$2,952,000
SOLD APR 14, 2025

967 Meadowlark Ln Laguna Beach, CA 92651

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,333 Sq Ft
6,480 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,265 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wine Cellar
  • Retreat
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

With sweeping ocean and canyon views, this custom-built property offers Laguna Beach’s finest in serenity and inspiration. Ideal for anyone looking to be engulfed and inspired by the tranquility of the canyon, the extensive ocean views and the natural woodwork throughout, this home can be your ultimate personal retreat. The primary bedroom suite offers ultimate privacy, a walk-in closet and picturesque ocean views. The second bedroom is located on the main level and has an en-suite bath. The 3rd bedroom, with outstanding ocean views, could be ideal as an artist studio, home office, or yoga/fitness room. The main level is ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining with a cozy fireplace inside, a dining area with incredible views and an outside covered wrap-around deck showcasing ocean and canyon vistas. The lower level offers a huge secondary living room with fireplace ….perfect for a media room, serenity room, or game room… and a remodeled bathroom with walk-in shower. Tax lists the property at 2333 sf and the floorplan actually has additional non-measured spaces, including a temperature-controlled wine cellar storing over 2,000 bottle, an additional huge unfinished room, and an incredible amount of storage space! Located on a cul-de-sac, you are close to Bluebird Park, award-winning schools, local shops and restaurants, and Laguna’s world class beaches.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peggy Knauft

Primary Pacific Properties Brokerage Phone: 714-566-5848 License #01998271 Listed on: 02/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelly Reyland

Re/Max Coastal Homes License #01401259

Re/Max Coastal Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,882

Year Built

  • Built in 1964 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,480 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Canyon

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,333 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 28
  • Tax Tract Number 1252
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64417336
  • $1,097 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Rancho Laguna Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,882

Year Built

Built in 1964 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Rancho Laguna (RL)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64417336
  • Year Built: 1964
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2333.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1265.32
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite, Office, Retreat, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Wine Cellar, Workshop
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Remodeled, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • View: Canyon, Ocean, Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Wrap Around
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Community Apartment
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Park, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6480.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1488

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6480.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.20
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Tract Number: 1252
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1097.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2025
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Nancy L Dewhirst Revocable Trust and Dewhirst Nancy L
Bought by
Bennett And Lilian Givens Family Trust and Bennett A Givens Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Peggy Knauft
Primary Pacific Properties
Buyer's Agent
Shelly Reyland
Re/Max Coastal Homes
List Price
$2,849,000
Sold Price
$2,952,000
Premium/Discount to List
$103,000
3.62%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$3,011,873

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,873
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.59%
Original Mortgage
$2,066,400
Outstanding Balance
$2,056,679
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$887,789

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2019
Sold by
Dewhirst Nancy L
Bought by
Dewhirst Nancy L and The Nancy L Dewhirst Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2018
Sold by
Dewhirst Alice K
Bought by
Dewhirst Alice K and Dewhirst Nancy Lois

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2015
Sold by
Dewhirst Alice K
Bought by
Dewhirts Alice K and The Dewhirst Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1997
Sold by
Dewhirst James H and Dewhirst Alice K
Bought by
Dewhirst James and Dewhirst Alice
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,952,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,066,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Sold $2,952,000 +3.6% $1,265 / Sq Ft
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2025 02/11/25 For Sale $2,849,000 -- $1,221 / 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 $2,882 $207,794 $61,087 $146,707
2024 $2,882 $203,720 $59,889 $143,831
2023 $3,119 $199,726 $58,715 $141,011
2022 $3,006 $195,810 $57,563 $138,247
2021 $2,895 $191,971 $56,434 $135,537
2020 $2,945 $190,003 $55,855 $134,148
2019 $2,799 $186,278 $54,760 $131,518
2018 $2,728 $182,626 $53,686 $128,940
2017 $2,654 $179,046 $52,634 $126,412
2016 $2,584 $175,536 $51,602 $123,934
2015 $2,523 $172,900 $50,827 $122,073
2014 $2,532 $169,514 $49,832 $119,682
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25026540

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-173-36