NOT LISTED FOR SALE

554 Diamond St Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Estimated Value: $2,745,425 - $2,924,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,829 Sq Ft
$1,541/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2020

Last sale price $1,550,000 $847 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,863/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Koi Pond
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Art Studio
  • Custom Home

About This Home

As of April 2020

Secluded and Private The Famous Garrison/Bridge House, Designed of J. Lamont Langworthy and buily by Master builder Tom Lyster Located in Prestigious Woods Cove, Classic 3 Bdrm Wood & Glass design with bonus room. Sequestered above Lush Green, Rain Forest Gardens With Running Stream, Winding Pathways, Koi Pond, Potting Shed built by Roy Child's owner of The Pottery Shack. Close To Woods Cove Beach & Ocean View From Both Levels. A mid The 'Schneider Botanical' Gardens.
Additional office/art studio 300 sq.ft. not included in the homes sq.ft.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Winston West

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services License #01809833 Listed on: 02/10/2020

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandy Faber

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02062266

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,914

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 6,029 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81x74
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Home fronts a stream
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Misting System
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Pond
  • Catalina
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Canyon
  • Creek or Stream
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Meadow
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Major Repairs Completed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Redwood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,829 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Security Lights
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wood Patio
  • Koi Pond
  • Gazebo
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Top Of The World Elementary School
  • Thurston Middle School
  • Laguna Beach High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 25
  • Tax Tract Number 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64425310

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a ravine

Recreation

  • Park
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,914

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Woods Cove (WC)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Major
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64425310
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1829.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 847.46
  • Room Type: Art Studio, Bonus Room, Family Room, Galley Kitchen, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Living Room, Walk-In Closet, Workshop
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Stained Glass
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Storage, Workshop
  • Exterior Features: Koi Pond
  • View: Bridge(s), Canyon, Catalina, City Lights, Creek/Stream, Hills, Meadow, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Pond, Trees/Woods
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Redwood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built-In Storage, Carport, Attached Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Outside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Hiking, Park, Ravine

Schools

  • Elementary School: Top Of The World
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
  • Elementary School #2: TOTW
  • High School2: LAGBEA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Misting System, Near Public Transit, Paved, Rocks, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size: 81x74
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6029.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1384
  • Latitude Manual: 33.52997900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6029.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Pond, Stream

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 25
  • Tax Tract Number: 00007

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2020
Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Groth Stephen J and Groth Jeanne Marie
Bought by
Post Cheyl L and The Cheryl L Post Trust
Seller's Agent
Winston West
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Brandy Faber
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
3.68%
Current Estimated Value
$2,819,356

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,269,356
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2003
Sold by
Groth Stephen and Groth Jeanne
Bought by
Groth Stephen J and Groth Jeanne Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1999
Sold by
Harry Hoffman and Harry Dolores C
Bought by
Groth Stephen J and Groth Jeanne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1997
Sold by
Hoffman Harry B and Gayneau Dolores J
Bought by
Hoffman Harry B and Hoffman Dolores C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$556,500
Interest Rate
7.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1996
Sold by
Hoffman Harry B and Gayneau Dolores J
Bought by
Hoffman Harry B and Gayneau Dolores J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1996
Sold by
Garrison Lillian
Bought by
Hoffman Harry B and Gayneau Dolores J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
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
Post Cheyl L $1,550,000 California Title Company
Groth Stephen J -- --
Groth Stephen J -- --
Groth Stephen J $790,000 Chicago Title Co
Hoffman Harry B -- Lawyers Title Company
Hoffman Harry B -- Chicago Title Co
Hoffman Harry B $500,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Groth Stephen J $450,000
Previous Owner Hoffman Harry B $556,500
Previous Owner Hoffman Harry B $350,000
Closed Hoffman Harry B $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/13/2020 04/13/20 Sold $1,550,000 +3.7% $847 / Sq Ft
04/06/2020 04/06/20 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2020 04/04/20 Price Changed $1,495,000 0.0% $817 / Sq Ft
04/04/2020 04/04/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -3.5% $817 / Sq Ft
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
03/15/2020 03/15/20 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2020 03/14/20 For Sale $1,100,000 -29.0% $601 / Sq Ft
02/29/2020 02/29/20 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
02/29/2020 02/29/20 For Sale $1,895,000 +22.3% $1,036 / Sq Ft
02/11/2020 02/11/20 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
02/10/2020 02/10/20 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $1,036 / 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 $24,914 $1,695,150 $1,548,703 $146,447
2024 $24,914 $1,661,912 $1,518,336 $143,576
2023 $25,001 $1,629,326 $1,488,565 $140,761
2022 $17,362 $1,597,379 $1,459,378 $138,001
2021 $16,971 $1,566,058 $1,430,762 $135,296
2020 $12,427 $1,132,449 $984,075 $148,374
2019 $12,188 $1,110,245 $964,780 $145,465
2018 $11,935 $1,088,476 $945,863 $142,613
2017 $11,680 $1,067,134 $927,317 $139,817
2016 $11,441 $1,046,210 $909,134 $137,076
2015 $11,249 $1,030,495 $895,478 $135,017
2014 $11,021 $1,010,310 $877,937 $132,373
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20030793

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-253-10