$2,525,000
SOLD JUL 12, 2013

791 Barracuda Way Laguna Beach, CA 92651

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,701 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$682 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 3-minute walk to Moulton Meadows Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

THIS UNIQUELY POSITIONED ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE HOME OFFERS BOTH SUNRISE AND SUNSET OCEAN VIEWS ON EXTRA LARGE PROPERTY.

Located in the desirable area of Portofina, sits this RECENTLY REMODELED 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME on a two-lot. The property includes a FLAT GARDEN, STUNNING CANYON/COASTAL VIEWS, POOL AND SPA. The SOFT CONTEMPORARY style of the home has the latest in quality and comfort.
The state of the art kitchen completed this year has top of the range professional stainless steel appliances, granite counters, microwave drawer, floor to ceiling wine fridge. The Great room flows comfortably to two decks affording the casual elegant California life style. The dining area has a custom walnut fitted unit. The generous living room has a custom gas fireplace made of sandstone. The office has walnut fitted library.
On the garden level the master bedroom also has a custom gas fireplace with a wall mounted television. The master bath has walnut custom floating cabinets with waterfall designer taps and top of the line range shower fittings. The master suite opens onto the pool and spa and large garden. Three more bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom with rainforest shower complement this level.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fred Albuquerque

Surterre Properties License #00803863 Listed on: 04/19/2013

Surterre Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Strombom

Surterre Properties License #00886773

Surterre Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,741

Year Built

  • Built in 1991 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Stucco Fence
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Lawn

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Catalina
  • City Lights
  • Canyon

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,701 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Shutters
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Wine Cellar
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts For Spa
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Custom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 119
  • Tax Tract Number 6029
  • Assessor Parcel Number 65603503

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,741

Year Built

Built in 1991 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Brand new TVs,state of the art sound system, washer/dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Portafina (PF)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 65603503
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3701.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Retreat
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 682.25
  • Room Type: Den, Entry, Foyer, Great Room, Library, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet, Office, Utility Room, Wine Cellar
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Private
  • Window Features: Custom Covering, Drapes, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Lighting
  • View: Catalina, City Lights, Canyon, Coastline, Ocean
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Stone, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, Gas Heat, In Ground, Private, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, 220 Volts For Spa, Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13387.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3070

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 13387.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Side of Freeway

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 119
  • Tax Tract Number: 6029

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2016
Sold by
Sanson Jacqueline A
Bought by
Sanson Jacqueline Ann and Jacqueline Ann Sanson Trust
Current Estimated Value
$4,727,546

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2013
Closed on
May 31, 2013
Sold by
Hayden Christopher William Robert
Bought by
Sanson Jacqueline A
Seller's Agent
Fred Albuquerque
Surterre Properties
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Strombom
Surterre Properties
List Price
$2,890,000
Sold Price
$2,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$365,000
-12.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2012
Closed on
May 16, 2012
Sold by
Onewest Bank Fsb
Bought by
Hayden Christopher William Robert
Seller's Agent
William Hogue
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Fred Albuquerque
Surterre Properties
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$2,105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$905,000
75.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.47%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2012
Closed on
May 15, 2012
Sold by
Hayden Debbie
Bought by
Hayden Christopher William Robert
Seller's Agent
William Hogue
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Fred Albuquerque
Surterre Properties
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$2,105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$905,000
75.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2011
Sold by
Ferrucci Joseph Anthony and Ferrucci Tania M
Bought by
Onewest Bank Fsb

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2007
Sold by
Ferrucci Joseph Anthony and Ferrucci Tania Medina
Bought by
Ferrucci Joseph Anthony and Ferrucci Tania Medina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2006
Sold by
Ferrucci Joseph Anthony and Ferrucci Tania M
Bought by
Ferrucci Joseph Anthony and Ferrucci Tania M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2004
Sold by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M
Bought by
Perrucci Joseph Anthony and Sabean Tania M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2002
Sold by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M
Bought by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2002
Sold by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M
Bought by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1998
Sold by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M
Bought by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1998
Sold by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M
Bought by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1997
Sold by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M
Bought by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1995
Sold by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M
Bought by
Conrad James E and Conrad Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$483,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,525,000 Lsi Title Company Ca
Grant Deed $2,105,000 Lsi Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi Title Company
Trustee Deed $1,199,575 Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title Company
Grant Deed $2,100,000 Stewart Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title Corporation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title Corporation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title Corporation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $427,500 New Conventional
Closed $400,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $900,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $199,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $2,030,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,680,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,005,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,005,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $0 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $650,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $650,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $483,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Sold $4,700,000 -1.6% $1,337 / Sq Ft
03/30/2025 03/30/25 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2025 01/12/25 For Sale $4,775,000 +89.1% $1,358 / Sq Ft
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Sold $2,525,000 -6.3% $682 / Sq Ft
05/28/2013 05/28/13 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2013 05/18/13 Price Changed $2,695,000 -3.4% $728 / Sq Ft
05/08/2013 05/08/13 Price Changed $2,790,000 -3.5% $754 / Sq Ft
04/19/2013 04/19/13 For Sale $2,890,000 +37.3% $781 / Sq Ft
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Sold $2,105,000 +75.4% $569 / Sq Ft
05/10/2012 05/10/12 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2012 04/20/12 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $324 / 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 $31,741 $3,034,609 $2,292,693 $741,916
2023 $31,309 $2,975,107 $2,247,738 $727,369
2022 $30,660 $2,916,772 $2,203,665 $713,107
2021 $30,012 $2,859,581 $2,160,456 $699,125
2020 $29,636 $2,830,260 $2,138,303 $691,957
2019 $29,102 $2,774,765 $2,096,375 $678,390
2018 $28,521 $2,720,358 $2,055,269 $665,089
2017 $27,941 $2,667,018 $2,014,969 $652,049
2016 $27,396 $2,614,724 $1,975,460 $639,264
2015 $26,968 $2,575,449 $1,945,787 $629,662
2014 $26,442 $2,525,000 $1,907,672 $617,328
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG13070990

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 656-035-03