$2,015,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2013 RENTED APR 29, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,008 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,003 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • Living Room with Attached Deck

About This Home

As of June 2017

$200,000 price reduction! Live your dream in this quintessential north Laguna Beach cottage. Just over 2000 square feet, the stunning retreat boasts abundant appointments such as original hardwood floors from the 1920's, and brick fireplaces in both the living room and master suite. From the balcony of the master suite, you'll enjoy gorgeous ocean views along with your morning cup of coffee. The home's natural roominess is augmented by a real basement, which is huge! Complementing the home's inner charm are spacious front and back yards perfect for entertaining; this grassy lot is 6,000 square feet. Enjoy a breezy stroll to the pristine beaches only two blocks away. Surf and scuba dive and the new paddle boarding trend at Diver's Cove. Or ride the Laguna trolley through town en route to your favorite restaurants, shops, art galleries, and grocery store. Offers easy access to the local toll road and the rest of exciting Orange County.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hillary Caston

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01266265 Listed on: 08/13/2013

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Buyer's Agent

Hillary Caston

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01266265 Listed on: 08/13/2013

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,193

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,008 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ocean Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by North Laguna

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Assessor Parcel Number 49613604

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,193

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: agent
  • Other Phone Number: 949-922-8490
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name Other: North Laguna (NL)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 49613604
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2008.00
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Brick Walls, Living Room Deck Attached, Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 700.00
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1003.49
  • Room Type: Basement, Entry, Foyer, Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Ocean
  • Builder Name: North Laguna
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Included
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Near Public Transit, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1400

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6098.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: a

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2017
Closed on
May 17, 2017
Sold by
Mw Mar Vista Investments Llc
Bought by
Kirby Ian A and Kirby Cherlin E
Seller's Agent
Tim Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Connie Maxsenti
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,688,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
0.45%
Current Estimated Value
$4,633,306

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,933,306
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,305,995
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,144,076

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2013
Closed on
Oct 25, 2013
Sold by
Owens Howard and Owens Marnie
Bought by
Mw Mar Vista Investment Llc
Seller's Agent
Hillary Caston
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Hillary Caston
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$280,000
-12.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2009
Sold by
Noppenberger Horst and Noppenberger Arianna
Bought by
Owens Howard T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
1.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2009
Sold by
Owens Marnie
Bought by
Owens Howard T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
1.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2005
Sold by
Noppenberger Horst and Noppenberger Arianna
Bought by
Noppenberger Horst and Noppenberger Arianna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2004
Sold by
Bennett Robert S and Bennett Rayona T
Bought by
Noppenberger Horst and Noppenberger Arianna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,043,000
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2002
Sold by
Trevino Paul A and Trevino Melinda J
Bought by
Bennett Robert S and Bennett Rayona T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$772,000
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1999
Sold by
Successor Mcreynolds Mary
Bought by
Trevino Paul A and Trevino Melinda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$479,200
Interest Rate
6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1994
Sold by
Mcreynolds B J B and Mcreynolds Mary Elizabeth
Bought by
Mcreynolds B J B and Mcreynolds Mary Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$281,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
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 $2,700,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $2,015,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $1,725,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $1,490,000 Southland Title Corporation
Grant Deed $965,000 First Southwestern Title Co
Grant Deed $599,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,600,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,043,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $772,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $479,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $224,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $281,000 No Value Available
Closed $59,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Rented $10,000 0.0% --
04/27/2025 04/27/25 Under Contract -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Rent $10,000 +66.7% --
02/12/2018 02/12/18 Rented $6,000 -19.5% --
01/05/2018 01/05/18 For Rent $7,450 +6.4% --
11/24/2017 11/24/17 Rented $7,000 -6.0% --
10/10/2017 10/10/17 Price Changed $7,450 -6.3% $4 / Sq Ft
07/13/2017 07/13/17 For Rent $7,950 0.0% --
06/01/2017 06/01/17 Sold $2,700,000 +0.4% $1,308 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2017 04/17/17 For Sale $2,688,000 0.0% $1,302 / Sq Ft
01/16/2014 01/16/14 Rented $6,000 -7.7% --
12/17/2013 12/17/13 Under Contract -- -- --
11/29/2013 11/29/13 For Rent $6,500 0.0% --
11/20/2013 11/20/13 Sold $2,015,000 -3.8% $1,003 / Sq Ft
09/15/2013 09/15/13 Price Changed $2,095,000 -0.2% $1,043 / Sq Ft
09/03/2013 09/03/13 Price Changed $2,099,000 -8.5% $1,045 / Sq Ft
08/13/2013 08/13/13 For Sale $2,295,000 -- $1,143 / 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
2025 $32,193 $3,133,578 $3,053,827 $79,751
2024 $32,193 $3,072,136 $2,993,948 $78,188
2023 $31,752 $3,011,899 $2,935,244 $76,655
2022 $31,096 $2,952,843 $2,877,691 $75,152
2021 $30,442 $2,894,945 $2,821,266 $73,679
2020 $30,062 $2,865,261 $2,792,337 $72,924
2019 $29,522 $2,809,080 $2,737,585 $71,495
2018 $28,934 $2,754,000 $2,683,906 $70,094
2017 $22,537 $2,128,333 $2,078,459 $49,874
2016 $22,095 $2,086,601 $2,037,704 $48,897
2015 $21,746 $2,055,259 $2,007,096 $48,163
2014 $21,321 $2,015,000 $1,967,780 $47,220
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG13162720

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 496-136-04