NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,977,000 - $2,544,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,136 Sq Ft
$425/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 25, 2018

Last sale price $1,850,000 $1,629 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,623/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property has ocean access
  • 2-minute walk to Monument Point

About This Home

As of June 2018

One of the best-located, unobstructed ocean-view homes along the front-row of prestigious Cliff Drive in North Laguna. One of only two condominiums set on an upper floor, comprising the front north corner of the building, and oriented towards the preferred north coast views. Situated across from famed Heisler Park and the Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club, this unit overlooks forever ocean views, Catalina Island, and dramatic crashing of waves against the rock outcroppings of Diver’s Cove. This 2BR/2BA home features tasteful updates throughout, including the kitchen, with its open-concept design; the bathrooms, with their timeless white subway tile motif; newer lighting; windows; and bamboo flooring. Being an end-unit also adds a sense of light and openness. The home’s romantic ocean-view covered balcony offers a private and protected setting onto a most extraordinary view, one that reflects a rare composition of ever-changing hues of ocean, tides, and surf; green lawns set against sandy beaches; dark lava-colored rock outcroppings contrasted by endless displays of white-water, all enhanced by the dynamic colors of year-round sunsets. One-car enclosed garage w/ lots of storage. Well-maintained community w/ beautiful exterior landscaping, recently updated community laundry, and low monthly dues. Ideal walk-to-town location near restaurants, shops, and galleries. Held within the same family for generations, now available for the first time in nearly 50 years. Your paradise awaits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Albert Rogers

Opus Real Estate, Inc. License #01457017 Listed on: 05/07/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Liana Norman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01054256

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,858

Year Built

  • Built in 1963 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Beach Front
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $425 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Catalina
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Bluff
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,136 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • No Interior Steps
  • Ramp on the main level

Outdoor Features

  • Property has ocean access
  • Waterfront with Home Across Road
  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Across the Road from Lake or Ocean
  • Property is near public transit
  • Suburban Location

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Earthquake Insurance Required
  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 638
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93342028

Community Details

Overview

  • Master Insurance
  • 18 Units
  • The Elena Apartments, Inc. Association, Phone Number (949) 248-3878
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,858

Year Built

Built in 1963 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$425 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: North Laguna (NL)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93342028
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1136.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Unfurnished
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), No Interior Steps, Ramp - Main Level
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1628.52
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Remodeled, Stone Counters, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Water, White Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Site
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Phone Extension: 128
  • Amenities: Earthquake Insurance, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Water, Dues Paid Monthly, Pet Rules, Call for Rules
  • Association Fee: 425.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: The Elena Apartments, Inc.
  • Phone: 949-248-3878
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, 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: Landscaped, Level with Street, Level, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19502.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 18
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean, Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Access, Ocean Front, Ocean Side of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway 1, Sea Front, Waterfront With Home Across Road

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.05
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 638

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2018
Closed on
May 29, 2018
Sold by
Schmidt Alicia
Bought by
Thews Robert L and Thews Doris Mary
Seller's Agent
Albert Rogers
Opus Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Liana Norman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,898,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-2.53%
Current Estimated Value
$2,289,059

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$439,059
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.53%
Original Mortgage
$1,480,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,282,641
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$781,881

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2016
Sold by
Schmidt Alicia
Bought by
Schmidt Alicia and Grant L Valentine & Mary M Valentine Liv

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2006
Sold by
Young Nancy V
Bought by
Mary M Valentine Family Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2003
Sold by
Valentine Grant L
Bought by
Valentine Grant L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,500
Interest Rate
5.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1999
Sold by
Valentine Grant L and Valentine Mary M
Bought by
Valentine Grant L and Valentine Mary M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1999
Sold by
Valentine Grant L and Valentine Mary M
Bought by
Valentine Grant L and Valentine Mary M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1997
Sold by
Valentine Grant L and Valentine Mary M
Bought by
Valentine Grant L and Valentine Mary M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Thews Robert L $1,850,000 First American Title Co
Schmidt Alicia -- Lawyers Title
Mary M Valentine Family Living Trust -- None Available
Valentine Grant L -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Valentine Grant L -- --
Valentine Grant L -- Stewart Title
Valentine Grant L -- Stewart Title
Valentine Grant L -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thews Robert L $1,480,000
Previous Owner Miller Michele $330,000
Previous Owner Valentine Grant L $252,500
Previous Owner Valentine Grant L $300,000
Previous Owner Valentine Grant L $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2018 06/25/18 Sold $1,850,000 -2.5% $1,629 / Sq Ft
05/11/2018 05/11/18 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2018 04/20/18 For Sale $1,898,000 -- $1,671 / 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 $21,858 $2,104,982 $2,004,126 $100,856
2024 $21,858 $2,063,708 $1,964,829 $98,879
2023 $21,324 $2,023,244 $1,926,303 $96,941
2022 $20,889 $1,983,573 $1,888,532 $95,041
2021 $20,456 $1,944,680 $1,851,502 $93,178
2020 $20,207 $1,924,740 $1,832,517 $92,223
2019 $19,837 $1,887,000 $1,796,585 $90,415
2018 $3,180 $243,545 $124,951 $118,594
2017 $3,100 $238,770 $122,501 $116,269
2016 $3,024 $234,089 $120,099 $113,990
2015 $2,961 $230,573 $118,295 $112,278
2014 $2,889 $226,057 $115,978 $110,079
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG18106472

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 933-420-28