard with patios and outdoor fire pits, ideal for enjoying meals and drinks under the lush flowering shade trees. Stay comfortable year-round with energy-efficient, individually controlled HVAC MiniSplits in every room. The gourmet, open-floor-plan kitchen is a chef’s dream, boasting quartz countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances, and water-resistant wood-engineered flooring throughout. Parking is hassle-free with numerous off-street options, including a wide new paver driveway, front crushed packed granite area, and additional gated private parking on the side of the house for 2-4 more cars in tandem. Located just one block from vibrant shops and restaurants, you can effortlessly catch the free trolley to the beaches from Dana Point’s coveted Lantern District. Plus, the Dana Point marina is undergoing a renovation, bringing exciting new restaurants, hotels, and accommodations for larger, more luxurious yachts. This property is available as an unfurnished rental without utilities included for $6,250 per month on a 12-month lease, or $7,800 with utilities included per month for a furnished month-to-month option. Experience the ultimate beach lifestyle at La Serena – your dream rental awaits!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cheryl Lynch

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-335-2363 License #01314572 Listed on: 08/05/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Brionne Kirkwood

LPT Realty, Inc Brokerage Phone: 949-335-2363 License #02205319

LPT Realty, Inc

Last Renter's Agent

Brionne Kirkwood

LPT Realty, Inc Brokerage Phone: 949-335-2363 License #02205319

LPT Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,085 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Great Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating
  • High Efficiency Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $6,500
  • Available 8/5/24
  • Tax Lot 68
  • Tax Tract Number 768
  • Assessor Parcel Number 68228222

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lantern Village Central Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2024-08-05
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Key: 200
  • Deposit Pets: 200
  • Deposit Security: 6500
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Pets Allowed: Call

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Lantern Village Central (LDC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 68228222
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1085.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 5.76
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Great Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Electric, High Efficiency, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Outside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: High Efficiency, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Park, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 423.13
  • Tax Lot: 68
  • Tax Tract Number: 768

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2023
Closed on
Jul 29, 2024
Sold by
Renovu Llc
Bought by
Decarion Living Trust and Gina M Decarion Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Ron Fineman
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Browne
Compass
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$279,000
-15.51%
Views
358
Current Estimated Value
$1,619,156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,156
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.88%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2022
Closed on
Mar 29, 2022
Sold by
Jay Dee Muir Trust
Bought by
Renovu Llc
Seller's Agent
Patricia Morris
RE/MAX LAKESIDE
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Morris
RE/MAX LAKESIDE
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-13.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2008
Sold by
Muir Jay Dee
Bought by
Muir Jay Dee and Jay Dee Muir Trust
Source: Public Records

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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
Decarion Living Trust $1,520,000 First American Title
Renovu Llc $950,000 First American Title
Muir Jay Dee -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/01/2025 01/01/25 Rented $6,250 0.0% --
12/27/2024 12/27/24 Under Contract -- -- --
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Price Changed $6,250 -3.8% $6 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 Price Changed $6,500 -18.8% $6 / Sq Ft
08/25/2024 08/25/24 Price Changed $8,000 -11.1% $7 / Sq Ft
08/12/2024 08/12/24 Price Changed $9,000 -5.3% $8 / Sq Ft
08/05/2024 08/05/24 For Rent $9,500 0.0% --
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Sold $1,520,000 +18.0% $1,401 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/02/2024 07/02/24 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2024 05/13/24 Price Changed $1,288,000 -26.4% $1,187 / Sq Ft
02/15/2024 02/15/24 Price Changed $1,749,000 -2.8% $1,612 / Sq Ft
11/21/2023 11/21/23 For Sale $1,799,000 0.0% $1,658 / Sq Ft
11/05/2023 11/05/23 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2023 10/06/23 Price Changed $1,799,000 -10.0% $1,658 / Sq Ft
09/09/2023 09/09/23 For Sale $1,999,000 +110.4% $1,842 / Sq Ft
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Sold $950,000 -13.6% $1,174 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/20/2022 03/20/22 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2022 03/08/22 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $1,360 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $11,555 $1,520,000 $1,479,864 $40,136
2024 $11,555 $988,380 $951,973 $36,407
2023 $11,199 $969,000 $933,306 $35,694
2022 $2,128 $88,663 $65,638 $23,025
2021 $2,024 $86,925 $64,351 $22,574
2020 $1,910 $86,034 $63,691 $22,343
2019 $1,861 $84,348 $62,443 $21,905
2018 $1,806 $82,695 $61,219 $21,476
2017 $1,704 $81,074 $60,019 $21,055
2016 $1,639 $79,485 $58,842 $20,643
2015 $1,482 $78,292 $57,959 $20,333
2014 $1,466 $76,759 $56,824 $19,935
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24161236

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 682-282-22

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