$1,800,000
SOLD SEP 21, 2012
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft
4,900 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,091 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to Ruby Street Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

A showcase of Old Laguna in it's architecture and design. This beautiful hand crafted cottage has been remodeled by a well known Laguna Beach Interior designer. Kept in it's original charm and character, with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, french doors and high beamed ceilings. Peeks of blue water views and quiet secret gardens. The main house has two bedrooms and two baths with a den. There is a charming studio cottage detatched from the main home that would be a perfect office. Close to the beach, shops and restaurants, this home has it all...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Ardery

Compass License #00576041 Listed on: 04/04/2012

Compass

Co-Listed By

Diane Cannon

Compass License #01090918

Last Buyer's Agent

James Ardery

Compass License #00576041 Listed on: 04/04/2012

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x98
  • Wood Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,650 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • French Mullion Window
  • French Doors
  • Living Room
  • Peek-A-Boo Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0.11 / 24
  • 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

  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: Preferred
  • Other Phone Number: 949-887-3823
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Woods Cove
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • 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
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1090.91
  • Room Type: Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Window Features: French/Mullioned

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Peek-A-Boo
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: No
  • Appliances: Built-In, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Microwave, Range
  • Heating Type: Gravity
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size: 50x98
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1120

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4900.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 24
  • Tax Lot: 0.11
  • 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
5.29%

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: L38529

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-268-04