$2,740,000
SOLD NOV 10, 2020
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft
4,900 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,661 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

178 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Detached Guest House
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 5-minute walk to Ruby Street Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

The most perfect English Cottage you will ever see in Laguna Beach... One of a kind with special features and design only seen in magazines.
Three bedrooms and three baths in the main home with a large separate recreation room in the garden. In the process of creating a ADU out of the garden cottage. The home has been beautifully remodeled to perfection, modern kitchen and baths, wood floors throughout, large wood burning fireplace, high beamed ceilings and much more. Moldings and built in cabinetry, all the custom features a true English Cottage would have. The gardens have been designed with a great amount of thought and purpose. Bricked pathways and sitting areas throughout, and a large banquette for parties and great conversation...Very private grounds with a two car garage facing the street and two off street parking places. The home could be purchased furnished, including automobiles if the price is right. Show this property to your most discriminant buyers, you and they won't be disappointed...
Permitted for an ADU unit for existing structure in rear of property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Ardery

Compass License #00576041 Listed on: 04/17/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Hines

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01762575

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Brick Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Combination Of Materials Used In The Driveway
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Fire Retardant Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,650 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • French Mullion Window
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Front Porch

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House
  • Fireplace in Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 04
  • Tax Tract Number 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64426804

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,358

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained
  • Subdivision Name Other: Woods Cove (WC)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Architectural Style: English
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64426804
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1650.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Chair Railings, Copper Plumbing Full, Living Room Deck Attached, Stone Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Guest House, Living Room, Patio, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1660.61
  • Room Type: Guest/Maid's Quarters
  • Window Features: Custom Covering, Drapes, French/Mullioned, Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Master Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Permanent, Raised
  • Other Structures: Guest House Detached
  • View: Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Brick, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Deck, Patio Open, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Fire Retardant, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway - Combination, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Storm Drains, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1125

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4900.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.20
  • Tax Lot: 04
  • Tax Tract Number: 23

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2020
Closed on
Oct 21, 2020
Sold by
Stuart Beal Family Properties Llc
Bought by
Beck James M and Beck Ellen H
Seller's Agent
James Ardery
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Hines
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,895,000
Sold Price
$2,740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$155,000
-5.35%
Current Estimated Value
$3,636,018

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$896,018
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2012
Closed on
Aug 18, 2012
Sold by
Conners John K and Conners Diana J
Bought by
Stuart Beal Family Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
James Ardery
Compass
Buyer's Agent
James Ardery
Compass
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-21.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2010
Sold by
Conners John K and Conners Diana J
Bought by
Conners John K and Conners Diana J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2006
Sold by
Kaplan Elliot S and Silverman Perry
Bought by
Connors John K and Connors Dlana J

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
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1997
Sold by
Randy Boyd
Bought by
Kaplan Elliot S and Palmer Deborah J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1993
Sold by
Woznac Richard W
Bought by
Boyd Randy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
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 $2,727,000 Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Grant Deed $2,200,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $625,000 First American Title Ins Co
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $362,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2020 11/10/20 Sold $2,740,000 -2.0% $1,661 / Sq Ft
10/12/2020 10/12/20 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Price Changed $2,795,000 -3.5% $1,694 / Sq Ft
04/17/2020 04/17/20 For Sale $2,895,000 +60.8% $1,755 / Sq Ft
09/21/2012 09/21/12 Sold $1,800,000 -21.6% $1,091 / Sq Ft
08/02/2012 08/02/12 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2012 07/06/12 For Sale $2,295,000 +27.5% $1,391 / Sq Ft
07/04/2012 07/04/12 Off Market $1,800,000 -- --
04/04/2012 04/04/12 For Sale $2,295,000 -- $1,391 / 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 $30,358 $2,693,642 $2,381,351 $312,291
2024 $30,358 $2,635,533 $2,334,658 $300,875
2023 $27,280 $2,577,070 $2,288,880 $288,190
2022 $26,777 $2,526,540 $2,244,000 $282,540
2021 $26,205 $2,477,000 $2,200,000 $277,000
2020 $21,563 $2,026,770 $1,977,758 $49,012
2019 $21,169 $1,987,030 $1,938,979 $48,051
2018 $20,743 $1,948,069 $1,900,960 $47,109
2017 $20,317 $1,909,872 $1,863,686 $46,186
2016 $19,916 $1,872,424 $1,827,143 $45,281
2015 $19,600 $1,844,299 $1,799,698 $44,601
2014 $19,215 $1,808,172 $1,764,444 $43,728
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG20075255

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-268-04