$3,245,000

686 Diamond St Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Estimated payment $18,501/month

Total Views 4,981
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,192 Sq Ft
$1,480 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Modern Architecture

About This Home

Discover this exceptional modern home with sleek industrial accents set in one of Laguna Beach's most coveted beach close neighborhoods just moments to Woods Cove, fine Dining and Trolley access to everything "Laguna". Thoughtfully designed with an open floor plan ideal for daily living and entertaining, this special home seamlessly blends contemporary style with coastal close comfort. Enjoy sublime island and ocean views from multiple vantage points throughout the home in a setting surrounded by lush foliage and the sounds of nature. Expansive windows and sliding glass doors fill this home with natural lighting, enhancing the airy and open feel. The spacious living and dining areas flow effortlessly into a stylish kitchen with ample counter space and a large bar top- ideal for casual living and elevated entertaining. The secondary bedrooms adjoin a large family room with a fireplace, that opens to an inviting view deck. With its multiple gathering spaces, inviting indoor/outdoor flow and decks, this home is perfect for enjoying the coastal lifestyle and ocean breezes year -round. 686 Diamond is a true gem for those seeking design, comfort and an unbeatable location.

Listing Agent

Victoria Strombom

Surterre Properties Brokerage Phone: 949-533-1116 License #00886773 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Surterre Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,842

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 5,760 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Catalina
  • Woods
  • Canyon

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,192 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Stone Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Upper Diamond Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 154
  • Tax Tract Number 764
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64430235
  • $987 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,842

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: washer/dryer, refrigerator and antique buffet in family room
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Upper Diamond (UD)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64430235
  • Year Built: 2001
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2192.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: stairs
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Stone
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1480.38
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Separate Family Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Canyon, Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5760.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1322

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5760.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.20
  • Tax Lot: 154
  • Tax Tract Number: 764
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 987.00

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Range of Values:

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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 $9,842 $889,166 $334,227 $554,939
2024 $9,842 $871,732 $327,674 $544,058
2023 $9,914 $854,640 $321,249 $533,391
2022 $9,667 $837,883 $314,950 $522,933
2021 $9,423 $821,454 $308,774 $512,680
2020 $9,260 $813,031 $305,607 $507,424
2019 $9,077 $797,090 $299,615 $497,475
2018 $8,886 $781,461 $293,740 $487,721
2017 $8,692 $766,139 $287,981 $478,158
2016 $8,510 $751,117 $282,334 $468,783
2015 $8,363 $739,835 $278,093 $461,742
2014 $8,085 $725,343 $272,645 $452,698
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $3,245,000 0.0% $1,480 / Sq Ft
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Rented $8,500 -10.5% --
02/16/2024 02/16/24 For Rent $9,500 +25.0% --
03/27/2023 03/27/23 Rented $7,600 +1.3% --
03/27/2023 03/27/23 Under Contract -- -- --
03/22/2023 03/22/23 For Rent $7,500 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Individual Deed $185,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Grant Deed $8,000 --
Trustee Deed $20,000 --
Grant Deed $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $850,000 New Conventional
Closed $625,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $700,000 Unknown
Closed $670,000 Stand Alone First
Closed $650,000 Unknown
Closed $561,700 Construction
Previous Owner $130,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG25144650

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-302-35