$1,930,000
SOLD MAR 13, 2013

678 Diamond St Laguna Beach, CA 92651

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
7,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$689 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

201 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fiberglass Spa
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2022

Charming wood and glass storybook home on upper Diamond St. Wonderful ocean views from each level, hardwood floors, multiple fireplaces, formal living and dining rooms, beam ceilings, spacious master bedroom and bathroom, and a large spa. This home is immaculate in every way. Bring your most discriminating buyers. The second master bedroom is currently being used as a family room and office. The fourth bedroom is also being used as a den/office.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Balzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00329607 Listed on: 07/09/2012

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Penny Marino

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01772582

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,673

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 7,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x150

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Catalina
  • Canyon

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Pool

  • Fiberglass Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Paid

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 153
  • Tax Tract Number 764
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64430236

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,673

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: Preferred
  • Other Phone Number: 949-793-2075
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Upper Diamond
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64430236
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2800.00
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Price Per Square Foot: 689.29
  • Spa Features: Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Patio: No
  • View: Catalina, Canyon, Coastline, Ocean, Water
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle, Wood
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: No
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Size: 40x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7400.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 153
  • Tax Tract Number: 764

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2022
Closed on
May 19, 2022
Sold by
Ronald And Ana Johns Family Trust
Bought by
Peffer Jr Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Shauna Covington
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Gerlach
Engel & Völkers Dana Point
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$3,005,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$290,000
-8.8%
Current Estimated Value
$3,991,891

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$986,891
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$947,105
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$3,111,404

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2012
Closed on
Jan 31, 2013
Sold by
Wood C William and Wood Sharon Mcmanus
Bought by
Johnsand Ronald C and Johns Ana O
Seller's Agent
Rick Balzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Penny Marino
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$1,930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$365,000
-15.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1995
Sold by
Wood C William and Mcmanus Sharon
Bought by
Wood C William and Wood Sharon Mcmanus
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 $3,005,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $1,930,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $1,232,029 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $708,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $705,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $484,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2022 06/16/22 Sold $3,005,000 -8.8% $1,137 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 For Sale $3,295,000 +70.7% $1,246 / Sq Ft
03/13/2013 03/13/13 Sold $1,930,000 -3.3% $689 / Sq Ft
08/30/2012 08/30/12 Price Changed $1,995,000 -13.1% $713 / Sq Ft
07/09/2012 07/09/12 For Sale $2,295,000 -- $820 / 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
2024 $32,673 $3,126,402 $2,504,016 $622,386
2023 $32,220 $3,065,100 $2,454,917 $610,183
2022 $23,908 $2,243,407 $1,670,108 $573,299
2021 $23,391 $2,199,419 $1,637,361 $562,058
2020 $23,084 $2,176,867 $1,620,572 $556,295
2019 $22,532 $2,134,184 $1,588,796 $545,388
2018 $22,082 $2,092,338 $1,557,643 $534,695
2017 $21,633 $2,051,312 $1,527,101 $524,211
2016 $21,176 $2,007,654 $1,497,157 $510,497
2015 $20,844 $1,977,498 $1,474,669 $502,829
2014 $20,439 $1,938,762 $1,445,782 $492,980
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: L39286

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-302-36